If you want to truly experience inner city Sydney like a local, away from the maddening crowds and traffic jams - Inner West Is BEST!!
Having lived in the inner western suburbs of Sydney with my husband for several years, I always stay in the area whenever I come back to visit.
I appreciated the slightly earlier check in time that I’d pre-arranged with John and arrived in the early afternoon.
To my delight, the house is situated on one of the gorgeous tree lined streets of Annandale. The timing of my visit allowed me to enjoy the autumn sights, colours, and sounds of this change in season.
John’s beautifully renovated heritage home is immaculate and spacious throughout, with high ceilings, natural light and all the mod cons to make your stay very comfortable.
The private, self contained, well appointed bedroom is on ground level at the front of the house and gives a lovely view of the street from its window.
There is plenty of wardrobe and storage space for your luggage. The desk and extra chairs were also handy for me to finish up some work on my laptop and leave my handbag within easy reach.
From the free WiFi details to the charging stations for your devices, John’s attention to detail ensures all of your needs are catered for during your stay.
There is a bar fridge and kettle (both in excellent condition), as well as a thoughtful selection of complimentary tea, coffee, and snacks.
The bed is extremely comfortable and John had also fitted an electric blanket in case of a sudden drop in temperature at night.
The Dyson hairdryer made drying my hair a breeze while I caught up on daily events on the wall mounted flatscreen TV.
John has the room setup using the Google smart home hub, so the lights and music are controlled by voice command (and also by touch screen).
Guests have their own private bathroom which is not far from the bedroom. All towels and toiletries are supplied by John. There’s also a wireless speaker if you like to listen to music as you relax under the luxurious rain shower.
The front door has a very cool biometric lock installed, which gave me a great sense of security while also having a high novelty value for me every time I used it.
There’s a sweet Iil front porch with a small chair-and-table setting. Perfect place to sit with a hot cuppa while watching the world go by (and where I also enjoyed the delicious welcome gift from John - thank you! )
From the house, it’s an easy walk to the local shops for groceries, to eat out, morning coffee, etc - all along nearby Booth and Johnston Streets. John has prepared maps of the area for guests to take and customised them with his recommendations as a local.
Public transport options of bus and light rail are close by, with John providing an Opal card for your own use and to top up as needed during your stay.
Here are a few points of interest that are worth a visit in the area:
The Cornersmith Annandale store ( https://www.cornersmith.com.au/ )
The Tramsheds complex ( https://www.tramshedssydney.com.au/ )
The many quality craft breweries - mostly in nearby Marrickville
( https://www.broadsheet.com.au/sydney/guides/best-brewery-bars )
You’re also close to other nearby suburbs that are well worth visiting:
ie Newtown, Camperdown, and Glebe.
Although not far from the CBD, John’s wonderful abode is the perfect oasis to escape to and feels worlds away from the city crowds and traffic (especially during the Vivid Festival).
Live like a local and stay in the inner west!