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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

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Katoomba, NSW

Three Sisters2 min drive
Echo Point Lookout2 min drive
Katoomba Scenic World3 min drive
Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)86 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Very clean. Well furnished (comfortable beds). Location center but not nosy. Beautiful view from the balcony. I can defi...

Katarzyna M.

Oct 2, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Sidneys Retreat Summa

Summary:
"Your very own hideaway- luxurious enough to spend the weekend inside but near civilisation and nature to spend it outside. This is the next best thing to having your own home away from home."
Malcolm Knox, Sydney Morning Herald
Sidney’s Retreat has two large queen size bedrooms and is perfect for two couples or a family and with extra bedding can comfortably sleep 6. It is conveniently located within 2 min walk to Katoomba cafes and restaurants and 10 min to the 3 sisters at Echo point.

The Space:
Sidney’s Retreat has two large queen size bedrooms and is perfect for two couples or a family. We can also supply a single roll away, double futon style lounge bed and can comfortably sleep 6.

To make your stay more enjoyable we provide electric blankets and 100% cotton quality bed linen, comfortable mattresses and coffee and tea making facilities. There is a deep claw foot bath in the bathroom for total relaxation. A slow combustion stove in the lounge for toasty winters evening. Additional electric and gas heating is provided in the bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.

Relax in a well equipped country kitchen with all you need to completely self cater and a balcony with stunning views to enjoy the gas bbq and outdoor setting.

Free Wi-fi, games, books, digital radio and music player, Bluray player and selection of dvds are all supplied.

Guest Access:
24 hour access via a keypad on the front door that will be emailed to you a few days prior to your arrival.

The Neighborhood:
Sidney’s Retreat is located in historic Lurline Street, Katoomba in the centre of the World Heritage region of the Blue mountains , a scenic 1 1/2 hours drive from Sydney.

This beautiful self-catering cottage is a convenient 2 minute walk into Katoomba’s interesting Art Deco main street for shopping and restaurants and a 5 minute stroll to the rail station.

A leisurely stroll down Lurline Street takes you past cafes, galleries and craft centres to the amazing sight of the Three Sisters on the edge of the Katoomba Escarpment.

Getting Around:
There is a train station at Katoomba only a 5 min walk from the house down lurline st. There are buses in Katoomba st, Lurline st and surrounding suburbs in easy walking distance from the cottage.
There is parking on Lurline and Leichhart Streets, though not directly outside the house.
Sydney is a 1 1/2 hour drive.

Other Things to Note:
We do not have onsite parking, the best place to park is at the corner of Leichhardt and Lurline st at the top of Leichhardt St facing down the hill.
We strongly recommend anyone with mobility issues does not stay with us as we have a set of stairs down from the road to the front door.

Interaction with Guests:
This is non hosted accommodation, so you will not see anyone during your stay. However, if you do need help we are only a phone call away.

Property manager

Jenny Wilmot

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strictly no smoking This is not a party house- Strictly no parties or loud noise past 9pm allowed as we have permanent neighbours around us.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

This property accepts cash

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property registration number PID-STRA-14617

About the area

Sydney

this holiday home is located in Katoomba, a neighbourhood in Sydney. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Katoomba Scenic World and Blue Mountains National Park. Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Mount Victoria Railway Museum are also worth visiting.

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Katoomba, NSW

What's nearby

Leura Cascades - 18 min walk
Three Sisters - 2 min drive
Echo Point Lookout - 2 min drive
Leura Mall - 3 min drive
Katoomba Scenic World - 3 min drive

Getting around

Katoomba Station - 7 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

‪Elephant Bean Cafe - ‬4 min walk
‪Sushi n Co. - ‬4 min walk
‪Old City Bank Brasserie - ‬6 min walk
‪Pomegranate - ‬4 min walk
‪Fish & Fowl - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sidneys Retreat Summa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sidneys Retreat Summa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sidneys Retreat Summa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sidneys Retreat Summa located?

Located in Katoomba, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Prince Henry Cliff Walk Trailhead and Leura Cascades. Silver Mist Reserve and Leura Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km). Katoomba Station is 7 minutes by foot and Leura Station is 28 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

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9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna M.

2 Oct 2023

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

Amazing

Very clean. Well furnished (comfortable beds). Location center but not nosy. Beautiful view from the balcony. I can definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

5 Dec 2022

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

Charming holiday getaway

We absolutely loved staying at Sidney’s Retreat. Location was close, walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Short drive to Scenic Lookout and to beautiful views of the Blue Mountains. Home was charming, lovely and had everything we needed to make our stay very comfortable. Wished we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

7 Aug 2022

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

Surprise birthday getaway!

A small little cottage filled with charm. The location was great and convenient. As mentioned before, the property doesn't have parking, however, that didn't affect the overall stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

7 Jul 2022

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

Cosy & convenient

This little cottage is conveniently located walking distance to the shops which include, Woolworths, Aldi, Big W, bakeries, restaurants etc. The beds were comfortable and there are beautiful floor to ceiling windows. Easy communication with property manager, property clean and stocked with toiletries and kitchen condiments. Just be mindful that there are stairs to access the cottage, no onsite parking (street parking available) and no washer/dryer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasper O.

13 Jan 2021

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

Lovely getaway in central Katoomba

Really great place to stay. Within walking distance of main shops but still very quiet and secluded.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

18 Oct 2020

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

The perfect position!

A lovely place to stay. Just 1 street away from the Main Street in Katoomba but so quiet. So easy to walk to all the cafes and restaurants. Very comfortable and private.

