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Resort-Style Retreat: Dual Homes & Pool Near Beach
Well presented holiday home, with everything you need. Outdoor area was exceptional, perfect for relaxing. Quiet surroundings. Walking distance to shops & beach. I would thoroughly recommend a stay at Lisa’s 😁

Amazing Views - 3 Bed Malabar
We loved our shift stay at Linda’s place. She let us check in early (very grateful after a bit long haul flight with sick kids) and even check out late. The house is a quiet seaside location. Just the short break we needed after a 5wk European vacation. We could see the 9pm new yr fireworks from balcony. But sadly we’re too jet lagged to stay awake until midnight. We’d love to stay again next time we r in Sydney, Thanks so much Linda!!

Modern Industrial masterpiece in The Ponds
Emil was great host. Responsive to querries. Lovely place to stay. Easy to get around to local shops. Felt at home. Will surely book same place again and recommend friends. Emil was very helpful after checkout as well. Although we don't know each other, it felt like Emil was a friend for along time.

YEELANNA HIDEAWAY
We stayed at Donna’s place with our two medium dogs. There is a park a short walk away. Shops and cafes and takeaway with in 5 minutes drive. The house had everything we needed for our stay with all the comforts of home, with nice bed linen and towels. The dogs enjoyed the yard.

Relaxing, leafy getaway Newport
Perfect for crash landing evenings, great locations to see northern beaches and sight seeing. Close driving proximity to manly and ferries. Quick responses to questions.

Roscoe St
Always a pleasant stay at Bruce's place - very comfortable and easy. I can recommend this accomodation and have returned several times. Thanks Bruce.

Bronte Ocean Garden Unique Escape
Perfect vacation home: We stayed at Josephine's house for 4 weeks and loved every single day of it. The location of the house in Bronte at the coastal walk is perfect. It's a 2 minutes walk to Bronte beach and a 20 minutes walk to Bondi and Coogee beach. The bus stop to downtown via Bondi junction is 1 minute in front of the house, restaurants and grocery shopping are close by. Didn't miss our car at all, we loved using public transport. The house itself is amazing. We saw the sunrise from our bedroom over the ocean, the view is spectular. We loved the birds in the backyard and the botanical garden in front of the house on the way to the street. Josephine is such a loving and caring host. We loved her warm welcoming us after our long trip from Europe with fresh bread, apples, fruit jam, delicious coffee and rose wine. She really cared and attendend to our needs. We very much wish to return. Dear Josephine, thank you so much for making our stay in Sydney unforgettable.

Beach View Curl Curl - House with Pool & Views
We had a wonderful stay! 10 days at this beautiful beachside home was so memorable and exactly what we needed to feel like we were away from it all. We are very familiar to the area, so staying somewhere in Curl Curl at a property that was tucked away as to be quiet but close enough to walk everywhere, with beautiful views and the sound of the ocean was more than we could have asked for! Emily is a great host, responsive, helpful and her home is exactly as described. We loved our stay and will be back! Highly recommend this property!
Apartment rentals in Sydney

Bright Sunny Water Views CBD Two Bedroom
This is a perfect apartment for exploring Sydney. Great location with access to running, walking, and everything in the CBD. And fantastic access to ferries and all other public transit to explore the rest of Sydney.

Bondi Breeze Apartment
Remarkably well provisioned. Beds were super comfy and the location is spot on. Very easy to get to the city or walking distance to Bondi beach. Great host!

❤️Renovated Art Deco Studio Apartment
Great place to stay for a weekend in the city, super convenient and close to great restaurants.

Beachside Apartment - Centre of Manly
We absolutely loved the central location of this apartment. It is light and airy, well equipped and just as pictured. Elisabeth was a wonderful host who always replied quickly to our questions and did her best to allow for an early check-in as our flight from Austria arrived very early in the morning. If you are sensitive to noise, you might want to think twice about renting this apartment though. Garbage disposal and other trucks can be heard, even with windows closed, as early as 5 am. Add to this the fact that the next-door neighbour seems to be talking on the phone loudly at all times of day and night and on Friday and Saturday nights street noise can get quite loud. If you're not a sound sleeper, this might be somewhat challenging. All in all, a perfect place to stay centrally in Manly when you have no problem with noise.

