Sam was a lovely host - really great to meet him. He gave lots of tips and local advice (particularly appreciated during the crazy and sad NSW fires). Studio apartment itself was clean and cosy with a small kitchen area and bathroom, but what it lacks in size it makes up for with a extra-comfortable bed and brilliant little balcony (perfect for morning coffees).
The main benefits of staying at Sam's are (i) the location - perfectly situated on Bondi Road, right by some great cafes, bars and restaurants, and walking distance to the beach in one direction (about 15-20 mins) and Bondi Junction in the other (also 15-20 mins). Despite the location it's really quiet (due to being quite high up) so we slept great! And (ii) the rooftop pool - we really loved having a morning swim every day - especially given the summer heat! - and the views across the city and coast are exceptional.
One minor thing is we could've done with Wi-Fi. That said, we were here for over a week and were so content we ended up staying an extra night. Thanks again Sam!