Marcela's place was exactly as described in her listing and perhaps a bit more (see below). The bus stops to just about everywhere are 2min from the doorstep. The neighbourhood is quiet and very very green. There's even a natural reserve park not mentioned in her description just behind her building. No snakes, though :) The place is about half way between UNSW (30min walk), and the beach (20min walk). The really huge Centennial park is 10min walk away, and it's marvelous.

As for the apartment itself, it's very clean, modern, and the photos are real. The wifi internet connection is available.

What Marcela doesn't mention is that there is also a nice private pool which you can use (with the apartment key) in a sunny spot just in front of the building. With the beach so close, though, I guess it's easy to forget about the pool. ;)

This was my first Airbnb experience so I have nothing to compare it with. It was also my first real experience sharing an apartment. I'm quite social, but do typically prefer to stay on my own, however it wasn't possible this time. I must say that it was no problem though. Marcela and me were on different biorhythms, she's a morning person and I'm a night owl, so no fights over the bathroom :) But I don't think it would be an issue in any case. All in all, a very positive experience.

Marcela is energetic, active, and business minded. There is no problems communicating with her (she's at least bilingual) and she will accommodate your requests if possible.