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YellowtailStay - The Red Room - Bald Hill Stanwell Tops,

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Bright and sunny with a deck and large lawn covered acreage at your front door.
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Exterior
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Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Stanwell Park, NSW
  • Bald Hill Lookout
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Symbio Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sea Cliff Bridge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

YellowtailStay - The Red Room - Bald Hill Stanwell Tops,

The Red Room is a studio apartment. It is one large room which includes the sleeping area lounge and kitchenette. Keys can be left in a key safe if needed. We have 2 other rooms; The Top room is a smaller motel style room, kitchenette but no sink and The Courtyard room a larger apartment with separate kitchen and a an extra fold down sofa. Each with their own private access and bathrooms.
Feel free to contact us to discuss which accommodation facility best suits your requirements or see the other listings of YellowtailStay. You may want to chat with us when you arrive or you can pick up the key from the deposit and never have to interact with us at all, we hope not though.

YellowtailStay is set on bush surrounded acreage with no neighbours. it is across the road from The Royal National Park and Bald Hill and a five minute drive from, Stanwell Park Beach, wedding venues, The Tops Centre and Helensburgh.

Bald Hill is a haven for hang gliders and paragliders and the view of the Northern Illawarra, the escarpment and The Sea Cliff Bridge is rated by many, as one of the best in the world. The start of the Royal National Park Coast Walk which runs past Figure 8 pool is 1 km away but there are numerous other bush walks near by, with a couple running next to the property.

The property is close to numerous wedding venues including those at Audley, Lillyvale and Stanwell Tops. All of these are and Stanwell Park Beach are short drives but impractical walks.

Guests have access to a fully equipped laundry with a clothes dryer and ironing board.

Coffee shops, restaurants and supermarkets are a short but spectacular drive to the south at Wombarra and Austinmere or a 5 minute drive north to Helensburgh. The Symbio Zoo is 5 minutes away with a golf driving range and putt putt across the road. The Boomerang Golf Course is a further 5 minutes drive. Horse riding at Otford Valley Farm is 5 minutes drive with the main trail running along our boundary.

Cycling and motor bike riding are popular pursuits in the area and there are many rainforest walks, 10-20 minutes to the north and spectacular escarpment walks to the south.

Rock fishing venues are all around, the orchard outlets of Darks Forrest are 10 minutes drive and the beaches of the Royal National Park and Audley are a half hour along Lady Wakehurst Drive. The Govinda Valley Retreat with its yoga and meditation centre and vegetarian cooking classes is just along the Hacking River and The Hindu, Sri Venkateswara Temple, a 3 minute drive.

Trains from Central or Sutherland can take you to Otford Station which is about a 1.8km gentle downhill walk from YellowtailStay. If the walk from the station is too much we are happy to arrange a pickup if we are available.

Bald Hill and the beautiful Otford Valley really are the centre of the universe, but a long way from the stress of every day living

The Red Room

This is our other downstairs studio apartment. Own private access.

It is a large room which includes a queen size bed, lounge chairs and kitchenette.

The room has a separate contemporary bathroom. The room includes TV, DVD player, is fully air-conditioned and has 2 comfortable lounge chairs. Towels and bed linen are supplied. Tea and coffee facilities are also supplied.

The kitchenette has small fridge, sink, microwave, cooktop, toaster, crockery, cutlery and basic cooking equipment. More than enough facilities to self cater.

The room features beautiful views of our tree covered rolling backyard and pond with a BBQ facilities and picnic table just outside the door.

Why 'The Red Room"?
The apartment is brand new and has brightly coloured furnishings with red being the dominant colour.

The Courtyard Room

The Courtyard Room is located downstairs from the residence. Own private access.

This studio apartment is a large bedroom/lounge room with a separate kitchenette and separate contemporary bathroom. It features a queens sized bed, 'click clack' sofa bed and could accommodate up to 4 people. Towels and bed linen are supplied.Tea and coffee facilities are also supplied

The lounge area has the TV and DVD player. The area is air-conditioning with comfortable lounge chairs, and small dinning area. The kitchenette has small fridge, sink, microwave, cooktop, toaster, crockery, cutlery and basic cooking equipment. More than enough facilities to self cater.

Outside is a cool shaded courtyard area with a BBQ and a huge rolling backyard.

Property manager

Kathryn Hooper

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-16020-4, 2508

About the area

Wollongong

Located in Stanwell Tops, a neighbourhood in Wollongong, this apartment is next to a golf course. Wombarra Sculpture Garden and Dharawal Aboriginal Engravings Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Symbio Wildlife Park and Helensburgh Tunnel. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Stanwell Park, NSW

What's nearby

  • Royal National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bald Hill Lookout - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stanwell Park Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Symbio Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Sea Cliff Bridge - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Otford Station - 3 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tradies Helensburgh - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Imperial at Clifton - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Legendary Seafoods - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Scarborough-Wombarra Bowling Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Diem - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is YellowtailStay - The Red Room - Bald Hill Stanwell Tops, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at YellowtailStay - The Red Room - Bald Hill Stanwell Tops,?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at YellowtailStay - The Red Room - Bald Hill Stanwell Tops,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is YellowtailStay - The Red Room - Bald Hill Stanwell Tops, located?

