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Stylish Family Stay – Cafes, Golf & Beach Nearby
Holiday home in Sydney with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m
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Mona Vale, NSW
- Place, Mona Vale Beach3 min drive
- Place, Newport Beach5 min drive
- Place, Avalon Beach8 min drive
- Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Large Single Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Stylish Family Stay – Cafes, Golf & Beach Nearby
Welcome to The Waratah House – a spacious and light-filled architect-designed retreat in beautiful Mona Vale.
This modern Northern Beaches escape is perfect for families, couples, business travelers or wedding guests looking for comfort, style, and convenience. Walk 8min. to cafés & shops and 8-minute drive to Mona Vale Beach, golf courses, and Pittwater Bay.
🛏 Sleeps Up to 5 | 2 Bedrooms + Loft + Garden
• Bedroom 1: King Bed (the Sleeping Duck mattress minimizes partner disturbance for a good night sleep), blackout blinds, spacious wardrobe, fan
• Bedroom 2: 2x King Single Beds (sleeping duck mattresses), storage, fan
• Extra Sleeping: Green sofa chair in living room converts to full single bed (93 x 214 cm)
💻 Loft Office: Spacious upstairs loft with desk, books, games & cozy beanbags
• Free fast Wi-Fi connection - 50+ Mbps
☀️ North-Facing & Designed for Comfort
• Sunlit open-plan living and dining area
• Seamless flow to covered outdoor patio with ceiling fan
• Fully equipped kitchen with pantry basics & breakfast starter pack
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning
• 2 off-street parking spaces
🌿 Perfect for Families & Longer Stays
• Baby gate, Baby high chair, Baby travel cot, Bed rail for toddler for King single bed, beach towels, office equipment - available on request
• Hot/cold outdoor beach shower
• Miele front-loading washer
🌿 Eco-friendly, allergy-safe Koh cleaning products
🧖♀️ Wellness & Relaxation Nearby
While we don’t offer a sauna on-site (yet!), guests can enjoy a variety of wellness experiences just a short 6-minute walk away, including:
City Cave – Float and Wellness Centre
Infrared saunas, Epsom salt float therapy, massage and more
Solt Haus
A beautiful new salt sauna wellness space with salt facials and unique relaxation experiences
Mona Vale Skin & Soul (Ella Baché)
Professional skin treatments including skin needling, facials, and IPL
Mermaids Beauty Salon
Relaxation treatments, waxing, and beauty services
Multiple physio clinics and massage therapy studios
All within easy walking distance
Perfect for guests looking to unwind, detox, or treat themselves during their stay.
📍 Walk to Everything, Beach Nearby
• 8 min walk to cafés, restaurants, Woolworths, Aldi, Harris Farm, Flannery's Organic Health Food Store, Pittwater Seafood at Pittwater Place and Bayview Golf Club
• 8-minute drive to Mona Vale Beach, Mona Vale Golf Club, and Pittwater Bay
• Close to top wedding venues: The Pasadena, The Newport, Cottage Point Inn, Bert’s Bar & Brasserie, Golf Club- & SLSC Wedding Venues
This north-facing holiday retreat is also perfectly positioned for the cooler autumn/winter days. Begin your mornings with a leisurely breakfast in the sun-drenched, undercover outdoor setting. Inside, soft sunlight fills the kitchen and living area, creating a snug and homely space to relax and unwind.
🕒 Flexible Check-Out
Late check-out available Sundays and Mondays—just ask when booking!
You will find more of our 5* guest reviews on other booking platforms.
NOTE: Bedding and towels are provided only for the number of booked guests.
For 2x guests, we assume only the main bedroom will be used. Please inform us if you need a different sleeping arrangement.
To request extra bedding, please book for an additional guest.
Fan and heaters in both guest bedrooms and reverse cycle air-condition for the kitchen, dinning-, living- and office area.
2x free parking spaces off road. We do not have a charging station for electric vehicles on the property, but there are two charging stations located in the center of Mona Vale, just a 2-minute drive away.
- Printer/Scanner & monitor for office use available on request.
We clean with Koh cleaning products and finish off with surface protector.
Free from chemical nasties, Allergy safe and fragrance free, Planet friendly, Eco-certified.
The host has many years of hospitality background, overseas and in Australia.
We appreciates a high standard of cleaning and a warm comfortable environment.
