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The Garden Studio is a nature lovers retreat

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A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a variety of potted plants.
A modern living space with a dining area, a staircase, and a seating area.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a built-in oven, and a washing machine.
A shower with water cascading down a vertical metal wall, a concrete pathway, and a garden with various plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space 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
    Close to Royal National Park
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Self-parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sydney, NSW
  • Place, Royal National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, North Cronulla Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Casino
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Garden Studio is a nature lovers retreat

Welcome to The Garden Studio, a modern, split-level loft that's your perfect escape in the heart of Dharawal country, Royal National Park. This stylish one-bedroom retreat features an open-plan kitchen and lounge, seamlessly connected to a covered deck overlooking a private garden—your personal oasis.

Upstairs, the loft bedroom offers a cozy queen bed with serene views of mature trees, opening onto a sun-drenched deck for morning coffee or evening relaxation.

Nestled in the tranquil village of Maianbar, surrounded by pristine bushland and unspoiled beaches, The Garden Studio is just 1 hour south of Sydney CBD and 40 minutes from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, offering a peaceful hideaway in Royal National Park. Come and experience the perfect blend of nature and comfort.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Maximum 2 adult guests. No hair-dying on property. • Clean BBQ outside after use. Use bucket under BBQ and outside tap Put rubbish in bins outside

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-31615, 2230
Property # 9616472
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Sydney

Located in Maianbar, a neighbourhood in Sydney, this apartment is near theme parks and on a river. La Perouse Museum and George Hanna Memorial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kareela Golf Course and Woolooware Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sutherland Entertainment Centre, or consider a night out at Metro Social. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Sydney, NSW

What's nearby

  • Royal National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • North Cronulla Beach - 38 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Star Casino - 58 min drive - 61.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 59 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 59 min drive - 57.8 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Kirrawee Station - 23 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪FLOUR coffee & doughroom - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Our Father - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Earth Thingz - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shelly Park Shop - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Oporto - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden Studio is a nature lovers retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Garden Studio is a nature lovers retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Garden Studio is a nature lovers retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Garden Studio is a nature lovers retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Garden Studio is a nature lovers retreat located?

Located in Maianbar, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Royal National Park and Maian Bar Beach. Horderns Beach and Bundeena Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 70 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully appointed guest house.Many nice touches including freshly baked bread. Bed was very comfortable. Great place to enjoy nature or just unwind
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, this place was beautiful. Private, quiet and a real place to disconnect. You can stay in and listen to the rain or adventure into the national park. Arrived to a beautiful place that instantly makes you feel at home. So many nice personal touches, from the garlic, fresh bread, scrabble, throw rugs, heaters. Tv and wifi easy to use.Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owners went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous design, stylish, very well appointed and very good value for money. We loved the garden, the atmosphere, absolutely everything. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alex was so lovely, the grounds of the home were so beautiful and the house was gorgeous and so clean. I definitely recommend staying here if you’re in need to disconnect, enjoy nature and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and well stocked regarding kitchen and books
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the property for our 10 year wedding anniversary. Alex was a great host, and the property was really well appointed and very private. We loved the peaceful location, wandered down to the wharf at the end of the street for a drink and snack at sunset, and an easy and beautiful walk in to Bundeena for coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic...just a beautiful and peaceful haven...lots of spaces

We loved our time and are already planning our next long weekend away there...so close to beaches and forest
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
very nice place
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Stay!

The place was lovely & communication with Alex was easy. Nice location and beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Villa

Loved my stay in the Garden LoftQuiet, spacious, everything i neededprivate and a joy to have stayed therewill def stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My boyfriend and I stayed for 9 days (we came from the US) and our stay was absolutely amazing. We loved it so much! Alex answered all of our questions very quickly and even held packages for us until we could retrieve them. The check in process was so easy, the home was spotless and had cleaning products available for use (including laundry and dishwasher detergents). There was even shampoo, conditioner, body wash and some misc. toiletries available as well! The washer/ dryer combo was easy to use as well. Parking was so awesome, we parked right outside the gate. The kitchen was equipped with literally everything you’d need to cook meals. Alex made fresh baked bread which was absolutely delicious! The garden is absolutely gorgeous! We enjoyed all of the natural light the property offers, the sounds of the birds outside, the smell of the garden! It was like we were in our own little world. There’s a little town called Bundeena a short drive down the road which is right on the water. The town offers a gas station, coffee shops, restaurants that sell a great breakfast, lunch and dinner. The grocery store/ liquor store in the town has everything you’d need as well. The trail heads are right in the town as well! The train station is right outside of the park, we took the train to Sydney a few times as well. It was super easy! We absolutely loved our stay and would stay here over and over again! Alex you’re so welcoming and absolutely amazing, thank you so much for everythi
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would love to stay again!

