10/10 Excellent
Maria M.
9 Jan 2019
Historic House with Great Harbour Bridge Views
With the idea to visit Sydney for the NYE world famous fireworks I located this place that had such amazing reviews. I was hesitant at first because my choice was for this house with the Rooftop Garden with direct uninterrupted views of the Harbour Bridge or to choose their other house next door without the rooftop garden but with 3 bathrooms and also exceptional reviews. I eventually settled on this one because of the ability to have complete access to the rooftop garden and enjoy the NYE fireworks for the whole family and friends. The best decision I had made for the entire trip. EVERYONE in our party and visitors we had over absolutely LOVED the house and it’s amazing location in the Inner City.
The NYE fireworks by the way were just outstanding, more than living up to our expectations. We felt we were right in the action with brilliant view lines right across the city skyline and Harbour Bridge. Spectacular.
The house itself creates it’s own energy and warmth as soon as you enter from the kitchen. It is just so interesting and inviting with a beautiful polished terracotta floor. Very Italian / Mediterranean with an abundance of utensils and appliances if you like to cook. Clearly the owners do. The rest of the house is so charming and very comfortable.
Linens and other amenities were all first class and we constantly thought how lucky we were to have chosen this house and its great location. This is really Inner City living without all the high-rise. That’s part of the spectacular view and it’s so quiet.
We actually hired a car because we planned a day trip to the Blue Mountains with our children but aside from that trip we did not need a car at all. Public transport is so easy to use and first class and you can’t beat that Ferry trip to the city every day, passing by the Opera House and under the SHB. You can get to all the tourist spots in no time at all. No wonder Balmain is so popular. We had a great time. A memorable time. Don’t hesitate. This is a great place.
Maria M.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018