Unique 1920's Historic Retreat! Pet Friendly!

2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Springwood, NSW

Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum7 min drive
Panthers World of Entertainment19 min drive
Katoomba Scenic World31 min drive
Palm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Games Room/Very Small 2nd Bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Escape to the beautiful Blue Mountains and immerse yourself in this amazing Historic Retreat.

Built in the 1920's.... so 100 years worth of history & trinkets including an original old door from an old 'rattler train' & beautiful lead light windows!

Pet Friendly but PLEASE NOTE NO ENCLOSED BACK YARD. Check pics to determine if suitable for your pet.

A 5-10min walk to all that you might need... Springwood Train Station, grocery & bread shop, newsagent, cafe's, restaurants etc..

Come Visit!

You can access the House Manual/Rules here...
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Here is the link to the Guidebook.... Amazing things to See Do & Eat in the Blue Mountains! https://1drv.ms/b/s!AlUXXdDagjrAlTWOX1U7663A1sJ-?e=U60hhR

Property manager

Rosanne Buzai

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There's a mattress under the bed & in the wardrobe

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

The back garden is not fenced

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking only outside

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property registration number PID-STRA-11281

About the area

Sydney

This holiday home is located in Springwood, a neighbourhood in Sydney, and is in the mountains. Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum and Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nepean Naval Museum and Unreal Mini Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqua Golf, or check out an event or a game at BlueBet Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Springwood, NSW

What's nearby

Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum - 7 min drive
Panthers World of Entertainment - 19 min drive
Nepean Hospital - 21 min drive
Sydney International Regatta Centre - 25 min drive
Katoomba Scenic World - 31 min drive

Getting around

Springwood Station - 2 min drive
Warrimoo Station - 7 min drive
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

Oriental Hotel - 17 min walk
Bunker Cafe - 2 min drive
Springwood Sports Club - 16 min walk
Ori Cafe - 17 min walk
Arrana - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique 1920's Historic Retreat! Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Unique 1920's Historic Retreat! Pet Friendly!?

As of 29 April 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique 1920's Historic Retreat! Pet Friendly! on 30 April 2024 start from NZ$339.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Unique 1920's Historic Retreat! Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique 1920's Historic Retreat! Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique 1920's Historic Retreat! Pet Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Sydney holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sassafras Gully Reserve, Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum and Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum. Yellomundee Regional Park and Blue Mountains National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Springwood Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

15 April 2023

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

Relaxing dust

Spotless NO DUST quiet beds very comfortable plenty of room

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W., Craig, USA

25 February 2023

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

It worked

We stayed 10 days in January on a five-month holiday around Australia. We do not usually stay in 5 star hotels, so I'm no snob. The location was perfect for us as we wanted to see the Blue Mountains and Sydney on this stop. 5 min from the train to Sydney and 10 min from the Blue Mountain parks was perfect. The house is advertised as a "Stylishly renovated 1920's historic retreat" and had a good amount of space, nice size rooms, loads of hot water. The kitchen is functional but has a dozen or so appliances that are antiques and cannot be used and a gas stove that needs repair. The property is nice but needs some TLC. The overgrown front yard is like bush walking to get to the front door which drags on the floor so hard that I had to use my shoulder to get it to move. There's a grove from the door that has ground through the finish on the floor. The throw rugs on the floor curl up when walking through and trip you on the return trip. The house has great potential but needs some work.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith O.

24 October 2021

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

A unique property, great location

We spent a wonderful weekend in this historic cottage with family to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. It was like a trip back in time, as the 1920s cottage was still largely in original condition but with all the conveniences expected (other than the single bathroom and separate toilet, which resulted at times in some queueing, and no dishwasher, which would have spoiled the otherwise well-equipped old-style kitchen!). The cottage is quaintly and tastefully furnished, and interesting ”niknaks” abound. The main bedroom was spacious with a comfy queen bed but other guests need to sleep on sofa beds. We found the sofabed that we had in the cosy “ 2nd bedroom” was a bit tricky to mount and needed some padding to make it comfortable, but there were plenty of doonas and blankets available for this. The pretty leadlight windows in the room made the effort worthwhile! There is a sunny porch at the back overlooking the bush, and a backyard for the kids to play in, and pick some citrus fruit (I hope the owner doesn’t mind, it was a real treat for city kids). The lovely Birdwood Gully was close by, and we enjoyed the bushwalk there. Likewise the village shops were only a few minutes’ walk away. A charming one-off holiday cottage you will always remember.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

14 July 2021

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

Excellent!!

