“Thank you Barbara and Peter for the delightful swap, we loved our stay in your Sydney home. The location is central and the outlook stunning. You made us feel so very welcome! ”
Superb waterfront apartment with pool and jetty
Superb waterfront apartment with pool and jetty

Peter and Barbara
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September 2011
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- 3 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- 2 Bathrooms
About our home
Our elegant spacious 190 sq m Art Deco waterfront apartment on Sydney Harbour with large balcony was completely refurbished recently. Central but in a tranquil spot on the water in Sydney's Elizabeth Bay, we are in a very lively part of the city and within very short strolls to parks, tennis courts, smart restaurants, shops, a sailing club that welcomes guests and from where you can rent sailing boats, canoes and sail boards etc all year, and swim in nearby heated and unheated saltwater swimming pools. Cinemas and Bondi beach are a short nearby bus or taxi ride away and we walk, mostly along the harbourside, to the CBD and the Opera House, through our Botanic Gardens, past our State Art Gallery. There are six theatres - fringe, musical and mainstream most within a short walk.
Because we have three adult children who live in Paris, London & Hong Kong. We tend to visit them and the grandchildren during an annual 3 month sojourn in the northern hemisphere sometime between May and August. This leaves our home available during any of that period. And occasionally at other times too. This allows us to make NON simultaneous swaps also.
Features
- Main home
- Garden
- Balcony
- Pool
- Cleaner
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
- No pets
4 Reviews
“My wife, 4 year old daughter, and I spent a wonderful 2 weeks at Peter and Barbara's beautiful harbour-front home. Firstly, as hosts we found Peter and Barabara to be highly responsive, thoughtful, and really went the extra mile to ensure we had a great stay. From sorting out a special bed for our daughter, to advising us on things to do and see in Sydney, to their generosity with their ample store cupboard! The home itself is beautiful; a huge 2/3 bed apartment in a lovely 1920's building. Tastefully furnished, very comfortable, and really interesting artwork and book collection! The balcony is great, and we often sat out in the day and at night looking at the boats on Elizabeth Bay. The pool area had just been fully refurbished when we were there, and was a godsend on a hot day. Providing a weekly cleaner was also a real plus, and not something we have regularly experienced with other home stays. We found the location great for our needs - very central and easy access to a good bus route. The area around Elizabeth Bay and Potts Point is really interesting, a blend between the upmarket and the hipster crowd. We loved it! Thanks Peter and Barbara for letting us stay in your home, and for all the warmth and generosity you showed us (and even for forwarding on my daughter's toys which she accidentally left!) Jonathan, Sarah & Sophia ”
“We had a wonderful stay at Peter and Barbara's home. We loved waking up every morning and taking breakfast on the balcony overlooking Elizabeth Bay. The apartment is in a good location - easy walking distance to transport links. A great time was had by all! Thank you.”
“Very good location”
3 things they loved about the trip
- This area has a number of restaurants and cafes within walking distance and it's international, and buzzy.
- Easy to get around, on the water, and 2 minutes from a park, and bay area.
- bus route at top of road
“Bondi, and area around Double Bay, for ease of water transport, and small beach destination in middle of city. good restaurants around Belevue Hill area also.”
More about us
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Retired but active and engaged couple with adult children in the London, Paris and Hong Kong
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Barbara is a book editor and Peter a retired lawyer and global anti corruption activist
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We travel widely and love architecture, the arts, the countryside, great food and wine and catching up with friends and family
Swap availability
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- Open to offers
- Green
- Available
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Where is it?
Neighbourhood
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