An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a railing, and a view of a lush green garden through a window.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a sink with a mirror, and a colorful stained glass window.
A spacious attic bedroom with wooden beams, a large window, a ceiling fan, a bed, a desk, and a view of greenery outside.
Colorful waterfront buildings with names like 'Waterview' and 'Workshops' near a marina.
A dog in a garden with a large tree and various plants.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sydney Harbour National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Balmain, NSW
  • Place, Port Jackson Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St Mary’s Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Harbour National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney

The Oasis is ideally situated for visitors to Sydney – Circular Quay (for the CBD, Rocks & Opera House) is a seven-minute ferry ride away. It is only a two-minute walk to the water or parks (with trees filled with birdsong), cafes and shops.

Your private deck offers views over Sydney Harbour and is an ideal spot at sunset.

The Oasis features a spacious, light-filled room with queen size bed and an ensuite bathroom
An Oasis in the City Features…
Reverse cycle air conditioning (cooling & heating).
Refrigerator, tea & coffee-making facilities and a toaster.
82cm LCD television with DVD player in room.
Private deck.
Gas barbecue available.

Well-behaved dogs welcome…

Fully fenced with private entrance.
Well-behaved dogs allowed inside with their owners.
Small harbour beach for swimming at the end of the street.
2 dog-friendly parks – 5 minutes away.
OFF STREET PARKING.
CHECK IN IS NORMALLY FROM 1pm, though earlier may be available.

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7495243
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

Frequently asked questions

Is An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney located?

Located in Balmain, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of White Bay Cruise Terminal, Star Casino and Circular Quay. Sydney Opera House is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney Reviews

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. 111 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, property and beautiful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! From start to finish both Neil and Elizabeth were welcoming. Their accomodation is beautiful. Balmain is wonderful. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay. Everything you need, great location and very nice hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we arrived we were enveloped in warmth and welcome. And then we saw the room...a beautiful space with a deck and a view of the harbour. And every need was taken care of - fresh bread for breakfast, home made compote and yogurt, orange juice, coffee....a very lovely neighbourhood of 19th century cottages, plentiful cafes and restaurants and a short ferry ride to the Opera House. You can't ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helpful and friendly hosts, delicious breakfast supplied, comfortable beds, clean bathroom with useful items like hairdryer. Location was perfect, safe and quiet with regular and reliable public transport.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location & Hosts

Loved the location and hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neil was very welcoming and helpful with lots of local knowledge. The accomodation was was ideal for our short stay -in a great position.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Excellent all round . Hosts made us including our puppy very welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, just a block to catch the ferry or bus into the Sydney CBD. Our hosts, Neil, Elizabeth and Poppy were wonderful - friendly, welcoming, easy to communicate with and very gracious. I highly recommend this oasis in the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. The location is great just 5 min from a ferry to downtown and very close to restaurants, pubs etc. the breakfast and little trays were great! Thank you very much !
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Historic and Friendly surrounds

Neat and simple accommodation with great views and infinately explorable historic surrounds. Thanks to our hosts for an easy and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Pet friendly accommodation. Town & ferries are nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth and Neil we're very welcoming and provided everything to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The B&B was spacious, sorry and had great views with a lovely little balcony too sit with shade of the trees. The location was perfect for us with many ships and restaurants locally and only a short walk to the ferry stop. The buses also ran regularly so all in all it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Hosts were wonderful!

Convenient location, comfortable and fabulous for our two dogs for restaurants and walking!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Balmain

Elisabeth and Neil are excellent hosts of a very comfortable, spotlessly clean property in a fantastic location with its own view from the deck - close to ferries, buses, pubs, parks and cafes and with a parking spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant location and great value

We needed somewhere to stay in Balmain and this place was perfect! Neil and Elisabeth were lovely welcoming hosts who ensured we had a great stay. The breakfast was a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a terrific stay with Elisabeth and Neil and would recommend An Oasis for lots of reasons: wonderful hosts who made us feel so welcome and who genuinely understand the meaning of hospitality, great location close to restaurants and shops, very comfortable accommodation, and terrific spaces for doggies nearby. We hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Simply amazing

This is amazing stay just near to everything, hosts are amazing and location is also precious
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

City Oasis

Great location and great hosts. So clean and welcoming. Easy walk to cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Accomodation

Property very comfortable and clean. Owners very helpful and a great breakfast was left for us.Our little dog enjoyed Great location.Would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome trip!

Perfect location. Great hosts. Easy to get to harbor, blue mts and bindi beach in just 3 days. Great personal touches by host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous location & great hosts

Had a fabulous time, lovely views & great location. Loved catching the ferries & Balmain is beautiful as well. Poppi the pooch was an added charm! Will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The View.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful haven

Great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about this stay. The host neil was amazing. The unit was set up with fresh homemade condiments and everything you could think of was there. The views are perfect and access to ferry and buses are a few minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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