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 The Retreat

5 Gumara Street, Randwick, 2031 Sydney, Australia – Great location - show map

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9.0
Wonderful
21 reviews

The house is quiet, public bus is just at door step, close to Belmore street, Ranwick which has many different great cafe and restaurants selection. John is a super host, friendly and helpful, we like simba too, funny and playful. We definetely recommend to our friends who visit sydney. We have stayed there for 7 days and have a great time.

Herman Indonesia

The owner John kindly took us to the supermarket to stock up with provisions when we arrived late in the evening. The property is in reasonable walking distance to Coogee beach area.

Alan United Kingdom

Nice room in modern house. The owner of the house is welcoming and helpful.

Vincent Germany

Very modern and practical. Excellent host. Felt like home from home. Highly recommend.

Martin United Kingdom

The house was lovely and a very convenient location for all the things we were doing that weekend. Lot's of nice little restaurants nearby. John was nice enough to let us have an extra bed at no charge which made things a bit more comfortable, and use of his sunny courtyard for some wine and cheese was great! Keypad entry meant the 3-4 of us staying didn't need to mess around with keys.

Zoe Australia

Helpful. caring and professional host. Top-notch premises. Good choice for two couples.

Ólafur Iceland

Great location, within easy reach of university, hospital, beaches and good food! Host is friendly and very helpful.

Alan United Kingdom

A really comfortable bed. John’s generosity in allowing us to share his “ smart” home and everything in it. He was a very considerate host, with little touches such as making sure the house was heated and warm when we came back from the city, and supplying any information we needed, eg bus timetable and routes and ordering in an evening meal for us.

Helen Australia

John is very friendly, as well as his two dogs. The property is in a nice neighbourhood, and it is very pleasant to be there. We are very satisfied. Highly recommended.

Anonymous Australia

Easily accessible by public transport. The house is so clean, fresh sheets, and towels, quiet room, very clean bathroom and great shower. John is very friendly and helpful. It is close (walking distance) to Coogee beach and easy bus ride to city centre.

Anonymous United Kingdom
9.0
Wonderful
21 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The house is quiet, public bus is just at door step, close to Belmore street, Ranwick which has many different great cafe and restaurants selection.”
    Herman Herman Indonesia Indonesia
  • “The owner John kindly took us to the supermarket to stock up with provisions when we arrived late in the evening. The property is in reasonable walking distance to Coogee beach area.”
    Alan Alan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice room in modern house. The owner of the house is welcoming and helpful.”
    Vincent Vincent Germany Germany
  • “Very modern and practical. Excellent host. Felt like home from home. Highly recommend.”
    Martin Martin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The house was lovely and a very convenient location for all the things we were doing that weekend. Lot's of nice little restaurants nearby.”
    Zoe Zoe Australia Australia
  • “Helpful. caring and professional host. Top-notch premises. Good choice for two couples.”
    Ólafur Iceland Iceland
  • “Great location, within easy reach of university, hospital, beaches and good food! Host is friendly and very helpful.”
    Alan Alan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A really comfortable bed. John’s generosity in allowing us to share his “ smart” home and everything in it.”
    Helen Helen Australia Australia
  • “John is very friendly, as well as his two dogs. The property is in a nice neighbourhood, and it is very pleasant to be there. We are very satisfied. Highly recommended.”
    Australia Australia
  • “Easily accessible by public transport. The house is so clean, fresh sheets, and towels, quiet room, very clean bathroom and great shower. John is very friendly and helpful.”
    United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities 9.1
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money 9.4
  • Location8.8
High score for Sydney

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Located in Sydney and The Retreat features express check-in and check-out, nonsmoking rooms, a garden and two shared lounge areas. The property also has a large shared kitchen, a courtyard and barbecue facilities. Free WiFi is available.

The guest house is fitted with reverse-cycle air conditioning, a dishwasher, a microwave, a coffee machine and a desk. The property also offers a sun terrace. Shared bathroom comes with a hair dryer and a shower.

Guest can visit local pubs, cafes and high-class restaurants nearby the property.

The Retreat is located within 4.3 mi from Allianz Stadium and Bondi Beach and 5.6 mi from the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, 5 mi from the accommodations.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

The Retreat has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 23, 2018

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Laundry
Terrace
Air conditioning

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Closest beaches
  • Coogee Beach

    Coogee Beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    3,500 feet from property

