Wow! I have just spent 5 fabulous weeks here and truly enjoyed every minute. First and foremost, it is a beautiful apartment! It is quirky and fun with all standard amenities provided. There is a second bed on the mezzanine for an occasional guest but also very suitable if two friends are staying. Whilst this is not a 5 star luxury hotel, the photos very accurately depict how the spectacular living space has been put to such good use. The history of the furniture is fascinating and if you are an open minded individual you will enjoy staying here.
It is, as described, above an artists studio, which adds to the charm and character of the place. You will have the opportunity to meet locals; Scott and Liza's friends are really genuine people and on the nights when there's a class going on, you are welcomed to take part.
Scott went out of his way to make my stay special; always at hand to provide tips for things to do and recommend places to check out.
Marrickville is an interesting suburb to visit; there are two stations nearby and access to the city is quick and cheap. Eating out is definitely worth while with many good restaurants and a cool bar not far away. Having said that the St George cooker is an amazing retro kitchen item and definitely needs to be used at least once during the stay.
There's a (mostly) 1980's record collection to delve into, which includes classics like Another Brick in the Wall, Thriller or the B52s!
The shower is good, the bed is comfortable, its near the airport and I cannot think of any negatives!
Overall, if you need somewhere to stay in Sydney for more than a week and this place is available, just book it! You will probably remember the experience for ever!