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Shiralee's Rest - Rustic Modern Mountain Home Overlooking National Park Treetops

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Living Room
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Katoomba, New South Wales
  • Popular LocationLeura Mall5 min drive
  • Popular LocationThree Sisters7 min drive
  • Popular LocationKatoomba Scenic World8 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)87 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Sunroom

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Separate Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Shiralee's Rest - Rustic Modern Mountain Home Overlooking National Park Treetops

SHIRALEE'S REST

Shiralee's Rest has all the creature comforts to call this place home!

Located in North Katoomba in a quiet leafy residential area, Shiralee's Rest is perched high on a very large gently sloping garden block that overlooks the National Park treetops and is a regular flightpath stop for all the beautiful and talkative native birds.

This home is a tasteful blend of unique, modern, and rustic with a distinct mountains feel and really is a lovely and well-appointed holiday home. The interior is graced with stylish finishings and glorious hardwood timber floors throughout the main areas. The open plan fully equipped modern kitchen unfolds onto the dining area that has a large table to feast on and extends onto the large back deck.

Central heating keeps this home effortlessly toasty and for those wonderful wintery times, cosy up to the combustion log fireplace. A firewood starter pack is provided for your first night.

A truly family-friendly home that is fenced, where the kids can play in the garden safely and bounce on the trampoline or sway on the garden swing. The sunroom has a large array of games and toys to keep kids entertained, and the bunk room is a novelty for the kids.

The home offers a fresh modern bathroom that is clean and spacious with heat lamps and a luxurious single-person bath. The shower is over the bath and there are two toilets.

Feed the colourful rosellas and king parrots plus a variety of other birdlife from the spacious back deck overlooking the tree line of the National Park.

Shiralee's Rest has everything you need!

BED CONFIGURATION
Sleeps 10 (8 Adults Maximum)
Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Bunk Beds (Single + Single)
Sunroom: 2 x Singles Modular Sofa Bed

BATHROOM CONFIGURATION
Bathroom 1: Shower over bath, toilet, basin, heat lamps
Bathroom 2: Separate toilet and basin

FEATURES
WiFi
Spacious front and back decks
Modern, well-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
Microwave
Coffee machine
Modern full bathroom with heat lamps
Single person bathtub
Separate second toilet
BBQ
Private fenced spacious block
Combustion log fireplace with a complimentary firewood starter pack
Central heating
Games and toys
43 Smart TV
Portacot and booster highchair seat
Washing machine and drying racks
Compost garden
Quality linen provided
No pets
NO SMOKING IS PERMITTED INSIDE THE PROPERTY
This property is located in a quiet residential area and is NOT suitable for parties or disruptive loud group gatherings.

FEES
Base Tariff includes 4 people and extra guests are charged an extra fee per person, per night.

FIREWOOD SEASON
1st May - 30th September
A starter welcome pack of firewood, firelighters, and matches is provided during firewood season for your first night.
Further firewood and firelighters can be purchased at the local petrol stations.

9PM OUTDOOR NOISE RESTRICTION CURFEW
Due to the close proximity of neighbours near to the property, there is a strict noise restriction curfew from 9pm - 8am in all outside areas.
Please ensure you are super quiet when outside during this time.

IN-HOUSE GUESTS ONLY
Please note that this property is not available to hold lunches and dinners, or any other gatherings for people who are not booked to stay at the property.
The property is only for use by paid in-house guests that match the number of guests that are on the reservation.

NO PARTY OR NOISE DISRUPTION POLICY
Please note that this property has a very strict no-party and no-noise disruption policy. Under no circumstances is this a party house or venue.
The neighbours are in very close proximity as it is a very quiet and peaceful residential area.
Please note there will be an immediate eviction without a refund if there is a breach of our terms conditions.

