'Aotea' - Inner City Art Deco Oasis
5.0
Outstanding(60 Reviews)Apartment in Kangaroo Point
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
Stay in a piece of New Farm history! Located on desirable Moray Street, our recently renovated Art Deco gem, 'Aotea', is your perfect base to work or relax, stroll to the Riverwalk or famous local cafes, or catch the 196 bus from your door step to the Valley, City or South Bank.
'Aotea' was built as two adjoining flats in the Art - Deco style in 1936 for Mr William Danaher, and has been in the family ever since. It features stunning original hardwood floors, picture rails, timber paneled doors and some of the original light fittings.
'Aotea' is ideal for wedding guest accommodation, bridal party preparations or family reunions.
This property is not our home, it is listed exclusively through Stayz .com, so if it isn't already booked, you can always consider it yours every time you need to stay in beautiful inner city Brisbane.
The living space is :
- A large double bedroom with air conditioning, built in wardrobes, a flat screen television and an adjoining sunroom/office. (Queen size bed)
- A second bedroom with air conditioning, built in wardrobes , and a flat screen television. (Double bed)
- A bathroom with shower and heated towel rail.
- A comfortable lounge room with a flat screen television, and split system air conditioner.
- A kitchen with dishwasher, gas cook top, electric oven, refrigerator, microwave and a Nespresso coffee machine.
- A separate dining area adjoining the kitchen.
- A gorgeous professionally landscaped and maintained, tropical outdoor entertaining space with a dining setting that seats 4, 2 comfortable chairs, a BBQ and outdoor lighting. Simply stunning - day or night.
- A covered, but outdoor laundry underneath the back steps of the property with a washing machine and dryer.
- A beautiful green lawn space with a clothesline.
Further details to enhance your experience at 'Aotea'.
We can be there for your arrival to greet you and run through Aotea's' highlights, or if you prefer privacy, everything will be detailed in the property manual available onsite. We are always available to answer any questions leading up to your booking via email. We aim to respond within 24 hours.
Guests can also access the property through an electronic keypad. We will supply the code closer to your arrival.
We live nearby so if anything needs attention, it can be done promptly.
If you are a really organised traveler and would like to do a Coles or Woolworths online grocery order, I will happily accept delivery, unpack your groceries, and put cold goods in the refrigerator, all ready for your arrival.
Would you like to see more of South - East Queensland?
We can arrange for you to be picked up by our fabulous Tour Guide for a day trip if you wish, to explore Dream World, Movie World, Sea World, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Australia Zoo, Mount Tamborine, Maleny, or any other Brisbane attractions. Day trips to world famous Noosa for lunch can also be arranged. POA
Our Neighbourhood
We wouldn't live anywhere else in Brisbane other than New Farm and we are excited to share why we love this suburb so much.
Voted Brisbane's most liveable suburb many times, New Farm is on a historic inner city peninsular only 1.8 kms from the CBD.
In both walking directions from 'Aotea', award winning restaurants and cafes are a mere 5 minutes away.
Further afield within a 5 minute drive, New Farm also boasts the James Street Restaurant precinct, Coles and IGA supermarkets, two cinema complexes, the Powerhouse Theatre, the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, 24 hour gyms, hairdressers, delicious takeaways, and glorious New Farm Park, which hosts a weekly Saturday Farmer's Market and features one of Brisbane's best children's playgrounds.
The adjacent suburbs of Teneriffe , Newstead, and Fortitude Valley are also vibrant and full of clubs, rooftop bars, high end fashion boutiques, homeware stores and restaurants.
Getting Around.
'Aotea' has free on street parking. As we live nearby, we can assure you that we have never had to wait for an Uber or taxi for longer than 5 minutes.
Directly across the road from 'Aotea' is the 196 bus that will take you to The Valley, City and South Bank.
South Bank is located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River, its 17 hectares of lush park lands, world-class eateries, stunning river views and hundreds of delightful events all year round make it the perfect place to relax and unwind.
A 10 minute walk away is the famous Riverwalk walkway, where you can stroll 1.8 km to Brisbane City. For the more energetic, you can hire a City Cycle and ride for kilometres to your heart's content.
A 9 minute walk away is the Sydney Street City Cat terminal that will take you into the city.
You can also catch the CityHopper ferry service.
