This was the perfect choice for us for a three week stay in Sydney and we'd heartily recommend it for anyone wanting an inner-west experience in Sydney. It's perfectly located for Sydney University and very easy to use as a base for central attractions. The neighbourhood has a lot of charm and the local cafe and park are so lovely, and perfect both for adults and kids.
We stayed with an infant and greatly appreciated the cot and highchair, plus extra thoughtful touches from Angie and Al. The flat is really well equipped and the air con is good and the bed super comfy!
As one of us was doing full-time childcare, it felt easy to do it based here. Top childcare tips in case anyone is considering staying here with a child:
- use Redfern station rather than Macdonaldtown or Erskineville if you have a pushchair as they don't have lifts and it's hard to manage in the heat without.
- Taronga zoo is amazing and is worth the entrance fee.
- Buses are fine with a pushchair but slower than the trains.
- Make use of the brilliant local takeaway options on King st if you can't go out in the evenings (alas...)
- Broadway shopping centre has bigger shops and supermarkets for food (the groceries on King st are pricey). Otherwise Erskineville has a good small supermarket).
- The pool at Victoria park has a lovely covered splash pool which is fun.
We really loved our stay and enjoyed meeting Angie and Al. Great hosts! Thank you for everything - you're so kind.