ACCOMMODATION SYDNEY AUSTRALIA. EXPERIENCE THE REAL AUSTRALIA

 
 
 
Sydney City apartment rental - A real oasis in in the heart of Sydney
A real oasis in in the heart of Sydney
 
Sydney City apartment rental - A real oasis in in the heart of Sydney

A real oasis in in the heart of Sydney

Interior of apartment

Interior of apartment

External deck and interior of apartment

External deck and interior of apartment

Interior of apartment

Interior of apartment

View from apartment. Our new and enlarged pool cabana

View from apartment. Our new and enlarged pool cabana

New larger and improved pool cabana

New larger and improved pool cabana

Even at night it's a great location to relax

Even at night it's a great location to relax

Relax and enjoy the peacefull ambiance of the pool & its native bushland setting

Relax and enjoy the peacefull ambiance of the pool & its native bushland setting

Your own personal tree top apartment

Your own personal tree top apartment

Bedroom. Private, quiet and secluded

Bedroom. Private, quiet and secluded

Interior of apartment from treetop lanai/deck toward front door

Interior of apartment from treetop lanai/deck toward front door

Some of our feathered friends who visit (kookaburra)

Some of our feathered friends who visit (kookaburra)

New and improved pool cabana

New and improved pool cabana

*** A secluded beach for your gourmet picnic lunch

*** A secluded beach for your gourmet picnic lunch

Some more feathered friends (King Parrot)

Some more feathered friends (King Parrot)

Rainbow Lorikeets (See you tube video on this site)

Rainbow Lorikeets (See you tube video on this site)

Here is our furry friendly possum

Here is our furry friendly possum

One of our water dragons. Very friendly & totally harmless (except to insects)

One of our water dragons. Very friendly & totally harmless (except to insects)

Just 300 metres from the apartment our local rail station plus shops

Just 300 metres from the apartment our local rail station plus shops

Enjoy a bush walk from your front door in an Australian native forest. Left view

Enjoy a bush walk from your front door in an Australian native forest. Left view

Enjoy a walk from your front door in an Australian native forest. right view

Enjoy a walk from your front door in an Australian native forest. right view

Enjoy the pool and cabana whilst overlooking the forest.

Enjoy the pool and cabana whilst overlooking the forest.

Australian native bushland bordering the apartment yet in the heart of Sydney.

Australian native bushland bordering the apartment yet in the heart of Sydney.

  • Per night AU$ 175 - AU$ 250
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per night (USD) $167 - $238
  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps2
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Sydney City vacation apartment rental
Apartment, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2)

This Australia Vacation Apartment is truly unique, large, luxurious, totally self contained and only minutes from shopping malls, National Parks and a direct rail service to the city.

If you are vacationing/holidaying or on Corporate Business and if your stay is for 5 days or 3 months it has been designed for the couple who would like to experience Sydney with accommodation that is located in a peaceful bushland environment. A real oasis in the heart of Sydney.

Just 30 min from the city on Sydneys' scenic and affluent North Shore this apartment is available for vacations/holidays or corporate bookings. Guests may choose accommodation only... a full vacation package or a combination of both. It allows you the opportunity to escape the typical large city atmosphere, relax and yet still explore this wonderful Harbour City.

This is an opportunity to experience the real Sydney lifestyle, a real haven away from the city noise,traffic and stress. Although if you require the night clubs and party atmosphere of a large city - this apartment would not be suitable. If you wish you can Experience Sydney with a local, understand its culture, explore its hidden locations unknown to most tourists and be part of the Aussie way of life. This type of vacation package is not available with hotels and most accommodation packages.

The apartment has a full gourmet kitchen with the latest appliances and highest quality furniture. Set amongst the tree tops it affords seclusion, privacy and bushland views. There are bushwalks from your front door and the opportunity if you wish to share breakfast on the outside deck with an array of native parrots that visit each morning.

Location: Just 12 miles from the city in a quiet bushland upmarket neighborhood. There are various ways to travel to the city, by car 30/35 min. A relaxing scenic journey by train and ferry if you are not in a hurry or by train alone.

There is a rail station with a direct service to the city within a 5 min walk of the apartment. It is safe, frequent and very reliable.