Located in Stanwell Tops, this golf apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bald Hill Lookout and Royal National Park. Bulgo Beach and Stanwell Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Sydney Otford Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley D.

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

Top of the Range!

Kathryn and Carl were most welcoming, relaxed and friendly hosts who went out of their way to make sure we had anything we needed. Great communicators, alerting us to many local attractions with their house and accomodations set in an idyllic setting. Thankyou for the many treats in the fridge and cupboards and helping us to feel at home. Cheers Tim and Lesley
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette S.

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

We stayed in the Red Room overlooking the garden abd Bush, it surpassed our expectations.

Catherine has thought of every little detail, there was also milk, various teas, milk, sugar jam and butter plus fruit juice. Very comfy bed and well equipped. Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Natures hideaway

The Red Room is an excellent option for overnight or short stays. Perfect for two adults. For longer stays i suggest you opt for one of the owners other options. Fantastic location with lots of things to do nearby. The room is clean and tidy and has everything you need to be self sufficient. Friendly and accomodating owners. Would recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

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

Oasis hidden at the top of the hill

Lovely two nighter to use as a base for our all day conference in Wollongong. Comfy bed, all mod cons, private bush outlook. Short walk to the Bald Hill lookout. Especially enjoyed doing a little self guided tour of the garden, meeting the chooks and seeing the clever use of recycled building materials. Hosts are lovely. Pump out for the water waste was noisy as advised but not a problem. And one is conscious from time to time that someone is living in the level above the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Shanon M.

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

Very clean, lovely view, welcoming hosts.

Red room ...Very comfortable and well presented with well equipped kitchen for light meal preparation. Only negative was carrying luggage down quite a few outdoor steps especially in the wet. Need to be a bit fit. Otherwise very good value for money and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Christina B.

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

Lovely little spot.

Lovely host, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry S.

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

Great place to stay

Very scenic area and a nice and relaxing property to stay at

10/10 Excellent

craig l.

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

Short stay

Gr8 place to stay very scenic well worth the $$
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous

What a lovely place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Syed S., Sydney

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

Good morning Kathryn Than you very much for allowing us to stay at your wonderful house.

Good morning Kathryn Than you very much for allowing us to stay at your wonderful house. It was a great very pleasant and enjoyable stay. We visited lots of places and had dinner in Woonona, 20 kilometers from here. The stay was just like our own home. Every thing of households were available here. The room was very neat and tidy. Tv and AC were fantastic . Kitchenette was well equipped. Bathroom, toilet and the sitting area were r really nice. Neat and clean sheets for bed were provided. Hoping to come here again and will refer my friends for here too. Thank you very much indeed Regards Syed

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS L.

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

Awesome bush/sea getaway

I’ve never been to Stanwell Tops before and if you never have it’s definitely worth checking out. I stayed in the red room , and read the reviews on line before booking and is everything the accommodation is rated to be. The owner Kathryn responded to all my questions online within typically 15min and went above and beyond and drove me to a wedding function which was at tumbling waters retreat only 4mins drive. The room was stylish and had a greasy feel about it , with lots of personal touches that I was very impressed with. The view over looking the bush was amazing while just over the road is bald hill look out which over looks the sea . Thankyou for your hospitality Kathryn, a great place to stay and will definitely come back one day and explore the area a little more. 5 stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie L.

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

wouldn't hesitate in recommending this property

great location. Good hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Kathryn is a great host. The courtyard room is very clean & comfortable + all the facilities we need

We enjoyed our retreat and stay here very much. Kathryn is a great host. The courtyard room is immaculate and comfortable with all the facilities we needed. We would not hesitate to recommend this place to my friends and any potential travellers.

10/10 Excellent

Murray K.

Lovely place to stay.

Very friendly hosts, picturesque location, lovely clean room and super comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Ann Z., Pennant Hills, Sydney

Comfortable with all amenities.

Quaint room with everything you need. Magnificent bush land outlook!! However, for me, I prefer the open feel of the smaller Top Room. Thank you Kathryn and Carl
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

clive o.

Superb!!

This was a great property set in an idyllic location. The bird life is incredible and you get a real sense of being away from it all. Bald Hill Lookout across the road is a great place to sit and chill out, watching the hang-gliders taking off in front of you. The room itself was well equipped and presented. You might struggle to make a full meal, but for most people the cooking facilities will be completely adequate. The hosts were friendly and very informative, really helping us with some suggestions on places to visit. I would not hesitate to recommend the Red Room at YellowTail Stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ashley p.

Everything needed for a comfy stay

Kathryn was the perfect host, even ironing my husbands shirt for a wedding we are attending, as he arrived before me! The room Was exceptionally clean and the location was ideal for the function we attended at tumbling waters.

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Hosted by Kathryn Hooper

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