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Your Large room & private deck
An Oasis in the City, Solar Powered B&B
Your cathedral ceiling room
Ensuite bathroom with harbour view
View from room & deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$254
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Balmain, NSW
  • White Bay Cruise Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Star Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining Area

Room

  • Water view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Price is NZ$254 avg per night,

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About the area

Sydney

Located on the waterfront, this bed & breakfast is in Balmain, a neighbourhood in Sydney. Sydney Opera House and International Convention Centre Sydney are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Luna Park Sydney and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Check out an event or a game at Sydney Cricket Ground, and consider making time for Taronga Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

What's nearby

  • White Bay Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Star Casino - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Circular Quay - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 12 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Rozelle Bay Light Rail Station - 5 min drive
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 7 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gladstone Park Bowling Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Dry Dock Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Balmain Bowling Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪London Hotel & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney

The Oasis is ideally situated for visitors to Sydney – Circular Quay (for the CBD, Rocks & Opera House) is a seven-minute ferry ride away. It is only a two-minute walk to the water or parks (with trees filled with birdsong), cafes and shops.

Your private deck offers views over Sydney Harbour and is an ideal spot at sunset.

The Oasis features a spacious, light-filled room with queen size bed and an ensuite bathroom
An Oasis in the City Features…
Reverse cycle air conditioning (cooling & heating).
Refrigerator, tea & coffee-making facilities and a toaster.
82cm LCD television with DVD player in room.
Private deck.
Gas barbecue available.

Well-behaved dogs welcome…

Fully fenced with private entrance.
Well-behaved dogs allowed inside with their owners.
Small harbour beach for swimming at the end of the street.
2 dog-friendly parks – 5 minutes away.
OFF STREET PARKING.
CHECK IN IS NORMALLY FROM 1pm, though earlier may be available.

Property manager

Elisabeth Prax
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney located?

Located in Balmain, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of White Bay Cruise Terminal, Star Casino and Circular Quay. Sydney Opera House and Overseas Passenger Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

peter l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location & Hosts
Loved the location and hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Balmain
Elisabeth and Neil are excellent hosts of a very comfortable, spotlessly clean property in a fantastic location with its own view from the deck - close to ferries, buses, pubs, parks and cafes and with a parking spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Balmain
A perfect location and beautiful accommodation. Easy travel by ferry or bus to central parts of Sydney. Idyllic.Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet Friendly in a wonderful location
We had a great stay with our cavoodle dogs at this property. The hosts were welcoming and we had everything we needed. Everything was very clean and thoughtfully laid out. Great location near many great walks and the property has scenic views. Will stay again when in Sydney!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

pat c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place away from the city
We had a lovey stay there for 6 nights. Ferry into down town just a few blocks away. Lots of places to eat within walking distance. Landlord was easy to work with and ver knowledgeable about where to go and how to get there. We used the ferry, bus, and uber to get around
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan
Our 3 night stay was amazing. The lovely details of the breakfast aspect was above and beyond. The coziness and the character of the space was beautiful. The location was truly like an oasis in a bustling city. The hosts were super friendly and accommodating and made us feel very comfortable and welcome. We will be staying at this Oasis again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, exactly as described and more
So many little details that go into a relaxing peaceful stay. Fantastic hosts. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piers C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant location and great value
We needed somewhere to stay in Balmain and this place was perfect! Neil and Elisabeth were lovely welcoming hosts who ensured we had a great stay. The breakfast was a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful haven
Great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real find!
We were at the end of our holiday in Australia and needed a short stay in Sydney with easy access to the airport. We could not have found a better spot! Neil and Elizabeth have made a delightfully comfortable Oasis in the City with every possible detail covered. We were sorry it was such a short stay but I’m sure we’ll be back next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful
Fantastic place to stay. Everything is just perfect. It’s a great location. You have everything you need. The hosts are super nice. Stay here, you will not regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful space in a lovely quiet location.
Great communication with hosts, very relaxed and friendly. Lovely quiet location but close to Balmain’s centre for convenience. Easy place and location for pets. Lovely experience all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mac's
Great.possition fulfilled all our needs ,hosts were lovely people
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, Historic and Friendly surrounds
Neat and simple accommodation with great views and infinately explorable historic surrounds. Thanks to our hosts for an easy and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended - great location, views and people!
Our two nights stay at the Oasis in Balmain was fantastic. The loft room is spacious and comfortable, the view from your private deck are stunning. Perfect location with amazing views. All amenities were provided. Felt like being in a home with character and comfort. Stroll to the shops or the waterfront. And our furry companion was welcomed and enjoyed the stay very much. Neil and Lizzie went out of their way to help and provided everything we needed including the makings of a yummy breakfast each day.A memorable city break - in the end we didn’t leave Balmain. So much to see and do and a real escape from the busyness of the city. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tushar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply amazing
This is amazing stay just near to everything, hosts are amazing and location is also precious
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yamini R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Pet friendly accommodation. Town & ferries are nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Linh N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huynh family
First of all suzie was really nice and gave really good impressions and everything was and didn’t disappoint. If we came to Sydney again we would come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were wonderful!
Convenient location, comfortable and fabulous for our two dogs for restaurants and walking!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Accomodation
Property very comfortable and clean. Owners very helpful and a great breakfast was left for us.Our little dog enjoyed Great location.Would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to get to and get away from Sydney
Homely B&B, fab breakfast, comfortable, with outside space to enjoy. Two Ferries to choose from for a mini cruise into downtown Sydney. Quiet location with lots of restaurants to choose from nearby.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Balmain break
Lovely ‘room with a view’ handily located for visiting family. Excellent hosts and breakfast.There is a fridge in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location & great hosts
Had a fabulous time, lovely views & great location. Loved catching the ferries & Balmain is beautiful as well. Poppi the pooch was an added charm! Will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D., Aldinga Beach, South Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Balmain
We absolutely loved our stay here. The location is 7mins walk from the ferry, which is a lovely 10 min ferry trip to Circular Quay. The place is very comfortable with a lovely breakfast included. A few mins walk to the Balmain shops and with views to the harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very good, absolutely no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023