Self contained studio cabin (last minute standby)

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Listing ID: 16651655

Listing URL: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16651655

Summary: Attention: Late check in - no earlier than 6 pm. Occasionally I have last minute cancellations, booking alterations & all sorts of other unpredictable/unforeseen changes from guests. It's a real pain to try & work them back into the main listing so to keep things simple I just post all those sort of impromptu accommodation opportunities here. Standby bookings on this listing can be added to the ordinary bookings on my other listings for longer stays. See main listing for detailed description.

Space: Because we'd like to have as many of our days more relaxed when possible and free to do the things we like, unfettered by a daily obligation to clean and service the granny flat in a very short rigid time frame, we prioritise our accommodation reservations on a 3-2-1 priority: • 2 weeks or more - bookings taken up to 6 months in advance. • 3 nights or more - bookings taken up to 3 months in advance. • 2 nights or more - bookings taken up to 2 months in advance. • No minimum stay - bookings taken up to 1 months in advance. Each of these options has a separate specific listing on our profile. Occasionally, when odd left over days happen between multiple night bookings, we make them available early for shorter stays on the other listings. So if you're getting in early for a single night or two and our accommodation doesn't seem to be available it may be worthwhile checking back later when short stays are opened up for booking on our calendar. Alternatively (if you are really keen to stay

Description: Attention: Late check in - no earlier than 6 pm. Occasionally I have last minute cancellations, booking alterations & all sorts of other unpredictable/unforeseen changes from guests. It's a real pain to try & work them back into the main listing so to keep things simple I just post all those sort of impromptu accommodation opportunities here. Standby bookings on this listing can be added to the ordinary bookings on my other listings for longer stays. See main listing for detailed description. Because we'd like to have as many of our days more relaxed when possible and free to do the things we like, unfettered by a daily obligation to clean and service the granny flat in a very short rigid time frame, we prioritise our accommodation reservations on a 3-2-1 priority: • 2 weeks or more - bookings taken up to 6 months in advance. • 3 nights or more - bookings taken up to 3 months in advance. • 2 nights or more - bookings taken up to 2 months in advance. • No minimum stay - bookings taken u

Neighborhood Overview: If you insist on lovely suburban tidy townness, neatly trimmed herbaceous borders, minimalist generic and tediously `nice` hotel decor, or twee boutique pensions this may not be the place for you, but then again you probably should be reconsidering staying in and about Newtown on that criteria. Our fantastically artistic and creative surrounds (Newtown / Marrickville / Enmore / St Peters) are one of the funkiest hubs of Australia, a rare inner city island resounding with alternative anti-gentrification energy and and sans bourgeoisie vitality - we live here because we love the community and our home is emblematic of that.

Notes: 6 pm CHECK IN - you will not be able to enter the accommodation before this time. (Luggage may be deposited though earlier in the day). VERY IMPORTANT - STRICT CANCELLATION POLICY As this listing is for last minute and often same day bookings there is a strict cancellation policy in place. This means once you have booked your payment is not refundable upon cancellation. Once we confirm your booking request there is no refund if you change your mind or book other accommodation. There will always be a time lag between when you make your booking request and when it is accepted and confirmed - sometimes this is minuscule and we deal with your request almost instantaneously; other times, for other reasons, it may take considerably longer to get back to you. WE DEAL WITH ALL BOOKING REQUESTS ON THE ASSUMPTION THEY ARE LIVE - It is therefore your responsibility to cancel any as yet unconfirmed booking request BEFORE confirming and paying for alternative accommodation, or if you change your m

Transit: Short stroll to St Peters railway station - just a couple of stops to the CBD or the airport (but a short taxi ride may be cheaper). King Street Newtown is close with all its buses. If you're a bit of walker town is not very far away or you're welcome to use one of the free bicycles.

Access: Make yourself at home in our spacious yard - vegetable gardens taking shape from which you should be able to pick fresh produce for your cooking. There is a prolific spice garden right outside the kitchen - multiple fresh variants of both Asian and European herbs. Free WiFi access, fresh mangoes, papaya, lemons, dragon fruit, bananas, tomatoes and strawberries from the garden (in season), washing machine, worm farm... Mi casa es su casa - But be aware it is a working art and creative workshop of constantly shifting materials so some will be anarchic , neglected and frankly a bit messy.

Interaction: Interact or not as much as you feel comfortable - the granny flat is yours alone while we're likely to be pottering about in the garden. Feel free to grab one of us if you want some local advice or history or philosophical discussions - similarly if you're here for a bit of a look around maybe we can lend a bit of a hand. Apart from that I can be as scarce or handy as you feel appropriate.

