Guesthouse The Retreat
5 Gumara Street, Randwick, 2031 Sydney, Australia – Great location - show map
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.
IndonesiaThe 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.
United KingdomNice room in modern house. The owner of the house is welcoming and helpful.
GermanyVery modern and practical. Excellent host. Felt like home from home. Highly recommend.
United KingdomThe 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.
AustraliaHelpful. caring and professional host. Top-notch premises. Good choice for two couples.
IcelandGreat location, within easy reach of university, hospital, beaches and good food! Host is friendly and very helpful.
United KingdomA 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.
AustraliaGood location, very modern, clean and comfortable. John, the host, is friendly and helpful.
AustraliaThe location and the cleanliness was superb, John kept his place in great condition and was a great host!
Australia
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Herman
Indonesia
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Alan
United Kingdom
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Vincent
Germany
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Martin
United Kingdom
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Zoe
Australia
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Ólafur
Iceland
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Alan
United Kingdom
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Helen
Australia
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John
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Morgan
Australia
Experience World-class Service at The Retreat
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 8.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
FREE parking!
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Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace
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Popular Beaches Nearby
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Coogee Beach
Swimming, Surfing
3,500 feet from property
See what guests loved the most:
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Herman
Indonesia“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.” Read more
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Alan
United 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. ”
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Vincent
Germany“Nice room in modern house. The owner of the house is welcoming and helpful. ”
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Martin
United Kingdom
“Very modern and practical. Excellent host. Felt like home from home. Highly recommend. ”
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Zoe
Australia“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.” Read more
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Ólafur
Iceland“Helpful. caring and professional host. Top-notch premises. Good choice for two couples.”
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Alan
United Kingdom
“Great location, within easy reach of university, hospital, beaches and good food! Host is friendly and very helpful.”
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Helen
Australia
“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.” Read more
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John
Australia
“Good location, very modern, clean and comfortable. John, the host, is friendly and helpful. ”
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Morgan
Australia
“The location and the cleanliness was superb, John kept his place in great condition and was a great host!”
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About The Retreat
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Hosted by Simba & I
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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Languages spoken: English
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Coogee Beach0.8 miles
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Wedding Cake Island1 miles
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Museum of Human Disease1.1 miles
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University of New South Wales1.3 miles
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Roundhouse1.5 miles
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Randwick Racecourse1.6 miles
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Westfield Eastgardens1.7 miles
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Royal Randwick Racecourse1.8 miles
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Bronte Beach2.1 miles
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Peters of Kensington2.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar TOO MANY TO MENTION0.6 miles
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Restaurant TOO MANY TO MENTION1.2 miles
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Art Gallery of New South Wales4.6 miles
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The Royal Botanic Gardens4.9 miles
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Hyde Park Barracks Museum5 miles
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Australian National Maritime Museum5 miles
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Circular Quay5.2 miles
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Sydney Opera House5.3 miles
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Harbour Bridge5.8 miles
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Strathfield Private Hospital9.5 miles
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Bicentennial Park11.2 miles
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Sydney Showground11.8 miles
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Ocean/Sea COOGEE BEACH0.7 miles
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Kingsford Smith Airport4.3 miles
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Illawarra Regional Airport51 miles
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Amenities of The Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
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
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Stand-up comedy
- Temporary art galleries
- Library
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage Additional charge
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- 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
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Grocery deliveries
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Heating
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Suit press
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Air conditioning
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
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 189.24USD. 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
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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
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 189.24USD. 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.
FAQs about The Retreat
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Room options at The Retreat include:
- Twin/Double
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Check-in at The Retreat is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Library
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Stand-up comedy
- Walking tours
- Temporary art galleries
- Movie nights
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Retreat (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
- Free parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Retreat by:
- Taxi 22min
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The Retreat is 4.3 miles from the center of Sydney.
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The prices at The Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
