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About this property

Modern Comforts: The Waratah House in Mona Vale offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a garden and terrace, perfect for relaxation. An outdoor fireplace and barbecue facilities enhance the outdoor experience. Convenient Amenities: The holiday home includes a washing machine, laundry service, and free on-site private parking. Additional facilities include tennis equipment hire, bicycle parking, and outdoor seating areas. Local Attractions: Mona Vale Beach is 1.9 km away, while Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is 40 km from the property. Nearby attractions include Taronga Zoo (23 km) and Sydney Opera House (27 km).

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 double beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bobby-jo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    One Sales manager and a corporate travel agent. Everything was perfect.
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful, comfortable apartment that had everything we needed for our stay. Our host met us on arrival and was very charming and helpful. The little extras that are supplied, including our favourite brand of coffee made our stay enjoyable. Just...
  • Clare
    Australia Australia
    The property was clean, convenient and had all our requirements. Amazing amount of space
  • Anil
    Australia Australia
    The ambience of the house was really peaceful, tucked away allowing for a secluded stay.
  • Megan
    Australia Australia
    Alessandra was the most accomodating host. She went the extra mile to ensure our stay was exceptional. She even put up a baby gate a removed things from around the house to ensure the home was toddler safe! The house was beautiful and had...
  • Danni
    Australia Australia
    The house was spotless and a lovely homey feel to it.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Alessandra

10
Host review score
Alessandra
Modern retreat near beach, cafés & golf – perfect for families, couples, remote work & wedding guests in beautiful Mona Vale. Stay at The Waratah House, a modern and light-filled holiday retreat on Sydney’s stunning Northern Beaches. This architect-designed home is perfect for couples, families, remote workers, and wedding guests. Enjoy peaceful garden views, spacious open-plan living, and a relaxing loft office. Location Highlights • Walk to Bayview Golf Club, cafés, restaurants, and shops (8-9 mins) • 8-minute drive to Mona Vale Beach, Pittwater Bay, Mona Vale Golf Club • Close to wedding venues: The Pasadena, Cottage Point Inn, Bert’s Bar & Brasserie, Golf Club- and SLSC wedding venues Bedrooms & Layout • Bedroom 1: 1x King bed with luxury mattress, spacious wardrobe, blackout blinds, fan, heater • Bedroom 2: 2x King single beds with premium comfort, storage, fan, heater • Extra bed – for 5th guest: The green sofa chair converts to full single (93 x 214 cm) • Loft: Ideal for work, reading or board/card games – printer/scanner & monitor on request, fast free high-speed internet – 50+ Mbps Amenities • Private garden with covered outdoor seating • Reverse cycle air-conditioning & ceiling fans, bedroom heaters • Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast starter pack • 2 off-street parking spaces • Miele washing machine • Free Wi-Fi - fast 50+Mbps • Hot/cold outdoor beach shower • Baby gate, beach towels, printer/scanner & monitor available on request 🌿 Eco-cleaning with allergy-safe, fragrance-free Koh products 🕒 Flexible Check-Out Late check-out available Sundays and Mondays—just ask when booking! NOTE: Bedding and towels are provided only for the number of booked guests as we offer a per guest rate. For 2x guests, we assume only the main bedroom will be used (No access to 2nd bedroom). Please inform us if you need a different sleeping arrangement. To request extra bedding, please book for an additional guest
The host has many years of hospitality background, overseas (Austria & Switzerland) and in Australia. We appreciates a high standard of cleaning and a warm comfortable environment. Property Policy: No Events/Gathering allowed No smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes allowed. No Pets allowed. This north-facing holiday retreat is also perfectly positioned for the cooler autumn/winter days. Begin your mornings with a leisurely breakfast in the sun-drenched, undercover outdoor setting. Inside, soft sunlight fills the kitchen and living area, creating a snug and homely space to relax and unwind. ABOUT THE AREA: We love the relaxed beach vibe, the variety of cafes and restaurants, golf clubs and the proximity to a beautiful national park, all just a bus ride away from one of the most stunning cities in the world – Sydney. 🧖‍♀️ Wellness & Relaxation Nearby While we don’t offer a sauna on-site (yet!), guests can enjoy a variety of wellness experiences just a short 5-minute walk away, including: City Cave – Float and Wellness Centre Infrared saunas, Epsom salt float therapy, massage and more Solt Haus A beautiful new salt sauna wellness space with salt facials and unique relaxation experiences Mona Vale Skin & Soul (Ella Baché) Professional skin treatments including skin needling, facials, and IPL Mermaids Beauty Salon Relaxation treatments, waxing, and beauty services Multiple physio clinics and massage therapy studios All within easy walking distance Perfect for guests looking to unwind, detox, or treat themselves during their stay. Information for accessibility: All amenities, including bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and dining area are accessible on the ground level. The loft office is the only area accessible via stairs. Please note: Commercial photography and filming is not allowed on the property without permission prior to booking.
Ideal accommodation for wedding guests, with various wedding venues in close proximity, making The Waratah House the perfect place to stay. EASY ACCESS TO: Mona Vale beach with its modern new Surf Life Saving Club cafe & restaurant, Bayview Golf Club, Mona Vale Golf Club, Pittwater Bay, Bayview & Mona Vale Tennis court, The Pasadena and The Newport. MONA VALE: The best Bakeries and Patisseries in Mona Vale to get your daily fresh bread in the morning and grab a take away coffee while you are there. Among other Cafes, the earliest one opening is 2KF Espresso in Bungan street opens Mon-Sat at 4.40am - 2pm. Sunday 5.30am - 2pm. Another favourite of ours is Cafe Monaka only 8min. walk from The Waratah House. Open Mon-Sat 8am-3pm. Kitchen open til 2.30pm. WALKING DISTANCE from The Waratah House: Woolworths and Dan Murphy's 8min walk Aldi 9min walk Flannery's Organic Health Food Store - 12min. walk or 4min. drive. Harris Farm at Pittwater Place Scoop Wholefoods at Pittwater Place Pittwater Seafood at Pittwater Place 2x Butchers in Mona MONA VALE BEACH: There are two rockpools - one suitable for toddlers and a larger pool measuring 30 meters for bigger kids and adults. Located opposite the beach is Apex Park which offers electric BBQs, picnic tables, shaded children's play area and children's bike path. A cafe and restaurant is located at the SLSC and nearby on Darley Street. Change rooms, showers and toilets are also available. TRANSPORT: The B-Line bus (modern yellow double decker bus) is a 10 min. walk from The Waratah House and a high-frequency bus route that runs from Mona Vale to Wynyard Station - CBD. Turn up and go service. 10min walk to the 199 Bus to take you to Manly OR Palm Beach. Take the Ferry from Manly to Circular Quay - Opera House. From there Ferries go to Taronga Zoo, Luna Park, Darling Harbour etc. 155 Bus stop 2 min. walk from The Waratah House.
Languages spoken: German,English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 490 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

4 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 50 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Waratah House - Modern Coastal Retreat near Cafes & Beach in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 490 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: PID-STRA-72687