PAYMENT POLICY
Bookings are only confirmed once a minimum deposit of 50% is paid 30 days or greater to the arrival booking date.
The balance payment plus the refundable security bond are due 30 days to the arrival booking date.
Full payment plus the refundable security bond are required when booked less than 30 days to the arrival booking date.
Please note that all payments processed by Accommodated are subject to a 2.9% payment gateway transaction fee.
Payments will appear as *SEC ACCOMMODATED BYRON BAY/LENNOX HEAD NSW* on your bank statement.
By making payment/s for your booking it is deemed you have read and agree to our terms and conditions.
Bond refunds are processed 7 days after check-out and may take 5-10 days to appear in your bank account.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations 60 days or greater to the arrival date, incur a $5.00 non-refundable channel manager fee.
Cancellations 30 - 59 days to the arrival date will forfeit 50% of the full tariff.
Cancellations within 30 days to the arrival date will forfeit 100% of the full tariff.
If the person who booked is prohibited by law to travel due to a COVID-19 lockdown, bookings can be transferred up to a year in advance, with one free date change.
Accommodated is not responsible for cancellations of any events, functions, booked activities, or any other changed circumstances guests may experience and as such any cancellations due to the above mentioned issues, will be governed by our cancellation policy.

DISCLAIMER
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However, from time to time, certain aspects of the content and images may differ or have errors due to circumstances beyond our control.
Accommodated takes no responsibility for errors that third-party OTA's or website hosts are responsible for.

STRA License Number: PID-STRA-13456

The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.

Property manager

Heidi & Luke, The Accommodated Team
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Parking included
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property registration number PID-STRA-13456

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Sydney

This holiday home is located in Katoomba, a neighbourhood in Sydney, and is next to a golf course and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Katoomba Scenic World and Blue Mountains National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Mount Victoria Railway Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Katoomba, New South Wales

What's nearby

  • Leura Mall - 5 min drive
  • Leura Cascades - 7 min drive
  • Three Sisters - 7 min drive
  • Echo Point Lookout - 7 min drive
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Katoomba Station - 7 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakehouse on Wentworth - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Station Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old City Bank Brasserie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bootlegger Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Leura - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shiralee's Rest - Rustic Modern Mountain Home Overlooking National Park Treetops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shiralee's Rest - Rustic Modern Mountain Home Overlooking National Park Treetops?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shiralee's Rest - Rustic Modern Mountain Home Overlooking National Park Treetops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shiralee's Rest - Rustic Modern Mountain Home Overlooking National Park Treetops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shiralee's Rest - Rustic Modern Mountain Home Overlooking National Park Treetops located?

This family-friendly Sydney holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Leura Mall and Fortress Rock. Six Foot Track Trailhead is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Great Property, Confusing Price
Our stay had one very serious negative, but other positives. I'll try to be balanced. On the positive side, the house is lovely, it’s what was advertised. It has a nice view of the bush and was clean and well prepared. On the negative side, we didn’t confirm final numbers until well after booking. When we did, going from 2 adults / 2 children to 4 adults / 5 children, the price doubled. This amount was never disclosed and was debited from our account as soon as we adjusted the numbers. That experience set us in a negative mood. Perhaps we were naïve, but we were used to properties adding nominal fees if you add extra people to a full property that you have booked. We didn't expect the price to double. We’ve given the property a reasonable score because it deserves it, but we weren’t happy with the clarity or communication style of the property management company.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bird life
The house was lovely and homely. Clean and everything was up to good standard. Vi really enjoyed the birds that were visiting. Quiet area and not far from shops and tourist areas. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great
great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ning Z., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good stay
Very clean, quiet and good house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Well-maintained, secluded and comfortable place to chill out. The hammock on the veranda makes a great spot to (literally) hang whilst watching the rain and listening to the birds. Perfect for post-lockdown sanity.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bird house - up in the canopy
Comfortable, a really good holiday even though we had a rainy wet Katoomba week. Heating worked well. Birds spotted were fantastic - especially square-tail kite being attacked by 20 or more other birds. Great photo opportunity. House lay out worked well for teenage family... only comment was internet weak signal -
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, warm and clean
Everything was lovely, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the house was really nice, very clean, linen was really nice. Kitchen had everything and the heating was incredible, it heated up the house really quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
A wonderful quiet place. Great heating for winter. Good location!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Antony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing peaceful place with bird life everwhere
What a peace inspiring place nestled so close to town but feeling like you are in the country, all by yourself, with forest and abundant birdlife out the back! The place is well decked out and the checkin process seamless.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Belinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Short Stay in Katoomba
Excellent property for our extended families to get together. Clean, warm and with all the comforts of home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The property has a few extras, but they aren’t well promoted.
The house has underfloor heating and a well stocked kitchen with basic cooking essentials and nice crockery and glassware. It also has a wood burner which had a fire set and ready to go and some spare kindling. Bring your own matches. Unfortunately the property manager didn’t seem to be aware of the extra nice touches, when we inquired before our visit. The outlook and local bird life was lovely. There were 4 of us staying but only 3 towels were provided! Apart from that it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy holiday
Comfortable homely house. Clean and warm and Private and plenty of space. Kids had a great time. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful family retreat in the Blue Mountains
We went to Shiralee's with two small children and a baby for a weekend away. The property was lovely, very nicely done up with a big garden out the back. There was plenty for the kids to do inside with toys and outside with a trampoline, swing and hammock. We were there over a very cold weekend but there was excwllent heating across the house plus a toasty log fire. A quick drive to Katoomba Centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Candice P.