House Rules:

Property Type: Cabin

Room Type: Entire home/apt

Bed Type: Real Bed

Minimum Nights: 1

Maximum Nights: 1125

Cancellation Policy: strict_14_with_grace_period

Last Scraped: Thu Mar 07 2019 05:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Calendar Last Scraped: Thu Mar 07 2019 05:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

First Review: Fri Jan 20 2017 05:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Last Review: Sat Feb 02 2019 05:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Accommodates: 3

Bedrooms: 1

Beds: 2

Bathrooms: 1

Number of Reviews: 70

Price: $100

Security Deposit: $150

Cleaning Fee: $

Extra People Fee: $20

Guests Included: 1

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Amenities

  • TV
  • Wifi
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking on premises
  • Heating
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit
  • Safety card
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Essentials
  • Shampoo
  • Lock on bedroom door
  • Hangers
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron
  • Laptop friendly workspace
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  • Self check-in
  • Building staff
  • Private entrance

Host Information

Host Name: Steven

Host Since:

Total Listings: 6

Address

Street: Saint Peters, NSW, Australia

Suburb: St Peters

Country: Australia

Availability

30 Days: 0

60 Days: 0

90 Days: 0

365 Days: 0

Review Scores

Accuracy: 10

Cleanliness: 9

Check-in: 10

Communication: 10

Location: 10

Value: 9

Reviews

  • Reviewer: Mark

    Comments: What a great space! Walking distance to Newtown for dinner a big plus. A bit of noise from the nearby Westconnex works.

  • Reviewer: Andrea

    Comments: Steven was lovely from the start & helped me bring my bags in and offered me some fresh strawberries from his garden which I thought was quite nice! The place was quite spacious and on a hot day it still felt cool inside. There was beautiful art around and the location was central. It was easy for me to find a parking spot as well. Even though it was at the back of Steven's place, I still feel like I had a lot of privacy. It was easy to catch a $20 uber into the city (although the train station is close if that's what you prefer). I'd definitely recommend staying here!

  • Reviewer: Charlotte

    Comments: Walking distance to Newtown, comfortable and had a nice feel. Not on a busy street. No aircon, but wasn't an issue for us. We stayed on a hot night and it was fine! Small space but has everything you need.

  • Reviewer: Maria

    Comments: Very convenient location within easy walking distance to the train station and handy to the city. Tidy and functional accommodation, good value for money. Steven was friendly and easygoing and communication was good. Thanks for having me to stay.

  • Reviewer: Laura

    Comments: Our stay at Stevens place was great! We were a last minuet booking and everything was organised very quickly :) Comfy bed, close to everything, and a delicious mango from their garden! Thanks guys

  • Reviewer: Fawad

    Comments: Everything is as described, pretty decent, was in Sydney for a quick work trip and was a good location and spacious unit.

  • Reviewer: Nathan

    Comments: Great value for money eh and not too far from St Peter's station

  • Reviewer: Jacinta

    Comments: The host canceled this reservation the day before arrival. This is an automated posting.

  • Reviewer: Lucy

    Comments: It is a nice place with your family.

  • Reviewer: Juliette

    Comments: Each AirBNB is as distinctive as a finger print or DNA! Another worthwhile experience, another highly acceptable accommodation. The hosts are creative and cosmopolitan people, offering space for guests is a natural extension of their love for travel and interesting places and people. They were helpful and welcoming. Check in and out was hassle-free and straightforward. St Peters is a growing artistic hub in Sydney and this listing captures that ethos .Convenient to transport, 10 minutes by train from the CBD, comfortable, well equipped, the spaciousness of this listing is a real stand out feature and 3 people could fit in here. Read the description, the owners are accurate in their outline of the space, but nothing could be faulted in cleanliness, comfort and the facilities provided, would be happy to retur

  • Reviewer: Dean

    Comments: Great spot. 5 stars all the way

  • Reviewer: Ryan

    Comments: Great location short walk to train station

  • Reviewer: Nathan

    Comments: Good proximity to international airport.

  • Reviewer: Peter

    Comments: Comfortable space in the back yard of the property. Functional and ok for short stays. Some aircraft noise unavoidable being close to the airport. City buses about a 5-10 minute walk.

  • Reviewer: Nautilus

    Comments: Excellent quiet convenient city location with easy walk into Newtown, St Peters train station etc. Great hosts easy check in with everything you need for one night or extended stay. Heater was great and kept us lovely and warm on a cold night. Thanks guys! Tisha and Jarrah.

  • Reviewer: Lisa

    Comments: Exactly what it says on the tin. Great location, private & clean.

  • Reviewer: Rob

    Comments: Great host and amazing space. Accurate as per the description. The dedicated entrance and onstreet parking really helped me relax. WiFi was great too.

