Olive Cottage, Birchgrove ISYD

What We Love

Olive Cottage is a heritage terrace over three levels in Birchgrove, Sydney, a short walk from Birchgrove Oval, Mort Bay Park and the harbour foreshore. It sleeps up to 4 guests in a top floor bedroom with two king singles (convertible to a king) and a second sleeping room with a queen Murphy bed, with one bathroom, a private courtyard with gas BBQ, a private balcony, a study nook and an integrated washer and dryer. There is no on-site parking.

It suits couples, friends travelling together, corporate guests and remote workers needing a study nook and easy access to the CBD, and longer stays, with a full kitchen and laundry.

Ground Floor
The terrace pairs heritage character with a considered contemporary fit-out, with white brick walls, original polished floorboards and a timber staircase. The light-filled living and dining area is centred on a soft linen sofa and a built-in TV unit. The dining nook has a built-in banquette beneath a tall plantation-shuttered window, with a timber table and leather chairs. The galley kitchen has a gas cooktop, oven, microwave, dishwasher drawer, toaster, kettle and coffee maker, and leads out to the private courtyard, with outdoor dining for four and a gas BBQ. The laundry nook beyond has an integrated washer and dryer.

First Floor
Black ceiling beams and warm oak joinery give the upper levels a grounded feel. The first floor has the second sleeping room, with a queen Murphy bed and built-in wardrobes, and the bathroom, finished in marble-look tiling with an overhead rain shower. This level opens onto a private balcony overlooking the rooftops of Birchgrove.

Top Floor
The main bedroom has two king single beds that convert to one king bed, and shares the floor with a compact study nook beside a window.

Getting around

• Birchgrove Oval and Birchgrove Park: about a 5 minute walk
• Mort Bay Park: about a 5 minute walk
• The Dry Dock Hotel: a short walk along Cameron Street
• Birchgrove ferry wharf: about a 10 minute walk
• Yurulbin Park and Ballast Point Park: about a 10 minute walk
• Darling Street, Balmain (cafés, shops and Woolworths Metro): about a 10 minute walk
• Circular Quay: by ferry from Birchgrove wharf
• Sydney CBD (QVB): about 25 minutes on the 441 bus, or about 15 minutes by car
• Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the University of Sydney: about 15 minutes by car
• Sydney Airport: about 30 minutes by car outside peak hour

Some Fab Features

• Heritage terrace over three levels in Birchgrove
• Sleeps 4 (two king singles or a king, plus a queen Murphy bed)
• Private courtyard with gas BBQ and outdoor dining for four
• Private balcony on the first floor
• Original polished floorboards, white brick walls and black ceiling beams
• Dining nook with built-in banquette
• Galley kitchen with gas cooktop, oven, microwave and dishwasher drawer
• Coffee maker, toaster and kettle
• Integrated washer and dryer
• Drying rack, iron and ironing board
• Bathroom with marble-look tiling and overhead rain shower
• Study nook on the top floor
• Built-in wardrobes and generous storage
• Black-out blinds
• TV
• Unlimited wifi and ethernet
• Laptop-friendly workspace
• Heating
• Bed linen, towels, extra pillows and blankets
• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hair dryer
• Books
• Private entrance and self check-in
• Smoke alarm, fire extinguisher and first aid kit
• Smoke-free property
• No pets
• Longer stays welcome

Bedding Configuration

• BEDROOM 1 (top floor): 2 x KING SINGLE, convertible to 1 x KING
• SLEEPING ROOM 2 (first floor): 1 x QUEEN MURPHY BED, built-in wardrobes
• BATHROOM (first floor): rain shower and toilet

You will have access to the entire place for the duration of your stay.

The Neighbourhood

• Cafés & Dining: Gladstone Store and Charlotte Cafe are popular local coffee spots. Just down Cameron Street, The Dry Dock is a standout pub with an award-winning dining room, and The Fenwick in Balmain East offers refined waterfront dining. Darling Street in Balmain adds a wide choice of cafés, restaurants and pubs.
• Harbour & Parks: Waterfront living defines Birchgrove. Birchgrove Park sits right on Sydney Harbour, with tennis courts and open lawns, while Yurulbin Park and Ballast Point Park offer harbour walks and city views. Ballast Point Park also hosts outdoor fitness sessions.
• Shops & Essentials: A small cluster of local businesses sits around Rowntree Street and Cameron Street, and Darling Street in Balmain has Woolworths Metro, pharmacies, specialty retailers and everyday services.
• Harbour Day Trips: Catch the ferry from Birchgrove wharf to Circular Quay for the Opera House and The Rocks, or across to Cockatoo Island for its convict history and harbour views.

Buses on Darling Street and Birchgrove Road and ferries from Birchgrove wharf connect you to the city, Uber is readily available, and a GoGet car share pod is located on McKell Street.

Home Truths

• The terrace is set over three levels with steep stairs between each level.
• The only bathroom is on the first floor, so guests in the top floor bedroom will need to use the stairs to reach it.
• There is no air conditioning. Heating is available for cooler months.
• The balcony lock is not currently working. Guests are welcome to use the balcony, but please keep valuables inside.
• The terrace is on the street front, so you may hear occasional street noise and foot traffic from the lounge room.
• There is no on-site parking. Secure spaces are available close by through Parkhound, where local residents list private driveways, garages and car spaces by the day, week or month. Parkhound is an independent third party with no affiliation to L'Abode Accommodation. Bookings are made at your own discretion, and we cannot guarantee availability or accept liability for parking arranged through them.
• This is a smoke-free property, and pets are not permitted.

We may request further identification from you for the property records.

Part of T&C:

Please note there are strictly no parties or gatherings at this property. L'Abode Accommodation reserves the right to decline any bookings if we believe the property will be misused. Please be mindful of our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum after 10pm. IDs for verification will be required, and a pre-authorisation hold will be placed one day prior to arrival.

Thank you in advance for respecting the above.

STRA Permit ID: PID-STRA-95881