Wonderful Family Retreat
We had a wonderful time in this lovely little house. There is plenty of space for 10 people to enjoy yourself with a lovely back deck onto bushland. A very treasured place for memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mariet S.

Peaceful, fun for the whole family.
We spend a (much too) short weekend at Shiralee's Rest. It was comfortable, clean and very well equipped. The trampoline, toys, bbq, hammock were great source of entertainment. It was spacious for 4, we would be happy to return here with a larger crowd.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Noelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
We have nothing bad to say = everything was great about this house! As advertised. In the forest, birds come on the balcony in the morning and around 4-6 pm which is great. Very quiet area and close to town. We would definitely come back, thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Wonderful
The house is wonderful, very clean with quality linen. The kitchen is well stocked with tea, coffee and basics like sugar and oil for cooking. The smart tv was a hit with us all (the toddler was very happy to see ABC Kids). There are a great range of toys which my almost 3yo loved. The best thing is the view and the bird life. We had so much joy in watching birds come to feed at breakfast time and even the toddler loved spotting kookaburras! The central heating is fantastic! We were here for the coldest day of winter and got snow! The whole family really enjoyed our weekend away to the mountains and would definitely come back to Sherilee's Rest
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Felicity L.

Lovely home
We had a lovely time. The fixtures and fittings like furniture and kitchen, beds, bathroom were all of a great quality which made 'living' there enjoyable. We also really enjoyed the back balcony that has a lovely outlook, outdoor setting, hammock and swing chair. The only slightly annoying things were that the BBQ was unusable because it was so dirty under the plate and the other thing was that the indoor dining table did not have 6 chairs which meant that depending on whether we were eating inside or outside, we had to take chairs with us. We had massively varying weather from 14 deg and rain all the way to 38 and sunny. The house temp sat in line with the outside temp so 38 was pretty exhausting. Overall, an enjoyable stay though :-)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

Amazing place
Beautiful property in an amazing location. Clean, cosy and very well maintained. The selection of games and DVDs in the study kept the kids entertained when the weather decided to scupper our bushwalking plans!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lianna S.

Great, peaceful location and immaculately clean!
We loved our stay at Shiraleee's rest, and only wished we had booked for longer. The house was immaculately clean, with what looked like new floors and a kitchen. The beds were very comfortable (and the two kids loved that they could each sleep on a top bunk!) The kids loved all the birds that came to the birdfeeder on the back deck, and I loved just looking out at the national park -- so peaceful and relaxing. The location was on a quiet street, in a lovely neighborhood away from the tourist hub-bub. The walking trail to the local falls was very nearby and a lovely walk with the kids (unfortunately it had been really rainy so we didn't make it all way down to the bottom because of slippery rocks). We would love to stay at Shiralee's again, and will certainly recommend it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cath

Well equipped residence
Excellent access to Minnehaha falls walk. House had every we needed and the visiting cockatoos, Rosellas and king parrots were a bonus.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Relaxing and family friendly
We had an amazing time. House was relaxing and big enough for two families and very close to the shops. The kids enjoyed playing in the garden and it was a quiet neighbourhood perfect to unwind and put our feet up. Thankyou
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Very relaxing home
This property is lovely - wide verandas all around with gorgeous bush land behind. Stunning birds come to the balcony to feed. Modern bathroom and well equipped kitchen and a second toilet. Great for kids with a netted trampoline and lots of board games and books to enjoy. Highly recommend to families traveling by car.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Tonie

Not very Quiet
House was nice, but not a quiet location at all. so not suitable for a couple looking for peace and relaxation. The neighbours were doing reno's, loud music & basically yahooing/yelling all day thru to the evening.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Liz

Great family getaway
Very clean, very comfortable, peaceful property. Well set up for a family with activities to keep the kids occupied.

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