Stunning Waterview apartment! 2 bedroom plus study
Was a great place to base ourselves for a few activities we had planned while visiting Sydney, Sydney Olympic park was only 15 mins drive away. Jason’s place was clean and comfortable, accommodating for large families (there were 5 of us), it had everything we needed for our stay and made us feel at home as soon as we walked in. I would definitely consider staying here again for future stays!

Funky Surry Hills apartment Sydney
We loved our stay at Julia’s place. The space was tidy and well stocked. The area is super chilled and relaxing with great restaurants Julia was very helpful and accommodating.

Brighton Le sands 2 BDR Apartment Stylish
Donna was the perfect host who went over and above with everything you could think of! She even left us generous Easter gifts and hot cross buns. Highly recommend

Spacious & Convenient
The accommodation was clean and comfortable with all the amenities. The Eighty Eight Cafe close by was excellent for a breakfast treat and Woolworths was within walking distance as well. It was a very convenient location to our daughter's residence and we would like to visit again.
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4 BR, sauna, icebath, 6min walk shortcut to beach.
Mona’s place is beautiful and has everything you need to relax and unwind. The Sauna and ice bath were a hit and we loved that we were so close to the beach. We didn’t need to go shopping for essentials as Mona provided much more than we expected. The place was also sparkling clean so I can highly recommend it.

Treehouse near the Beach
Janine was a very lovely host. Their place is exactly how they described it! Every one in our group enjoyed every bit of our stay in this lovely and serene escape among the treetops in Avoca!🥰

Ferngrove Cottage - Idyllic mountain retreat
We had a wonderful stay at Alex and David’s cottage. The view from the garden was just beautiful and there were so many thoughtfully considered details to make our stay comfortable. We enjoyed breakfast on the verandah, bird watching in the garden and sitting around the cosy fireplace in the evening. Kitchen was very well stocked with all the essentials plus some. A home away from home. Really lovely welcoming hosts who were on hand if needed and had great tips for the area.

"Birdsong Cottage" stroll to Macmasters Beach
Birdsong Cottage was a lovely spot to relax over summer. Easy walk to the beach and great location. The beds were super comfortable and house had lots of character with Jan’s trinkets and mementos. Jan was a great host and very responsive.

Luxury 2 bedroom Apartment Ocean & Golf Views
Alan’s Place was absolutely perfect for our night away! Couldn’t have asked for a better location! Everything we needed was provided. Alan was extremely accommodating and easy to contact. The little personal touches Alan provided for our stay made us feel right at home.

Bulga Amaroo, Bilpin
We had a lovely stay here in Bilpin. The accommodation was extremely clean, well maintained, and had everything we could need to make our stay comfortable. The outdoor baths, fireplace and view - amazing!

Luxury Clontarf Studio with incredible water views
Very tidy, pleasant accomodation with a refreshing outlook in a quiet area. Easy access to surrounding beaches and shops, would recommend without hesitation.

