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The Gums, Garden Apartment.

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Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2388 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Gums, Garden Apartment.


Situated half way between Cottesloe and Scarborough and only 12 kms into Perth City Centre, Fremantle and Hillarys Marina. It is in a quiet tree lined street, only a short walk to the Beach, local restaurants and the natural bush of Bold Park. Minimum stay is 3 nights.
The apartment has its own entrance, all at ground level with a sheltered rear courtyard, surrounded by a beautiful garden.
We are opposite City Beach Tennis Club, where visitors are welcomed, either to enjoy organized club play, or just court hire.
Wembley Golf Course is only 5 minutes by car, with 2 x 18 hole courses.
The local shopping centre is just 3 minutes drive away, but if you are arriving at night, we can arrange for the basics to be in your fridge.
Set in a beautiful tree filled garden, with your own courtyard, and outside setting for alfresco dining. With an outside folding kitchen table, most of your cooking can be done on the electric frying pan or mini BBQ, but with 5 beach side restaurants, all within walking distance, why cook? You are supposed to be on holiday!!

Property manager

Chris & Viv Buckels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 388 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STRA60157IB4CVFT

Property is also known as

Gums Garden Apartment City Beach
Gums Garden Apartment
The Gums, Apartment Perth
The Gums Garden Apartment
The Gums Garden Apartment.
The Gums, Garden Apartment. Perth
The Gums, Garden Apartment. Apartment
The Gums, Garden Apartment. Apartment Perth
22380

About the area

Map
City Beach, WA

What's nearby

  • City Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Perth HPC - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Scarborough Beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Cottesloe Beach - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Kings Park and Botanic Garden - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Cottesloe Grant Street Station - 6 min drive
  • Perth Airport (PER) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shorehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lawley's Bakery Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mary Street Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clancys Fish Bar City Beach - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Davies Ground - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gums, Garden Apartment. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gums, Garden Apartment.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gums, Garden Apartment.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gums, Garden Apartment. located?

Located in City Beach, this golf apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from City Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Scarborough Beach. Swanbourne Beach and Wembley Golf Course Perth are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Gums, Garden Apartment. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

City Beach

Really fabulous place to stay. Location excellent very warm and comfortable place to stay. Hosts lovely folks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little granny flat, very close walk to the beach and the city
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waty L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Relaxing Stay

Peaceful stay, has everything I needed for my stay, food options for ubereats also great, friendly hosts and cute doggies. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The unit was extremely well equipped and the bonus was a three minute walk to a beautiful beach. ⛱️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perth holiday

The Gums garden apartment was great. Lovely location and close to where I wanted to be. Would definitely recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely setting

Very comfortable and beautiful accommodation in lovely setting. Despite cold weather it was easy to warm the accommodation. Friendly and helpful host. A luxury stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A time in Perth to visit friends and relatives

A spacious and extremely comfortable apartment with every convenience provided. The City Beach location provides walking access to beach and restaurants. Very thoughtful hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a lovely place to stay

Chris and Vivienne are wonderful hosts, with a small, total quiet and beautiful little apartment. It did my soul good. THANKYOU
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home comforts

The Gums is a small apartment with everything a couple could need - well equipped kitchen, generous living area, access to a patio, and comfortable bedroom. The hosts were super helpful, and there are nearby walks to beach, restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Adam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful scenery

Had a lovely long weekend stay. Both Viv and Chris were very welcoming and helpful. The location was perfect for a fishing getaway and the backdrop of the garden to wake up to was amazing. Thank you for the stay. Adam
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Following a warm welcome by Vivien and her 2 dogs, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in this homely apartment which has all the amenities plus nice extra touches, eg. small vase of flowers. Chris and Vivien are most obliging, and the outside garden area is delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brief stay at Chris and Viv's

I only stayed a few nights but Chris and Viv were both very welcoming and easy to contact and communicate with. Having travelled from the UK with a lot of baggage and just getting settled into perth, i really appreciated that they had left me some milk and a beer in the fridge and were very easy to work around with check in and check out. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

My wife and I spent 2 wonderful days in the Gums. Both the owner Chris & Viv Buckels are very nice a

My wife and I spent 2 wonderful days in the Gums. Both the owner Chris & Viv Buckels are very nice and kind. And they have a lovely dog. She was waiting outside the door every day after we got up. The room is very cozy and clean. Also we enjoyed the swimming poor and their nice garden.

