The host will meet you to give you keys and check you in. So you must make arrangements with host to meet with you to get access to the place. I know some other Airbnb places has Smart key access which is more convenient as you are free to check in however late you want.
We stayed at 3 different locations in this trip and this place was our last.
There are 2 and half flight of stairs. You would know this from description. We had 4 big luggages as it was end of our trip in Sydney.
This is a very functional place. It gets the job done. Even for shower, it has one 1 lotion that is a combined shampoo conditioner and soap in 1.
With 8 persons, we have to use all 3 rooms. One room has no air-conditioning. The whole apartment has a/C in 2 of the 3 bed rooms.
Has 2 bathrooms which is good for many people sharing. But for showering, water pressure is not great. The Host said that it was set at the Government requirement standard. But my previous 2 stays in Sydney has not issue with water pressure. The host was good to respond suggesting to see what he can do. But given that he replied it is Govt standard requirements. I didn't bother to trouble him.
If 2 showers are used at the same time there is fluctuations of water heating and pressure.
The wifi died and we tried restarting it without success. Host offered to come by to check as he lives very close by. But since it's last day and we have spare data on our prepaid SIM, we didn't bother.
The place is super convenient to Hurstville shopping. You should try the Chinese restaurant at the RSL club, should great food for value. Also there is a great vietnam bread location that is one of the best in Sydney.
My wife wanted to stayed at Hurstville due to nostalgic reason. If you have a car I suggest considering what other options are also available.
Other of the 3 locations in Sydney that I stayed , the place is ranked 3rd as the place is very dated that needs renovation. In summer weather can get to 40 degrees, if there is no a/C than it gets very uncomfortable.
Overall, if you need some where close to Hurstville shopping this is a good option but do check the price of other places as well.