historical victorian mansion next to Sydney centre

Reviews

• Reviewer: Sandy

  Comments: Cleanliness of the bathroom was a major concern for us but the bedroom was very clean and is a huge room. The bed is very firm, but that may suit some guests staying. Fei is absolutely delightful and a very interesting man who we did enjoy meeting.

• Reviewer: Judith

  Comments: We were made to feel very welcome by David and Fei. Thanks so much for having us!

• Reviewer: Karricaj

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• Reviewer: Trang

  Comments: Fei's place is a beautiful and well looked after place. The house is huge with classic touches of decorations. You'd feel like you're travelling back to time. The guests have their own kitchen and lounge area. Fei and his wife make sure that you have everything you need. They often checked on our family, got us fruit and milk on our first days. Fei's wife is a lovely and caring women who was really helpful. The place is totally valuable! I would suggest this to anyone who'd like to stay in a quirky, classic style. Thank you Fei and family, we did enjoy our holiday very much.

• Reviewer: Tony

  Comments: David and his wife have renovated this large 1840s home adding their special touch of Chinese art and furniture. A fascinating place to stay in the inner west. David was a most generous host happy to talk about this interesting property.

• Reviewer: Catherine

  Comments: This is a beautiful house that is a pleasure to be in. Fei was unstintingly generous in providing assistance and making us feel comfortable. We wholeheartedly recommend it.

• Reviewer: Jackie

  Comments: This place and it's hosts were absolutely incredible. Amazing house; kind, accommodating, generous hosts; comfortable beds and great location. Thoroughly enjoyed staying here and would return again.

• Reviewer: Sophie

  Comments: Fei and David are hospitable and friendly hosts who have such a beautiful home. The location is very central and close to shops and food as well as very accessible. The house is absolutely one of a kind and gorgeously vintage. Definitely worth a stay!

• Reviewer: Kelly

  Comments: Such a lovely and charming home, you made our stay so comfortable, thank you!

• Reviewer: Martin

  Comments: We used this magnificent house as a our base for a family trip to Sydney and loved the experience. It is a mansion, with beautiful furnishings and large comfortable rooms. Fei and family provided all we needed , including a nice welcome, fruit, facilities, and access to parking on the property. This is not your typical Airbnb, as it is a huge historic house, but we had all the privacy, convenience and comfort that we could ask for in luxurious surroundings. We will definitely stay here when we come back to Sydney.

• Reviewer: Tanya

  Comments: A large beautiful home, with welcoming gracious hosts. Would recommend without hesitation.

• Reviewer: Russell

  Comments: Fei and his wife were very hospitable and nothing was too much trouble. It was a truly unexpected and unique experience staying in their magnificent Victorian mansion in the suburbs of Sydney. We had a beautifully furnished, twin bed room on the first floor. There was a beautiful shared bathroom and we had full use of the kitchen. There were bus stops very close by and Petersham station about 10 minutes walk away. Although there was the some aircraft noise it didn't bother us. We would happily stay there again and recommend it. Thank you Fei and Jlan!

• Reviewer: Cordelia

  Comments: We had a lovely time here. It was a large room. Breakfast was lovely. Fantastic location, short walk from restaurants and cafes. Great hosts!

• Reviewer: Kiri

  Comments: Amazing decor

• Reviewer: Madelaine

  Comments: We were able to cook our own meals easily with plenty of fridge space. The house has such a colourful history and so much love has gone in to making it a home.

• Reviewer: Louise

  Comments: Amazing mansion in Petersham with eclectic mix of artworks. Fei and Suzanne were lovely, accommodating hosts. Entry and egress were a little challenging though with keys required to unlock external gate and then security front door.

• Reviewer: Philip

  Comments: Fei and his wife were lovely and very accommodating people. The house and decor are beautiful and this was probably the best value-for-money place in Sydney I've come across. I'd highly recommend it.

• Reviewer: Loan

  Comments: My family had really great time staying in the house. Fei and his family are super friendly and provided us all necessary facilities and help us as much as they can. Thank so much for letting us staying in your house.

• Reviewer: Belinda Jane

  Comments: Wonderful to see the amazing furniture that Fei has collected from all over the world .

