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The Downtown Retreat - Heart of Redfern

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Downtown Retreat - Heart of Redfern

Welcome to our unique abode nestled in the vibrant heart of Redfern. The Downtown Retreat has been freshly furnished, perfect for your stay in the heart of Inner Sydney.

A 5 minute walk to Redfern Station and a 3 minute walk to Redfern Park, our home is centrally located whether you are coming to Sydney for work or to explore our wonderful city.

The Downtowner has a secure private carspace for 1 car, as well as ample secure visitor parking (subject to avalibility), this is your perfect home!

We are a company that does a lot of travelling so our best means of contact would be either through the app or please email us and my Team will respond as soon as possible!

HOUSE RULES
* Check-in: After 3:00 pm
* Checkout: 10:00 am
* No smoking
* No parties or events
*No pets allowed
* The home can accommodate up to 6 guests with an air mattress upon request, with a fee of $140. Please let us know upon booking if this option is required.

ADDITIONAL RULES
*As per the Short Term Legislation Act 2020 NSW, all guests are required to obey these rules. For extra guests/day visitors, we must be informed for liability purposes.

*This strictly is a no-party property. We do not allow parties/events of any sort. The maximum amount of guests allowed to sleep in this property is SIX people, however, we do allow day visitors of up to THREE people. No more than a maximum of NINE people are allowed in the property at any given time.

*Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have visitors in addition to booked guests, you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission.

*This home is a strictly no-smoking property. If any of our cleaners find any form of cigarette ash, butts or smell cigarettes in the home, we could issue a $500 fine.

*This is a domestic residence and we love our neighbours. We do not allow loitering out the front of the building or in the common areas. Please respect our home and neighbours. We ask for minimal noise in the common areas, especially after 9 pm.

*STRA Rules - By booking this home you automatically agree to all the STRA terms and conditions that are applicable to guests. You also agree that if you do break any of the house rules you will be asked to leave and no refund of the unused nightly rates will be returned.

*Check-in/Check-out - We cannot stress enough the importance of checking out on time. Our regular check-in time is after 3 pm and check-out time is before to 10 am. If you wish to have an earlier check-in or later check-out, please reach out to us first. Please note, there may be a charge.

*Changing of Dates Terms & Conditions
- Requests to change booking dates may only be accommodated if check-in is more than 1 month away.
- This is subject to approval and we reserve the right to decline any requests.
- Please note that there may be a surcharge to change the dates.
- Any changes to bookings are subject to approval and we ask all guests to reach out to us first.

THINGS TO KNOW
* Checkin details will be sent either the night before checking in, or the morning of check-in for security reasons.


* We only provide 1 set of keys for each stay. We do not have extra sets.

*Please note, there is only an aircon unit in the living room. There are ceiling fans in all bedrooms.

Property manager

Getawayz NSW

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,087 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-58059, 2016

Property is also known as

2104ab72-8460-47bd-847f-d96eabb84257

About the neighborhood

Map
Redfern, NSW

What's nearby

  • University of Sydney - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Capitol Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hyde Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Circular Quay - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Redfern Station - 8 min walk
  • Redfern Station - 8 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Noble Hops - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Brew Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Breadfern Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Redfern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Woolpack Hotel Redfern - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Downtown Retreat - Heart of Redfern pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Downtown Retreat - Heart of Redfern?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Downtown Retreat - Heart of Redfern?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Downtown Retreat - Heart of Redfern located?

Located in Redfern, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Crown Street and University of Sydney. Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Redfern Station is 8 minutes by foot and Sydney Redfern Station is 8 minutes.

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The Downtown Retreat - Heart of Redfern Reviews

Reviews

4.0
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4.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Will Never Again Rent Without a Review

I believe this property was new to VRBO as it had no reviews and a”converted” star rating.I will give credit to the Management Company as they did promptly respond to every email/request.I will start by saying this was not a cheap rental, so this contributes to the harshness of the review.The apartment had been surfaced cleaned, but desperately needs a deep clean. For example, the ceiling fans (all of them) were caked in dirt, there was hair all over the back bathroom floor (I found a vacuum and resolved this issue), the vents in the bathroom were ineffective because dirt was blocking the vents and the grout, especially in the first bathroom’s shower was borderline disgusting.The other major issues were:1) The place is advertised that it has A/C. What is not noted is that it is only in the living room with no chance of reaching the back bedrooms. My Partner slept on the couch because it was too hot in the bedroom even with the fans.2) The place was not well supplied. There were no napkins or paper towels (to their credit when I emailed about this, they offered and did reimburse us for the paper towels we purchased); the laundry detergent bottle was empty as was the bag of dishwasher tablets. Also the number of glasses provided was very limited.On the positive side, the building is very secure. The Train station is about a 12-17 minute walk.Redfern is a kind of funky/quirky area which we liked. There are some great restaurants and good breakfast places.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025