The best Bakeries and Patisseries in Mona Vale to get your daily fresh bread in the morning and grab a takeaway coffee while you are there.
Among other Cafes, the earliest one open is 2KF Espresso in Bungan street opens Mon-Sat at 4.40am - 2pm. Sunday 5.30am - 2pm.
Another favourite of ours is Cafe Monaka only 8min. walk from The Waratah House. Open Mon-Sat 8am-3pm. Kitchen open til 2.30pm.
TRANSPORT:
The B-Line bus (modern yellow double decker bus) is a 10 min. walk from The Waratah House and a high-frequency bus route that runs from Mona Vale to Wynyard Station - CBD. Turn up and go service.
OR you can book a Keoride with the app to get picked up from The Waratah House and dropped off to the nearest B-Line bus stop.
10min walk to the 199 Bus to take you to Manly OR Palm Beach. Take the Ferry from Manly to Circular Quay - Opera House. From there Ferries go to Taronga Zoo, Luna Park, Darling Harbour etc.
155 Bus stop 2 min. walk from The Waratah House.
Mona Vale beach is a short 5 min drive by car with a new Surf Life Saving Club Cafe and Restaurant.
PLACES TO VISIT & ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - The closest walk is a 7min. drive away :
The National Park combines important history with scenic beauty, making it perfect for a family picnic, and parts of the park are ideal for cycling, fishing, swimming at secluded beaches, visiting scenic lookouts and bushwalking.
Bobbin Head is a great place for a family picnic and very popular is the West Head lookout.
Cottage Point Inn - Restaurant:
Cottage Point is a modern Australian waterfront restaurant in Ku Ring Gai National Park on Sydney's Northern Edge. Fine dining.
Pittwater bay/Bayview:
Is a wide inlet to the south of Broken Bay and the entrance of the Hawkesbury River into it. Located some 30 kms north of Sydney, it is a boatowner's paradise.
Activities: Boat hire, kayak hire, sailing and walking trails.
The Pasadena - Church Point Restaurant:
Waterfront restaurant/bar.
Palms By Pasadena is situated in a world class prime waterfront location in picturesque Church Point, with sweeping Pittwater bay views. Fresh, modern cuisine with a seaside touch.
The Waterfront Cafe & General Store - Church Point:
Bustling Waterfront Cafe, featuring the live music den; The Co-Op Club and also the evergreen space upstairs, aptly titled 'The Top Room'.
Catch the Ferry at Church Point:
Enjoy beautiful Pittwater from the ferry, or get off on Scotland Island or the Western Foreshore of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Scotland Island stops: Bell, Carols, Eastern and Tennis Court Wharves. North facing Tennis Court Wharf is a perfect spot for a picnic.
Western Foreshore stops include: Elvina Bay, Halls Wharf (access to Morning Bay), and Lovett Bay, made famous by Susan Duncan's book Salvation Creek.
The Church Point Ferries accept EFTPOS (Visa/Mastercard).
Barrenjoey Lighthouse:
25min. drive from The Waratah House to the carpark. Barrenjoey Lighthouse sits at Sydney’s most northern point – Barrenjoey Head at Palm Beach. A short bush walk and amazing view over Palm Beach and whale watching in Winter and early Spring.
Bring: Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, clothes for all weather conditions.
Narrabeen Lagoon:
The Narrabeen lagoon trail is an easy 8.4km loop on a well formed, shared track without steps. You can walk 🚶♀️🚶♀️ or ride🚲🚲 the loop trail or hire a kayak.
There are some bike hire places near the lagoon and also cafes, restaurants and playgrounds along the walk.
Bayview Golf Club ⛳- walking distance from The Waratah House and Mona Vale Golf Club ⛳a short drive but you can also walk.
Mountain biking 🚵 🚵🏼♀️ :
Manly Dam Mountain Bike Trail, Bare Creek Bike Park, JJ Melbourne Hills Memorial Reserve, Wyatt Avenue Bike park for Kids to improve their skills etc..
* You will be able to wash your bike in the driveway after a great day out.
Mona Vale Skate Park 🛹๋࣭
MARKETS:
Arts & Craft, Organic and Farmers Markets from Friday to Sunday at various locations on the Northern Beaches.