  • Reviewer: Edward

    Comments: we needed a place to stay nearby due to an ill relative, ended up arriving 5hours after we intended but even at 1am Steven came out to greet us and give any assistance. We just needed a place to crash and it turned out to be quite convenient and close to what we needed access to. Would stay again!

  • Reviewer: Oktay

    Comments: Awesome little hideaway in the midst of the urban sprawl. Was only there for the night. Cool little pad. Everything was as described.

  • Reviewer: Kate And Thor

    Comments: I checked in on a stand-by rate and as such Steven's place is good value for money.

  • Reviewer: Lynton

    Comments: Comfortable and clean. Priced accordingly.

  • Reviewer: Sarah

    Comments: Steven is lovely and his place is super cool.

  • Reviewer: Ellie

    Comments: We loved staying here - great location, easy transport into city and 20 min walk to Newtown which was great. Steven was friendly while also giving us space. The room was as described, not fancy but has everything you need and lots of space, it was perfect for us. Thank you we would definitely stay again!

  • Reviewer: Kai

    Comments: It’s a good place to stay and Steven is a nice guy. Appreciated the place and I had a good sleep at his cabin. Cheers

  • Reviewer: Suzie

    Comments: A great place to stay if you are in need of last minute or budget accommodation. Steve and Jesse are lovely and specifically came to introduce themselves to me after I arrived. Parking on the street in the evening was fine and the location was convenient for me to get to roads that took me to the CBD, North Sydney and the Airport. As I was in Sydney on business, it would not be somewhere I would normally stay, but I found it safe and convenient. Thanks Steven and Jesse for your hospitality.

  • Reviewer: Joshua

    Comments: Fantastic hosts and awesome studio close to Newtown. Will definitely stay there again!

  • Reviewer: Netta

    Comments: very cute space and very central!

  • Reviewer: Jon

    Comments: Pleasant, comfortable and clean. There may be some aircraft noise in the morning, depending on the wind direction.

  • Reviewer: Apurv

    Comments: Stayed at Steven's place for a night as I was in transit and needed a place near airport. Clean and accurate listing. Had no issues with check-in. Good value for money.

  • Reviewer: Takahiko

    Comments: Great value! Pretty spacious and artistic. The place is away from busy districts, so quiet and relaxing. You have everything you need for your stay. Highly recommended!

  • Reviewer: Mandy

    Comments: Very nice and cosy space, perfect for relaxing

  • Reviewer: Estefania

    Comments: The excelent place to stay at least one night, close to all, and with a natural ambient that help you stay relax and confortable.

  • Reviewer: Tracey

    Comments: Great value!

  • Reviewer: David

    Comments: Steven is a good communicator - prompt, clear and accurate. The cabin is as Steven describes. It is a short walk to the lower end of King Street, Newtown, and maintains the traditions of old Newtown. Marrickville Metro (shopping centre) is very close too for supermarket shopping. There is a lot of road construction going on at the moment, but Steven's place is a nice, retro haven away from the excesses of Sydney, yet close to the buzz of Newtown, St Peters station, and (as a result) many places connected via public transport. Steven is the type of host you wish you had more time to spend chatting with. It is a real 'airbnb' experience - living like a local - a Newtown local. Steven isn't just someone making a buck, he's offering a local experience. Steven describes the place honestly...if you want a sparkling Sydney harbour experience, look to the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. This is Newtown of old - and the better for that.

  • Reviewer: David

    Comments: Wonderful spot! You will not regret booking here! Great host

  • Reviewer: Kate

    Comments: This place is very reasonably priced and functional. I really appreciated that Steven let my sons stay without me being there, very understanding host!

  • Reviewer: Najib

    Comments: Very affordable place to stay and this unit is very unique

  • Reviewer: Kate

    Comments: Steven was very welcoming. Bed was very comfortable. Lovely little place.

  • Reviewer: Louis

    Comments: Good value for the price.

  • Reviewer: Ajith

    Comments: Excellent location close to airport ... Steven was really friendly and nice... excellent spot for a stop over...Thanks Steven

  • Reviewer: Mariah

    Comments: Really good value, very comfortable stay!

  • Reviewer: Nathan

    Comments: Was really great

  • Reviewer: Kevin

    Comments: Quiet place, very good privacy. Definitely recommended

  • Reviewer: Grace

    Comments: Terrific stay at Stevens, good location to the main street in Newtown and lovely self contained place for a stop over in Sydney!

