Mike is a very easy going, friendly host and gave me plenty of privacy. The apartment is good value and very well located: just a thirty minute walk to the CBD / Opera House or a $15 cab fare. This is an old but clean building and clean apartment. It is fairly noisy from the street traffic in the morning and early evening but I found I got used to it quickly. There a lots of places to eat and a supermarket is very convenient. I cooked for myself in Mike's kitchen with no dramas. Overall, this is excellent value. I would stay again, definitely.