10/10 Excellent

Mahadeva E., Pathumthani Thailand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

The accommodation was everything I hoped for and more. The place is clean, well furnished with all the amenities and comfortable. Best of all it was quiet and located in one of the best suburbs of Perth. Chris and Viv are such nice and lovely hosts. They inquired after my needs several times and made me feel really welcome and comfortable. I needed a late checkout and Viv allowed me to stay without additional payment though I offered to pay. Thank you so very much Chris and Viv. In my opinion you are the best hosts in the whole of Perth. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

byron k j.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

A Throwback Rental in Changing Times

This place felt like a throwback to the 1970s replete with cob webs, dust, and bugs. If you long for barking dogs in the house (and yard), no privacy except for the bedroom, towels so brittle you wouldn't use to dry a car, and worn-out, floral bedding, then this is the place for you. One evening, we returned to this rental only to hear a raucous dinner party happening a few meters away on the other side of a "privacy" door. Another evening, the barking dogs were serenading us from the yard and from the other side of the same privacy door. Yeash!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Tired old beauty

All the positives of this property were overshadowed by a tired and dated interior. The mattress was compressed, sagging and really difficult to sleep on. The pillows were flat and should have been thrown out years ago. The towels were discoloured, hard and worn. What could have been a beautiful experience was ruined by nit being able to get a good nights sleep. The place just felt tired, dated and uninviting. There were beautiful gardens. All was not lost.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent few days.thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place and location

Clean spacious flat with large outdoor area . Had everything we needed, owners were friendly and offered their assistance at any point ( not needed). No issues with booking and check in.great location near city beach and to cottlesloe, Scarborough and a short drive into the city .,so perfect for touring around
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desiree K., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This feels like staying with your favorite family member or best friend - from communication ,to the check-in instructions, to the overall being cared for you, Chris and Liv are just the best! The cozy, super clean and very well equipped uniit is located in a beautiful neighborhood and the property you will staying in has everything you need, is well furnished and has access to an amazing garden and gazebo. We enjoyed the nearby beaches and loved walking and jogging along the waterfront. There are also some really nice restaurants in walking distance. Perth and Fremantle are just a short drive with a car away. We will be back in Perth and definitely stay with Chris and Viv again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little bit of heaven

We stayed at the Gums after a long light from the UK. Chris and Viv were friendly but also gave us space to be anonymous. We thoroughly enjoyed the garden and watching the galas. The kitchen was well equipped with a comfortable sofa. The only thing I would request is all cotton sheets on the bed. A lovely place and we hope to be back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Very Enjoyable Stay

A very warm welcome! We stayed for almost 3 weeks, it provided everything we would need in facilities, very comfortable and never felt anything was skimped. Loved the garden and sitting-out area. Very quiet and secluded with wonderful bird-life. Easy access to the beach and good local restaurants, frequent bus service to Perth. Our hosts could not have been more helpful. Overall we thought it was very good value. A real gem.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Neighbourhood

Very quiet neighbourhood, flat as described. All good 👍
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cath K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and relaxing location

Accomodation required for a month for my mother to stay whilst my father was in hospital. The unit is compact and light and bright. It is located in a very quiet area close to the beach and convenient to access Western suburbs and the city centre. Chris and Viv responded quickly to queries about the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Les G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location

Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary W.

Perfection

Close to everything we needed. Certainly most comfortable and well appointed. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

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