Marie is a wonderful, warm host; she communicated clearly and was receptive to a visitors need's. Her home is in an old Art-Deco building - so spaces like the kitchen and bathroom are small, but the living area feels spacious. My room was small but clean and attractive. This is a lovely old part of Sydney and the cafes and bakeries around the corner are to die for. Buses at the door. I didn't get to the beach (a work trip) but I knew it was there.