Spectacular Location Overlooking Sydney Harbour from a Unique & Historic Setting

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(229 Ratings)

Cottage in Sydney

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, TV and more

About this cottage rental

1.
The ultimate 'base' for an amazing Sydney Stay :-)

2.
EARLY LUGGAGE DROP OFF / LUGGAGE HOLD.

* Please ENQUIRE if your host can assist ( AFTER 10am ) with this service. So you can make the most of your precious holiday time.

3.
We are 'Historic Properties'... thus why we have the
'front row seats'.... to this amazing spot waiting for you :-)

Gorgeous, cosy, boutique little Cottages, set up with everything you will need for a comfortable stay.

4.
Overlooking the Harbour & onto the Harbour Bridge...

Follow Historic tree lined streets of The Rocks Village ... with cafes, historic pubs and markets.

5.
The new Barangaroo Harbourside Reserve is literally across the street !

Walks, Jogging, Picnics ... or take a 'dip' in the new Harbour Swimming Hole.

6.
* Your Host has Picnic Rugs, Picnic Baskets & sports gear you may wish to borrow :-)

* Towels for the Swimming Hole or to take on the Ferry to one of the nearby Beaches.

7.
Picnics or pick a Sunset spot in the Reserve
overlooking the Harbour with Ferries and boats passing by.

* Ask your Host about a booking Picnic -' Wine & Cheese Basket' .

8.
Local Harbour Swimming Cove...
3 mins stroll down the Street from the Cottage.

9.
Harbourside trails to walk or push bike ride from our Rocks Village location on to Darling Harbour or the Fish Markets or the other direction and onto the
Botanic Gardens & Opera House.

* Ask your Host about Local Push Bike hire.

10.
The Hub of the CBD, Harbourside Entertainment, Barangaroo 5 Star District, Shows, Theatres, Museums, Shopping and more Shopping !, its all at your doorstep.

11.
Step out and take it all in.
No stress.
No car needed.
Comfy shoes maybe :-)
Or Ubers can be with you in minutes !

12.

This property is most unique in what we have to offer.

You will be very well looked after
and treated as a welcomed guest.

You will have your Host to assist you as much
or as little as you like:-)
So do enquire when making your booking :-) so you can
make the most of your time and stay.

GOOD TIPS-

1. Early Arrival ?

Good news... we are usually able to assist with luggage hold prior to check in and/or after check out. ( AFTER 10am But needs to be booked in )

So you can make the most of your stay and valuable time.
Do enquire ahead so we can book this in for you if available.

2. You may elect to add on extras to your stay :-
( check if available )

Such as :-

' Wine & Cheese Boards from the bar' .....

' Beverages from the bar' ....

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Laundry

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Sydney

Nearby attractions

Darling Harbour

1.3 mi

Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

7.7 mi

Art Gallery of New South Wales

1.6 mi

Taronga Zoo Sydney

4.3 mi

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Spectacular Location Overlooking Sydney Harbour from a Unique & Historic Setting

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(229 Ratings)

Cottage in Sydney

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, TV and more

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Laundry

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Sydney

Nearby attractions

Darling Harbour

1.3 mi

Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

7.7 mi

Art Gallery of New South Wales

1.6 mi

Taronga Zoo Sydney

4.3 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(229 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

We had a great weekend at this property. Location is amazing, house is warm and comfy with ample amenities provided. Sam and Mr. Max were extremely welcoming and check in process was easy with Sam providing lots of information on the local area. Would definitely stay again

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

So much to do in this area and all within walking distance. The rooms are comfortable and tastefully furnished. It was great being able to relax alone in your room or join with the rest of our group in the lounge room.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

We loved this property and our beautiful host. Supberb old Sydney dwelling so full of character and the location is inspiring. We will definitely be booking here again if we are travelling to Sydney ❤️✈️

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Beautiful property in great area. Host extremely helpful. Would highly recommend this property.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Lovely place beautiful location and lovely host

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Excellent location

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Loved it all… cute cottage, warm, hot water👍communication with host was great!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

