TREETOPS PENTHOUSE Rose Bay Sydney, 3 bedrooms

Hotel Description

You know what? I’ve stayed in a lot of Sydney accommodations, and the Treetops Penthouse in Rose Bay is honestly one of those places that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something special. When I first walked in, I actually stopped in the doorway for a second – the views hit you immediately, stretching across Rose Bay and out toward the harbor. It’s perched up on Old South Head Road (you’ll drive right past it if you’re not looking for the number), and the elevation really works in your favor here.

The three-bedroom setup is perfect if you’re traveling with family or friends who actually want to spread out a bit. I mean, hotel rooms are fine, but there’s something about having a proper kitchen where you can grab coffee in the morning without getting dressed, or store those amazing cheeses you bought at the markets. The living area flows naturally toward those big windows, and honestly, I found myself just sitting there in the evenings watching the water traffic – ferries heading back from Manly, the occasional yacht coming in late. The bedrooms are well thought out too, with the master getting the best harbor glimpse, though even the smaller rooms have decent light and space.

What really got me was how quiet it stays despite being on a fairly busy road. Rose Bay isn’t exactly sleepy – you’ve got the seaplane base just down the way (which is actually pretty cool to watch, though the first morning plane might wake you around 7am), and the usual Eastern Suburbs traffic. But the penthouse position and what feels like solid construction keeps most of the street noise out. Parking was straightforward in the building, which, let’s be honest, is half the battle in this part of Sydney. You’re also walking distance to some genuinely good spots – Catalina if you want to splash out on seafood with a view, or just the Rose Bay shops for basics. The Woollahra council area keeps things pretty well maintained around here.

I’ll be straight with you – this isn’t budget accommodation, and the 4-star rating reflects decent quality without being over-the-top luxurious. But that 9.5 rating makes sense when you factor in the space, the views, and the fact that you’re staying in one of Sydney’s prettier pockets without the tourist chaos of somewhere like Circular Quay. The ferry from Rose Bay wharf gets you into the city in about 20 minutes when you want the urban fix, but you can also walk along the harbor foreshore or pop over to Vaucluse for a more relaxed afternoon. It’s that sweet spot where you feel like you’re living in Sydney rather than just visiting it.

Rooms

• Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 queen bed and 1 full bed for 6 adults

Reviews

• Lovely stay in Sydney, everything we needed and a fantastic host – Roger from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Lovely property, well appointed and had everything we wanted

• Exceptional – Greg from New Zealand (10/10)

  One of the best places we've ever stayed!
  Clean and comfortable and roomy enough for a family of six (we were five), and Wendy is a fantastic host with all the best information for us to get around and see everything but we wish we could have stayed longer to do everything she recommended. The cats are lovely and cute, she fully stocked the fridge for us, and it's in a lovely area with beautiful trees and lovely garden. And that was just the beginning.
  On entry Treetops gave us a very special feel, decorated with beautiful style throughout. Wendy clearly has a passion for travel herself and the style reflected this, with mementoes from around the world serving as both decoration and as beautiful furniture. If there's a downside it's that you have to be careful not to damage any of the furniture – but it wasn't a problem for us.
  There's an essential Expresso machine and Wendy even provided both dairy milk and oat milk for us. Perfect for early starts!
  It's a 30 minute walk to the ferry terminal which also has parking if you need it, although we struggled to find any spaces and left our car at Treetops instead where there is free street parking (or you can also park closer for free). The trip to the city by ferry is about 10 minutes.
  We absolutely loved staying here and will be back next time, now we know about Treetops we wouldn't stay anywhere else in Sydney. Many thanks Wendy for being such a great host and giving us so much information!

• Wonderful – Jooeun from United States of America (9/10)

  The owners filled our fridge with so much goodies and also allowed us to keep our luggage in their garage while we were traveling in Cairns. They really go above and beyond to ensure their guests have a great time!

• very nice place , nice area ,we had a great time – Pio from Australia (10/10)

  We LIKED EVERYTHING about the property ,very clean very comfortable , , it felt like home , we found the fridge stocked up with all sorts all good food and the decor was first grade ,we would be very happy to go back and spend a few days there .Thank you very much Wendy you are an excellent host . Albert

• Exceptional – David from Saudi Arabia (10/10)

  There is a grocery store right across the street. Bus and ferries are a short walk.
  
  Wendy was very helpful and so kind to have lots of food already stocked for us on arrival.

• Wendy has a gem of a property in a beautiful area stones throw to a direct ferry into circular quay or short drive to ci – Gary from Australia (10/10)

  Location was excellent, the property had care within that you could tell by its decor and very comfortable rooms.

• Perfect location for a group visiting Sydney with a hostess who goes above and beyond. – Anne from Australia (8/10)

  The location was perfect for the activities our group were in Sydney for. The decor of the property is outstanding. An eclectic collection from a lifetime of travels we thought. Our hostess went above and beyond with stocking the fridge and was super generous with coffee (sensational coffee machine btw), tea and other drinks. A cheese platter was an unexpected surprise.

• Our Grandkids had the time of their lives at Treetops and were amazed at the hospitality extended to us by Wendy and Chr – Adam from Australia (10/10)

  The properties hosts really made our stay. Stocked pantry and fridge really went over in a big way with our family of six. Also the helpfulness on any aspect of our stay in Sydney. Not to mention the well appointed and comfy beds and linen. The property is as it says “ a penthouse among the trees “ and we traversed through an eclectic mix of stairs, pots, statues and hidden alley to reach our destination. The apartment is decorated with an asiatic world traveler type of vibe and this all added to the charm and feeling of nesting among the buzz of the city below.
  Coming back to our treetop retreat each evening after a day of sightseeing with active teenagers was Bliss. So much so we stayed an extra night .

• Property managers were incredibly helpful and thoughtful. Perfect place to arrive to after a long travel. Great location – Melanie from Canada (9/10)

  Very spacious lovely space. Easy to get around with public transport and walking distance to all the necessities.

• Wonderful – Jana from Czech Republic (9/10)

  We loved the location – perfectly nested between Dover Heights, Rosebay and Vaucluse. If you like Eastern suburbs, there is perfect opportunity to easily get to Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach, Rose Bay. The kitchen was very well equiped. Nearby is Coles and really tasty Fish and Chips shop. Wendy was really kind person.

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