Simone's place was just as we expected. Everything was setup for us before we arrived and we had no trouble settling in like locals to the neighbourhood.

The fantastic views of downtown Sydney directly across the water from Simone's lovely home really enhanced our stay there. We loved our evening drink on the balcony looking out at the lights of the Sydney skyscrapers. One special note: our daughter fell in love with the bird house and made it her duty to make sure the exotic - for us - birds were well fed every day.

Simone's house is very convenient to the marvellous Sydney ferries that we used every day for the 15 minute trip to Central Quay. That ferry trip passes under the Sydney Bridge and then alongside the Opera House and was an amazing, daily experience. (The bus stop is close by also for when you don't want to route through downtown Sydney).