• Reviewer: Rob

  Comments: The house is large and first bedroom very nice. Second bedroom nowhere near as described. If they say it's a two bedroom vacancy, unfortunately my advice is not to believe them

• Reviewer: Ting

  Comments: 位置不在闹市区,走路几分钟到火车站,离机场也不远｡非常古老的建筑,放满了房东的收藏,有逛博物馆的感觉｡房东很热心,准备的非常齐全,唯一不太好的是要和别人共用卫生间,有时候着急真的挺耽误时间｡如果想体会不一样的住宿是很好的推荐,如果想住酒店级别的就算了｡

• Reviewer: Audrey

  Comments: Fei夫妻俩非常的好客,准备了早餐的食材给我们,新鲜的水果任吃,厨房的用具和调料都很齐,方便我们自己做早餐,晚餐｡而且房子的位置也不错哦,步行几分钟就能到达petersham train station,出行也很方便｡但因为我们在悉尼的时间太赶了,所以没能好好的参观Fei的大房子!的确是很特别的一次入住体验!

• Reviewer: Catriona

  Comments: Interesting Chinese home filled with eclectic art works and furniture. Kitchen available and juice milk etc provided. Reasonably close to city but check out whether trains actually running. Very comfortable room for three.

• Reviewer: Cecilia

  Comments: I so enjoyed this my stay with Fei and David that I extended it an extra three days. When I first arrived, I said "Im just checking in, I have to take my cat to the cat-sitter" "Bring the cat!" they said. From the brave openness of this invite, to the windows that let fresh air in all day long, I think 'openness' is the word that best describes the spirit of the house. David and Fei are living lives of curiosity and enthusiasm, and its great to be around. They have turned a crumbling Victorian mansion into quirky extravaganza of a home, with beautiful objects, and all sorts of full of all sorts of interesting people. They let me use their fully-equipped kitchen and generously stocked personal fridge, which is unusually generous for AirBnB, and did all the things that made me feel that this was my home. Gilmore loved it.

• Reviewer: Philip

  Comments: I stayed here for a second time, collectively in the last month I have spent about 5 hours looking over accommodation in Sydney (which I know pretty well) and Fei's place is definitely the nicest and most competitively prices. I would highly recommend.

• Reviewer: Ginny

  Comments: Fei made my son and his friend welcome in her home. Thank you for looking after them.

• Reviewer: Michael

  Comments: Fanatic place to go and visit.

• Reviewer: Cecilia

  Comments: Again, our stay with Fei was like wonderland. Its a dream-world. I hope to make it my second home in Sydney : )

• Reviewer: James

  Comments: Fei and Jia were very welcoming, generous and friendly hosts. Their home has a unique history and they continue this in their care for it. It is truly beautiful. The room was spacious and comfortable with our own balcony. Great transport links. We very much hope to return.

• Reviewer: Madonna

  Comments: Fei's heritage home has grand, high ceilings and spacious rooms with antique art and furnishings. The large, modern kitchen with an elegant dining area attached was great for our family needs. Fei is a very helpful and generous host. An excellent stop-over destination if you find hotels sterile and expensive.

• Reviewer: Kathryn

  Comments: Beautiful family and beautiful home. Felt completely comfortable and welcomed. Will definitely stay again.

• Reviewer: Kelly

  Comments: A beautiful, spacious heritage home, Fei and Susan are very friendly and welcoming. The unexpected touches, such as providing and abundance of breakfast foods made us feel all the more special. I would love to stay here again next time I am in Sydney

• Reviewer: 佳

  Comments: 非常棒的房东房子很大很美!喜欢民国风的一定要来看看!房东很热情!还给我们准备面包牛奶,根本没想到会这么贴心周到!很感谢!☺️☺️☺️

• Reviewer: Kit

  Comments: Fei and Suzanne were lovely hosts! Their house was amazing, so appreciative of them trying to restore this historical house! Will stay again

• Reviewer: Joel

  Comments: Staying at the mansion was really interesting. It is like it says, a historic mansion in the heart of Petersham. The building has lots of strange quirks that are reflective of it's history. Fei and his family and guests were hospitable and really made their house available to us.

• Reviewer: Julia

  Comments: Fei and his family were wonderful hosts for me and my colleagues who recently stayed at his place. The house was very interesting and beautiful. The family were lovely and very friendly as well as respected privacy. Easy walk to inner Western spots around Sydney. We had a great time!

• Reviewer: Stephanie

  Comments: Interesting home, friendly hosts.

