As someone not just on vacation, but moving to Australia and visiting the country/continent all for the first time, a warm welcome and friendly host made a world of difference. While the listing was very accurate, what can't be captured is just how pleasant it was to live for a month with someone so welcoming, warm, knowledgable about the area, and great to conversate with. I should mention for those looking for human & non-human companionship, her handsome Ginger cat is quite the purrer.

In terms of neighborhood, I wouldn't call myself an authority as I've only been in Australia for 1 month. I will say that I went to 10+ open houses in suburbs around Sydney, and spent 50+ hours walking each of them, and I couldn't find anything I truly enjoyed more than Pott's Point. It's central for transport, great groceries & restaurants, the place you want to be for nightlife, very close to the Botanical garden & water (Elizabeth Bay), and full of nice people who make up a great community.

..So you know this isn't just talk, I put my money where my mouth is. Now my fortnightly rent goes towards a unit that I just signed up for literally in the building right next door to Colleen's :)