The CityHopper service allows you to rediscover Brisbane for free with ferries running every 30 minutes between 6am and midnight, seven days a week.
The CityHopper travels along the Brisbane River, stopping at North Quay, South Bank 3, Maritime Museum, Thornton Street, Eagle Street Pier, Holman Street, Dockside and Sydney Street terminals.
As the CityHopper is free, all you need to do is hop on and hop off and enjoy taking in the Brisbane River and city sights.
City Cycles.
Just around the corner in Barker Street, you'll see the Brisbane City Council City Cycle rank. To use City Cycle, subscribe online with a credit or debit card. It's quick and easy! The Brisbane City Cycle website has all the information you need.
Brisbane Explorer
See some of the best of Brisbane in 90 minutes!
Explore the City with a 24 or 48 hour ticket on-board the Brisbane Explorer’s open-top double decker buses.
To experience the charm of Brisbane, you can hop on and hop off at any of the 15 designated stops around the City.
Take a stroll through one of many parks, enjoy superb views of the city or dine in any of Brisbane's cafes or restaurants.
Where can I get-on?
You can hop on and hop off at any of the stops listed below:
1. Post Office Square - Queen Street, opposite the GPO
2. City Hall - Adelaide Street stop 41, outside King George Square
3. Treasury Casino Hotel - William Street, corner of Elizabeth Street CityCat connection
4. Riverside Centre - Eagle Street Pier stop 155, corner Charlotte street CityCat connection
5. Old Windmill - Wickham Terrace, opposite Bartley Street
6. Transit Centre - Roma Street, in front of Police Headquarters
7. Suncorp Stadium - Caxton Street, near Hale Street
8. Regatta Hotel - Coronation Drive, near Land Street CityCat connection
9. Park Road - Coronation Drive, near Park Road
10.Cultural Centre - Grey Street (museum side), near Melbourne Street
11. South Bank (Ferris Wheel) - Grey Street, near Ernest Street CityCat connection
12.Maritime Museum - Vulture Street, near South Brisbane Memorial Park CityCat connection
13. City Lookout, Kangaroo Point - River Terrace, in front of Scout Place
14. Chinatown - Ann Street, near Gipps Street
15. ANZAC Square - Ann Street, opposite Central station
CityCat connection Connect to a CityCat or CityFerry from this location.
Operating hours
Brisbane Explorer tours run every day except Christmas Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day.
The first tour departs Post Office Square at 9am. The last tour departs at 5.15pm, returning around 6.45pm.
For full timetable and stop information, or to buy tickets, visit the online
or
visitor centres
hotels
travel agents
Your ticket includes a 90 minute tour and is valid for either 24 or 48 hours.
'Aotea' was built as two adjoining flats in the Art - Deco style in 1936 for Mr William Danaher, and has been in the family ever since. It features stunning original hardwood floors, picture rails, timber paneled doors and some of the original light fittings.
'Aotea' is ideal for wedding guest accommodation, bridal party preparations or family reunions.
This property is not our home, it is listed exclusively through Stayz .com, so if it isn't already booked, you can always consider it yours every time you need to stay in beautiful inner city Brisbane.
The living space is :
- A large double bedroom with air conditioning, built in wardrobes, a flat screen television and an adjoining sunroom/office. (Queen size bed)
- A second bedroom with air conditioning, built in wardrobes , and a flat screen television. (Double bed)
- A bathroom with shower and heated towel rail.
- A comfortable lounge room with a flat screen television, and split system air conditioner.
- A kitchen with dishwasher, gas cook top, electric oven, refrigerator, microwave and a Nespresso coffee machine.
- A separate dining area adjoining the kitchen.
- A gorgeous professionally landscaped and maintained, tropical outdoor entertaining space with a dining setting that seats 4, 2 comfortable chairs, a BBQ and outdoor lighting. Simply stunning - day or night.
- A covered, but outdoor laundry underneath the back steps of the property with a washing machine and dryer.
- A beautiful green lawn space with a clothesline.
Further details to enhance your experience at 'Aotea'.
We can be there for your arrival to greet you and run through Aotea's' highlights, or if you prefer privacy, everything will be detailed in the property manual available onsite. We are always available to answer any questions leading up to your booking via email. We aim to respond within 24 hours.
Guests can also access the property through an electronic keypad. We will supply the code closer to your arrival.
