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Sidneys Retreat Summa

Holiday home with kitchen, near Katoomba Scenic World

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Escape to Sidney's Retreat, a charming Blue Mountains hideaway near Katoomba cafes and the famous Three Sisters. This stylish retreat offers two large queen size bedrooms, comfortable mattresses, electric blankets and quality bed linen. A well-equipped country kitchen invites self-catering with a gas BBQ on the balcony offering views of the surrounding landscape.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

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

Sidneys Retreat Summa

Holiday home with kitchen, near Katoomba Scenic World
This smoke-free holiday home features barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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-14617

Property is also known as

Sidneys Retreat Summa Sydney
Sidneys Retreat Summa Private vacation home
Sidneys Retreat Summa Private vacation home Sydney
Miners Mountain Cottage With Vistas Over Katoomba Close to Cafes
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About the area

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Katoomba, NSW

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountains Cultural Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Leura Cascades - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Three Sisters - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Echo Point Lookout - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Katoomba Station - 7 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi n Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪8Things - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old City Bank Bar and Brasserie - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aunty Ed's Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yellow Deli - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sidneys Retreat Summa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sidneys Retreat Summa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sidneys Retreat Summa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sidneys Retreat Summa located?

Situated in Katoomba, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Prince Henry Cliff Walk Trailhead and Leura Cascades. Silver Mist Reserve and Leura Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km). Katoomba Station is 7 minutes by foot and Leura Station is 28 minutes.

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Sidneys Retreat Summa Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location. Very cosy cottage vibe. Great spot as could walk to cafes, restaurants etc. Only downside was no washing machine.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

I loved my stay at Sydneys retreat! It's quiet, close to the city centre and Three sisters. I specia

I loved my stay at Sydneys retreat! It's quiet, close to the city centre and Three sisters. I specially liked the interior of the cottage!

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Very clean. Well furnished (comfortable beds). Location center but not nosy. Beautiful view from the balcony. I can definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

we had a great time staying at sidneys retreat it is really central to town and a 20-30 minute walk

we had a great time staying at sidneys retreat it is really central to town and a 20-30 minute walk to the three sisters.The cabin is well fitted out with a fire place and claw bath to the great outside deck with glimpses of the jamasen valley.If you are into walking it is a five minute walk from the train station then walk up to the main street to catch any bus that will take you to where you want to go.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We arrived on Friday evening and instantly fell in love with the wonderful cottage. The real fire i

We arrived on Friday evening and instantly fell in love with the wonderful cottage. The real fire in the lounge is gorgeous, and an absolute joy to stoke! We constantly discovered antique items, dotted in various rooms, and all of them seemed to be very clever designs, especially those found in the kitchen. The unique furniture and huge beds were a pleasure to use, and we found the cottage to be very well equipped. We will definitely be visiting again in the future, and we're looking forward to it already. We were sad to leave today. It's a wonderful cottage, in a beautiful part of the world.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming holiday getaway

We absolutely loved staying at Sidney’s Retreat. Location was close, walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Short drive to Scenic Lookout and to beautiful views of the Blue Mountains. Home was charming, lovely and had everything we needed to make our stay very comfortable. Wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surprise birthday getaway!

A small little cottage filled with charm. The location was great and convenient. As mentioned before, the property doesn't have parking, however, that didn't affect the overall stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy & convenient

This little cottage is conveniently located walking distance to the shops which include, Woolworths, Aldi, Big W, bakeries, restaurants etc. The beds were comfortable and there are beautiful floor to ceiling windows. Easy communication with property manager, property clean and stocked with toiletries and kitchen condiments. Just be mindful that there are stairs to access the cottage, no onsite parking (street parking available) and no washer/dryer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasper O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway in central Katoomba

Really great place to stay. Within walking distance of main shops but still very quiet and secluded.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect position!