This was our 4th time staying at these lovely cottages. The homes are adorable. We love the location as we can walk to the rocks and eat delicious food and enjoy the shops. Sam is a wonderful hostess. Everything you need is provided..even a tea biscuit! We can’t wait come back!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We really enjoyed our stay here- close to the waterfront, but in a quiet neighbourhood, .It was the perfect spot from which to explore Sydney, and we very much appreciated all the many little touches that made it so convenient and cozy.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Great place to stay. Fantastic location with easy access to everything around the Harbour. Cosy and quirky accommodation with all the little extras. Sam our host was lovely, informative and accommodating. Would highly recommend

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Really loved this place and its proximity to everything in Sydney. Sam was great. We had a great time and would 110% rent again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Four women 60+ enjoying walking and seeing shows at night

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Really well appointed townhouse right in the heart of the rocks. Great location.

6.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

A ripper terrace-type cottage, that was quite spacious for our family of five. It was our abode for a handful of days whilst we visited Sydney for the Vivid light festival. Some accuracy issues with the Stayz listing with both oven and wifi listed as ammenities (oven out of order and wifi not available). Owner / host kind enough to process a small refund due to this issue which I am grateful for. Being a family of 5, cooking half our meals was important. Availability of the oven would have been nice too but we made do with the microwave and stove. Great array of crockery and cooking utensils. The listing mentions harbour views and whilst that is technically accurate, it was only from one window located in one bedroom, and occupied only roughly a quarter of the window viewing area with a slither of water visible between surrounding buildings. Tissues and laundry detergent weren’t supplied, seemed odd. Admittedly supplied on request with absolutely no issue, and encouraged to reach out if we needed anything, but we aren’t the type of people to do that with ease and we would have felt more comfortable if they were just supplied up-front. Reasonably near to public transport (~20min walk roughly to either Wynyard or Circular Quay). One of our days was entirely dreadful weather wise and it was a very homely place and a nice sanctuary, with plenty of space for the five of us. Despite some small issues.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Funky, modern 3 bedroom (one bedroom was considerably smaller than the rest). Personable helpful host (thanks Sam!). Conveniently located in Sydney. All bedrooms and bathrooms are on second floor. Would recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Lovely quaint heritage-listed cottage which was perfect for our Vivid Festival visit. We were able to view all the exhibits in the Barangaroo area with a short walk back to the cottage. Will stay longer than one night next time.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Cute house for us to base ourselves. Walking distance to lots of restaurants and shops, parks and the harbour. Sam (and Max) were very helpful. We had a lovely time!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Easy walking distance to everything in downtown Sydney. The unit is very well-appointed, clean, comfortable, and historic. The host went out of her way to make sure that all of our needs were met. We couldn't have been more happy with our stay!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Fabulous accommodation, superb location and fantastic host! Perfect venue for our group!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Close to the rocks area and the Habour. Historic part of Sydney Great Host

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

We all loved our stay here. It was so close to all that we wanted to do. Sam was a great host, meeting us a check in, giving us great tips as where to go, always available when we need her. I would highly recommend this house.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

It is a lovely quirky property. There were six adults however the living room area is very small. The property is more suitable for 5 adults as one bedroom is extremely small. In fairness the property does state 5 people. Overall the location is the bonus here. The host was very welcoming.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

The location is great, near Circular Quay, the Opera House, and public transportation. Sam was a great host, and very helpful. As far as the apartment, the living area was a little crowded. It would seat more than 4 but would be a little crowded. The one issue for us seniors was that all 3 bedrooms were on the 2nd floor which had 2 landings. So it was easier to leave our luggage downstairs which made it a little more crowded. Also, there are 5 steps then 2 steps to get into the apartment. But all in all, the location was the best.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Sam’s house is ideally located to enjoy the sights of Sydney. Its walking distance to major attractions, Circular Quay and restaurants made it an ideal stopover for a quick holiday. Sam was a wonderful host with lots of recommendations for us. The house was full of character, was clean and well outfitted. A true gem!

