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Where Barbie Lives by Glass Et Cetera
Holiday home with kitchen, steps from University of Sydney
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61076.4 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Chippendale, NSW
- Place, University of Sydney2 min walk
- Place, Capitol Theatre17 min walk
- Place, International Convention Centre Sydney17 min walk
- Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)8 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Where Barbie Lives by Glass Et Cetera
Welcome to the Glass Et Cetera experience, we are Australia's beloved vintage & antique glassware store. This is our shoot headquarter as well as a unique place to stay for those seeking TLC or visiting Sydney. Centrally located in Chippendale, one of Sydney's coolest neighborhood and 10 minutes walk from Central Station. The house is a heritage listed item built in 1872, it is fitted out with one of a kind furniture, glassware, decor & artworks. Looking for a unique experience? STAY HERE
The space
Featuring a large living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and 3 bedrooms on the second floor. Upstairs verandah looks out to leafy streets of Chippendale and downstairs verandah leads to the beautiful outdoor courtyard.
All furniture and home decor are either retro/vintage/antique or Australian brand, designed and made.
We rotate and feature decor from our shop so each stay is unique to each individual booking. If you like something in the house and want to buy it, check us out on insta @glassetcetera or browse our online shop, or just come into the shop to say hello.
Our house is old and filled with glassware, please be gentle with her, special care is required when you stay here.
It is a collector's experience so definitely a space for vintage lovers.
Guest access
Entire place, please note there is no access to garage (it is under construction at the moment, will become our art gallery and performance space).
Other things to note
The house is retro fitted with extremely rare furniture and home decoration, we account for every item before and after each check in, please take great care during your stay not to break and damage anything so that other guests can also enjoy and share the experience.
Full payment for breakage plus a $75 restocking fee will be charged to your credit card on hold.
Please note that we are very strict on our no party rule, absolutely no parties, photoshoots, filming, events, hens, schoolies of any kind will be tolerated. Your booking will be automatically cancelled and we will ask you to vacate the premises if there are parties or events happening, or major noise complaints received from adjoining neighbors.
We will not make up the sofa bed for you unless you have more than 6 guests and have paid for additional guest/s to stay and require the sofa bed. Please inform in advance that you'll need the sofa bed and we'll put out linen and duvet for sofa bed. Extra towels for additional guest/s will also be provided. If you don't do this and use the spare linen and towels reserved for our next guests, you will have to pay the $80 linen fee in additional to all booking fees.
We reserve the right to request extra cleaning fees post check out if you move furniture around and leave the place in a messy state or in disarray, especially if sheets and towels are stained to the point where they have to be disposed.
There are also security cameras fitted outside entrance door, courtyard door and external windows for security purposes.
Early check in request
If you require early check in please put in request via AirBnB. We always try to accommodate early check in but it all depends on whether we have guests the night before your arrival or not.
If early check in is possible, you’ll receive a message from us before your arrival. If there are guests checking out before you, you can always leave your baggage (at your own risk) in the house with the cleaner from 11am onwards and come back to the property at 3pm to check in. Please do not leave any important or valuable belongings in the house during this time, we are not liable for any loss and or damages. We hope you understand and enjoy your stay.
Parking
Unfortunately we don’t have parking at the property, one of the downside of being in the city. But if you need parking for your stay, please check out your options below:
Option 1: Street parking on Myrtle St and Shepherd St, free one hour parking between 8am and 8pm. Unlimited street parking between 8pm and 8am.
Option 2: All day parking at Wilson Parking all over the city. The nearest one to the house is on Shepherd St near the University of Sydney campus. You can visit Wilson Parking website for more information.
Registration number
PID-STRA-57962
The space
Featuring a large living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and 3 bedrooms on the second floor. Upstairs verandah looks out to leafy streets of Chippendale and downstairs verandah leads to the beautiful outdoor courtyard.
All furniture and home decor are either retro/vintage/antique or Australian brand, designed and made.
We rotate and feature decor from our shop so each stay is unique to each individual booking. If you like something in the house and want to buy it, check us out on insta @glassetcetera or browse our online shop, or just come into the shop to say hello.