Beautiful property with modern amenities and everything you could need for a short stay. Easy check-in, great communication from the host, no troubles at all. Would love to stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2023
Carmen was a fabulous guest, would love her to stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Beautiful house, very clean, owners are very accommodating and have great communication I appreciated the explanation booklet and guides available Perfect royal national park stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than home..

Thanks for your amazing hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec, 2022
It was a pleasure to host you Pana :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal getaway amongst nature

My partner and I have stayed at Alex’s property 3 times and loved every second of it. It’s a warm and relaxing environment with everything you need to enjoy your stay. We recommend it to any singles or couples looking to getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay close to Sydney, but still far away from the big city trouble. The garden environment is really relaxing and the house was well equipped.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was as described - nice stay for a getaway. No air-conditioning may make warmer days uncomfortable, but there are beaches nearby to cool off.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

Alex's place was a wonderful stay for the weekend. Alex was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Alex is very welcoming,the garden is absolutely gorgeous. You have everything you need there for a great relaxing get away!😀👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful full featured small house in the trees

All creature comforts, great light and energy, great location, easy, streamlined experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Space

Space had everything we needed and more. Location, amenities, cleanliness, etc. couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful loft style accommodation. Very private and quiet. Thank you - will recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The accommodation was wonderful: beautiful design, bright, and well furnished with a kitchen extensively equipped. The garden and deck were a nice chill zone after a hectic day. Also appreciated the delicious homemade bread awaiting our arrival. Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accomodation was even more lovely than the photos. It feels very fancy, yet homely! The space is bright and sun-filled, with a beautiful private garden. It’s a lovely place to stay in to cook, drink, read, hangout with and relax in the garden area. The location was speculated and private. We saw a bandicoot one night in the yard at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Alex

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I’m a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, leading mindful nature walks in the beautiful Royal National Park, Dharawal Country, and Gadigal Country, Sydney. As a guide, I help participants rediscover their connection with nature—a connection many of us yearn for but have lost in our busy, urban lives. For me, nature is a source of vitality, grounding, and fulfilment, and I believe it can bring profound benefits to our health and well-being. My mission is to offer others the chance to reconnect with the natural world, whether through an immersive experience lasting a few days or a peaceful walk for a few hours.

Why they chose this property

This location is an excellent base for accessing local activities such as, swimming kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing and all water sports (5-minute walk away). Other local activities include bush walks, cycling, mountain biking trails, and observing local birds and native wildlife.

What makes this property unique

Nearby beaches such as Maianbar spit (10-minute walk from Garden Studio), Bonnievale, Hordern’s, Jibbon, and Wattamolla offer many opportunities for swimming, and the local surf break is nearby at Cronulla (40 min drive).

There is a full supermarket, bottle store, local clubs, cafés and takeaways in nearby Bundeena (10 min drive, 40 min walk). Please be aware Uber Eats and other food delivery companies often do not provide service to Maianbar.

Surrounding attractions in the Royal National Park include the cliff top walks, Eagle Rock, Wedding Cake Rock, and Figure 8 rock pools, Audley Picnic Grounds, Guided Forest Therapy Walks, Whale Watching, Bird Watching, Aboriginal Rock Engravings and the local Art Trail

Other local attractions include, Symbion Wildlife Park, Ferry to Cronulla, Hang Gliding at Otford, Port Hacking River Cruises.

This is a perfect getaway retreat. It offers the best of beach and bush for you to take time out to unwind, explore, and enjoy the beautiful, pristine, natural environment.

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