Organic Food Market:
An open air market place that supplies certified organic food, artisan gourmet produce and conventional fresh fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread and patisserie and much more. Every Sunday 8.30am to 2pm at Pittwater RSL, Mona Vale
Farmers market:
Every Friday 8-1pm at Warriewood. Supply certified organic food, artisan gourmet produce and conventional fresh fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread and patisserie and much more. Visit by car, take the
B-Line Bus or 199 Bus.
Berry Reserve Market:
A boutique market along the picturesque bank of Narrabeen Lakes every 3rd Sunday of each month, 9am to 3pm at berry Reserve, Narrabeen.
Visit by car, take the B-Line Bus or 199 Bus.
Palm Beach market:
4th Sunday of the Month. 9am - 3pm Fashion, Jewellery, Homewares, Food Stalls. By Bus with the 199 Mona Vale to Palm Beach.
Manly Arts & Craft Market:
Unique open-air market open every weekend and occasional public holiday, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm. By Bus with the 199 Mona Vale to Manly.
THE WARATAH HOUSE - Mona Vale is being offered for the first time on Stayz/Vrbo, more guest reviews are available on other booking platforms.
This modern Northern Beaches escape is perfect for families, couples, business travelers or wedding guests looking for comfort, style, and convenience. Walk 8min. to cafés & shops and 8-minute drive to Mona Vale Beach, golf courses, and Pittwater Bay.
🛏 Sleeps Up to 5 | 2 Bedrooms + Loft + Garden
• Bedroom 1: King Bed (the Sleeping Duck mattress minimizes partner disturbance for a good night sleep), blackout blinds, spacious wardrobe, fan
• Bedroom 2: 2x King Single Beds (sleeping duck mattresses), storage, fan
• Extra Sleeping: Green sofa chair in living room converts to full single bed (93 x 214 cm)
💻 Loft Office: Spacious upstairs loft with desk, books, games & cozy beanbags
• Free fast Wi-Fi connection - 50+ Mbps
☀️ North-Facing & Designed for Comfort
• Sunlit open-plan living and dining area
• Seamless flow to covered outdoor patio with ceiling fan
• Fully equipped kitchen with pantry basics & breakfast starter pack
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning
• 2 off-street parking spaces
🌿 Perfect for Families & Longer Stays
• Baby gate, Baby high chair, Baby travel cot, Bed rail for toddler for King single bed, beach towels, office equipment - available on request
• Hot/cold outdoor beach shower
• Miele front-loading washer
🌿 Eco-friendly, allergy-safe Koh cleaning products
🧖♀️ Wellness & Relaxation Nearby
While we don’t offer a sauna on-site (yet!), guests can enjoy a variety of wellness experiences just a short 6-minute walk away, including:
City Cave – Float and Wellness Centre
Infrared saunas, Epsom salt float therapy, massage and more
Solt Haus
A beautiful new salt sauna wellness space with salt facials and unique relaxation experiences
Mona Vale Skin & Soul (Ella Baché)
Professional skin treatments including skin needling, facials, and IPL
Mermaids Beauty Salon
Relaxation treatments, waxing, and beauty services
Multiple physio clinics and massage therapy studios
All within easy walking distance
Perfect for guests looking to unwind, detox, or treat themselves during their stay.
📍 Walk to Everything, Beach Nearby
• 8 min walk to cafés, restaurants, Woolworths, Aldi, Harris Farm, Flannery's Organic Health Food Store, Pittwater Seafood at Pittwater Place and Bayview Golf Club
• 8-minute drive to Mona Vale Beach, Mona Vale Golf Club, and Pittwater Bay
• Close to top wedding venues: The Pasadena, The Newport, Cottage Point Inn, Bert’s Bar & Brasserie, Golf Club- & SLSC Wedding Venues
This north-facing holiday retreat is also perfectly positioned for the cooler autumn/winter days. Begin your mornings with a leisurely breakfast in the sun-drenched, undercover outdoor setting. Inside, soft sunlight fills the kitchen and living area, creating a snug and homely space to relax and unwind.
🕒 Flexible Check-Out
Late check-out available Sundays and Mondays—just ask when booking!
You will find more of our 5* guest reviews on other booking platforms.
NOTE: Bedding and towels are provided only for the number of booked guests.
For 2x guests, we assume only the main bedroom will be used. Please inform us if you need a different sleeping arrangement.
To request extra bedding, please book for an additional guest.
Fan and heaters in both guest bedrooms and reverse cycle air-condition for the kitchen, dinning-, living- and office area.
