Wyndel Apartments - Harbour Watch

I spent 2 weeks here recently while my husband was on assignment in North Sydney. We found the apartment to be very comfortable. It was spare, no frills, just the essentials. Bed was just okay, not soft. Lighting was not great in the unit - only one night table in the bedroom. But a large bathroom included a washer and dryer, which were a huge bonus. Great shower, lots of hot water. Housekeeping came once a week. There was a shaft for rubbish down the hall, which was not very efficient, since there frequently would be a bag stuck inside. Up to date dishwasher, full refrigerator, gas cook top and microwave were included. Most essentials - pots and pans, china, silverware and glassware, were provided. Don't look for a stocked kitchen. My husband even had to buy salt, which should have been included but they had missed it. Two bath towels and one measly hand towel were in the bathroom. No wash cloths. I had to ask for more hand towels, and when housekeeping cleaned up, I was back to one. Never mind, the AC worked well (don't leave it on or you might be fined!) and the only problem we encountered was one morning when the water was shut off without notice. Then there was an evacuation notice. A worker had drilled through a pipe by mistake and then the fire alarm triggered. Otherwise, it was very quiet despite the proximity to the freeways. 10 minute brisk walk to North Sydney train station, and close to bus stops. IGA in Greenwood shopping center and the strange German Aldi Store on Mount Street are your best bets for groceries, unless you want to hop a bus for Neutral Bay where there are Woolworth's and Cole's supermarkets. The area shuts down after 7PM and on weekends for the most part. TV was pretty basic, only a few stations. Internet access was very good. On the whole, much better than a hotel room. Would stay here again! Sydney is beautiful. You can actually walk across the Harbour Bridge from the apartments if you have good walking shoes. Many lovely walks down to the harbour are not too far away, such as visiting Lavender Bay and Luna Park.