Highly recommend

Guest: Lisa Terry (Milwaukee, WI)
Date of Stay: 09/05/09 Review Submitted: 02/03/11

I had the good fortune to stay here in September 2009 and can't say enough good things. Dana and her husband are gracious hosts and have thought of everything to make you feel at home. The apartment is open and inviting, and clearly great thought has been put in the layout and design. You feel as if you have found your own special treehouse with a lovely view of the water. The flat is an easy walk to and from the launch to pick up the ferry and from there you can go right in to Circular Quay, or connect to almost any other location you might care to see while in Sydney. Really, you can't go wrong other than you will be so spoiled you will never want to stay anywhere else when you are in Sydney. I would highly recommend.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

The perfect apartment

Guest: Locket (Devon)
Date of Stay: 11/07/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

This apartment is beautiful and has everything you need for a truely fantastic stay. It has the most wonderful view and is so quiet and tranquil, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Everything is provided from bedding to washing powder to tea and biscuits when we arrived! There was so much helpful information about Sydney, bus and ferry timetables, attractions, places to eat and everything to ensure a perfect stay. Dana and her husband are the perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

Perfect. Even on a Rainy Day.

Guest: Al (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/28/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

I'm reading through the 18 reviews of my stay that holds true to a wonderful stay in Sydney for one week and I'll sum up the same responses to mine: The apartment is beautiful as pictured, A fantastic Rental! The best location you can get outside the city where the ferry is an 8 minute walk and the small shops at Greenwich Road are 20 minutes walking distance from the store to cook your food (or in my case, make sandwiches). I did not want to leave the place and Dana is an excellent host. The Ferry takes you to the final stop at Circular Quay next to the Sydney Opera House. There's a lot of great reviews and it fits with my stay here. On a Rainy day you can stay comfortably inside on the couch or balcony to the sounds of nature and the rainfall over Sydney Harbor. Dana's apartment has a charm that will make rainy days enjoyable and calm with a hot tea or a glass of wine (of course I'd have to buy it on my own). I would never have anything that charming on a rainy day, because hotel stays are depressing in the rain and Dana's apartment helps calm the stay before I roam through the city. I miss it already. It's worth the stay.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Great Location

Guest: Mick & Ria (Waterloo, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

The location of the apartment is excellent just a short walk and ferry ride into Sydney. It has stunning views of the water. The accommodation photos reflect accurately the apartment, which was very clean and well maintained. The owner was very thoughtful in leaving information in the apartment about Sydney's attractions and transportation. Everything you could possibly need is there. Even a hairdryer! She was also very welcoming. We would not hesitate to recommend this apartment to friends. Just one last comment - you are woken early every morning with natures very own morning chorus! We already miss it!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

Pictures don't do it justice......

Guest: Bobbo (Long Beach)
Date of Stay: 07/08/10 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

Dana's apartment was truly amazing. Incredible. A must stay !!! Literally! The views were incredible, the hostess (Dana) was very gracious and made us feel at home, even offering to "stock our refrigerator" prior to our arrival. How awesome is that? The description can not fully explain the majesty of the apartment. I am very used to staying at 5 star hotels around the world, and this being my first VRBO experience, I was a little nervous. Dana made me feel at ease and the transaction was perfect. The photos were perfect, although they did not show how picture perfect this place is. The apartment was clean, nice, tidy and well thought out. Dana's artwork was superb, and thoughtfully placed inside the unit. I have already recommended this property to many friends and relatives. The short travel time to the apartment was great. We boarded the Sydney ferry at Circular Quay (pronounced "KEY") and within less that 10 minutes, were at the ferry stop. Just a quick stop away was Cockatoo Island, which was amazing. The owner was so kind to leave brochures that made our stay even easier, having all activities available for you to look at and peruse at your leisure. I didn't want to leave. I will definitely return back here on my next trip to "Oz". I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS VACATION RENTAL. I can say it no other way.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: R Lumley, Uithoorn / Netherlands (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 02/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/01/10

