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Designer house in quiet street on city doorstep

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Private kitchen
Living area
Private kitchen
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Living Area

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Designer house in quiet street on city doorstep

Located in a quiet and historic East Sydney laneway, this ultra-modern house is around the corner from iconic Bill & Tony’s café and City Gym and a short walk to Cook & Philip Park pool, Hyde Park and the centre of the CBD.

Surrounded by historic 1850s terraces, the house is built over two levels and has good security. The bedrooms are located on the ground floor, with a light and airy open-plan living area on the first level flowing onto a large deck with a gas barbecue and outdoor furniture.

You couldn’t want for a more convenient location whether you’re in Sydney to work or play.

Within a 1 kilometre radius you’ll find:
• Some of Sydney’s best restaurants, bars and cafes
• The Art Gallery of NSW and boutique art galleries
• Stonewall Hotel and the Oxford Street strip
• Eternity Playhouse
• Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf
• Westfield Sydney Shopping Centre
• Surry Hills Village and Potts Point
• St Vincent’s Hospital.

The bus to Bondi Junction is just around the corner, with more train/bus options within walking distance to take you just about anywhere you want to go in Sydney. Woolworths Supermarket, Chemist Warehouse and bottle shops are within a 5-minute walk.

Your hosts – Ashley and Claudia – are locals and can provide you with more tips on where to go and how to get there.

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About the area

Sydney

Located in Sydney, this holiday home is in the city centre. Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Bondi Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Accor Stadium or Qudos Bank Arena. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Darlinghurst, NSW

What's nearby

  • William Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Museum Station - 9 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 18 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Theeca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stop Valve Espresso & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sushi on Stanley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cliff Dive - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Farmacia - ‬2 min walk

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. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and check-in and out process was fantastic! We would definitely stay here again in Sydney! Perfect for our group!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Laure L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is in a cute calm lane and the location is perfect to enjoy all the best places of Sydney, we loved our stay. The kitchen has everything if you want to cook and we recommend to have breakfast at flour and Stone bakery very close.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

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

Great property

A lovely property in a great location
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Simply perfect Sydney accommodation

Nice modern fixtures and an unbeatable location in the heart of Sydney's most Lovable neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Glad you loved the house and area as much as we do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

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

Comfortable, modern stay with character!

Everything from start to finish with our stay here was wonderful! The check-in process was a breeze and Claudia was very responsive and welcoming. The property is so tastefully decorated and we could tell that there was a great deal of care put into this listing from the linens and snack/tea bar to the guest binder with interesting historical context of the neighborhood. We loved the location since it was in a quiet neighborhood, but close enough to walk around Sydney. We really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend for anyone needing a place to stay in the Sydney area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Wonderful week in Sydney

My wife, son and I spent a wonderful week at this lovely property. Claudia was exceptionally nice and very responsive. The house was just as advertised and perfect for our family. The location in Darlinghurst was extremely convenient, on a quiet street, with many restaurants nearby and within walking distance to key areas in Sydney. We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Great Place & Awesome Location

We are Canadians who had a wonderful time in Sydney and loved this super clean funky house. We walked everywhere (Sydney Opera House, Sydney Bridge, Hyde Park, Town Hall, etc) and so many cafes and restaurants nearby. It was great for our 3 boys and Claudia was accommodating (even had plug adapters for Canadians) and genuine. We would love to stay this house again! 💜
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

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

close to cbd in a quiet neighborhood

Vacationing with family and looking for a place that is close enough to cbd that has all the amenities , and this place has all the amenities that we need . Situated in a non touristic area and only 15 min walk to cbd . Two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor and living room and kitchen on the 2nd floor. Claudia, the host , is very responsive .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammara D.

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

Fabulous location

20-30 minute walk to most attractions from the home- Sydney Opera House, Botanic Gardens, ferries, most museums. Home was clean with pretty flowers and chocolates on arrival. Coffee shops close by in a historic neighborhood. We didn’t use the house much in the day since construction next door but can’t be helped. We would rent again on next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Beth T.

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

Wonderful time in Sydney!

