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Pet friendly getaway on the edge of the world’s most stunning harbour!

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The entrance
Interior
Main level living room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 82152.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Balmain East, NSW
  • Place, Port Jackson Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, White Bay Cruise Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet friendly getaway on the edge of the world’s most stunning harbour!

Perched above Sydney Harbour in the heart of Balmain East, this charming home offers a front-row seat to one of the most breathtaking views in the city. As you sit on the balcony with a glass of wine in hand, you will be mesmerised by the endless parade of boats, ferries, and majestic ships gliding across the water. The sun dances on the waves, and the skyline begins to shimmer as dusk approaches.
Just when you think it couldn’t get better, a heated pool awaits at the absolute edge of the harbour—so close, you feel as if you’re floating on the water itself. Whether you're enjoying a sunrise swim or a moonlit dip, the experience is nothing short of magical.
This is more than a place to stay – it’s a place to feel. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee with the sea breeze or toasting the day’s end with the Darling Harbour twinkling in the distance, every moment here feels like a postcard come to life.
Quiet and elegant the home blends heritage charm with modern comfort. Step outside and you’re moments from waterfront walks, local cafes, and the ferry into the city – though you may find it hard to leave the balcony, or that pool, at all.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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
No parties. Strictly no noice outside after 11pm
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
It is your responsibility to look after your pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pool area only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please let me know when you’re leaving
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties, in case of confirmed complain about the noice or exceeding capacity of the house you will be asked to vacant the property, no refund!
No parties, in case of need for security call out, it will be charged on your credit card $650AUD
No noice at all outside after 11pm

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: No parties. Strictly no noice outside after 11pm
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2041, PID-STRA-9963

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sydney

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Balmain East, a neighbourhood in Sydney. White Bay Cruise Terminal and Circular Quay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Pitt Street Mall and Martin Place. Travelling with kids? Make time for Luna Park Sydney, or head to an event or a match at Sydney Cricket Ground. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Balmain East, NSW

What's nearby

  • Port Jackson Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • White Bay Cruise Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Circular Quay - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 13 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Rozelle Bay Light Rail Station - 7 min drive
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 9 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Meat & Wine Co Barangaroo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wharf Cafe Pyrmont - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pirrama Park Kiosk - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Spiced by Billu's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet friendly getaway on the edge of the world’s most stunning harbour! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet friendly getaway on the edge of the world’s most stunning harbour!?

As of 28 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet friendly getaway on the edge of the world’s most stunning harbour! on 12 Jun, 2026 start from S$1,339, 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.

Is Pet friendly getaway on the edge of the world’s most stunning harbour! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pet friendly getaway on the edge of the world’s most stunning harbour!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet friendly getaway on the edge of the world’s most stunning harbour!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly getaway on the edge of the world’s most stunning harbour!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly getaway on the edge of the world’s most stunning harbour! located?

This family-friendly Sydney holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sydney Harbour National Park and King Street Wharf. Star Casino is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and view and very well stocked kitchens.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tina c.

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

Great place!

Good location, beautiful home and very comfortable. The views are incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Incredible stay in Balmain East!

We had a wonderful experience staying in Balmain East. Fantastic home with well equipped kitchen, great master suite, and plenty of room for our family. Super convenient to the ferry and local buses. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in this beautiful house. It had a wonderful view and was in a nice quiet location.We were pondering the need for a car but found the public transport very good. Just a short walk to the ferry that takes you into the city where trains and buses were aplenty.The house had everything we could need and our host Marika was very helpful indeed. Definitely happy to recommend this house to future visitors.Worthy of note is that the lower floor is pretty much a self contained apartment in its own right. Great for the family dynamic we were travelling with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in Balmain East. Great views over the harbour watching boats go by all day. It was lovely Marika provided a lot of basics such as tea, coffee, dishwasher tablets etc. one night we even had fireworks go off in front of the house in the harbour. We did see the fireworks in Darling Harbour but view is slightly restricted to fireworks going up in the sky. It was easy to catch the ferry and the bus went straight into the CBD in about 20mins. So no need for a car when staying at the house. We used the bus to go to the shops in Balmain too. We would love to stay there again when next in Sydney.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Would stay again!

