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Glen Isla – Blue Mountains Accommodation for 12, 6bdm Historic Blue Mountains Cottage - Sleeps 12

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A traditional building with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path leading to the entrance.
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A covered porch with a wooden door and a sign that reads "Glen Isle."
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A dining room with a wooden table and white chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the mountains, this 6-bedroom vacation home accommodates 12 guests and features 3 bathrooms. It includes a balcony for outdoor enjoyment. Located in a charming village, it offers easy access to Wentworth Falls Waterfall and Wentworth Falls Lake, ideal for family adventures.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Blue Mountains National Park
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Wentworth Falls, NSW
  • Place, Wentworth Falls Waterfall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mountains National Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Leura Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 6

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Glen Isla – Blue Mountains Accommodation for 12, 6bdm Historic Blue Mountains Cottage - Sleeps 12

Welcome to Glen Isla — a beautifully restored 1885 weatherboard home in Wentworth Falls, offering spacious Blue Mountains accommodation for families and groups of up to 12 guests.

Originally built as a letting house for Sydney families escaping to the fresh mountain air, Glen Isla is still welcoming guests more than 140 years later. We’ve been hosting since 2013 and are proud to continue that tradition.

Why guests love Glen Isla

• 6 bedrooms, sleeping up to 12 guests

• 3 bathrooms

• 5 queen beds and a spacious loft with 4 single beds

• Three bedrooms with French doors opening onto the wraparound bullnose verandah

• Large living room with cosy wood-burning fireplace

• Pool table, books and board games

• Ducted heating and air conditioning

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Indoor dining for 12

• Large BBQ and outdoor dining area

• Half an acre of private, established gardens and lawns

• Historic trees and garden specimens, some dating back to 1885

• Full garden cubby house with slide

• 2 Boori sleigh cots and 2 highchairs

• Free Wi-Fi

• Garage and off-street parking for up to 5 cars

• 2 Tesla Destination Chargers with complimentary EV charging

One of Glen Isla’s best features is its location. It’s a short, flat 5-minute walk to the start of some of the best hikes in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park.

Wentworth Falls, Leura and Katoomba are all within easy reach, along with the Three Sisters, Echo Point and Scenic World.

After a day exploring the Mountains, come home to a game of pool, dinner in the garden or a cosy evening beside the fire.

Whether you’re planning an extended-family getaway, a weekend with friends or a special celebration, Glen Isla offers something increasingly hard to find — a beautiful historic home where up to 12 guests can stay together, surrounded by gardens and just minutes from the Blue Mountains National Park.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2782, PID-STRA-510
Property # 9123458
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
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 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

About the area

Wentworth Falls

Located in Wentworth Falls, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Mountains National Park and Silver Mist Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Labyrinth and Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing, ecotours and hiking.
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Wentworth Falls, NSW

What's nearby

  • Wentworth Falls Waterfall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blue Mountains National Park - 20 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Leura Mall - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sublime Point Lookout - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Wentworth Falls Station - 4 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butter - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Love Bites - The Village - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cassiopeia Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sparrows - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Conservation Hut - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Glen Isla – Blue Mountains Accommodation for 12, 6bdm Historic Blue Mountains Cottage - Sleeps 12 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Glen Isla – Blue Mountains Accommodation for 12, 6bdm Historic Blue Mountains Cottage - Sleeps 12?

As of 10 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glen Isla – Blue Mountains Accommodation for 12, 6bdm Historic Blue Mountains Cottage - Sleeps 12 on 16 Mar, 2027 start from S$1,315, 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 Glen Isla – Blue Mountains Accommodation for 12, 6bdm Historic Blue Mountains Cottage - Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Glen Isla – Blue Mountains Accommodation for 12, 6bdm Historic Blue Mountains Cottage - Sleeps 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Glen Isla – Blue Mountains Accommodation for 12, 6bdm Historic Blue Mountains Cottage - Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glen Isla – Blue Mountains Accommodation for 12, 6bdm Historic Blue Mountains Cottage - Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glen Isla – Blue Mountains Accommodation for 12, 6bdm Historic Blue Mountains Cottage - Sleeps 12 located?

This family-friendly Wentworth Falls holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wentworth Falls Waterfall and Blue Mountains National Park. Labyrinth and Wentworth Falls Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km). Wentworth Falls Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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 8 - Good. 9 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 99 reviews
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and tidy.The host were helpful and responsive when called with a small issue.The kitchen was well equipped for our large group.We would be happy to recommend Glen Isla, it a beautiful house in a wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly lovely historic property full of charm and coziness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and pretty old house with lots of character. Very comfortable beds each with electric blankets and large rooms, every thing we needed for a large group for a weekend. Host was very accommodating. Just a short walk from Wentworth Falls.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Was a great place to stay and worked well for a girls weekend away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house, 5 queen rooms so perfect for individual peace at yhr end of a day. Pool table in the garage great fun. Double garage bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glen Isla is a beautiful heritage home set in a lovely garden. It has off street parking for 5 cars and comfortable spacious bedrooms and living areas. Three bathrooms were ideal for our group and the property is child friendly. The combination of central heating and option of a slow combustion fire made the property warm and inviting.The property is walking distance to the lookouts and walking tracks at Wentworth falls and only 2kms from the village which has cafes and shops, with options for takeaway food or supermarket supplies. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home in lovely quiet location. There is plenty of equipment in the kitchen to handle our large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very enjoyable. Property had everything needed to make us feel comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Glen Isla. Eight team members came together from across Australasia for our annual Strategic Planning retreat. The house was comfortable and well appointed and our host was responsive and helpful.Highly recommend for large family or group gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property is ideal for a group stay and my second visit in 3 1/2 years . The kitchen is well equipped and the beds comfortable . It is however looking very tired and in dire need of maintenance (which I understand is planned ) and a good clean . Amy was super responsive at all times .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Glen Isla, is a beautiful, old style house in Wentworths, accommodates 12 people easily. We had six ladies so plenty of room. The host Amy, was wonderful, only a phone call away if we needed anything. She had firewood organised within two hours of us asking. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would definitely recommend Glen Isla to any groups wanting a beautiful Blue Mountains escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