My two daughters and I had an amazing time in the Darlinghurst house. The house had many fantastic restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance. The location was per feet for all the Sydney sites, whether walking or using public transport. The house accommodations were plentiful and provided everything needed for our one week stay. Claudia was the perfect host - very responsive to all of our questions and provided timely feedback to suggestion requests. I would definitely recommend this rental to anyone looking for a place to stay in Sydney! 5 stars all around!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Takahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
素晴らしい滞在でした
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Radoslav C.

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

Excellent location.

Very positive experience. Close location to all that is must see in Sydney.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

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

Great city base

Great property and well located for our Citycation. Family was able to spread out and get our own spaces. Host Claudia was very responsive and accomodating. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigid O.

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

Lovely Terrace in the heart of old Sydney

Lovely modern 2 bed terrace set in an historic laneway that allows superb easy access to all Sydney CBD and surrounds has to offer. The property is immaculate with everything you need for a great long or short term stay. First class kitchen, bath and laundry. We enjoyed the outdoor terrace area. Claudia was an excellent hostess and very responsive to our queries. We appreciated allowing our indoor Kitty Mishka to also stay and the parking that was arranged for us. The terrace is walking distance to Hyde Park, Woolloomooloo, Botanic gardens, Opera House and even Darling Harbour, Barangaroo and the Harbour Bridge if you brought your walking boots. Stanley St with its fabulous eateries is around the corner with Oxford St, Crown and Bourke a stroll away. Thank you Claudia for providing such a wonderful temporary abode for us :-) I would be very happy to return again.
Stayed 53 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte W.

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

Great location

Great little house in a gorgeous lane. The location was fantastic. We walked to cafes, shops, gardens and the house was light filled and really comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgie S.

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

Hidden Gem in Darlinghurst

Excellent facilities, perfect for our small dogs. Lovely neighbourhood so close to the centre of Sydney.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlea Mary C.

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

Excellent city stay

Great terrace, close to the city. Easy access and parking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Pet friendly stay in inner Sydney

Bright and tidy pet friendly accomodation in a cute laneway close to the city
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUE B.

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

Wonderful time

This is a terrific property- set up with everything you need. The roof terrace was great at night to cool down. The street is very quiet do despite being close to everything Darlinghurst had to offer we felt secluded. Just wonderful thanks Claudia.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

cool place

perfectly funky. would def stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

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

Great Find

We loved our stay in Woods Lane. Felt like a mix of sex and the city and staying in Italy with the cute little lane and rooftop views. Easy walk to cafes and Pitt Street Mall. Great space and comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Lovely

Great location for our needs to visit St Vincent's Private Hospital. Easy walking distance to many attractions and sights if you enjoy walking. Cafes and restaurants around the corners with great variety. Clean and fun playground close by. Comfortable beds, all things easy to use in the house, a very enjoyable stay with two children under 5.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Darlinghurst’s Darling of a VRBO

My family and I were blown away by this property. We arrived late in the evening after a yucky day of traveling and were a little wary of the alleyway our Uber dropped us off in! A wariness that disappeared as soon as we stepped inside the amazing house. We loved the history of the place as outlined in the guide. And what Claudia has done with the modernization of the house is inspired. From the colored concrete walls to the marble bathroom to the ultra modern kitchen, you will feel extremely spoiled. The balcony was an amazing bonus, perfect for inhaling your morning coffee or sipping your evening wine. The sleeping arrangements were perfect for our family of 4 and the linens were plentiful and top notch. The biggest compliment came from our (typical, nonreactive, why am I even here?) 16 yr old son - “This place is super cool - I could live here!”. Enough said! Location wise Claudia’s place is also well situated to walk, or bus all over the city. We had an amazing 4 days and will definitely book again if we manage to get back to Sydney.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Perfect location for us. Able to walk evewhere. Felt safe and lots of good places eat

Convenient quite always felt safe comfortable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal M.

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

Great place for seeing all that Sydney has to offer

We consulted with folks that had lived in Sydney and they told us this property would be in a really great location to get to everything we would want in Sydney. They weren't kidding! Easy access to everywhere either by train or by bus, and there are a ton of amazing restaurants within a few hundred feet of your front door! The house isn't huge but worked well for our family of four (two teenage boys).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
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