We live nearby so if anything needs attention, it can be done promptly.
If you are a really organised traveler and would like to do a Coles or Woolworths online grocery order, I will happily accept delivery, unpack your groceries, and put cold goods in the refrigerator, all ready for your arrival.
Would you like to see more of South - East Queensland?
We can arrange for you to be picked up by our fabulous Tour Guide for a day trip if you wish, to explore Dream World, Movie World, Sea World, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Australia Zoo, Mount Tamborine, Maleny, or any other Brisbane attractions. Day trips to world famous Noosa for lunch can also be arranged. POA
Our Neighbourhood
We wouldn't live anywhere else in Brisbane other than New Farm and we are excited to share why we love this suburb so much.
Voted Brisbane's most liveable suburb many times, New Farm is on a historic inner city peninsular only 1.8 kms from the CBD.
In both walking directions from 'Aotea', award winning restaurants and cafes are a mere 5 minutes away.
Further afield within a 5 minute drive, New Farm also boasts the James Street Restaurant precinct, Coles and IGA supermarkets, two cinema complexes, the Powerhouse Theatre, the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, 24 hour gyms, hairdressers, delicious takeaways, and glorious New Farm Park, which hosts a weekly Saturday Farmer's Market and features one of Brisbane's best children's playgrounds.
The adjacent suburbs of Teneriffe , Newstead, and Fortitude Valley are also vibrant and full of clubs, rooftop bars, high end fashion boutiques, homeware stores and restaurants.
Getting Around.
'Aotea' has free on street parking. As we live nearby, we can assure you that we have never had to wait for an Uber or taxi for longer than 5 minutes.
Directly across the road from 'Aotea' is the 196 bus that will take you to The Valley, City and South Bank.
South Bank is located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River, its 17 hectares of lush park lands, world-class eateries, stunning river views and hundreds of delightful events all year round make it the perfect place to relax and unwind.
A 10 minute walk away is the famous Riverwalk walkway, where you can stroll 1.8 km to Brisbane City. For the more energetic, you can hire a City Cycle and ride for kilometres to your heart's content.
A 9 minute walk away is the Sydney Street City Cat terminal that will take you into the city.
You can also catch the CityHopper ferry service.
The CityHopper service allows you to rediscover Brisbane for free with ferries running every 30 minutes between 6am and midnight, seven days a week.
The CityHopper travels along the Brisbane River, stopping at North Quay, South Bank 3, Maritime Museum, Thornton Street, Eagle Street Pier, Holman Street, Dockside and Sydney Street terminals.
As the CityHopper is free, all you need to do is hop on and hop off and enjoy taking in the Brisbane River and city sights.
City Cycles.
Just around the corner in Barker Street, you'll see the Brisbane City Council City Cycle rank. To use City Cycle, subscribe online with a credit or debit card. It's quick and easy! The Brisbane City Cycle website has all the information you need.
Brisbane Explorer
See some of the best of Brisbane in 90 minutes!
Explore the City with a 24 or 48 hour ticket on-board the Brisbane Explorer’s open-top double decker buses.
To experience the charm of Brisbane, you can hop on and hop off at any of the 15 designated stops around the City.
Take a stroll through one of many parks, enjoy superb views of the city or dine in any of Brisbane's cafes or restaurants.
Where can I get-on?
You can hop on and hop off at any of the stops listed below:
1. Post Office Square - Queen Street, opposite the GPO
2. City Hall - Adelaide Street stop 41, outside King George Square
3. Treasury Casino Hotel - William Street, corner of Elizabeth Street CityCat connection
4. Riverside Centre - Eagle Street Pier stop 155, corner Charlotte street CityCat connection
5. Old Windmill - Wickham Terrace, opposite Bartley Street
6. Transit Centre - Roma Street, in front of Police Headquarters
7. Suncorp Stadium - Caxton Street, near Hale Street
8. Regatta Hotel - Coronation Drive, near Land Street CityCat connection
9. Park Road - Coronation Drive, near Park Road
10.Cultural Centre - Grey Street (museum side), near Melbourne Street
11. South Bank (Ferris Wheel) - Grey Street, near Ernest Street CityCat connection
12.Maritime Museum - Vulture Street, near South Brisbane Memorial Park CityCat connection
13. City Lookout, Kangaroo Point - River Terrace, in front of Scout Place
14. Chinatown - Ann Street, near Gipps Street
15. ANZAC Square - Ann Street, opposite Central station
CityCat connection Connect to a CityCat or CityFerry from this location.
