🏡 Welcome to Cottage on Coombe – Your Peaceful Adelaide Escape
Welcome, and thank you for choosing to stay with us! We’re thrilled to host you at Cottage on Coombe, a charming sandstone courtyard retreat in the leafy suburb of Allenby Gardens. Whether you’re here for a family getaway, a work trip, or a weekend exploring Adelaide, this home offers the perfect balance of heritage character and modern comfort.
This freestanding sandstone-fronted home features: • 3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom · 2 Toilets • Built in 1995 with timeless character details • A quiet, tree-lined corner position with side street access • Low-maintenance 341 m² block with courtyard & established gardens
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✨ Living Spaces
Step through the striking facade with bay windows, tessellated tiles, and stained-glass accents into a welcoming home filled with light and charm. • Formal lounge with fretwork, French doors, and cozy furnishings—perfect for relaxing after a day exploring Adelaide. • Modern kitchen with stone benchtops, quality appliances, and all essentials for cooking at home. • Family/meals area adjoining the kitchen, ideal for casual dining or conversation while preparing meals. • Alfresco retreat: sliding doors open to a pergola with ceiling fan, creating an inviting indoor–outdoor flow for year-round entertaining.
🛏️ Bedrooms & Bathroom
Three spacious bedrooms ensure everyone has a comfortable place to unwind: • Master bedroom with bay window, built-in robe, and plenty of natural light. • Bedroom 2 & Bedroom 3 with built-in robes and ample storage, suitable for families, couples, or work stays. • Central bathroom with elegant tessellated and subway tiling, featuring a bathtub for long soaks plus a separate shower. • Additional toilet for extra convenience during group or family stays.
🌿 Outdoors & Extras
Enjoy the outdoors without the upkeep—perfect for relaxing with a coffee, glass of wine, or alfresco meal. • Paved courtyard with pergola & ceiling fan for summer dining. • Established gardens add greenery and charm to your stay. • Side street access makes parking and entry simple. • Outdoor seating areas for morning sunshine or an evening wind-down.
🌟 Guest Comforts
We’ve set up the cottage to make your stay as easy and enjoyable as possible: • Fast & reliable Wi-Fi for work or streaming. • Smart TV with streaming apps. • Heating & cooling for year-round comfort. • Self check-in via smart lock for flexibility on arrival. • Full laundry facilities including washer and dryer. • Fully equipped kitchen with coffee/tea setup, cookware, and dining essentials.
📍 Location Highlights
Allenby Gardens is one of Adelaide’s most convenient and peaceful suburbs. You’ll enjoy the quiet of a leafy residential street with easy access to everything: • Adelaide CBD – ~10 minutes by car or bus. • Beaches – Henley and Grange within a 15-minute drive. • River Torrens Linear Park Trail – moments away for walking, running, or cycling. • Queen Street, Croydon – boutique cafés, vintage shops, and trendy eateries. • Plant 4 Bowden & Brickworks Marketplace – local markets, fresh produce, and dining. • Public transport along Port & Grange Roads makes exploring Adelaide stress-free.
💕 Who This Home Suits • Families seeking a spacious, comfortable base close to both city and sea. • Couples looking for a romantic yet practical retreat with heritage charm. • Business travelers needing Wi-Fi, workspace, and easy city access. • Small groups of friends wanting a cozy home with plenty of communal space.
🗝️ At a Glance • Heritage-style charm with modern updates • 3 comfortable bedrooms with storage • Central bathroom + additional toilet • Indoor–outdoor living with pergola & courtyard • Family-friendly, work-friendly, and relaxation-ready • Prime location near city, markets, cafés, and beaches
✨ Whether you’re in Adelaide for a short break or a longer stay, Cottage on Coombe offers the warmth of a family home with all the modern touches to make your visit effortless. We can’t wait to host you!
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the area
Adelaide
Allenby Gardens, a neighbourhood in Adelaide, is home to this holiday home. North Adelaide Golf Course and West Beach Parks Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Adelaide Aquatic Centre and Lion Arts Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Adelaide Entertainment Centre or Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide Entertainment Centre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Hindmarsh Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Adelaide Oval - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
Entertainment Centre Tram Stop - 4 min drive
Adelaide West Croydon Station - 7 min walk
Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Hungry Jack's - 18 min walk
Cam Wah - 16 min walk
Truly Malaysian Village - 3 min walk
Bahn Wagon - 15 min walk
Halfway Hotel - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage on Coombe pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cottage on Coombe?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage on Coombe on 24 June 2026 start from AU$281, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Cottage on Coombe?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage on Coombe?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cottage on Coombe located?
Located in Allenby Gardens, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Buddhist Temple Wat Ratanaprathib Vihara and Bonython Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Adelaide West Croydon Station is 7 minutes by foot and Woodville Kilkenny Station is 16 minutes.
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Cottage on Coombe is a well-appointed stay. The whole house is so comfortable and beautiful — clean and immaculate. The location is central to everywhere you might need to go in Adelaide, yet it’s in a nice quiet street. There’s a shopping centre, hotels, and plenty of places to eat all within a short walking distance.The host was lovely and very accommodating of any needs. There is street parking only, but I didn’t feel uncomfortable at all. I parked on the side street next to the house and it was perfectly fine.Highly recommend!
Suzanne P.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Cottage on Coombe and found everything comfortable, clean and convenient. It was a pleasure hosting you.
I’m also happy to hear the street parking worked well for you.
Thanks again for choosing to stay with us, and you’re welcome back anytime!
Warm regards,
Armand
About the host
Hosted by Armand Cristescu
Hi, I’m a local host who cares a lot about the details. This was my family home and I lived here for six years, so it’s been loved, looked after, and set up for an easy, comfortable stay. I keep the place spotless, respond quickly, and I’m close by if you need anything while still giving you full privacy to enjoy the house and the neighborhood.
Why they chose this property
Allenby Gardens is the sweet spot between city and sea. From quiet, tree-lined Coombe Road you’re moments from the River Torrens/Linear Park trail for walks and cycling, the cafés and boutiques on Queen Street (Croydon), markets and eateries at Plant 4 Bowden and Brickworks Marketplace, and simple bus links along Port and Grange Roads straight into the CBD. Henley and Grange beaches are an easy drive, yet the street stays calm and residential perfect for unwinding after a day out.
What makes this property unique
Because it’s a cared for family home, it feels warm and practical rather than generic. Expect comfortable beds with quality linens, a well equipped kitchen (proper coffee/tea setup), reliable Wi-Fi with a handy workspace, streaming ready TV, and simple self check-in. There’s a cozy living area for movie nights and a small outdoor nook that’s lovely for morning coffee. I’ve also put together a guide to my favourite local spots so you can experience Allenby Gardens like a local.