Also within minutes is a large shopping mall, a wildlife sanctuary where you can see and touch Koalas and Kangaroos and access to the KuringGai Chase National Park which is Sydney's premier park. With natural bushwalks, hidden waterways, aboriginal rock carvings and a cultural centre, its an ideal opportunity to view Sydney in a manner that has changed little in the past 200 years.\

***HOME AWAY SPECIAL OFFER*** A personal meet and greet, airport transfers either way and a 2 to 3 hour introductory tour of Sydney` major attractions. Tariff $300 AUD p/couple

Personal Tours: An added advantage of staying at our Sydney Holiday Apartment is the availability of personal tours. Your hosts have a SUV (4WD) and Boat and if required tours are available on a daily basis to Sydney's premier locations and to other locations that are unknown and rarely visited even by Sydney residents.

Sydney has 100s of miles of waterways many of which are totally inaccessible without the use of a boat. One of which is the Hawkesbury River almost 100 miles of waterway that almost circles Sydney. Here you can explore hidden secluded beaches, bays and inlets at the mouth of this river together with its great bird and wildlife and the rugged unchanged landscape which forms part of the National Park.

*** Recently 2 guests Donna and Mike from Bend Oregon, USA undertook the abovementioned boat tour and we have included a few pictures that they took on that day. A full compilation of their day can be found on our 'Sydney Holiday Tours' web site.

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About Jan and Ron Roberts

We have lived in this Sydney North Shore location since 1975 and added the vacation apartment nearby in 2006. It really is a wonderful central location near enough to the city

(just 12 miles) and far enough away to enjoy the bushland with its array of native birds and animals.

Our guests most frequent comment is 'How great it was to experience the real Sydney'

Jan and Ron Roberts purchased this apartment in 1975
Sydney City apartment rental - A real oasis in in the heart of Sydney

A real oasis in in the heart of Sydney

Interior of apartment

Interior of apartment

External deck and interior of apartment

External deck and interior of apartment

Interior of apartment

Interior of apartment

View from apartment. Our new and enlarged pool cabana

View from apartment. Our new and enlarged pool cabana

New larger and improved pool cabana

New larger and improved pool cabana

Even at night it's a great location to relax

Even at night it's a great location to relax

Relax and enjoy the peacefull ambiance of the pool & its native bushland setting

Relax and enjoy the peacefull ambiance of the pool & its native bushland setting

Your own personal tree top apartment

Your own personal tree top apartment

Bedroom. Private, quiet and secluded

Bedroom. Private, quiet and secluded

Interior of apartment from treetop lanai/deck toward front door

Interior of apartment from treetop lanai/deck toward front door

Some of our feathered friends who visit (kookaburra)

Some of our feathered friends who visit (kookaburra)

New and improved pool cabana

New and improved pool cabana

*** A secluded beach for your gourmet picnic lunch

*** A secluded beach for your gourmet picnic lunch

Some more feathered friends (King Parrot)

Some more feathered friends (King Parrot)

Rainbow Lorikeets (See you tube video on this site)

Rainbow Lorikeets (See you tube video on this site)

Here is our furry friendly possum

Here is our furry friendly possum

One of our water dragons. Very friendly & totally harmless (except to insects)

One of our water dragons. Very friendly & totally harmless (except to insects)

Just 300 metres from the apartment our local rail station plus shops

Just 300 metres from the apartment our local rail station plus shops

Enjoy a bush walk from your front door in an Australian native forest. Left view

Enjoy a bush walk from your front door in an Australian native forest. Left view

Enjoy a walk from your front door in an Australian native forest. right view

Enjoy a walk from your front door in an Australian native forest. right view

Enjoy the pool and cabana whilst overlooking the forest.

Enjoy the pool and cabana whilst overlooking the forest.

Australian native bushland bordering the apartment yet in the heart of Sydney.

Australian native bushland bordering the apartment yet in the heart of Sydney.

