Dong was a great host and was very responsive to any messages. The house was in an absolutely brilliant location, close to lots of cool coffee shops and restaurants in Surrey Hills and walking distance into the city through the lovely Hyde park.
The kitchen was well equipped and the mini toiletries in the bathroom and hairdryers were appreciated as our luggage was lost by the airline.
There were however, a few issues that are probably to be expected in an old house, such as the lower ground floor having a damp smell, and a few gaps under the door etc meaning bugs got in. There were a few other things that suggested to me that the host had not inspected the house recently like cracked windows, and a damp/mouldy blind that needed replacing. The sliding doors on the middle and top floor also do not lock, which is a concern for travelers needing a secure place to leave their belongings.
Nonetheless, Dong was helpful and sorted some immediate issues for us.