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No.14 - Unique Blue Mountains Home Away from Home

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Exterior
Exterior
Main lounge / dining. There are additional dining table and chairs on the deck, and a table for two in each of the downstairs bedrooms.
Main lounge / dining. Gas fireplace.
The library has lots of books, games and puzzles. The Mac is for guest use. Free WiFi is throughout the house.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated for value
    Guests love how much they get for what they pay.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Leura Mall
11 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 28

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Katoomba, NSW
  • Place, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Katoomba Scenic World
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Room 2 - King Single Twin

2 Twin Beds

Room 3 - Double

1 Double Bed

Room 4 - Double

1 Double Bed

Room 5 - Queen Ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Room 6 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Room 8 - Double

1 Double Bed

Room 9 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Room 10 - Double

1 Double Bed

Room 11 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

7 half bathrooms

Shower 1

Shower 2

Shower/Bath 3

Toilet 1

Toilet 2

Toilet 3

Toilet 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

No.14 - Unique Blue Mountains Home Away from Home

Welcoming guests since 1913, No.14's "day job" is as a unique hostel in the Blue Mountains. However, you will have exclusive use of the house during your booking.

Perfectly located to enjoy all that the area has to offer. We have no TVs or music etc but, when booking the whole house, you may BYO music system (and kids). Perfect for groups of family and friends, small team getaways, workshops!

We are a quiet and peaceful place to stay. Strict noise restrictions apply to full house bookings to respect of our residential location from 10pm. This mainly affects being outside on the deck/verandah, but also transfer from inside that may disturb our neighbours.

The owners live separately at the rear of the property and use side path for access. There is an interconnecting door within the house but this is locked. The owner will only enter if there is an emergency (eg fire alarm) or we cannot reach you on your mobile in the case of a noise complaint from neighbours.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
There is a set smoking area outside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Lock the doors and return the keys
Double check that all keys - including all 10 dorm bed keys and the 2nd set for the twin room (#2) are returned. Leave them on the dining table, or return via the "key return" hole in the office door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9476126ha
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Katoomba

Katoomba is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Katoomba Scenic World and Three Sisters. Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and Everglades Historic House & Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Katoomba, NSW

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountains Cultural Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Leura Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Three Sisters - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Echo Point Lookout - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Katoomba Station - 8 min walk
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Carrington - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sushi n Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Old City Bank Bar and Brasserie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Station Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Fowl - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is No.14 - Unique Blue Mountains Home Away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at No.14 - Unique Blue Mountains Home Away from Home?

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at No.14 - Unique Blue Mountains Home Away from Home on Jul 29, 2026 start from $1,028, 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?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at No.14 - Unique Blue Mountains Home Away from Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at No.14 - Unique Blue Mountains Home Away from Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is No.14 - Unique Blue Mountains Home Away from Home located?

Situated in Katoomba, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Leura Mall, and Prince Henry Cliff Walk Trailhead. Leura Cascades and Silver Mist Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km). Katoomba Station is 8 minutes by foot and Leura Station is 20 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Y.

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

Really nice place!

The accomodation was really lovely and cozy. Thank you for having us :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2022
Thank you, Samantha! We hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm, cosy experience. Hosts were easy to contact. Plenty of information provided for sightseeing and eating. Rooms were comfortable. Lots of games/ reading provided for wet days. Kitchen amenities have everything needed to cook for 18 people. Lovely stay for our family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yoosha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Annette’s beautiful heritage home — full of character and charm. Annette was very responsive, and communication was clear throughout our stay. The location was perfect, within walking distance to Katoomba shops and the train station, and just a short drive to Leura village. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2025
Thank you very much, Yoosha!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william r.

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

Family get-together.

14 Lovel St, Katoomba is a perfect place for family gatherings. 23 of us enjoyed a five day stay with no problems. Plenty of beds, showers and toilets.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Fantastic guesthouse

Brilliant home for a large group. Photos don’t do it justice. All rooms are lovely & beautiful murals on the wall to keep children (and adults) happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2022
Thank you so much, Danielle! Your group were a delight to host and I hope that we'll see you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher O.

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

Weekend in Katoomba

No. 14 was a wonderful place to stay. We were up for a youth conference, and the youth felt right at home. It was lovely to be greeted on our arrival to a warm house on such a cold night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 30, 2021
Thank you so much for your review and kind words, Christopher! Your group was a pleasure to host and I hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Christmas Extended Family Holiday

The perfect place for four siblings and their families to get together for a post Christmas holiday together. No. 14 was excellent with lots of rooms for sleeping, a great kitchen for cooking for 18 people and dining spaces for sharing the resultant meals. It is in a great location and is clean and comfortable and a little bit quirky.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JULIE S.