Our house is old and filled with glassware, please be gentle with her, special care is required when you stay here.
It is a collector's experience so definitely a space for vintage lovers.
Guest access
Entire place, please note there is no access to garage (it is under construction at the moment, will become our art gallery and performance space).
Other things to note
The house is retro fitted with extremely rare furniture and home decoration, we account for every item before and after each check in, please take great care during your stay not to break and damage anything so that other guests can also enjoy and share the experience.
Full payment for breakage plus a $75 restocking fee will be charged to your credit card on hold.
Please note that we are very strict on our no party rule, absolutely no parties, photoshoots, filming, events, hens, schoolies of any kind will be tolerated. Your booking will be automatically cancelled and we will ask you to vacate the premises if there are parties or events happening, or major noise complaints received from adjoining neighbors.
We will not make up the sofa bed for you unless you have more than 6 guests and have paid for additional guest/s to stay and require the sofa bed. Please inform in advance that you'll need the sofa bed and we'll put out linen and duvet for sofa bed. Extra towels for additional guest/s will also be provided. If you don't do this and use the spare linen and towels reserved for our next guests, you will have to pay the $80 linen fee in additional to all booking fees.
We reserve the right to request extra cleaning fees post check out if you move furniture around and leave the place in a messy state or in disarray, especially if sheets and towels are stained to the point where they have to be disposed.
There are also security cameras fitted outside entrance door, courtyard door and external windows for security purposes.
Early check in request
If you require early check in please put in request via AirBnB. We always try to accommodate early check in but it all depends on whether we have guests the night before your arrival or not.
If early check in is possible, you’ll receive a message from us before your arrival. If there are guests checking out before you, you can always leave your baggage (at your own risk) in the house with the cleaner from 11am onwards and come back to the property at 3pm to check in. Please do not leave any important or valuable belongings in the house during this time, we are not liable for any loss and or damages. We hope you understand and enjoy your stay.
Parking
Unfortunately we don’t have parking at the property, one of the downside of being in the city. But if you need parking for your stay, please check out your options below:
Option 1: Street parking on Myrtle St and Shepherd St, free one hour parking between 8am and 8pm. Unlimited street parking between 8pm and 8am.
Option 2: All day parking at Wilson Parking all over the city. The nearest one to the house is on Shepherd St near the University of Sydney campus. You can visit Wilson Parking website for more information.
Registration number
PID-STRA-57962
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Amenities
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
We do not provide baby cot/children beddings.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number 2008, PID-STRA-57962
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Sydney
Located in Sydney, this holiday home is in the city centre. Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit World Square Shopping Centre and Pitt Street Mall. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Luna Park Sydney are not to be missed. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Chippendale, NSW
What's nearby
- University of Sydney - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Capitol Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- International Convention Centre Sydney - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Star Casino - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lansdowne Hotel - 5 min walk
- Something for Jess - 5 min walk
- The Rose Hotel - 1 min walk
- KINDRED Restaurant - 4 min walk
- The Chippo Hotel - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jenny Hanssen
I've lived in many places all over the world and is very passionate about hosting people and welcoming new guests to my home. I love travelling, food, movies and adventures. I love staying in guesthouses when I'm overseas or travelling interstates so I really appreciate the little details that the host puts into their place and I do the same for mine. Feel free to hit me up for travel, food and activities recommendations and I hope you enjoy your stay in Sydney.
Why they chose this property
Chippendale is right in the middle of some of the coolest suburbs in Sydney. If you stay here you’re within waking distance to the city, Surry Hills, Chinatown, Glebe, Redfern, Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. Located near Central Station but in a quiet residential pocket right next to the University of Sydney, UTS and Notre Dame University where pubs and restaurants are plenty.
What makes this property unique
The house is a heritage listed item built in the late 1800s, originally a pub then a car mechanic shop front with the current garage used as the mechanic shop. She’s old, she’s heritage listed and she’s wonderfully pink and quirky.
Languages:
English
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