Sydney garden sanctuary retreat close to the city

Perfect location. Beautiful home. Tranquil space. Our peaceful, private retreat is perfect for business, education professionals & travellers for short-medium stays. Convenient to Tramsheds supermarket, restaurants and light rail at the bottom of our street. UTS & Sydney Unis, Darling Harbour/Convention and the city are 15 minutes by bus, light rail or foot. Enjoy lush, light & plant-filled arty spaces with a well-traveled, creative hostess & smoochy cat. You are welcome to a true home away from home and a happy escape! You’ll find sanctuary in our peaceful, plant-filled, arty, light retreat. home. From the moment you step through the gate, you will be instantly at peace, surrounded by plants, flowers and creativity. Filled with light during the day and lit with twinkling lights and candles at night – you can really relax after your long days exploring Sydney, at work or study. Moet the brown Burmese – he’s a lover and a smoocher. If you’re happy to have him hang out with you – he MAY love to keep you company. No promises – but he has been known to snuggle up with guests and ‘help’ them with their ‘work’. He has a big personality and you MAY just fall in love with him. Your room: spacious, private and very comfortable, featuring French doors and windows to a balcony and views of the city. Your double bed is comfortable and cozy, with quality bed linen, huge Sheridan towels, a study desk, storage, and hanging space. Added features include emergency toiletries, constant wifi (for study or streaming), ceiling fan and a mini art gallery. Living: Prepare your meals in our very cute and funky kitchen, relax in the lush courtyard with a glass of wine, take long, relaxing soak in the bath! The kitchen, living and dining space is for your use too. For fitness lovers – you’ll appreciate having Jubilee Park and the waterfront of Glebe for perfect running/walking, and Moet may even join you for yoga in our courtyard! You’re welcome to use our mat. I hope you enjoy all the photos of our home. Lots of light, plants, art, kitty lovin’ and tranquilly here. Shared facilities: washing machine, laundry powder, private clothes rack on the balcony or use of dryer, television, wi-fi, bathroom (with bath) with just me. Kitchen: You’re welcome to use the fully equipped kitchen for cooking your meals. Storage in the fridge is welcome and you have access to all facilities (oven, stove, pots, pans, and basic condiments). Tea, coffee, and soda stream are complimentary. Gourmet restaurants and a fabulous supermarket (open from 7am – 10pm) is a 1-minute walk away, at the Tramsheds. I have shopping bags ready for you at the door. If you want to go to the beach, I have mats, a parasol, huge beach towels, bags, water bottles, etc that you may borrow. You are of course, welcome to come and go as you please. If at night, particularly after 10:30pm, I request a quiet exit and entry. I appreciate that not everyone wants social interaction. I respect and give my guests space and privacy and also appreciate my space and quiet time too. I'm happy to have a chat, share a coffee, tea or glass of wine, help you get your bearings, plan your travel with ‘insider’ travel tips to make the most of your time, and see the best of Sydney and the surrounds. I work from home in a separate space. I am available and responsive by phone or message to guide and assist when needed. Annandale is a beautiful neighbourhood (it's really cute) and so close to the city. It’s a hidden gem of the inner west and we are located on the border of Glebe, surrounded by sweet streets, quaint houses, parklands and foreshores. We are so close to the CBD of Sydney and it’s a quick and easy trip to University of Sydney (15 minute walk), University of Technology and Notre Dame Universities and Chippendale. Annandale’s best cafes are moments away, as are plenty of dining options at Broadway, Fish Markets, The Star Casino, Darling Harbour, China Town, Barangaroo, Newtown and Glebe. Free parking on the street: If you're coming by car - there is ample free parking in nearby streets. Light Rail: our stop is Jubilee Park station, which is a 2 min walk from our house. Heading toward the city, you'll connect with: Glebe, Fish Markets, Star Casino, Pyrmont Bay, Darling Harbour, Convention, Chinatown and Central Station. Into the CBD and Town Hall – take the light rail from Jubilee Park to Pyrmont Bay and then walk across the Pyrmont Bridge to Cockle Bay, Barangaroo and into the heart of the city. It's a beautiful stroll to Town Hall, QVB and Pitt St Mall. If you don't feel like walking take a train from Town Hall to Circular Quay to access ferries, the historic Rocks area, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Heading out further out of the city – a few stops along the line is Lilyfield and Leichhardt – Little Italy. By bus: the bus stops are a 1 and 7 min walk away from our house. • To the city via Glebe, Broadway and Central Station (train) and the CBD via 433 or 470 buses. 433 bus stop is at the bottom of our street. • To Balmain Villages (10 min) on the 433 bus and to Rozelle Village and outlet shopping at Birkenhead Point via Victoria Road buses. • To Coogee Beach 370 bus via Newtown (Sydney Uni and RPA Hospital) FROM THE AIRPORT: TRAIN AND LIGHT RAIL: If coming from the airport by public transport - the journey is so easy and takes 35-40 minutes and costs around $16.00 on your Opal card. You will need to buy an OPAL card from the train station at the airport. Step 1: Catch the train from either the International or Domestic airport terminal train stations to Central Station (15 minutes). Step 2: At Central Station – navigate your way from the train to the Light Rail platform, near the country station platforms (up the escalators – look for the ‘L’ sign). The Light Rail terminates here - so get on it and travel to Jubilee Park station (20 minutes). Step 2: From Jubliee Park – exit to the right and go through the Tramsheds out to the front. It's a 1-minute walk to my house. BY TAXI OR UBER: A taxi via non-toll roads and depending on the time of day is will take 35minutes and cost between $35-40 Taxi or Uber from the City is around $15-$20 (ride sharing on Uber has been around $4-10) It's a really wonderful walk from the City - around 40-60 minutes. SO PRETTY! I do not accept booking from third parties and cannot accept bookings by parents for under-aged children travelling on their own. There is a certain amount of flexibility in amending or extending bookings. Please be aware that there is a strict cancellation policy in place. ONLY registered guests are allowed here. Definitely, no overnight visitors are permitted.