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

Just perfect!

We were a group of 24 - two extended families brought together for the marriage of our daughter at Dryridge Estate. Our 3 nights at 14 Lovel St just made the experience all the more wonderful. It was the perfect venue for us, so warm, inviting, clean and just a bit quirky. We couldn’t be happier. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Family fun

Our family group of 18 were very well catered for at Lovel st, plenty of space and nooks for all to relax and unwind. The kitchen is great for big groups and very well appointed with all equipment needed to make individual meals or big group meals. The host was generous with all of the basic breakfast amenities and bathroom essentials provided. Communication with our host was clear and timely, really appreciated being able to stay at the property. Really good value and in a very convenient location. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

family get together

we were very comfortable .The only 'complaint' is that it was advertised as parking available which I took to mean off street parking. There was parking in the street but not easy to transfer luggage etc as there is a raised footway near the entrance of the house, and luggage had to be lifted up onto the path and pushed under the rail. Otherwise the property was spacious, clean warm and inviting. Thank you Annette
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 9, 2022
Thank you so much! We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Great place for groups

We had a lovely stay at this character filled home which was great for our group. Very conveniently located for walks into Katoomba and close to Leura too. Annette was a great host with good communication leading up to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kati G.

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

Great getaway

We had a great time in the house. The property was clean and the owner was always quick in getting back to us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Awesome

Great location, great house, great host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2022
Thanks for the great review! Great guests make being a great host easy!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely extended family stay at No.14. The host was proactive in communication and it was easy and comfortable, the number of bedrooms was brilliant as everyone had their own space.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Holiday with Friends

So spacious and well equipped for large groups! Lots of fun! Thanks Annette!
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 22, 2021
Thank you, Sandy! It was a delight to host your group and I hope that we'll see you again. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

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

Great for large groups

House is welcoming, beds are comfortable, all areas clean, basic supplies are always appreciated and location perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 9, 2022
Thank you so much! We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

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

excellent for large groups

we had a group of 10 staying for a weekend and the property was perfect for us as there was plenty of space, each person having there own room. it was close enough to the main activities and allowed us to have a great weekend with little trouble for such a large group
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 17, 2020
Thanks so much, Dean. So glad that your group enjoyed No.14!

About the host

Hosted by Annette Blake

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No.14 Lovel St is a quiet place to relax in the beautiful Blue Mountains. Where guests come back to recharge after squeezing every last drop out of their day. Welcoming guests since 1913 we operate as both individual accommodation bookings, or as private house rental, where you have exclusive use of the entire house. Spend time and save money when you stay at No.14. We have large self catering kitchen, comfy common areas, shared facilities (one ensuite room). We are proud to be Nature Tourism certified by Ecotourism Australia.​

Acknowledgement of Country
No.14 Lovel St is on Gundungurra land. We acknowledge the Dharug, Gundungurra, Wanaruah, Tharawal, Darkinjung and Wiradjuri people are the traditional custodians of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal land.

Why they chose this property

We became innkeepers by accident in 2017. Looking for a little weekend getaway, we ended up buying a huge house and small business. Initially, we thought we'd move up "one day" but within six months, we didn't want to return to Sydney and moved full time to Katoomba. We love the natural wonders, being able to disconnect as much as you need to, vibrant local arts and local music scene, and lots of places to eat and drink, and our local community
No.14 Lovel St is a quiet place to relax in the beautiful Blue Mountains. Where guests come back to recharge after squeezing every last drop out of their day. Welcoming guests since 1913 we operate as both individual accommodation bookings, or as private house rental, where you have exclusive use of the entire house. Spend time and save money when you stay at No.14. We have large self catering kitchen, comfy common areas, shared facilities (one ensuite room). We are proud to be Nature Tourism certified by Ecotourism Australia.​

Acknowledgement of Country
No.14 Lovel St is on Gundungurra land. We acknowledge the Dharug, Gundungurra, Wanaruah, Tharawal, Darkinjung and Wiradjuri people are the traditional custodians of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal land.

What makes this property unique

No.14 Lovel St is a quiet place to relax in the beautiful Blue Mountains. Where guests come back to recharge after squeezing every last drop out of their day. Welcoming guests since 1913 we operate as both individual accommodation bookings, or as private house rental, where you have exclusive use of the entire house. Spend time and save money when you stay at No.14. We have large self catering kitchen, comfy common areas, shared facilities (one ensuite room).
We are proud to be Nature Tourism certified by Ecotourism Australia.​

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