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

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Miscellaneous
sydney harbour location within an easy 10 mins walk to Balmain ferry wharf
Exterior detail
living room with seamless connection to garden
living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Fireplace is not to be used

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-67120, 2041
Property # 7365264
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 solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sydney

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Birchgrove, a neighbourhood in Sydney. Sydney Opera House and International Convention Centre Sydney are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Circular Quay and White Bay Cruise Terminal. Luna Park Sydney and Taronga Zoo are not to be missed. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Birchgrove, NSW

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Abode - 2-3 bedrooms - premium, spacious, light-filled and harbour views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Abode - 2-3 bedrooms - premium, spacious, light-filled and harbour views?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Abode - 2-3 bedrooms - premium, spacious, light-filled and harbour views on 18 May 2026 start from AU$360, 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.

How much is parking at The Abode - 2-3 bedrooms - premium, spacious, light-filled and harbour views?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Abode - 2-3 bedrooms - premium, spacious, light-filled and harbour views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Abode - 2-3 bedrooms - premium, spacious, light-filled and harbour views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Abode - 2-3 bedrooms - premium, spacious, light-filled and harbour views located?

Located in Birchgrove, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of White Bay Cruise Terminal, Circular Quay and Star Casino. Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre and Sydney Fish Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirisome S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely great place, definitely would love to come back..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Kirisome and friends and family were wonderful guests - the home was left exceptionally clean and tidy and i would love to invite them back anytime. i also want to thank Kirisome for his time and kind words in his review of the home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Perfect spot! We hope to return one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2026
Thankyou so much for the 5-star review! It is so encouraging to hear that Deb and her family had a great stay and appreciated the location so much. I would love to host Deb and family again as they left the home in immaculate condition and i would definitely recommend to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erwan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Thankyou so much Erwan for your wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure to know that you and your family had a lovely time. You treated the home with such respect and left everything immaculate. You are absolutely welcome back anytime. Kindest regards iona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2026
It was my pleasure to host Anne-Marie and family for their stay in Sydney. And it was lovely to hear that they enjoyed the location so much for a young family. They left the Abode in great condition. I highly recommend to other hosts!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
It was my pleasure to host Bill and family, They were so easy to communicate with and left the home so clean and exceptionally tidy. They are absolutely welcome back anytime. kindest regards. iona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2026
Marie and her family were wonderful guests and were a total pleasure to host. They were super clean and tidy and were really lovely people so that i felt that the home was in very good hands. I would definitely recommend Marie and would welcome Marie and her family back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
Karla and her family were an absolute delight to host. I am so happy that their gorgeous baby was secure and comfortable in the cot. And even though their little boy had the choice of the Queens size bed he very happily chose the little "converted" sailing boat-bed as his bed instead. I just want to say thankyou to Karla and her family for being such wonderful guests and they are absolutely welcome back any time! kindest regards, iona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damien G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Neil and his family were great guests. They left the home clean and tidy and were very respectful of the property. I would definitely have them stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
It was my absolute pleasure to host Cassie and the 'girls'. They were very friendly and easy to communicate with and took very good care of the property leaving it exceptionally clean and tidy. I felt like my house was in very good hands with them and i would welcome them back anytime. kind regards, iona
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
It was my pleasure to host Paul and his family. They were very easy to communicate with and knew how to take good care of the home so i knew the home was in good hands. They left the home very clean and exceptionally tidy. I would love to welcome them back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BELINDA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2025
Dear Craig & Taryn, thankyou for your lovely review. It was a reflection on you guys that you appreciated the house! You were a really wonderful family and i'm so happy you enjoyed your stay. Take care and all the best Best regards, iona
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

KATE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
It was my pleasure to host Carla, Mark and their daughter Sarah, they were so easy to communicate with and left the Abode very clean and tidy. And I felt the home was in good hands with them. I would most definitely welcome them back anytime as they were such a lovely friendly family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

benedicte b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice place

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

About the host

Hosted by Iona Williams

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Iona is a passionate sailor and a keen believer in sustainable design.

Every detail of the home has been meticulously designed and constructed for maximum livability and minimum environmental impact while permeated with a 'boating' aesthetic inspired by its location.

Why they chose this property

It's an urban oasis! I know sounds like a cliché!
It is so quiet and peaceful due to being located on a peninsula surrounded by the beautiful waters of Sydney Harbour so there is no through traffic.
While there are also so many magnificent trees and tall palms that attract a multitude of beautiful birds so the only sounds are birdsong or the occasional sound of diesel boat chugging past on the harbour below or when its really windy there is also the sound of the yachts' sails when they tack past.

What makes this property unique

The proximity to the City via Sydney Harbour ferries or the local bus, and the easy walking to the famous local "Balmain village". The village contains a wonderful array of interesting be-spoke shops (including fashion and lifestyle, bakeries etc.) as well as top quality Restaurants and an array of fantastic cafés.
And not least the easy walking distance to many of the famous old Balmain corner pubs with their excellent menu choices as well as live music most weekend nights or trivia nights during the week.

Additionally there is a multitude of beautiful harbourside parks to relax and perhaps picnic while watching the yachts sailing past.
(Picnic blankets provided)

All of which makes this an excellent base from which to make the most of your stay in Sydney.

Languages:

English

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