Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Kookaburra Place 2 BR, spacious, self catering, parking, Wi-Fi
Kookaburra Place is a spacious self-contained garden apartment on the lower level of our home.
You have exclusive access to the apartment with your own private entrance, patio and garden. There are no shared spaces but you may occasionally see us in the parking area. There are 15 steps to your apartment door so regretfully we're not suited for those with mobility issues.
Your accommodation consists of two bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed. One additional guest can be accommodated on a single sofa bed in the living area (suits child or smaller adult).
Open plan lounge, dining, kitchen lead out to your private patio where you can relax at the end of the day and enjoy the birdlife that visit the garden. Also a great spot for morning coffee.
Gas BBQ and utensils are provided. Look out for our beautiful kookaburras, but please don't feed them.
There's parking space for one guest vehicle with additional parking on nearby streets.
Across the road is Lane Cove National Park, offering bush walks ranging from very easy to slightly more challenging. Bring your walking/hiking shoes and escape into nature!
Property manager
Tracey Hawthorne
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Absolutely no parties, ever. We respect our neighbours and we ask that you do too.
Strictly no smoking. A fee of $300 will be applied for professional deep clean of the premises to remove smoke residue.
Your booking is accepted based on the number of people you have registered. No additional guests may stay without your hosts’ written consent.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 2120, PID-STRA-29
About the area
Sydney
Located in Thornleigh, a neighbourhood in Sydney, this holiday home is near theme parks. Sydney Opera House and International Convention Centre Sydney are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Circular Quay and White Bay Cruise Terminal. Travelling with kids? Make time for Taronga Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Qudos Bank Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Macquarie Shopping Centre - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
Macquarie University - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
Qudos Bank Arena - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
Accor Stadium - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
Getting around
Macquarie Park Station - 10 min drive
Sydney Thornleigh Station - 15 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Bambu Thai - 3 min drive
The Fox Caffe - 15 min walk
KFC - 2 min drive
Wild Bean Café - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Kookaburra Place 2 BR, spacious, self catering, parking, Wi-Fi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Kookaburra Place 2 BR, spacious, self catering, parking, Wi-Fi?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kookaburra Place 2 BR, spacious, self catering, parking, Wi-Fi?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Kookaburra Place 2 BR, spacious, self catering, parking, Wi-Fi located?
This family-friendly Sydney holiday home is located in Thornleigh, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lane Cove National Park and Sydney Adventist Hospital. Macquarie University and Macquarie Shopping Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km). Sydney Thornleigh Station is 15 minutes by foot and Sydney Pennant Hills Station is 26 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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An amazing location for the Sydney leg of our Australian trip. Tracey and Ross are the absolute best hosts. Kookaburra Place was so comfortable and cozy...a true home away from.home. They went out if their way to assist us...even meeting us to help carry our luggage down to the apartment. I highly recommend staying with them.
My son and I were visiting with my daughter and Her family. The rental apartment we stayed at was excellent and the owners, Tracey and Ross Hawthorne, provided the most excellent service. The apartment was clean, modern and provided with many amenities. I would whole heartly recommend this apartment for anyone staying in or about the Thornleigh/Sydney area.
We had an extremely positive experience renting this property and dealing with the owner, Tracey. She was welcoming, friendly and responded immediately and kindly to all of our questions and requests. The property is very comfortable, well appointed, stylish, cozy, luminous, quiet. The bedding is comfortable. Nothing was lacking. The location is a fifteen minute walk to the Thornleigh train station (itself a thirty minute train ride to Downtown Sydney) which was very convenient.
We had a fantastic 5 nights staying in this exceptionally spacious flat. It was spotlessly clean with everything you need and lots of wonderful extras.
Tracey was a very attentive host. Super quick to reply and nothing was too much trouble.
The setting is beautiful and it’s wonderful to wake up to the sound of the kookaburras.
I would recommend having a car as it’s a bit of a walk to the train. Although perfectly doable.
Thank you for having us, we’d happily stay again.
We were a family of 2 adults and 2 young boys of 3 & 6. This apartment was perfect for active little boys with a back verandah and grassy backyard. Tracey was such a gracious host and provided an additional child stool and water jugs upon request.
Ample equipment for making meals with.
Foldable bed wasn’t too stable but we simply put the mattress on the floor ( in the boys bedroom as they don’t share a bed). Ample blankets and bed linen for use around the house.
Aside from this the only challenge was moving our heavy bags up and down the stairs to the apartment entrance (we had packed to stay a month).
It was a cold summer when we arrived but there were heaters to warm us up with. Kids books and board games were stored in the tv console along with novels and travel books.
The room doors were a little sticky to open and close which is something that can be fixed for future.
It’s a beautiful apartment, very modern and tastefully decorated. Perfect guesthouse for short to medium length stays. Highly recommended.
My friend and I stayed at the property after leaving Melbourne before the last lockdown when we were stuck in Sydney. The apartment was nicer than the pictures showed, was absolutely spotless and Tracey had thought of everything - right down to tupperware containers, laundry detergent and spare slippers. Very easy to find, about 10-15 minutes walk to the train station. Private and peaceful. It was winter so we didn't get to enjoy the bbq and outdoor seating but that would be great in summer. There were some lovely bush walks right on the doorstep and a supermarket just up the road. Comfy beds and bedding, fluffy towels, I literally cannot find a single fault.
beautiful place, we very much enjoy our break. Thank you
Barbara B.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
About the host
Hosted by Tracey Hawthorne
We love to travel and our preference is private, self catering accommodation - somewhere that feels like home after a busy day exploring.
At Kookaburra Place we have tried to include all the amenities and thoughtful little extras that delight us when we travel: books, big fluffy towels, good coffee, comfortable beds, free wi-fi and a desk for your laptop.
Of course, if there is anything we've overlooked that will make your stay more enjoyable, please do let us know.
I hold current National Police Clearance and a Working With Children Check.
What makes this property unique
One of our favourite guest reviews articulates exactly what we set out to offer: This place feels like the opposite of corporate run properties with a distant landlord somewhere overseas. Guest feedback is that Kookaburra Place is a homely yet stylish, a true home away from home.