Very quiet, comfortable and absolutely charming house with plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
Dear Richard and Sharon, We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at the house. Thank you for your kind words. We hope that you’ll be back for another stay soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous property

Glen Isla is an absolute gem. There are lots of accommodation options but this place is a real stand out. It is truly beautiful, in a superb location, well maintained with everything you could think of to make your stay special. The owners are lovely and go out of their way to help. We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thanks so much for the lovely review Emily
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

80th birthday celebration

good size property for the 11 family members who stayed. Good quality bed linen and beds. Felt the house was looking a little tired, maybe a coat of paint would freshen it up Kitchen was well stocked with crockery and cookware. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The PERFECT holiday

We had a special family event at Glen Isla it was perfect !!! The house has everything you could possibly want, the kitchen is very well stocked we had everything we needed to prepare a family feast for 14. We had 5 children with us that never once said they were bored. The hosts were wonderful and very accommodating. I would highly recommend this house to anyone and will be looking forward to booking our next stay
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thanks so much for your kind review Bonny. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such nice feedback for us. We hope to welcome you back again very soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right from the start when booking Amy- the host was wonderful! Great open and clear communication and a pressure to liaise and correspond with. The homestead “Glen Isla” was equally as wonderful and had such attention to detail with the charm of a beautiful historic and lovingly restored home. There was nothing one could want for- everything was there and more! The hosts had auch attention to detail and thoughtfulness to make the stay truly special and memorable. Glen Isla is highly recommended and I will be letting my friends know how wonderful it is and should be a “must stay!” for anyone visiting Wentworth Falls!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Proximity to Wentworth Falls walking tracks

A lovely, spacious, well equipped house. Perfect for 60+ year olds. A bonus was its proximity to walking tracks and a beautiful gallery. Lush surrounds. April a good time to visit as the sun is still warm. One fridge was not sufficient for a group of 8.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glen Isla was the perfect spot for our family Christmas celebrations!! We were surprised by how well-equipped it was with heaps of plates, serving utensils and the hardest working (and highly effective!) dishwasher. The beds were super comfy and everyone had their own space while still spending quality time together playing boardgames around the dining table and watching the cricket. The kids thought the garden was full of fairies and we were delighted by visiting black cocktaoos, kookaburras and king parrots throughout our stay. We took advantage of the location to go for lovely walks. A truly unforgettable Christmas at Glen Isla.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2026
Thanks so much for your lovely words Elise. It was a pleasure to have you and your family stay with us. We hope you’ll be back again for another stay soon. Best wishes for 2026!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Stay !!!

We recently stayed at Glen Isla House for a family birthday and had a fabulous time. The house and grounds are completely charming and had everything we needed for a great weekend. The house is in a great location, very close to the Falls and is well appointed with comfy beds, a fully equipped kitchen, ducted heating and excellent stereo (good cd collection too!) just to name a few! The billiard table and dart board were a big hit with the family. The owner Amy is really lovely, so helpful, easy going and nice to talk to. We had a wonderful stay and for anyone looking at staying in the Blue Mountains I highly recommend this property. We are looking forward to another stay in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you Tracy. It was our pleasure :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous cottage

We absolutely loved our stay here. Owners were fantastic to deal with. Cottage was very clean, well equipped and the location was incredible. Only oversight by us is that we didn’t realise until we arrived that the kids room is actually external from the main house (separate entrance to the cottage, not inside and upstairs like I thought). Our primary school aged children were too young to sleep in this space alone as there is no access directly from the house without walking outside and at night that is not ideal. This meant we had to change our sleeping arrangements to accommodate. Otherwise, this property was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has character and will always be special to us
My daughter drew this lovely picture of the Inn
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls retreat

Beautiful house that provides everything you require set amongst lovely grounds. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Glen Isla sitting around the warm fireplace even though the weather wasn’t the best.Would highly recommend for large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Amazing short stay throughly enjoyed
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good for 8 people

Enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Beautiful Home

Glen Isla is a beautiful home which suited our needs perfectly. It has charm and space, and we did appreciate the Christmas tree, lights and special touches to make it feel like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Amy

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Hi I'm Amy. I'm a professional photographer, Mum of 3, and lover of historic houses. I bought Glen Isla 10 years ago and have been proud to share her special history and charm with all our guests over the past decade.

Why they chose this property

Glen Isla is a unique weatherboard in the Blue Mountains. Originally built as a letting house back in 1885 it has been painstakingly restored to its original beauty. It's located in a whisper quiet location a short flat walk to all the best bushwalking in the Blue Mountains, yet only 10 minutes drive to Leura and Katoomba and all the local tourist attractions. It truly is a special place to be to soak up all that the Mountains has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Accommodation for groups of friends or families. Glen Isla is the perfect place to get everyone together and enjoy special moments.

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