Exceptional house, location, and host. Walking distance to ferries that will take you wherever you’d like to go and walking distance to a great neighborhood with exception food, coffee, etc. View from the house is incredible and amenities are top notch.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra C.

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

Beautiful Pet Friendly Waterfront Home Away From Home

The property was beautiful, stunning views and functional. It had lots of space for everyone and was within walking distance to the ferry.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The weather in Sydney was awful but what made the week was the fantastic property. We all absolutely loved the views and it felt like home from home. The ferry to Sydney was so close and easy to use! The owners son was so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We cannot recommend the house highly enough (and we don’t usually leave reviews). A very special time in a special property!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea T.

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

Great location and views of the harbour

Great property with all the amenities needed for the week. Marika was lovely with great communication and the property was exactly what we were looking for, for our family holiday together, thank you Lea.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelley B.

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

Great position

Great position and views amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Harbor Haven

A spectacular property with unparalleled water views in a beautiful part of Sydney
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

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

Exquisite house in fabulous location

Beautiful, well resourced house in the most lovely location...great views....we spent more time in the house than sightseeing!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro D.

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

Lovely house in a great location

We loved our stay in Marika's lovely house. The location is great, close to restaurants, pubs and shops. Ferry and bus stop 5 minutes walk away, giving access to the whole city. The views from the house were great and the house had everything we needed. Marika always responded quickly and was a great host.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish K.

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

Great Property

Our stay at Balmain East was one of the best family holidays we have had. The property was amazing, location fantastic and Marika was great to deal with. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay at the property. Marika couldn’t have been more helpful and the set up of the house worked really well for our 3 families staying there. The position is fantastic and very easy to access public transport. Parking at the house is a little tricky especially if you have a large car but Marika gave us advice where to park that was very convenient. Marika provided a generous food start up, the kitchen was very generously set up and it was great to have a laundry with an indoor clothes line. The views over the Harbour are stunning!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

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

Fantastic Birthday Location

Stunning home and location. The excellently equipped home made celebrating a 60th birthday in style. Excellent host who made us feel so welcome - we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Super location

Great property in prime option
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie O.

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

Amazing

Not 1 thing wrong or missed. Amazing amount of kitchen items and views are the best. Lucky enough to have fireworks 5/6 nights there.Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

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

Beautiful

We had a wonderful stay in a beautiful location in an amazing property with every amenity possible. Very highly recommended, faultless. Thank you, Marika.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

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

Family get together

Our family came together for a wedding. The house was well appointed. Maria was a lovely host and always available. The house is centrally located in beautiful Balmain! A home away from home.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan N.

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

Birthday Gathering

Great stay and perfect for our family. Two kitchens and two living rooms. Outside balcony and patio overlooking harbour. Kids loved the pool. BBQ was great. Fabulous harbour views.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

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

Gorgeous Views, Quiet Area

We enjoyed our stay at Balmain East. The home has a beautiful view, and is very close to the ferry wharf. The area is quiet and feels very safe. We found the beds to be comfortable. Marika was very easy to communicate with both prior to and during the stay. The home is well suited to families.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

robyn c.

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

Mrs

Beautiful home with plenty of space for my large adult family .Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

5 Sydney

Gathering for family of 6 during a school break from the Up Over. Prompt & thorough communication in the booking process and clear instructions for check in. House immaculately clean with well equipped kitchen & laundry.Dramatic waterfront pool & outdoor dining area. 7 minute walk to the Balmain East ferry & onward throughout the amazing ferry network. Local restaurants were varied with friendly & well trained staff. Tough convincing some of our family members to come home (and we live in Hawai’i)!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

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

Amazing Property

If you are looking at this property you need to book it now. Amazing house in an amazing location. You will not be disappointed from first booking to any questions we had Marika could not do enough for us. This is a special place with all you could ask for. Beyond clean and filled with beautiful furnishings and linen. We felt very privileged to stay here and will absolutely be booking a return stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

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