• Reviewer: Wei

  Comments: It's an amazing house. Good location. Fei’s family are very nice. I really love the house historic style. Everything is perfect!

• Reviewer: Marie-Sodévie

  Comments: Un accueil chaleureux, une oreille à tout vos besoins, un décor splendide.

• Reviewer: Laney

  Comments: Extraordinary place and such kind hosts!

• Reviewer: Mark

  Comments: Wow! Fei’s house was magical!! Loved our stay there – large palatial rooms, interesting decor and comfortable beds. We were welcomed by Fei’s helpful and friendly son who offered us drinks and snacks and sorted us out with some local knowledge for things to do nearby. Great place, we look forward to staying again.

• Reviewer: Jon

  Comments: I really enjoyed the fabulous mansion accommodation (with views of Sydney) and Fei's family's welcoming hospitality! The location is perfect for catching transport to the CBD and there are great restaurants right in Petersham. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay!

• Reviewer: Praew

  Comments: Fei and his family were great hosts during my stay at their beautiful home. A short walk to Petersham train station made traveling to the city so easy!

• Reviewer: Suzanne

  Comments: I couldn't be happier with Fei's place. We arrived earlier than expected and Fei's father showed us around. Fei arrived and welcomed us. Fei's son opened a bottle of wine and cut up a mango. He chatted with us. We had separate sleeping rooms and our own refrigerator. Groceries and pub within walking distance. Very safe neighborhood. Fei even gave my travel partner some tea to take home with him. I highly recommend staying here.

• Reviewer: Joc

  Comments: A lovely nostalgic old building. Great location: 20mins by bus (2 or 3 min walk to stop) , 15 mins by train (6 or 7 min walk to station) or $20 Uber ride from CBD. Fei is a very personable and friendly person whom is passionate about SYD. Fei couldn't do enough to make us feel at home and show us around. THANKYOU for all your help!

• Reviewer: Christine

  Comments: A very warm welcome great hosts magnificent place to stay very central walking distance to two shopping centres and easy excess to where ever you want to go in Sydney

• Reviewer: Brett

  Comments: Great place. Great location. Fantastic for price range

• Reviewer: Marc

  Comments: We very much enjoyed our stay at Fei's house. It was quite an experience. As soon we arived we were greated and welcomed like family. Fei and his wife made our stay very pleasend and gave us a lot of information on what to do around Petersham. They supplied food and drinks and checked on us every day if we need anything else. Thank you so much. We will be back.

• Reviewer: Nathan

  Comments: Fei’s Place is a beautiful Victorian stately home in an excellent location, with a modern, well appointed kitchen and Fei is the perfect host.

• Reviewer: Mike

  Comments: This house is amazing!

• Reviewer: Helen

  Comments: A fantastic stay with Fei and his wife. The warm welcome and hospitality was the best we have experienced with Airbnb. After a very long drive and arriving 5 hours later than expected at night , Fei ended up cooking us a much appreciated meal which we totally did not expect. The historic house and furnishings were all part of our amazing weekend in Sydney. We normally do not like sharing rooms in private residences, but Fei's house was so spacious and we had so much of the house to use if needed, plus Fei was such a genuine host who respected our privacy but also was always on hand to provide us with information about the area and Sydney. Location was superb with a 5 minute walk to delicious Portuguese pastries, charcoal chicken etc . Public transport was 5 minute walk and 15 minute trip to Circular Quay. We definitely recommend Fei as a host and his wonderful home and will be back.

• Reviewer: Genevieve

  Comments: My partner and I were really happy with our stay! Gorgeous home, full of character and even lovelier hosts~ We definitely reccomend~

• Reviewer: Robyn

  Comments: The description of the house as a mansion does not disappoint. This is a beautiful, stylish home with friendly, hospitable hosts.

• Reviewer: Debby

  Comments: Fei’s place is very unique and both him and his wife are very friendly and generous people. Their mansion is one of a kind and we feel so lucky to find this place to stay in Sydney. Thank you Fei and Suzanne!!

• Reviewer: Chantelle

  Comments: Great location, greats hosts, very comfortable place to stay. The house is absolutely fantastic to admire. You really get a sense of how it may have been back when it was first built. So much for your eye to see! No you’re standard air bnb that’s for sure! Fei and his wife are very friendly and accommodating. Basics for breakfast are provided. Highly recommend!