A lovely place to stay. Just 1 street away from the Main Street in Katoomba but so quiet. So easy to walk to all the cafes and restaurants. Very comfortable and private.

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sidney's Retreat

Our family of 6 loved their stay. Close to Katoomba, parks, everything we needed. The details were lovely- coffee machine, soaps and shampoos, claw footed bath! Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cabin close to town

The cottage has a cabin feel to it and is extremely cosy. A great place to spend time on the colder days and easy to access the mountains from. Close to all of Katoomba’s conveniences but you definitely don’t feel like you’re in the middle of town. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

marie s.

Very pretty little cottage

We had a great time and just about anything you could want was provided. A few things let the place down, such as no parking and that we were asked to clean the fireplace before we left. Surely that should be done by the cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony O.

Lovely Vista Steps Away From Everything

We stayed at Sidney's Retreat whilst we were up in the mountains showing our UK family around and attending the music festival. It is well equipped, clean and so close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Airbnb

Great stay - sitting on the balcony we thought we were hidden in the bush. So quiet and still close to everything. Can’t recommend enough
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10/10 Excellent

Mr

Amazing mountain retreat. Very relaxing stay, in a great setting. Beautiful house with great facilities. Fantastic beds and bedding. You feel like your in the country but Katoomba high street is only a 5 minute walk away....Great.
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8/10 Good

We havd a beautiful stay. Perfect place to explore Katoomba.

Thanks for having us.
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10/10 Excellent

Airbnb

Such a beautiful place. The sun shines right on the balcony in the morning so lovely to have breakfast out there. Super clean and they provided us with a few things like coffee pods and shampoo. The location is perfect, just a few minutes walk into the centre and a 20 minute walk to 3 sisters. Close to supermarkets too. Lots of parking on the street. Thanks again.
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10/10 Excellent

Airbnb

10/10, faultless. The place was even better than the photos. Incredibly convenient location, sparkling clean place full of character and a fantastic view. Plus, Jenny allowed us a late check out which meant we could cook up a beautiful big breakfast after a morning hike around the mountains. It felt like it was our home! We're already planning our return.
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10/10 Excellent

Airbnb

sidneys retreat was a pretty cool quirky space, really relaxed vibes with a beautiful view out the living area and balcony and fire place is an extra bonus. sunrise out the back was extra pretty. super close to main street of katoomba, hikes and drives. We drove to jenolan caves easily for a nice day trip. our group of 6 adults and 1 kid and 2 babies were very comfortable here together.

8/10 Good

Rhys C.

A Cozy Cottage

A pleasant warmly feel to the entire home, my partner and I loved the 2.5 days we spent here. Every amenity you need is supplied, excluding Wi-Fi - which is a 50/50 depending on who you are. Situated in a little nook and out of the way from the main road, Sidney's retreat is a beautiful place to stay. P.S. The beds & pillows were the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

Excellent house and convenient location

I last visited this property nearly 20 years ago and it’s still as charming as I remember. Warm and cosy and full of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Airbnb

Sidney's retreat was a delightful change from the hustle and bustle of the city! We loved the wood fire and the big bath great for thawing your muscles after a big hike. Fully equiped kitchen allowed us to cook all our dinners in the evening and the big back windows proved impressive for the morning sunrise. Don't be alarmed by the possums tap dancing on the roof as the wildlife comes alive in the night. We were worried about heating but the bed had an electric blanket and there was a great gas heater in the main room. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Airbnb

Our stay at Sidney’s retreat was lovely, warm and cosy. It’s a lovely cottage with a great location. The fireplace was the biggest highlight, great to lounge by in the evenings..
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10/10 Excellent

Airbnb

Sidney's Retreat is just the loveliest getaway from the stress of everyday living! Immaculately clean and well cared for, our little family had the best time going for walks, sitting in front of the fire, playing board games and exploring the area. Super close to the amenities of Katoomba, but a world away once you open the front gate, I couldn't recommend it enough! Thank you!