2x free parking spaces off road. We do not have a charging station for electric vehicles on the property, but there are two charging stations located in the center of Mona Vale, just a 2-minute drive away.
- Printer/Scanner & monitor for office use available on request.
We clean with Koh cleaning products and finish off with surface protector.
Free from chemical nasties, Allergy safe and fragrance free, Planet friendly, Eco-certified.
The host has many years of hospitality background, overseas and in Australia.
We appreciates a high standard of cleaning and a warm comfortable environment.
The best Bakeries and Patisseries in Mona Vale to get your daily fresh bread in the morning and grab a takeaway coffee while you are there.
Among other Cafes, the earliest one open is 2KF Espresso in Bungan street opens Mon-Sat at 4.40am - 2pm. Sunday 5.30am - 2pm.
Another favourite of ours is Cafe Monaka only 8min. walk from The Waratah House. Open Mon-Sat 8am-3pm. Kitchen open til 2.30pm.
TRANSPORT:
The B-Line bus (modern yellow double decker bus) is a 10 min. walk from The Waratah House and a high-frequency bus route that runs from Mona Vale to Wynyard Station - CBD. Turn up and go service.
OR you can book a Keoride with the app to get picked up from The Waratah House and dropped off to the nearest B-Line bus stop.
10min walk to the 199 Bus to take you to Manly OR Palm Beach. Take the Ferry from Manly to Circular Quay - Opera House. From there Ferries go to Taronga Zoo, Luna Park, Darling Harbour etc.
155 Bus stop 2 min. walk from The Waratah House.
Mona Vale beach is a short 5 min drive by car with a new Surf Life Saving Club Cafe and Restaurant.
PLACES TO VISIT & ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - The closest walk is a 7min. drive away :
The National Park combines important history with scenic beauty, making it perfect for a family picnic, and parts of the park are ideal for cycling, fishing, swimming at secluded beaches, visiting scenic lookouts and bushwalking.
Bobbin Head is a great place for a family picnic and very popular is the West Head lookout.
Cottage Point Inn - Restaurant:
Cottage Point is a modern Australian waterfront restaurant in Ku Ring Gai National Park on Sydney's Northern Edge. Fine dining.
Pittwater bay/Bayview:
Is a wide inlet to the south of Broken Bay and the entrance of the Hawkesbury River into it. Located some 30 kms north of Sydney, it is a boatowner's paradise.
Activities: Boat hire, kayak hire, sailing and walking trails.
The Pasadena - Church Point Restaurant:
Waterfront restaurant/bar.
Palms By Pasadena is situated in a world class prime waterfront location in picturesque Church Point, with sweeping Pittwater bay views. Fresh, modern cuisine with a seaside touch.
The Waterfront Cafe & General Store - Church Point:
Bustling Waterfront Cafe, featuring the live music den; The Co-Op Club and also the evergreen space upstairs, aptly titled 'The Top Room'.
Catch the Ferry at Church Point:
Enjoy beautiful Pittwater from the ferry, or get off on Scotland Island or the Western Foreshore of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Scotland Island stops: Bell, Carols, Eastern and Tennis Court Wharves. North facing Tennis Court Wharf is a perfect spot for a picnic.
Western Foreshore stops include: Elvina Bay, Halls Wharf (access to Morning Bay), and Lovett Bay, made famous by Susan Duncan's book Salvation Creek.
The Church Point Ferries accept EFTPOS (Visa/Mastercard).
Barrenjoey Lighthouse:
25min. drive from The Waratah House to the carpark. Barrenjoey Lighthouse sits at Sydney’s most northern point – Barrenjoey Head at Palm Beach. A short bush walk and amazing view over Palm Beach and whale watching in Winter and early Spring.
Bring: Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, clothes for all weather conditions.
Narrabeen Lagoon:
The Narrabeen lagoon trail is an easy 8.4km loop on a well formed, shared track without steps. You can walk 🚶♀️🚶♀️ or ride🚲🚲 the loop trail or hire a kayak.
There are some bike hire places near the lagoon and also cafes, restaurants and playgrounds along the walk.
Bayview Golf Club ⛳- walking distance from The Waratah House and Mona Vale Golf Club ⛳a short drive but you can also walk.
Mountain biking 🚵 🚵🏼♀️ :
Manly Dam Mountain Bike Trail, Bare Creek Bike Park, JJ Melbourne Hills Memorial Reserve, Wyatt Avenue Bike park for Kids to improve their skills etc..
