Merrilyn was a thoughtful, considerate, and attentive host. She has cleverly created what is ostensibly a serviced apartment, and has done so both by partitioning her home, and through some savvy 'engineering.' This setup affords any traveler all the amenities they might need within an immaculate and cozy environment.

Merrilyn goes out of her way to maintain privacy, and at the same time, to ensure that everything is running smoothly. On the other hand, if you do care for conversation, she is very affable and interesting.

The house is nestled adjacent between canals and a small local 'reforestation' project. Kookaburras line the antennas of neighbouring properties, and other native birds offer a warm symphony by sunset. This gives the impression of being almost in the country despite being only 3km from the city. Sydney University, and the suburb colloquially known as "funky" Newtown are also all within convenient walking distance.

I would highly recommend staying at Merrilyn's place!