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The Abode - 2-3 bedrooms - premium, spacious, light-filled and harbour views

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Birchgrove, NSW
  • Place, Port Jackson Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Elkington Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Harbour National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, within a 10-minute drive of Circular Quay and White Bay Cruise Terminal. .This vacation home is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Sydney Opera House and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Port Jackson Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elkington Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sydney Harbour National Park - 14 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St Mary’s Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Rozelle Bay Light Rail Station - 5 min drive
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 7 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dry Dock - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪RREE’S - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Little M By The Little Marionette - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Riverview Hotel - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Abode - 2-3 bedrooms - premium, spacious, light-filled and harbour views

This peaceful and spacious retreat sits above Sydney Harbour overlooking historic Cockatoo Island.
With 2 large queen bedrooms on the first-floor, both with private balconies. And a versatile ground-floor Guest queen bedroom/ private office or study or kids chill-out space; the home can comfortably accommodate up to 6 adults.
The generous kitchen/dining/living space seamlessly transitions to a sun-dappled tropical courtyard.
The home also features a fireplace and underfloor heating.

Just 15 minutes to the city by bus or harbour ferry, the home is ideal as a weekday or weekend base for business and leisure travellers.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,916 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Turn off the lights

Just leave the keys on the kitchen bench. There is no need to lock the door that leads to the side passage where the bins are or the rear glass doors that access the garden.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-67120, 2041

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Architect's Abode Premium Spacious Light-filled Harbour Views

The Abode - 2-3 bedrooms - premium, spacious, light-filled and harbour views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erwan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
We spent 4 days in the Iona's house. Il was a very nice stay. We enjoyed Sydney and it was a real pleasure to come back in Birchgrove at night to enjoy the quiet of the neighborhood and rest in the house. The house is beautiful and very welcoming. The decor is very personal and we loved it !Iona was very friendly and we have no encountered any problem. Great stay !
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Perfect spot! We hope to return one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The abode was in a lovely location close to the water and village with east access to the Sydney via boat or bus. Iona was a brilliant host and went above and beyond to help us with our stay for which we are very grateful. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirisome S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely great place, definitely would love to come back..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful house with easy to use facilities, comfortable furnishings and beds, a lovely courtyard and an amazing location minutes from Darling Street and more importantly the Royal Oak. We'll be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Iona was a welcoming and very helpful host! She met us when we arrived to get us acquainted with the space and was so warm and friendly. They even went through the trouble to repair and set up a cool antique cot for our baby, and had a special boat bed that our three-year-old son loved! We had everything we needed to get good rest during our busy stay in Sydney, and loved being walking distance from the Balmain ferry and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Iona is a wonderful host. Her house is comfortable, spacious with all the amenities required for a great holiday. Balmain is a great location with easy access to the city centre.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Damien G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Iona was an amazing host. She went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable during some very hot Sydney weather. The house is excellent and only a short walk to busses and ferries into the CBD. Iona's restaurant recommendation was excellent. Thanks for a great holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carla M., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
We felt right at home in this charming, artsy, well-stocked cottage. We found it roomy, clean, comfortable and conveniently located. Our lovely and attentive host, Iona, met us for a walk-through and gave us details about the walkable, quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed drinking coffee in the intimate tropical backyard garden while listening to the wild lorikeets and laughing kookaburras. The two large upstairs bedrooms featured comfortable beds and pillows. The master had a portable air conditioner that kept the room cool, while the second room had great airflow. The large upstairs bath included a shower and a separate bathtub, as well as a full-length mirror, plenty of towels and toiletries. We wish we had more time to explore her cozy downstairs library, which included many interesting titles. We appreciated all the kitchen amenities, such as the Nespresso maker, cooking pans, gas stove, full-fridge and condiments - perfect for morning coffee and heating leftovers. We walked to church and several local restaurants where we were treated like regulars. Our favorites were Charlotte's Cafe, GiGis and Crickets sports bar. The bay was literally at the end of her street - a mere five or six houses down - providing views of amazing sunsets and sunrises. We also walked to the wharf and nearby parks, where we watched the spectacular 9 pm and midnight New Year fireworks! We thoroughly loved our one-week stay in Sydney, in large part, to Iona's home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely balmain

Amazing house minutes form the high st and the ferry to circular quay Great to see a different part of Sydney in a house that’s obviously had a lot of care in its renovation Host was very helpful drone army to check to checking on us to make sure all ok
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birchgrove girls getaway

What a great place Birchgrove is. Quiet, charming, lovely places to eat and hang out, water at the end of the street and a delightful property at the Abode. We loved it and will surely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Harbor Side Delight

Amazing home in one of the most beautiful areas of Sydney, close to every beautiful beach and a stones throw from Darling Harbor and all of the attractions that Sydney has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous stay

Awesome house in great location - loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

BELINDA B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sydney Getaway

A wonderful place to use as a base to explore Sydney. Ferry a short walk away, pubs and restaurants also nearby. Very comfortable home, will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

House was lovely. Conveniently located to Darling Street with loads of cafes, restaurants, bars etc. Bus stop around the corner that takes you to Town Hall/QVB in the city in about 15 minutes.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Nice secure property in a pleasant area, close to Balmain centre and good access to city centre via ferry.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place and perfectly appointed. - couldn't have asked for more.

First class in every respect - but please ignore. I'd like it available next time!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a fantastic home

Loved it!! This house was better than I could have imagined. We really enjoyed our time. The location is incredible and easy access to transport, cafes, shops and restaurants. Everything you need is in the home. This is an eco house and the airflow through the home is incredible. The beds are so comfortable and I just felt happy being there. Iona was a pleasure to deal with and was super helpful with any questions we had. Will stay here again at the next opportunity we get.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was clean, in a great location in quiet street. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

KATE H.

Liked: Cleanliness

This house lovely but experience marred by loud music and then loud drunken conversation till 2am

Make sure there is no party next door
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

benedicte b.

Liked: Cleanliness

very nice place

A very lovely place, decorated with a lot of taste
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019