Nearest Airport : Sydney at 20 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Sydney at 12 Miles
Nearest Train : Normanhurst at 0.3 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Pennant Hills Rd at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Beach : Manly at 10 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Normanhurst at 0.3 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Normanhurst at 0.3 Metres
Car: not necessary

Other Activities: Health/Beauty Spa, Miniature Golf, Shopping, Basketball Court, Boating, Wildlife Viewing

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Rental Rates for this vacation apartment rental in Sydney City, Australia

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
Australian Dollar
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Low
Jun 1 2013 - Jul 31 2013
AU$ 175
5 Nights
 
 
Medium
Sep 1 2013 - Dec 14 2013
AU$ 195
5 Nights
 
 
Medium
Jan 5 2014 - May 31 2014
AU$ 195
5 Nights
 
 
High
Dec 15 2014 - Jan 10 2015
AU$ 250
5 Nights
 

Notes

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  • Rates are in Australian Dollars and INCLUDE
    all government taxes & charges, cleaning, pay TV, broadband internet and phone
  • *******All Published Rates Include *****

    No Bond, all taxes, cleaning, cable TV, unlimited broadband internet and a local phone.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation apartment rental in Sydney City, Australia

Property Type:
  • apartment
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Location Type:
  • Town
Theme:
  • Adventure
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Mobile Phone
  • Linens Provided ...
    A linen press is provided with additional towels and linen. Apartment cleaned and sheets changed weekly.
  • Telephone ...
    Free local calls
  • Broadband Access ...
    There is free unlimited Broadband Internet Connection
  • Washing Machine ...
    Washer/Dryer in apartment NOT shared
  • Parking Off Street ...
    Directly at door of apartment
  • Shampoo
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Alarm Clock
  • Covered Parking
  • Air Conditioning
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Towels Provided
  • Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Safe
  • Parking
  • Laundry Soap
  • Activities Guide
  • Basic Soaps
  • Hair Dryer
  • Local Maps
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Paper Towels
  • Toilet Paper
Kitchen:
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen ...
    This is a full gourmet kitchen with all the latest stainless steel appliances for our guests exclusive use.
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Catering Available
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Free cable TV, Broadband Internet connection and local phone
  • Radio
  • DVD Player
Outside:
  • Wood Deck
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Binoculars
  • Gazebo
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Water Skis
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Balcony
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Boat
  • Deck / Patio ...
    With an outdoor BBQ, dining facilities and night lights. Share breakfast with an abundant array of Australian parrots.
  • Lanai / Gazebo ...
    Built in the tree tops it offers wonderful views over the Aussie bushland. It is visited by a huge array of bird life, has its own BBQ and dining facilities
  • Patio
Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • not suitable for children
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
Pool / Spa:
  • Private Pool ...
    Swimming pool, cabana, outdoor dining with BBQ, Night lights
Attractions:
  • restaurants
  • zoo
  • cinemas
  • library
  • churches
  • health/beauty spa
  • live theater
  • forests
  • pond
  • museums
  • theme parks
Leisure Activities:
  • shelling
  • boating
  • antiquing
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • sight seeing
  • beachcombing
  • miniature golf
  • bird watching
  • whale watching
  • horseback riding
  • eco tourism
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • medical services
  • massage therapist
  • ATM/bank
  • fitness center
  • hospital
  • groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • basketball court
  • water skiing
  • wind-surfing
  • golf
  • water tubing
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • surfing
  • mountain biking
  • snorkeling/diving
  • snorkeling
  • tennis
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • sailing
Notes:
Wonderful Australian Bushland Environment, Secluded, Private, and adjoining a National Park, a Real Home-away-from-home with a Direct Rail Service to the City, TOURS:- Personally conducted. Sydney has 100s of locations to visit and 100s miles of waterways to explore. Many of these are not accessible to most tourists. With your hosts Boat or Four-wheel-drive (SUV) these locations become available so that you can experience Sydney as few do.

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation apartment rental in Sydney City, Australia

Accommodation Sydney Australia. Experience the Real Australia
average rating of 5.0 based on 41 reviews
business
Accommodation Sydney Australia. Experience the Real Australia
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p254616
+61 2-94872795
Sydney City Sydney
Madison Heights, Virginia
5

Wow what a location

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 9, 2010
  • Stayed: Nov 2009
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Australia. After our cruise we stayed 5 nights in this apartment in Sydney. It is exactly as pictured and the owners are extremely helpful and hospitable.

Its as pictured, complete with the birds at breakfast and the possum at night. All furnishings are of high quality and are either new or refurbished antiques.. I especially enjoyed having a washer in the apartment, as I cannot tolerate dirty laundry. The owners have pretty much thought of everything and all you will need is food.

The owners do tours of Sydney and even have a boat, however because of the short stay we did our own thing by taking the train each day into the city which is an easy walk from the apartment.. The apartment is in Normanhurst an upper-class suburb in Sydneys north with lots of vegation and flowers and the ride into the city is a little over 30min. You arrive at one othe Central stations with connections everywhere. We bought tickets for unlimited use of the trains, ferries and buses which were very reasinable.