  • Gordons Bay Beach

    8.9 Excellent beach
    1.2 miles from property

  • Maroubra Beach

    9.3 Wonderful beach
    1.3 miles from property

  • Clovelly Beach

    8.6 Excellent beach
    1.5 miles from property

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9.0
Wonderful · 21 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities 9.1
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money 9.4
  • Location8.8
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  • Herman
    IndonesiaIndonesia
    “The house is quiet, public bus is just at door step, close to Belmore street, Ranwick which has many different great cafe and restaurants selection. John is a super host, friendly and helpful, we like simba too, funny and playful. We definetely...”
  • Alan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The owner John kindly took us to the supermarket to stock up with provisions when we arrived late in the evening. The property is in reasonable walking distance to Coogee beach area.”
  • Vincent
    GermanyGermany
    “Nice room in modern house. The owner of the house is welcoming and helpful.”
  • Martin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very modern and practical. Excellent host. Felt like home from home. Highly recommend.”
  • Zoe
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The house was lovely and a very convenient location for all the things we were doing that weekend. Lot's of nice little restaurants nearby. John was nice enough to let us have an extra bed at no charge which made things a bit more comfortable, and...”
  • Ólafur
    IcelandIceland
    “Helpful. caring and professional host. Top-notch premises. Good choice for two couples.”
  • Alan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, within easy reach of university, hospital, beaches and good food! Host is friendly and very helpful.”
  • Helen
    AustraliaAustralia
    “A really comfortable bed. John’s generosity in allowing us to share his “ smart” home and everything in it. He was a very considerate host, with little touches such as making sure the house was heated and warm when we came back from the city, and...”
  • A
    Anonymous
    AustraliaAustralia
    “John is very friendly, as well as his two dogs. The property is in a nice neighbourhood, and it is very pleasant to be there. We are very satisfied. Highly recommended.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Easily accessible by public transport. The house is so clean, fresh sheets, and towels, quiet room, very clean bathroom and great shower. John is very friendly and helpful. It is close (walking distance) to Coogee beach and easy bus ride to city...”
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  • Is smoking permitted on the property?
    Who asked this question? It clearly states No Smoking..........anywhere. Even if miles away. Guests who smoke and return smelling of cigarette smoke will be told to leave with no partial refund. I am obliged to enforce House Rules so that those who do follow them are not impacted by those who choose not to. Why do smokers still book knowing that it's Non Smoking here? And then expect that, for some reason, it does not apply to them? And, when caught complain about me being difficult (worse words than "difficult" are usually used, of course). Who needs this in their life?
    Answered on August 20, 2019
  • Hi there. Is it one room that’s going to be given or the whole property. Secondly is it shared with anyone or individual?
    It's a large modern, 4br, 3 story home. You have your own bedroom and main bathroom. No sharing as I only take one booking at a time. I live here with 2 small dogs. The common areas are shared (I keep to my own end of the house when Guests are here).
    Answered on April 3, 2021
  • Hi I need to come down to Royal Randwick Shopping Center on October 26th I grew up at the spot but now live in Mudgee (staying from 24th-26th) I have a few questions I need to come down for my son to get grommits Would it be ok for 2 small children to share a bed? This is an entire private apartment
    Who are you, please? I don't interact with "Blank" I.D. enquiries as it makes it very difficult to respond accurately if I have no Guest details to work from. Do you have an existing profile? Thanks. John.
    Answered on October 14, 2020

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Hosted by Simba & I

9
Host Review Score
Simba & I
Contemporary home situated in Randwick/Sth Coogee. A quiet, leafy nook (no thru traffic) mid-way between and a short stroll to Coogee Bch, Randwick Shops, The Spot (food & entertainment) and also the P.O.W Hospital, Royal Children's Hospital, Royal Hospital for Women and The U.N.S.W). Perfect for the many visiting exchange academics et al. Upstairs finds 2 identical size bedrooms. 1 with a Queen bed (this listing, THE RETREAT) and 1 with a King bed and better furnished known as "THE RETREAT-KING SUITE". I reside at the rear section of this large home. The main bathroom is yours (unless both rooms are booked whence it's shared). This rarely occurs as I limit such bookings. Both rooms share a sunny, private balcony. Downstairs there's a modern. fully-equipped kitchen (but you're probably not here to cook!). A perfect home for entertaining if needed. Outside is situated the Courtyard with BBQ facilities, outdoor furniture, and gardens. All mod-cons (reverse cycle aircon and more). Privacy?. Whenever possible I retreat to my personal area to allow you uninterrupted use of all main living areas. And finally! Simba, a small Bichon Frise.
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Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Great location - show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar TOO MANY TO MENTION
    0.6 miles
  • Restaurant TOO MANY TO MENTION
    1.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea COOGEE BEACH
    0.7 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Coogee Beach
    3,500 feet
  • Gordons Bay Beach
    1.2 miles
  • Maroubra Beach
    1.3 miles
  • Clovelly Beach
    1.5 miles
  • Bronte Beach
    2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Kingsford Smith Airport
    4.3 miles
  • Illawarra Regional Airport
    51 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of The Retreat

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Laundry
Terrace
Air conditioning
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Baby safety gates
Cleaning Services
  • Suit press
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules The Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

1:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required on arrival. That's about 169.29USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please inform The Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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.

A damage deposit of AUD 250 is required on arrival. That's about 169.29USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.