Coastal Holiday Apartment
We had a lovely stay in this fabulous apartment over Christmas and New Year. The apartment is spotless, bright and spacious, and beautifully furnished. It is in a great location, a short walk to the beach in Newport and close to good coffee shops and restaurants. Mia is an excellent host, very responsive to any queries we had and gave us clear and detailed information about check-in process and local amenities. Lots of free parking spaces in streets so parking is no problem. I would highly recommend staying here and hope to be back next year for another two week stay.
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Your guide to Sydney
Welcome to Sydney
Booming Sydney, the biggest and oldest city in Australia, is a stunning, sprawling metropolis. The global city is a buzzing economic, cultural, and culinary hub with architecture mixing classical, Gothic, and modern styles. Visitors to this storied port are welcomed visually by two iconic landmarks: the grand Sydney Opera House, with its high-flying sails that jut into the sky, set against the dramatic arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Beyond its urban appeal, Sydney is networked with expansive parks, gardens, and hiking trails. Pack a beach bag and follow the crowds to beautiful Bondi Beach, where Sydneysiders (as locals are called) stroll on the sand and surf the deep blue waters year round. This is a place where urban sophistication and casual fun coexist naturally: You may even find yourself at a five-star restaurant with a bit of beach sand on your heel.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Sydney
Thanks to Sydney’s waterfront locale, it experiences fairly mild temperatures year round. Summers (December through February) are sunny and warm. Expect crowds during this time, especially on the beaches. Summer is also high time for festivals. The Sydney Festival, a citywide arts celebration, takes place in January. New Year’s Eve’s epic fireworks celebration above the Sydney Opera House draws throngs of onlookers, and is followed by the city’s premier music event, Field Day Music Festival, the next day. Temperatures and crowds dip in fall, and winter brings the city’s coolest temperatures and rain. Spring may be the perfect shoulder month to book an apartment for rent, as the temperatures rise while humidity remains low.
Top things to do in Sydney
Royal Botanic Garden
Established in 1816, this waterfront park is home to native and global flora. Wander the Australian Rainforest Garden to see rare palm trees, ferns, and orchids or explore the Calyx, a grand glass complex with a massive living wall. The garden is also home to the city’s largest colony of flying foxes — large, googly-eyed bats who fly around the park dining on fruit.
Art Gallery of NSW
One of Australia’s finest art collections is housed in a 19th-century building designed to resemble a classical temple of art. There are rich assemblages of Aboriginal and contemporary art alongside paintings by European masters. The gallery hosts exciting traveling exhibitions throughout the year, as well as talks and performances. Best of all, admission to the gallery and most of its exhibitions is free.
Cockatoo Island
Explore Australia’s complicated history as a penal colony at this UNESCO World Heritage site, accessible via a short ferry ride. Those sentenced endured harsh conditions on the island, which began operating as a prison in 1839. Later, it was an important naval and shipping dock. Today Cockatoo Island is a historical site that’s also been reimagined as an arts destination, with three distinct events venues; it hosted the Biennale of Sydney in 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the weather in Sydney?
Sydney experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. Temperatures in summer, from December to February, average 73-79°F (23-26°C). Winter, from June to August, sees average temperatures of 48-64°F (9-18°C). Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with the wettest month typically being June.
What are some of the best things to do in Sydney?
In Sydney, you can explore the iconic Sydney Opera House, stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden, or climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. For beach enthusiasts, surfing at Bondi Beach is a popular activity. Additionally, the Taronga Zoo and the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium are top attractions for animal lovers.
What is the best time of year to visit Sydney?
Sydney is a year-round destination, but many visitors choose the summer months of December to February. During this time, you can enjoy events like the Sydney Festival, a major arts festival, and Australia Day celebrations. The Vivid Sydney light festival in May and June also draws large crowds.
What are the best places to stay in Sydney?
Sydney has many neighbourhoods that appeal to different types of travellers. The Central Business District is close to major attractions, while Darling Harbour has a lively waterfront scene. For beach lovers, Bondi and Manly are often recommended. Glebe and Newtown are known for their bohemian vibe and local markets.
What are the best places to visit in Sydney?
Sydney is brimming with noteworthy sights. The Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Bondi Beach are frequently visited landmarks. Other popular places include Darling Harbour, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and Paddington Markets. For a unique experience, explore The Rocks, a historic area with narrow lanes and colonial buildings.
What are some hiking trails in Sydney?
Sydney has numerous hiking trails for all skill levels. The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk offers stunning ocean views, while the Spit Bridge to Manly walk takes you through lush bushland. For a challenging hike, try the 45-kilometre (28-mile) long Great North Walk, which starts in Sydney and ends in Newcastle.
What are some family activities to do in Sydney?
Families in Sydney can spend a day exploring the interactive exhibits at the Powerhouse Museum, have fun at Luna Park, or visit the animals at Taronga Zoo. Beaches like Manly and Bondi are perfect for swimming and sandcastle building, while the Royal Botanic Garden offers plenty of space for a picnic.
What are some of the best day trip ideas in Sydney?
For day trips from Sydney, consider exploring the Blue Mountains National Park, famous for its dramatic landscapes, or visiting the wine region of Hunter Valley. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cockatoo Island is also a unique destination, offering a glimpse into Sydney's convict and shipbuilding history.
How much does it cost to stay in serviced apartment rentals in Sydney?
Experience the best of Sydney with our serviced apartment rentals, starting at about $20 per day, before taxes and fees. Embrace comfort and style while staying within your budget in your home away from home.
Are there serviced apartment rentals with a dedicated workspace in Sydney?
Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 180 serviced apartment rentals in Sydney featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.
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