Olive Cottage, Birchgrove ISYD

• 1 Bedroom + Additional Sleeping Space | 1 Bathroom | Sleeps up to 4
• Private alfresco courtyard with gas BBQ
• Private balcony
• Unlimited WiFi throughout

What We Love

Set on a quiet street in Birchgrove, this three-level terrace pairs the character of a heritage home with a considered, contemporary fit-out. White brick walls, original polished floorboards and a timber staircase carry through from the entry, while black ceiling beams and warm oak joinery add a grounded, tactile feel upstairs.

The entry level opens onto a light-filled living and dining area, centered by a soft linen sofa and a built-in television unit. The dining area has a built-in banquette seat sitting beneath a tall, plantation-shuttered window that fills the nook with soft, filtered light paired with a timber table and leather chairs. Walk through to the galley-style kitchen, fitted with a gas cooktop, oven, microwave and dishwasher drawer, before stepping out to the private alfresco courtyard. Here, an outdoor dining setting for four sits alongside a gas BBQ, making it an easy spot for a refreshing meal outdoors. Further back is the dedicated laundry nook with an integrated washer and dryer for added convenience.

Upstairs, the first level holds an additional sleeping area fitted with a queen-size murphy bed and built-in wardrobes, along with the main bathroom finished in marble-look tiling with an overhead rain shower. This level also opens onto a private balcony, a quiet retreat overlooking the rooftops of Birchgrove. Walk up the upper level, and the main bedroom is set up with two king singles convertible to one king bed, and shares the floor with a compact study nook tucked beside a window.

Birchgrove is a picturesque harbourside suburb in Sydney’s Inner West, known for its quiet residential streets, heritage homes, waterfront parks and easy access to the CBD. The area has a relaxed village feel, while neighbouring Balmain provides a much wider selection of cafés, restaurants, boutiques and everyday amenities along Darling Street.

Some Fab Features

• Private alfresco courtyard with gas BBQ, ideal for outdoor dining
• Three-storey layout
• Private balcony accessed through the first level
• Fully equipped kitchen with gas cooktop, oven, microwave and dishwasher drawer
• Built-in wardrobes and generous storage
• Dedicated study nook on the top level
• Original polished timber floorboards through the ground floor living space
• Walking distance to Birchgrove Oval, Mort Bay Park and the harbour foreshore
• Unlimited WiFi throughout

Bedding Configuration

• Bedroom 1 (Master): 1x KING BED or 2x SINGLE BEDS
• Additional Accommodation: 1x QUEEN MURPHY BED

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

Home Truths

• The balcony is available for guest use while the lock is not working. Owners will fix it soon. Please be aware when booking it. Thank you!
• Please be aware that there are steep stairs leading up to all the bedrooms.
• The apartment is located on the street front, so guests may experience occasional street noise and foot traffic from the lounge room area.
• The main room window, which slides open, has no child safety lock. Please be aware of this if you have children.

The Neighbourhood

• Cafés & Dining: The property is well positioned for the café and dining culture of Birchgrove and nearby Balmain. Locally, Gladstone Store and Charlotte Cafe are popular coffee spots, while Darling Street offers a wide choice of cafés, restaurants and pubs. Just down the road on Cameron Street, The Dry Dock is a standout, named the Good Food Guide’s Pub of the Year and awarded a chef’s hat, while The Fenwick in nearby Balmain East offers a refined waterfront dining experience.
• Lifestyle & Leisure: Waterfront living is a defining feature of Birchgrove, with several parks and foreshore areas within easy reach. Birchgrove Park sits directly on Sydney Harbour and provides sporting facilities, tennis courts and waterfront space, while Yurulbin Park and Ballast Point Park offer walking areas and harbour views. For fitness, nearby options include Affordable Fitness on Darling Street, Balmain Fitness in Rozelle and Body Library Pilates Studio in Balmain. There is also Daybreak Fitness Balmain at Ballast Point Park for outdoor training.
• Shops & Convenience: Birchgrove itself has a small collection of convenient local businesses around the Rowntree Street and Cameron Street area, while Darling Street in Balmain provides a much broader range of shops and services. For groceries, Woolworths Metro Balmain at 276 Darling Street provides a convenient full range of everyday essentials, fresh food and ready-made options. The wider Darling Street strip also offers specialty retailers, cafés, pharmacies, services and other day-to-day conveniences, making it easy to access most essentials without travelling far.

Getting Around

• Public transport: Bus services run along Darling Street and Birchgrove Road, connecting Birchgrove directly to the Sydney CBD and surrounding Inner West suburbs. The Birchgrove ferry wharf, a short walk from the property, also offers services into Circular Quay, making the harbour crossing into the city an easy, scenic option.
• Uber: Rideshare services such as Uber are readily available in this area, making getting around quick and convenient at any time of day.
• Car share (GoGet): We recommend GoGet car share as a hassle-free alternative to bringing your own car. This property does not include parking, however GoGet provides vehicles nearby on McKell Street, Birchgrove. Cars can be hired by the hour, day or week, are easy to book via the app, and once signed up you can collect the key or card access quickly and easily.

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