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

24 Jan 2020

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

Sidney's Retreat

Our family of 6 loved their stay. Close to Katoomba, parks, everything we needed. The details were lovely- coffee machine, soaps and shampoos, claw footed bath! Loved it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie M.

28 Sept 2019

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

Wonderful cabin close to town

The cottage has a cabin feel to it and is extremely cosy. A great place to spend time on the colder days and easy to access the mountains from. Close to all of Katoomba’s conveniences but you definitely don’t feel like you’re in the middle of town. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

marie s.

9 May 2019

Very pretty little cottage

We had a great time and just about anything you could want was provided. A few things let the place down, such as no parking and that we were asked to clean the fireplace before we left. Surely that should be done by the cleaner.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony O.

17 Mar 2019

Lovely Vista Steps Away From Everything

We stayed at Sidney's Retreat whilst we were up in the mountains showing our UK family around and attending the music festival. It is well equipped, clean and so close to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

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10/10 Excellent

23 Feb 2019

Airbnb

Great stay - sitting on the balcony we thought we were hidden in the bush. So quiet and still close to everything. Can’t recommend enough

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10/10 Excellent

2 Feb 2019

Mr

Amazing mountain retreat. Very relaxing stay, in a great setting. Beautiful house with great facilities. Fantastic beds and bedding. You feel like your in the country but Katoomba high street is only a 5 minute walk away....Great.

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8/10 Good

24 Jan 2019

We havd a beautiful stay. Perfect place to explore Katoomba.

Thanks for having us.

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10/10 Excellent

4 Jan 2019

Airbnb

Such a beautiful place. The sun shines right on the balcony in the morning so lovely to have breakfast out there. Super clean and they provided us with a few things like coffee pods and shampoo. The location is perfect, just a few minutes walk into the centre and a 20 minute walk to 3 sisters. Close to supermarkets too. Lots of parking on the street. Thanks again.

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10/10 Excellent

7 Dec 2018

Airbnb

10/10, faultless. The place was even better than the photos. Incredibly convenient location, sparkling clean place full of character and a fantastic view. Plus, Jenny allowed us a late check out which meant we could cook up a beautiful big breakfast after a morning hike around the mountains. It felt like it was our home! We're already planning our return.

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10/10 Excellent

23 Nov 2018

Airbnb

sidneys retreat was a pretty cool quirky space, really relaxed vibes with a beautiful view out the living area and balcony and fire place is an extra bonus. sunrise out the back was extra pretty. super close to main street of katoomba, hikes and drives. We drove to jenolan caves easily for a nice day trip. our group of 6 adults and 1 kid and 2 babies were very comfortable here together.

8/10 Good

Rhys C.

8 Nov 2018

A Cozy Cottage

A pleasant warmly feel to the entire home, my partner and I loved the 2.5 days we spent here. Every amenity you need is supplied, excluding Wi-Fi - which is a 50/50 depending on who you are. Situated in a little nook and out of the way from the main road, Sidney's retreat is a beautiful place to stay. P.S. The beds & pillows were the best!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

21 Oct 2018

Excellent house and convenient location

I last visited this property nearly 20 years ago and it’s still as charming as I remember. Warm and cosy and full of character.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

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10/10 Excellent

21 Jul 2018

Airbnb

Sidney's retreat was a delightful change from the hustle and bustle of the city! We loved the wood fire and the big bath great for thawing your muscles after a big hike. Fully equiped kitchen allowed us to cook all our dinners in the evening and the big back windows proved impressive for the morning sunrise. Don't be alarmed by the possums tap dancing on the roof as the wildlife comes alive in the night. We were worried about heating but the bed had an electric blanket and there was a great gas heater in the main room. Would definitely stay again.

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10/10 Excellent

10 Jul 2018

Airbnb

Our stay at Sidney’s retreat was lovely, warm and cosy. It’s a lovely cottage with a great location. The fireplace was the biggest highlight, great to lounge by in the evenings..

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10/10 Excellent

25 Jun 2018

Airbnb

Sidney's Retreat is just the loveliest getaway from the stress of everyday living! Immaculately clean and well cared for, our little family had the best time going for walks, sitting in front of the fire, playing board games and exploring the area. Super close to the amenities of Katoomba, but a world away once you open the front gate, I couldn't recommend it enough! Thank you!

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10/10 Excellent

4 May 2018

Airbnb

Sidney's retreat is a lovely getaway from the city. Decked out in vintage Australiana and with a treetop view that you'll find it hard to leave. Our German shepherd had a great time sleeping by the fire.

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10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH L.

18 Sept 2017

Great house

The perfect getaway with great location being close to cafes and walks, but with plenty of privacy and peace. Definitely coming back !!

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10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

2 Sept 2017

Lovely property close to town

We really enjoyed our stay at Sidney's Retreat. The property is in a great location - a short walk from Katoomba cafes, has a wonderful view and is well set up. Jenny, the host ,has been lovely to deal with and we were able to arrange a late check-out without additional charge. It's not often that you can find pet-friendly accommodation that is so comfortable. We will definitely come again!

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

10 Jul 2017

Relaxing, comfortable, idyllic getaway

We had a wonderful 4 night stay at Sidney's. Quiet, tranquil and relaxing even though you are only a 5 min walk to the main street of Katoomba with everything you need - supermarkets, cafes, bakeries etc. The house is well-equipped with beautiful linen and a functional kitchen. The view from the back is amazing. Highly recommend.