)love the look of the place( oriental and retro), kitchen has absolutely all mod cons. Bushwalk is near just a little up road. Close to town. Very quiet. The layout of the house is really interesting and inviting. There is lots to look at and watch and read. The second bedroom is ok with the double bed folded out. But jeez it's tricky to put it up. Nearly broke two mirrors trying to do so. Would appreciate a permanent bed in that room, as I do wish to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

malethy M.

5 April 2021

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

Cute Character Home

Simple yet intriguing. Lovely home with a Gully walk path behind the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rosanne Buzai

My love of travel has inspired me to create amazing places for travellers to enjoy and I have been hosting STR guests since 2012.

As a traveller myself, for both business and leisure, I understand what travellers need & have aimed to create a stress-free and memorable guest experience!

I may not always be available to greet you but you can rest assured that creating the best possible experience for you is what I aim to do.

Come and stay at our trendy sometimes quirky places.... from the heat of the tropical north at the Dolphin Heads Resort to the Apartments in the vibrant inner Brisbane City up to the mountains and the Unique 1920's historic retreat in the Blue Mountains in NSW!

I hope that you enjoy your time away at these properties as much as I have enjoyed creating them!

Why they chose this property

If you want to step back in time and live like the locals lived 100 years ago then this is the property for you!

PLEASE NOTE - NO AIR CONDITIONING OR CEILING FANS, but there are plenty of portable fans as well as Gas Heating in Winter.

This fully-furnished house is in a great location! Longer stays welcome.

Just 5mins walk from the Springwood train station, if you take the shortcut through the pathway & across the highway.

In the large main bedroom you will find a Queen bed.

The 2nd bedroom/Games Room is small but is just beautiful with 3 amazing leadlight windows. The sofa in this room converts to a small double bed for kids or will fit a single adult. We leave it as a Sofa and you are welcome to convert it to a bed if needed (all linen supplied)

In the Lounge room there's a fold out sofa bed that sleeps one. Inside the main bedroom wardrobe you will find a topper that fits on top of the sofa bed mattress to make it more comfortable! This topper can also be used as a single bed if needed.

There is also a floor mattress, which is stored in the main bedroom.

You will find a beautiful old kitchen with the original fireplace and an enclosed verandah that completely surrounds the house.

You will love this newly renovated & decorated house. A modern touch with remnants of 1920's style & character right through..... to touches of the 60's & 70's. A true reflection of the generations that have lived in this house since the 1920's

PETS
There is an enclosed balcony & attached laundry where your pets can roam freely!

The back yard is not enclosed but if you have a long lead you can tie the lead to the clothesline so that your pet can have access to the back garden.

There are many trinkets at the property so check the listing pics and consider carefully if the house would be suitable for your pet.

Please clean up after your pets. If there is extra cleaning required as a result of having your pet at the house we will need to charge an extra cleaning fee.

What makes this property unique

If you check out the toilet door you will see that it is an original old train toilet door back in the days of the old rattlers!! Check out the signs on this door.... definitely from a bygone era

We have attempted to retain the character of the home. Just like back in the day you will find mats on polished timber floors. There are gas heaters for use in Winter and Fans for use in summer. There is no air-conditioning, but plenty of fans & heaters

The house has:

* Old Style kitchen with the old original fireplace. Modern appliances including a fridge, freezer, microwave oven, electric kettle, toaster, pantry, all cooking utensils and cutlery/crockery

* The main bedroom has a new memory foam Queen-size bed with plenty of wardrobe storage.

* Then Games Room has the most amazing lead light windows where you will find a sofa that folds out into a single. Will fit 1 person.

* Good-sized modern bathroom with shower and a separate toilet

* Separate laundry with front and top loading washing machines and dryers

* Lounge room with a smart TV (free Netflix & Amazon Prime), PS3, Sound Bar, DVD, VHS and sofa-bed that sleeps 1. You will also find old furniture from a bygone era.

* Dine inside or outside on the balcony overlooking the beautiful garden & the Birdwood Gully.

PLEASE NOTE: Both the toilet and bathroom are located off the enclosed verandah & there are 3 steps down to access these areas. The bathroom steps are different heights - the 1st step is shorter than the 2 bottom steps that are both the same size.