Operating hours
Brisbane Explorer tours run every day except Christmas Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day.
The first tour departs Post Office Square at 9am. The last tour departs at 5.15pm, returning around 6.45pm.
For full timetable and stop information, or to buy tickets, visit the online
or
visitor centres
hotels
travel agents
Your ticket includes a 90 minute tour and is valid for either 24 or 48 hours.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Kangaroo Point
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(60 Reviews)5.0
Wonderful stay in an amazing and very well equiped appartment. We had a lovely contact before and during the stay with our hosts.
5.0
A lovely well kept home, quiet location, with a decor to suit the house.
5.0
No surprises. Clean, spacious, well appointed, solid location and with a
very helpful host.
5.0
Aotea is one of the best places I’ve ever stayed in! The place was beautifully kept and stocked with everything we needed. Sue was helpful and very accomodating for my bridesmaids and I as we used the place to get ready the morning of my wedding and take some photos. 10/10 recommend!
5.0
Fabulous accommodation. Mega comfortable with everything you need for a self catering holiday. Wonderful attention to detail by the host. In a fantastic location close to shops, restaurants and transport into the city. You can also walk easily into the the city by the river. New Farm is a fantastic neighbourhood with so much to offer. The outside space at the apartment is fabulous to relax in on a night. Can’t thank Sue enough for all her help and advise to make our stay wonderful. This property is head and shoulders above anywhere else we have have ever stayed. So pleased we booked here. Hope to come back and stay soon.
5.0
The property was fantastic and exceeded expectations. Beautifully presented with comfy beds and efficient air con; necessary for a Brisbane summer. The location was perfect, with lovely walks nearby and quick access to the ferry wharf.
5.0
Good location, easy transportation.
5.0
We enjoyed this well equipped and stylish cottage enormously. The location is great and we used the 196 bus all the time - to the city, shops and cafes. We’ll be back next time in Brisbane.
5.0
We loved the place. Attended a wedding in New Farm and loved that everything was in walking distance. The property itself is beautiful with comfy beds and plenty of conveniences. Great communication by the host - we will definitely book again.
5.0
Two of us attended the AGM of the Older Women’s Network at New Farm Library and training in the office in Lower Bowen Terrace. The position of the property was ideal. Get a train to Fortitude Valley and then the public bus stops literally at the door. We discovered the New Farm Deli….oh wow…so many delicious things there. We purchased a take home heat and eat meal and had a lovely night catching up. With a bedroom each it was really comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed to “stay in”.Birds chirping in the morning and pretty flowers to look at through the kitchen window. Much better than a high rise. Would definitely recommend, wish I could have stayed longer! Thanks for having us especially as it was only one night.
5.0
The property was beautiful. Very clean and comfortable with a gorgeous outdoor area. We could walk to cafes and restaurants and its only a short walk to the Brisbane river.
5.0
Very clean accommodation and very approachable host, highly recommended
5.0
A very nicely renovated property. Comfortable bed, great heating, neat & tidy garden. The host was also very prompt in her response to my questions.
5.0
This property is immaculately presented in a quiet but centrally located street close to the Brisbane river in New Farm. Spotleslessly clean and renovated to the highest spec. Great communication, very comfortable. The only critisism I have, is that the owners and their family live either side of this property (great if you need anything), but there were several occassions whilst we were there when they came onto the property - blowing leaves under our rental car out front - or on one occassion when our young kids decided to play outside, they came into the backyard and mowed the lawns and blowed leaves, etc. This could have waited until we were out - or done either side of our short stay. Otherwise, a great property.
5.0
Very tastefully decorated accommodation with many art deco features. Comfortable beds, very well maintained accommodation. Beautiful location central to many wonderful walks around New Farm
5.0
This property is excellent. It is located in a great inner city neighbourhood and provided everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay in Brisbane. Wonderful to be able to stay in a flat with outdoor spaces which was just like a home away from home. We will be back.
5.0
A lovely property with everything one needs.
