Luxury Colonial Terrace House in the Rocks

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Water view

Explore the area

Millers Point, NSW

Sydney Harbour Bridge9 min walk
Circular Quay12 min walk
Sydney Opera House18 min walk
Palm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)71 min drive

Got a phone call 1 hour from check in time to advise us we would be unable to stay. Very stressful!

Jacky M.

Sep 1, 2022

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroon

1 Queen Bed

Top Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Top Floor En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Relax on the gorgeous, private patio flanked with greenery in this luxury terrace home steeped in early colonial history. The unique kitchen design and sumptuous decor will make staying in as enjoyable as going out. The house is in an unbeatable location, opposite Observatory Hill, with views of the Harbour Bridge and footsteps from The Rocks market, Circular Quay, Walsh Bay, the Opera House and the rest of Sydney’s finest.

Where European settlers hopped ashore in 1788, The Rocks is essentially the birthplace of modern Sydney. Amble along on cobbled laneways, enjoy a drink in Australia’s oldest pubs, and enjoy iconic attractions—the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Property manager

Dora Lincoln

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Water view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

Property registration number PID-STRA-6006

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sydney

This holiday home is located in Millers Point, a neighbourhood in Sydney, and is near theme parks. Sydney Opera House and International Convention Centre Sydney are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Travelling with kids? Don't miss SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Luna Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Millers Point, NSW

What's nearby

Overseas Passenger Terminal - 7 min walk
Sydney Harbour Bridge - 9 min walk
Circular Quay - 12 min walk
Sydney Opera House - 18 min walk
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 19 min walk

Getting around

Sydney Circular Quay Station - 9 min walk
Wynyard Station - 13 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Endeavour Tap Rooms - 5 min walk
Pancakes on the Rocks - 4 min walk
Munich Brauhaus - 4 min walk
Sake the Rocks - 3 min walk
Brix and Beans Coffee House - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Colonial Terrace House in the Rocks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Colonial Terrace House in the Rocks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Colonial Terrace House in the Rocks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Colonial Terrace House in the Rocks located?

Located in the centre of Sydney, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Rocks Markets, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also within 1 mile (2 km). Sydney Circular Quay Station is 9 minutes by foot and Wynyard Station is 13 minutes.

6.4

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Check-in

7.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Jacky M.

1 September 2022

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

Booking cancelled ONE HOUR BEFORE CHECKIN!

Got a phone call 1 hour from check in time to advise us we would be unable to stay. Very stressful!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Kenneth K.

15 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Beautiful, home with great location, but odd layout, limited hot water and terrible check-in.

Wonderfully appointed, but be aware that the home is situated "vertically" with a downstairs living space, a steep stairwell to the ground floor with only a bedroom, a steep stairwell to the 1st floor with a bedroom and bath, then a steep stairwell to the 2nd floor with a bedroom and powder room. There is no ground floor bathroom. Property managed and VRBO "in box" attended to by property manager, not owner, so the communication was terrible. A few days prior to departing on my trip, I contacted the owner by VRBO to request check-in details. Never got a response, or even the address prior to departure. Upon arrival, I had 2 voicemail and 2 text messages indicating the property was not available due to an electrical problem. Got in touch with the property manager, who then gave us an alternative property for the 1st night. Had to pay extra transportation costs due to location. Then property manager arranged to transport us to original property, this took over an hour as we waited in the cold (no fault of the property manager). Upon arrival, discovered the odd layout. Kitchen had a mess on the floor from some chimney issue, hot water was not working, and wifi was not functioning. Due to late hour, I had to resolve these issues by myself. (Note: not more than 1 person can take a hot shower at a time.) Great location and well appointed. If you don't have a problem with many stairs and have a group of 2 or fewer, this may be a good match. Would not recommend if you have more people due to paucity of hot water.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Tracey B.

30 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location, House Needs Improvements

The location was excellent - easy walk to restaurants/cafes in The Rocks and to Circular Quay. Early check-in was appreciated after our flight was changed. The house itself was average. The beds were very uncomfortable (hard as rock!). My husband and I ended up sleeping in the single beds as they were more comfortable than the other 2 double beds. My in-laws stayed with us and stayed in the master bedroom and were very uncomfortable as well. There are no extra pillows or blankets - we considered buying pillows just to get a better night sleep. Cleaners must only surface clean, we lifted up a couch cushion and it was filthy underneath, with dust and food. Underneath the couch in the lounge was full of pet hair. It needs a deep clean. Hot water is very minimal, we were warned before check-in that you needed quick showers but even so, 6 people cannot all shower around the same time of day. One 2/3 full bath took all the hot water. House is over 4 levels with very steep stairs so we wouldn't recommend for young kids or elderly. Otherwise it's a novelty to stay in a terrace house in a gorgeous location!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey J.

1 July 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Home wasn't ready for first night and cold showers

We received a text the night before our arrival around 9:30pm that we would not be able to check-in to this property the following day. They wouldn't tell us why, but instead put us up in another property about 30-40 minutes away. Yes, where they put us up was nice, but we booked this property for the location. It also required our family of 5 to have a second travel day to switch from the temporary location to this house. We didn't shower until the second night and the water was freezing. We called property manager and he said previous guest have had a similar problem and to let the water run for awhile until hot water comes. We let it run for 15 minutes and the water was still freezing. The final night of our stay was the night before we got picked up at 6AM for journey home, which was going to be 25 hours. Again, the water was freezing so again, we took freezing showers. The water was warm in the mornings but at night there was no hot water, which is when we needed it They also included in our welcome email that the hot water would run out so use it sensibly. Seems to me like there is a hot water issue that needs addressing. The property manager was great at communicating, and always responded. After our stay I requested one-night refund for our inconveniences and the owners declined, saying they refunded our first night so that they could pay for our accommodations that was 30 minutes away. That didn't really feel like a solution, feels like what they were obligated to do. I tried to resolve with owners, but they refused to make up for the terrible experience. This is my first 1 start rating that I have given and it is unfortunate this is the only power we have when the owners don't deliver on what was promised. We booked this property because of the location and it was a great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

21 May 2021

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

Perfect city location

We went away for a weekend to celebrate a birthday, was a great location - walking distance to bars, restaurants and retail and a beautiful space to spend time with friends indoors and out. It's a beautiful and unique property with very helpful and responsive hosts.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dora Lincoln

My husband and I have been very passionate "holiday let" hosts for the last few years, based upon the values of providing great quality, a personal experience and with a "can do" attitude for our guests. As indulgent and experienced travellers we understand how a little extra effort and attentive service can make all the difference to a holiday experience. After 18 years in central Sydney, we continue to love living in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities on earth, and look forward to welcoming you to experience the same. Being just around the corner, allows us to do our best to help keep this commitment.

Why they chose this property

The house is located in an unbeatable location. Main iconic sights are at your door step. With plenty to explore and experience, there won't be a dull moment.
The house although has all modern appliances and facilities has kept the opulence and and period character of the Victorian era.

What makes this property unique

Great location. Walking distance from Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Museums, Art Galleries, High end designer shops, Barangaroo prescind, Sydney CBD. Surrounded by great restaurants, bars and cafes.

20 min drive to Balmoral Beach, Bondi Beach, Taronga Zoo and Centennial Park.