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Sam was fantastic 👏

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Upscale apartment in high end area. Loved Port Douglas. Clean, good views, as advertised. Only two small issues - A/C was slow to cool the unit but over time worked well, unit sits at the crest of a sloping hill so walking into town requires a steep walk back.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Very friendly.Excellent location.Would stay again

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Charming old terrace. Fab decor, not a beige item to be seen. Friendly, helpful checkin. Sorry we could only stay the 1 night. Would love to come back. Stairs might be a problem if you are less mobile.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Nice Location in The Rocks and close to the cruise terminal. Sam was very helpful with info after we checked in. We ate at the Palisades Hotel on outside patio. Good beers and baramundi fish & chips plus lots of people watching. HopOnHopOff bus stop down the hill at the Circular Quay. About a 20 minute walk to the Opera House. Lots of restaurants and shopping around the port area. Really enjoyed our stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

We four seniors from Canada rented the Rocks cottage for our first five nights in Australia. It was a perfect way to discover the beautiful mix of old and new in Sydney! It is located in easy walking distance to The Opera House, The Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Hop-on/Hop-off bus stops, Darling Harbour and more. There are two houses included in pictures. The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel is great fun and local dining won’t disappoint! Thank you Sam, we really enjoyed our stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Excellent location; easy walk from the Rocks, Opera House and CBD; spoilt for choice with restaurants, bars and cafes; second time we have stayed here and definitely will be booking again.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Just loved the walkability of this reasonably priced spot. So near to many historic places, cafes and bars. The spot was clean and comfortable and Sam was very helpful. If I didn’t live so far away I would visit again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

This was the perfect location to stay. Easy walking distance to Barangaroo Reserve, Sydney Harbour Bridge and cruise pier. Samantha met us at checkin and gave us some history about the building as well as tips and info for the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

The cottage was really nice. Close to bridge and pier. Great location. Sam was super helpful.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Great location and friendly, informative host

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Location was amazing and we were very comfortable in this clean space

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

This little three bed unit is unique. The living space is snug to say the least for 5 adults, but I doubt if many people stay here to spend time indoors! More should be made of the close proximity of the lift down to the harbour - once we found this it was a game changer (we stayed on the ‘muggiest’ day on record so walking up and down the hills was a pain. The lift goes to on of the Wilson parking garages on Hickson rd. again, making clear which one is best in the listing would really aid out of town travellers. Plus points: Aircon efficient, hot water plentiful, beds comfortable. Location superb for CBD and waterfront. Suggestions: Clearly mark this listing as unsuitable for those with mobility issues, the hilly terrain and external and internal steps are difficult to negotiate. The house bathroom has no lock so we had to devise a signalling system to indicate occupancy. Weather conditions were challenging during our stay, but once we stumbled upon the lift we found walking on the waterfront to pick up the ferry or light rail to get around Sydney was a doddle. We enjoyed our stay, but prior warning of all the steps might have influenced our booking.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Couldn’t ask for a better base for exploring Sydney. Cottage is smartly decorated and the location is ideal. My family of 5 was comfortable and enjoyed the opportunity to walk to sites of interest.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Lovely property. Bit of a walk up the hill to the accommodation. Great spot though.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Great location, had everything we needed and air conditioning in every room. Would recommend

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Sydney?

The average price for a rental in Sydney is $235 per night. This rental is $413 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Spectacular Location Overlooking Sydney Harbour from a Unique & Historic Setting. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Spectacular Location Overlooking Sydney Harbour from a Unique & Historic Setting pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Spectacular Location Overlooking Sydney Harbour from a Unique & Historic Setting?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, laundry, dishwasher, and tv.

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Spectacular Location Overlooking Sydney Harbour from a Unique & Historic Setting

Cottage in Sydney

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Sydney

Nearby attractions

Spectacular Location Overlooking Sydney Harbour from a Unique & Historic Setting

Cottage in Sydney

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Sydney

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Sydney?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Spectacular Location Overlooking Sydney Harbour from a Unique & Historic Setting pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Spectacular Location Overlooking Sydney Harbour from a Unique & Historic Setting?

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