* You will be able to wash your bike in the driveway after a great day out.
Mona Vale Skate Park 🛹๋࣭
MARKETS:
Arts & Craft, Organic and Farmers Markets from Friday to Sunday at various locations on the Northern Beaches.
Organic Food Market:
An open air market place that supplies certified organic food, artisan gourmet produce and conventional fresh fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread and patisserie and much more. Every Sunday 8.30am to 2pm at Pittwater RSL, Mona Vale
Farmers market:
Every Friday 8-1pm at Warriewood. Supply certified organic food, artisan gourmet produce and conventional fresh fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread and patisserie and much more. Visit by car, take the
B-Line Bus or 199 Bus.
Berry Reserve Market:
A boutique market along the picturesque bank of Narrabeen Lakes every 3rd Sunday of each month, 9am to 3pm at berry Reserve, Narrabeen.
Visit by car, take the B-Line Bus or 199 Bus.
Palm Beach market:
4th Sunday of the Month. 9am - 3pm Fashion, Jewellery, Homewares, Food Stalls. By Bus with the 199 Mona Vale to Palm Beach.
Manly Arts & Craft Market:
Unique open-air market open every weekend and occasional public holiday, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm. By Bus with the 199 Mona Vale to Manly.
THE WARATAH HOUSE - Mona Vale is being offered for the first time on Stayz/Vrbo, more guest reviews are available on other booking platforms.
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby safety gate available on request.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave kitchen clean - no dirty dishes/pots etc.
Please put all your dishes in the dishwasher, add 1x cleaning tablet in the compartment and start.
Clean BBQ if used during stay - BBQ cleaning wipes & brush is provided (BBQ wipes in draw under the cutlery draw). Extra cleaning fee applies if BBQ not clean!
Turn all heaters, fans, air-condition and lights off before you leave.
Red bin for general rubbish.
Recycling bins at the beginning of the driveway:
Blue Bin-paper & cartoon
Yellow Bin-glass & plastic
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2103, PID-STRA-72687
About the area
Sydney
Located in Mona Vale, a neighbourhood in Sydney, this holiday home is next to a golf course and by the sea. Taronga Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Manly Beach and Turo Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brookvale Oval or North Sydney Oval. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Mona Vale, NSW
What's nearby
- Mona Vale Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Newport Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
- Narrabeen Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
- Avalon Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Aussie Kebab & Pide - 8 min walk
- 2kf espresso - 9 min walk
- Chargrill Charlie's - 8 min walk
- Mona Vale Seafood - 9 min walk
- Flannerys - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Alessandra
The host has many years of hospitality background, overseas and in Australia.
We appreciates a high standard of cleaning and a warm comfortable environment.
The Waratah House is being offered for the first time as a vacation rental on Stayz/VRBO and we are committed to making it one of your best holiday stays in the Northern Beaches. You will find more of our 5* reviews on other booking platforms.
We appreciates a high standard of cleaning and a warm comfortable environment.
The Waratah House is being offered for the first time as a vacation rental on Stayz/VRBO and we are committed to making it one of your best holiday stays in the Northern Beaches. You will find more of our 5* reviews on other booking platforms.
Why they chose this property
We love the relaxed beach vibe, the variety of cafes and restaurants, golf clubs and the proximity to the beautiful Ku-ring-gai national park, all just a bus ride away from one of the most stunning cities in the world – Sydney.
What makes this property unique
The Waratah House offers a perfect mix of tranquility & convenience.
This architecturally designed holiday home is light-filled & breezy, with open-plan living spaces that allow a seamless flow to your private garden, providing a peaceful private retreat.
This modern north-facing holiday retreat is also perfectly positioned for the cooler autumn/winter days. Begin your mornings with a leisurely breakfast in the sun-drenched, undercover outdoor setting. Inside, soft sunlight fills the kitchen and living area, creating a snug and homely space to relax and unwind.
This architecturally designed holiday home is light-filled & breezy, with open-plan living spaces that allow a seamless flow to your private garden, providing a peaceful private retreat.
This modern north-facing holiday retreat is also perfectly positioned for the cooler autumn/winter days. Begin your mornings with a leisurely breakfast in the sun-drenched, undercover outdoor setting. Inside, soft sunlight fills the kitchen and living area, creating a snug and homely space to relax and unwind.
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