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The Garden Retreat

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A round glass table with chairs, a vase with a dried flower, and a bowl of pinecones.
A modern kitchen with a gas stove, a coffee maker, and a unique black geometric sink.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a large glass door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with plants.
A modern house with a sliding glass door leading to a patio with a wooden table and chairs. Inside, there is a kitchen with white cabinets and a dining area with a sofa and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • 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 Centennial Park

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bondi Junction, NSW
  • Place, Westfield Bondi Junction Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Sydney

Bondi Junction, a neighbourhood in Sydney, is home to this apartment. Sydney Opera House and Capitol Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Luna Park Sydney and Taronga Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or Afterpay Arena.
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Bondi Junction, NSW

What's nearby

  • Westfield Bondi Junction Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Treera Thai massage - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Centennial Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bronte Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Oxford Street - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Redfern Station - 8 min drive
  • Bondi Junction Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tea Garden Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grill'd - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Garden Retreat?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Garden Retreat on 3 December 2026 start from NZ$3,839, 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.

How much is parking at The Garden Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Garden Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Garden Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Garden Retreat located?

This family-friendly Sydney apartment building is located in Bondi Junction, within 1 mi (2 km) of Westfield Bondi Junction Shopping Centre and Centennial Park. Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Bondi Junction Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Garden Retreat was just what we needed while visiting family in Bondi. Property was clean, quiet and very close to Bondi Junction shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear the Garden Retreat was just what you needed for your visit to Bondi. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the clean and peaceful setting, as well as the convenient proximity to Bondi Junction shops. We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is excellent.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2026
Thank you for staying with us, Gregory! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic time and enjoyed everything our location has to offer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab location. Lovely large, airy living space.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well decorated and equipped apartment

The apartment meet our needs exactly.It was in a very handy spot for shops, cafes and local transportIt was well furnished and very well equipped.We woukd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place

We stayed for 10 days. Absolutely brilliant apartment with loads of natural light. Very private and in the heart of Bondi Junction and close to Queens Park. Spacious, comfortable and a very cool vibe.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you Luke, we are so delighted you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to stay

My wife and I stayed here recently for a whole month and we found that for a one bedroom apartment was perfect. It’s really spacious and gave us everything we needed for our stay and there were some nice touches from the hosts to welcome us and plenty of everything we needed for a prolonged stay. Great place, great location would happily stay here again. Only negative comment would be that the lift was out of action for the entire month but that is hardly the fault of the host. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
Thank you for your lovely review Matt. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again at some stage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect spot!

My wife and I stayed at the Garden Retreat for a month while exploring Sydney and visiting some family. We felt very safe in Bondi Junction. The location is close to bus and train transportation that services all the key sights to see. We were very comfortable in our apartment and it had all the amenities to make our months stay perfect! We strongly recommend the Garden Retreat to all our Canadian friends!
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2024
Thank you for your lovely review Greg. We loved hosting your stay and hope to host you again and any of your friends that come to visit Sydney.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

2-month stay near Bondi Junction

This one-bedroom apartment is tucked away off a main road near the heart of Bondi Junction. It was a haven, with a peaceful courtyard rimmed by green shrubs and some potted plants and small patch of lawn. The only noise came early on Thursday mornings when the rubbish was cleared. The place itself was of a very high standard, with most things working well. When there were difficulties, the attentiveness of the managing staff (Dale) was impressive. A 9-day Telstra-related wi-fi drama notwithstanding, she had the issues rectified promptly. It was expensive, but secluded and peaceful, protected from the sometimes bustling activity on the road outside and the two Italian restaurants opposite were excellent in their own way, particularly if arriving home late on a Friday evening. The dishwasher, washing machine/ dryer, shower, and fridge were all in excellent condition. The water did take about 2 minutes to run in, in the morning, but it did come. Other thoughts: Good: It was a seven-minute drive to Bondi Beach, the underground carpark was excellent, the proximity to Bondi Junction with transport and shopping often helped, and the TV and associated options were superior. The heating and cooling when (occasionally) needed were excellent. Ditto with the barbecue outside. Cooking utensils were adequate. Could be Better: The bedroom needed screening (internal blind) from the outside stairway & the main room might benefit from some additional sun protection as it quickly got hot.
Stayed 63 nights in Jul 2023
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