5.0
Great location; we had rented a car but walked to restaurants and local shops. Sue helped book our wine tour and gave us good advice on restaurants. Fabulous breakfasts, which we devoured (nothing left over for Bonnie).
5.0
Cosy, comfortable, well equipped and maintained.
5.0
This property is great to stay. Very clean, character filled Art Deco. Sue is a great host.
5.0
Lovely stay, lovely place, lovely host ❤️
5.0
Excellent old home with plenty of room and outdoor space in convenient location easy walk to local shops and river boardwalk. Being an old home doors and floors a bit noisy for when infant sleeping but workable.
5.0
Great place to stay. Walks, close to restaurants and waterfront. Would stay here again. Place is clean and spacious.
5.0
This beautiful property was perfect for a Brisbane wedding. We stayed in the property prior to the wedding and there was plenty of space.
The decor is lovely and the kitchen well appointed.
A great coffee shop just down the road.
Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
5.0
It was such a beautiful old place. It had everything we needed and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Fabulous property
We really loved it
Construction site next door was extremely noisy
If you have more than one car, there is no parking in the evening along the road.
5.0
My daughter and I had a lovely stay at this beautiful place,
The beds were super comfy! That was a nice surprise 🙂
Would definitely come back
Thank you!
5.0
The property was excellent, spotless & very close to everything.
Would highly recommend, and love to stay again.
5.0
We're just back from an overseas cruise. Before we departed we had an overnight pre-cruise stay at Aotea and it was absolutely perfect. We'd had a long drive into Brisbane and Aotea allowed us to really relax and enjoy our pre-cruise stay. We bbq'd (and also used the very well equipped kitchen) and relaxed in the beautiful outdoor area surrounded by lovely tropical plants then enjoyed a wonderful night's rest on extremely comfortable A1 beds with high quality linens. The next morning we took an easy walk down to the river and enjoyed a stroll on the Riverwalk before having breakfast at a nearby cafe very close to Aotea. It was great having the off-street carspace at the front of the building - we just drove up and could immediately relax in this awesome accommodation. Everything about Aotea is perfect - including the host. Sue communicated quickly and clearly with booking details but also is a delight to meet and have a chat with. We thank you so much Sue. We'll be back for sure - looking forward to our return visit.
5.0
Very clean and neat. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Very close to great walks, parks and ferry terminal. We would like to come back sometime.
5.0
The title says it all. From the moment we opened the front door we felt like we had come home. The property is even more beautiful than the photos depict. Sue and Peter are the perfect hosts - they have thought of everything. The location could not be better. Just a short walk to the insanely gorgeous New Farm River Walk which is a fantastic way to stroll (or jog) into the CBD. Great restaurants and more importantly, coffee shops, right down the street! We absolutely loved our stay and hope to return some day!
5.0
Just a quick overnight stay sad to say as the accommodation was superb. Clean and very homely. Comfy beds, close to shops. We left for our early flights feeling refreshed and ready to go. Hassle free which is all you want.
5.0
From the check-in to the location, communication with the owner and quality and presentation of the house; everything was fantastic. I couldn't find fault with anything and would more than happily stay at 'Aotea' again on a future trip.
5.0
Beautiful property! Throughly enjoyed our stay. The beds were comfortable and the whole house was perfectly appointed with high end furnishings.
5.0
The Aotea is a relaxing and spacious place to stay with everything you could need, well maintained and clean which is greatly appreciated. Walking distance to Coles, cafes, restaurants and river.
5.0
Sue was fantastic. She allowed us to check in early due to our flight arrival time. Sue was also available and prompt to answer any questions i had. Would certainly stay again!
5.0
We only stayed one night & would have liked to stay longer, absolutely beautiful, comfortable & not too expensive. Definitely recommend 😍
5.0
Beautiful house!!!
5.0
We had a lovely stay at AOTEA. It was perfect for us in every way. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends.
5.0
Great location and a real home away from home. Very well appointed, comfortable beds and a lovely outdoor seating area with BBQ. Our second visit and we will definitely return.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Kangaroo Point?
The average price for a rental in Kangaroo Point is $146 per night. This rental is $175 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'Aotea' - Inner City Art Deco Oasis. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at 'Aotea' - Inner City Art Deco Oasis. Enjoy the water!
Is 'Aotea' - Inner City Art Deco Oasis pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 'Aotea' - Inner City Art Deco Oasis?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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