  • Reviewer: Pat

    Comments: V good value and service

  • Reviewer: Pip

    Comments: I had a lovely stay at Stevens place. He was such a great host, and let me check in super early after a red-eye flight, and was very accommodating. The accomodation was clean and as appeared in photos on AirBnB. Steven was an excellent communicator and was quick with responses on AirBnB chat. Steven also had good tips for navigating the back streets as a shortcut to get to the local train station, and had some great restaurant suggestions. Thanks for a lovely stay :)

  • Reviewer: Steve

    Comments: Nice cosy self contained accommodation

  • Reviewer: Alexander

    Comments: Cute place! Very homely and Steven is super welcoming.

  • Reviewer: Ollie

    Comments: Lovely

  • Reviewer: Sarah

    Comments: Thanks Steven for your cosy abode, will recommend to my friends if they need a place to stay near the theatre.

  • Reviewer: Kim

    Comments: 친절한 호스트; 저녁 늦게 도착했는데 호스트가 배웅나와주었습니다 내일 아침 먹을게 없어서 마트정보를 물어봤는데 친절히 답변해주었고 자신의 정원에서 손수기른 파파야, 오렌지를 포함해 바나나 등을 가져다 주었습니다

  • Reviewer: Nadia

    Comments: Steven’s place served as the perfect base for a few days in Sydney. I would describe the vibe as offbeat hippie chic - I loved the indoor plant festooned with tinsel and the guitar left for guests’ use. It might not be the newest place (don’t expect things to be showroom clean!), but it’s charming, neat and full of character. Steven was friendly and helpful, and made sure I had everything I needed for my stay.

  • Reviewer: James

    Comments: Great little private space. Good vibes.

  • Reviewer: Mark

    Comments: Great pad. Good space. Informative host. Terrific location.

  • Reviewer: Amika

    Comments: Had a great chat and picked delicious snacks straight from the garden. Thank you for the one of a kind experience!

  • Reviewer: Christopher

    Comments: Everything you need. Nicely self-contained and good value.

  • Reviewer: Kate

    Comments: Mostly was as described, clean, and we had a good stay. We were disappointed though as a big part of our decision to stay here was based on the ability to do washing and when we arrived the washing machine was broken. It would have been great if Steven had communicated this to us in advance as we would have stayed elsewhere.

  • Reviewer: L-J

    Comments: Steven's studio is well equipped and a convenient walk to St Peters station. He's a thoughtful host prior to your visit, your arrival and happy to assist in any way during.

  • Reviewer: Fi

    Comments: Clean, full apartment with friendly, cosy atmosphere but laid back, not too fussy. 15 minute walk from King St Shops. Good value.

  • Reviewer: Tahmina

    Comments: Great place to stay and only about a 10 min walk to St Peter’s station, with a king st and Newtown just around the corner!

  • Reviewer: Srinath

    Comments: Very convenient location and great private space with all the ammeneties . Highly recommend.

  • Reviewer: DrKate

    Comments: Great location so close to the train and airport. Lovely funky vibe to the unit and Steven is a warm and friendly host.

  • Reviewer: Evelyn & Kerry

    Comments: Perfect and quirky little eclectic backyard cabin in Sydney's inner suburbs, close to train station, everything you need and a sense that you could be anywhere in the world!

  • Reviewer: Scott TJ

    Comments: Great location for getting about that part of town. Excellent value.

  • Reviewer: Teriece

    Comments: Awesome place to stay, especially if you’re into an artsy setting! The garden is beautiful, filled with surprises! I thought it was cozy, though generous in space & nothing beats great hospitality, Steven looks after you. It was really nice!

  • Reviewer: Peter

    Comments: Don't stay here...

  • Reviewer: Theresa

    Comments: This space is comfortable and has everything you’d need for a great stay. All interactions I had with Steven were very pleasant and I would highly recommend his place!

  • Reviewer: Stephen

    Comments: Good budget priced accommodation for one in St Peters. Self contained bedsit with all necessary cooking facilities, large bathroom and fans for cooling. Steven was an excellent host. He took me in as a last minute booking and was very flexible on check-in and check-out arrangements to fit in with my travel requirements.

  • Reviewer: Ella

    Comments: Steven was considerate! Bungalow is described accurately. Steven had female toiletries which is often over-looked and was nice to see. Place appeared nice and clean, had all the kitchen utilities I needed. Even brought me over some milk for a cup of tea! Mosquitoes were apparently a bit of an issue, but I didn’t even notice as Steven had gone to measures to try and stop it from being a problem with sprays, creams ect. Had Everything for it and I wasn’t annoyed by one once. Just make sure you read about the smoking policy if you’re a smoker, as You must smoke on the street, off the property. Was great for my quick stay. Thank you!

  • Reviewer: Caroline

    Comments: Great place to stay. Stephen is a great host.

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