am just back home, after more than two months of travelling around Australia. Where I stay is very important to me, and is integral part of the travel experience, so I spend quite a bit of time researching my accommodation ahead of travelling. I had the good fortune of staying in some pretty nice places along the way – but this apartment wins top ranking, no contest. Most web sites make the place look better than it really is, but here the reverse is true : nothing can prepare you for the impact of the view when you first walk into the flat – it is truly stunning. And then you discover all the other treasures, big and small : the birdlife , the tranquillity, the comfort, Dana’s paintings on the wall, the wonderful ferry ride into town under Harbour Bridge, washing powder in the cupboard, ferry and bus timetables & piles of information leaflet on the desk, broadband internet ... All these things combine to making this a real home with a warm and welcoming feel to it : you can tell that the owners have travelled and know exactly what you need when getting to a strange place. There is one danger though : you could stay on the terrace for hours just enjoying being there, and not do any sightseeing !! I would not want to stay anywhere else in the Sydney area : thank you Dana for your hospitality !

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Quiet Tranquil Sydney Harbour Waterfront Apartment

Guest: Russell (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 03/09/10 Review Submitted: 03/31/10

This is probably the nicest designed space I have ever stayed or lived in. A perfect place to stay if you need some respite during your stay in Sydney. Stunning design and comfortably furnished with lovely art work-some by owner. The owners are delightful and very responsive. After the noise and intensity of my last trip to Sydney I wanted to stay somewhere we could relax. The views and natural sounds are not to be missed. We loved taking the ferry to Greenwich, particularly at night with the views of the Harbor Bridge, the bats and the lights downtown and North Sydney (not to mention the Opera House). The only downside to this location is the lack of restaurants and the some times limited ferry service (Sunday evenings). Highly recommended.

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Guest: Rosie Lumley (Uithoorn / Netherlands)
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 03/27/10

I am just back home, after more than two months of travelling around Australia. Where I stay is very important to me, and is integral part of the travel experience, so I spend quite a bit of time researching my accommodation ahead of travelling. I had the good fortune of staying in some pretty nice places along the way – but this apartment wins top ranking, no contest. Most web sites make the place look better than it really is, but here the reverse is true : nothing can prepare you for the impact of the view when you first walk into the flat – it is truly stunning. And then you discover all the other treasures, big and small : the birdlife , the tranquillity, the comfort, Dana’s paintings on the wall, the wonderful ferry ride into town under Harbour Bridge, washing powder in the cupboard, ferry and bus timetables & piles of information leaflet on the desk, broadband internet ... All these things combine to making this a real home with a warm and welcoming feel to it : you can tell that the owners have travelled and know exactly what you need when getting to a strange place. There is one danger though : you could stay on the terrace for hours just enjoying being there, and not do any sightseeing !! I would not want to stay anywhere else in the Sydney area : thank you Dana and Piet for your hospitality !

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Guest: Krissy1 (Richmond, VA)
Date of Stay: 03/10/10 Review Submitted: 03/10/10

WOW is really the best word we can come up with to describe this amazing apartment. The sweeping views of the water and the attention to detail in this place are AMAZING. As others have noted, the only drawback is it is hard to motivate to leave and go out and see other things :), because the view and vibe are hard to beat in this space. Getting into Sydney via the water ferries is pure pleasure - a short 10 minute walk and you are at the ferry dock. We loved passing daily under Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House on our tourist commute into Sydney. We have been home almost two weeks now and I am still pining for the views and the bird sounds we woke to every morning. Pack light - every amenity including washer/dryer, high speed internet, blow dryer and more await your arrival. The hosts have thought of everything and the grocery store is just up the road. We highly recommend staying here.

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Guest: peter harris (crawley,sussex england)
Date of Stay: 01/16/10 Review Submitted: 01/16/10

this is now our favourite destination,a truly beautiful location so peaceful that you can simply forget all the stresses and strains of life, the owners are the most considerate of hosts who just cannot do enough to make your stay as comfortable as possible,10 out of 10.

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