Balmain Family Tranquility - Harbour Views | Apartment in Balmain East

Summary:
Enjoy your stay with views of the Harbour Bridge and a short walk to Balmain East Ferry.
The Space:
As hosts of the property, we want to be upfront with you about everything at the property including how we conduct check ins. Below you will find detailed info on each part of the property.
This relaxing space is a standout in the area as an apartment and has been furnished for guests to enjoy. 3 bedrooms upstairs and 2 of them with views plus a large outdoor patio with outdoor dining. Only a short walk from Balmain East Ferry
Details on all the spaces below:
Bedrooms
- Main has a King size bed, wardrobe and TV
- Second bedroom has a queen size bed, wardrobe and balcony with seating
- Third bedroom is smaller and has a double bed.
Workspace
- Double Glazed glass
- 2 seater lounge
- Desk and Chair
Bathrooms
- Walk in showers in each bathroom
- Laundry with dryer and washing machine
Kitchen
- Dishwasher, gas stove and oven
- Microwave
- Cookware and serveware
- Nespresso machine (Normal pods)
- Kettle and toaster
- Kitchen island with plenty of prep space
Living room and dining
- 4 Seater chaise lounge
- Large Smart TV with Netflix
- 6 seat dining table (extends for 8)
Outside areas
- 8 seat outdoor table in private patio area
- 3 seats with table with views of harbour bridge on balcony
- Lift from G to apartment entry
What you will love
- Location! Short walk to Balmain East Ferry, less than 50m to shops and cafes.
- The views
- Backyard balcony
- New furniture and mattresses
Home truths
- There are flyscreens on some windows however if you leave doors and balcony doors open there will be insects that can come in.
- The third bedroom is small and has enough room for a double bed and bedside table.
- There isn't parking attached to the property. There is a chance of organising a parking permit, this isn't guaranteed and we will need to request permission with more than 7 days notice for the stay (extra cost). Another option is using apps such as parkhound to rent a private space from a nearby resident.
Guest Access:
You will have access to the full apartment including the balcony and outside patio. The apartment is in a building with 1 other apartment so there is a shared stairs and lift
The Neighborhood:
Welcome to Balmain, an enchanting neighborhood located just 15 minutes away from Sydney CBD. With its charming Victorian-era houses, delightful alfresco cafes, and lush green parks, Balmain is a must-visit destination. Indulge in our popular restaurant scene, located along the bustling Darling Street, where you can find everything from fashionable boutiques to artisan bakeries and cosmopolitan eateries. If you're looking for something unique, head to the Balmain Market on weekends for a range of handicrafts and organic goods. And if you're in need of a bit of relaxation, venture north or east to one of our many serene waterside parks surrounded by picturesque views of Darling Harbour, Goat Island, and Mort Bay. Balmain East is another peaceful waterside suburb to explore. With a smattering of bars, restaurants, and cafes along Darling Street, you'll be sure to find a spot to unwind.
Getting Around:
Getting to Sydney's city centre is easy via ferries departing from Balmain East Wharf, which is bordered by waterfront parks and reserves. And if you're up for a short drive, Balmain's cosmopolitan dining, boutiques, and lively bar scene are just waiting for you to discover.
Other Things to Note:
Thank you again for looking to book with us, we use this section to be transparent with you in terms of everything you can expect plus provide you with more information on your booking.
1. No Party and acknowledge there is a noise detector in the property
2. Check ins at this property – plus checking in early or late
3. Late check outs
4. Why we use a guest app (you receive a link to it after booking)
5. What we provide for you at the property
6. Maintenance during your stay
7. Third party bookings and check ins
8. Rules and policies
9. Lost Property
10. Specifics about this property
1. No Party/event - This property has a Minut Smart Home device which monitors noise levels to ensure our neighbours are respected and the property is looked after. There is a strict no party, no loud music at night, no antisocial behaviour and no more in the property than what you have booked for. Immediate cancellation of reservation may occur with no refund for the remaining stay with costs passed on to you for security.
2. Check in - We have in person check ins at all our properties that we host. We manage the property on behalf of the owner and as part of our contract with them we don’t have a self check in option. For check in, the person that booked must be the person that checks in (exceptions made for a corporate booking or insurance company). We reserve the right to ask all guests for ID and we will complete a form at check in.
a. Late check in – as our check ins are in person we can meet you at any time between 3-9pm at the property. We can meet you later than this and any check in after 9pm is $60 and after midnight $100, this amount is passed to the person meeting you due to their extra expenses later at night.
b. Early Check in – We can sometimes offer an early check in however will only be able to confirm in the day or two before your check in. To provide an early check in we will add another cleaner or use a different cleaning company to ensure it is ready for an earlier time (the fee we have for early check in varies between weekday and weekend and is between $50-100). We unfortunately don’t have a bag storage option at this property.
c. Nominated Check in time - We understand that travel plans can sometimes change. However, it's appreciated that you are punctual for the time you've nominated. If you are delayed please let us know as soon as possible. If you miss your scheduled time without prior notice, we may not be able to wait if there is a lengthy delay, and there may be an additional cost for rescheduling the check-in.
3. Late Check out – We ask that you let us know at least 48 hours before your check out if you wish to have a late one, this will ensure we can reschedule cleaning and if necessary maintenance. Late check out for us depends on if someone else is checking in the same day and also on the cleaning company’s schedule that we use. Please do not leave bags later than 10am as we use an external cleaning company and some building managers are very strict so may remove anything left in common areas.
4. We utilise Duve as our guest portal, which is linked to this booking platform. Upon booking, you will receive an email from Duve with our STAM Australia logo. This allows us to obtain accurate and up-to-date contact details from you, as well as your flight or arrival information. It also allows you to nominate a check-in time and enables our extended team to stay in touch with you before and during your stay, should you require any assistance. While regular users typically keep their information updated, the majority of our guests have booked short term accommodations fewer than 10 times.
5. What we provide - All linen for beds and towels are provided for you, we also provide bath mats, tea towels and hand towels. We have gone back to single use for shampoo, conditioner, body wash but provide hand soap, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, dishwasher tabs and other cleaning products to get you started. Toilet paper is also provided and for each reservation we provide a few per bathroom to help you for the first few nights. During your stay we can provide extra cleaning or linen change at an extra fee, feel free to ask us about this. We will need at least 24 hours notice and we can either do a clean, a linen change or both together.
6. Maintenance – If anything occurs during your stay please let us know and for something small such a light globe replacement it may take 1-2 business days whereas if it’s urgent plumbing or other issue we will send someone round asap.
7. Third party booking/check in – The person that booked must be the person checking in and staying, therefore we can’t provide for third party bookings and check ins. The only exclusion on this is for Corporates and Insurance companies. We are providing you keys to someone’s house therefore if it isn’t the person that booked or ID doesn’t match we reserve the right to cancel the reservation or delay check in.
8. No Smoking / No Pets / Other rules
This property has no smoking allowed at all on premises, any breach can lead to costs being passed on of any professional odour removal company.
No pets on the property, any breach can lead to an extra cleaning fee and an additional $150/night to be charged.
9.We understand that items can be misplaced at times, we are here to help. If you believe you have left an item/items behind please notify us. We can then check our Lost Property register from our cleaning company or have one of our team travel to the property to check for you. Should the item be found we will happily post it to your nominated address. Please note: The fees involved for returning your item is the postage fee and a $30 handling fee. Any items not claimed within 30 days will be discarded.
These terms are all visible prior to booking and by making a booking you agree to all the above plus property specific House Rules as noted in the listing for your reservation.