All in all, our stay in the apartment was one of the high points of our trip, as we were able to meet real Australians and actually live in the real Australia.

As far as money is concerned, we paid a deposit by credit card and the remainder, also by credit card when we left the apartment.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing
Owner's Response: As owners, it is of paramount importance for us to present the property to the highest degree of comfort and cleanliness, ensuring our guests enjoy their stay.

It would appear that the majority of our past guests have enjoyed being able to blend into the the Australian way of life, to mix with locals, make friends with the native animals and birds and to understand and explore the real Sydney.
Helpful votes: 28/30
business
Accommodation Sydney Australia. Experience the Real Australia
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p254616
+61 2-94872795
Sydney City Sydney
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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A tree house with everthing

  • Submitted: May 21, 2013
  • Stayed: Mar 2013
It was true. This tree house has everything in a park with a pool and only 5 min from the train. From here you can easllly access the whole city. Thank you for a wonderful introduction to Sydney - keep doing what your doing, it was great. Come for a cruise with us on the StLawrence in May or September
business
Accommodation Sydney Australia. Experience the Real Australia
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p254616
+61 2-94872795
Sydney City Sydney
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
0

Home away from home

  • Submitted: May 21, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
Here we are all the way from Alberta, Canada and what a perfdect place to begin our adventure on your beautiful continent. We have rented a number of apartments on VRBO but this exceeds any that we have stayed in before.

There is nothing that we wanted for. Your tree house is perfectly outfitted and we wish that we could stay longer. Jan & Ron you are amazing hosts, so welcoming, a wealth of information and I feel like that we have known you forever.

If you plan a trip to to Alberta to visit our beautiful Rockie Mountains, please look us up. Thank you for a wonderful stay Bev and Bob
business
Accommodation Sydney Australia. Experience the Real Australia
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p254616
+61 2-94872795
Sydney City Sydney
5

It was great

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 7, 2013
  • Stayed: Mar 2013
We were here for a week and what a great place to stay.Everything is as described.Very clean,lots of room for 2,modern appliances.Sit out on the deck and enjoy the sounds of the birds.The view of the conservation area is great.The birds do come for a feeding which Ron & Jan supply the food for you to feed.
You really feel like you are outside the city,quiet at night and even through out the day.The train is only a few minutes walk and what a great deal $60.00 for a weeks pass on the trains,bus,ferries.
Ron and Jan are great hosts.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Dan!

We are pleased that you both enjoyed your stay. We really try to offer something that is quite unique and a real insight to Sydney
business
Accommodation Sydney Australia. Experience the Real Australia
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p254616
+61 2-94872795
Sydney City Sydney
California, United States
5

Relaxation That's Better Than the Pictures

Relaxation That's Better Than the Pictures
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 16, 2013
  • Stayed: Dec 2012
What a fantastic experience we had here! I purposely chose this location because it was somewhat out of the city. That turned out to be a fantastic choice. We were able to see the fireworks on Sydney Harbour for New Year's Eve, and then leave the massive crowds and relax in our own private apartment. The Normanhurst train station is about a 5 minute walk, and then it's just a 30-minute or so ride into the city. We really enjoyed the tranquility of the apartment. It is nicely equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, and very clean and modern inside.

The owners, Ron and Jan, were incredibly hospitable and friendly. They were a great help with accommodation and area information. They are the type of people that you feel like you've known your whole life. They invited us down to the pool area for beers on our first night, and it was a great way to get introduced to a local's Australia. Speaking of the pool, what a great way to unwind after a day of exploring the city! And to not share it with other tourists and their children is practically priceless.

The apartment is quiet and surrounded by wildlife. During our stay we saw possums, peacocks, lorikeets, water dragons, and more. The property backs up to a national park, which adds to its tranquility. I would recommend this apartment to anyone who is willing to sacrifice being in the city for a serene, almost wilderness-like setting. Add to the fact that the owners are great people and you have a once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience.

Thanks so much for our stay, Ron and Jan, and making us feel truly welcome. I'm going to recommend your apartment to everyone we know!
Recommended for:  Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you both! It really is important for us to ensure guests have a great vacation.

Ron & Jan
Helpful votes: 5/5
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