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# Family Retreat: Sydney Harbour, The Star | Pool + Games

Waterfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Located close to Star Casino and International Convention Centre Sydney, Family Retreat: Sydney Harbour, The Star | Pool + Games provides a garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities. 

### Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms225 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Dryer
- Parking available
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Family Retreat: Sydney Harbour, The Star | Pool + Games

Experience the ultimate Sydney group escape! Unwind in your private pool, enjoy a BBQ, and play games with friends. With 5 queen beds and 3 bathrooms, the home sleeps 10 comfortably. Located just moments from Darling Harbour, The Star, and lively cafes, it’s the perfect blend of comfort, fun, and convenience. Your unforgettable city getaway starts now!  
  
Escape to Pyrmont/Darling Harbour — Country Charm Meets City Living  
  
Discover Country in City — a unique 5-bedroom retreat that blends French country style with modern luxury in the heart of Pyrmont. Perfect for families and groups, this spacious vintage-inspired haven offers a private teen suite, a sparkling pool, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen for unforgettable gatherings.  
  
Step outside and you’re moments from The Star, Darling Harbour, and Sydney’s top dining and attractions — then return to your private oasis to relax and recharge.  
  
✨ What You’ll Love:  
  
5 Bedrooms: Each with a plush queen bed for ultimate comfort.  
  
Private Teen Retreat: Separate 5th bedroom with ensuite and private key for added independence.  
  
Poolside Outdoor Kitchen: Entertain with a bar fridge, BBQ, foosball table, and kids’ games.  
  
Garage Parking: Secure and convenient.  
  
Sparkling Pool: Take a refreshing dip day or night under pool lights and the stars.  
  
Sleeping Arrangements:  
5 Queen Beds + 2 Queen Air Mattresses (comfortable and convenient).  
Fresh linen and towels provided.  
  
Fully Equipped Kitchen:  
Gas cooktop, blender, dishwasher, rice cooker, coffee maker/French press, tea & condiments — everything you need to cook up a storm.  
  
Entertainment:  
  
2x 75" Ultra HD TVs (Netflix, Prime)  
  
1x 85" Ultra HD TV (Netflix, Prime, Disney+)  
  
High-Speed NBN Wi-Fi (100Mbps) + Portable Wi-Fi  
  
Board Games: Monopoly, Jumanji, Scrabble, Chess, UNO, Jenga  
  
Bathrooms:  
Main bathroom stocked with essentials: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower caps, razors, hairdryer. Ensuite bathroom in the Teen Retreat.  
  
Laundry:  
Washer, dryer, and laundry powder provided.  
  
Outdoor Space:  
Relax by the pool, fire up the BBQ in the outdoor kitchen, or lounge in the garden.  
  
 Prime Location:  
  
Darling Harbour: 10 min walk (0.8 km)  
  
The Star Casino: 5 min walk (0.4 km)  
  
Pyrmont Bridge: 11 min walk (0.9 km)  
  
Fish Market: 9 min walk (0.7 km)  
  
Barangaroo Reserve: 18 min walk (1.4 km)  
  
Sydney CBD: 25 min walk / 10 min light rail  
  
Sydney Airport: 18 min drive (11.6 km)  
  
Explore vibrant cafes, shops, and local attractions all within walking distance — then unwind in a peaceful retreat that feels like a countryside escape in the middle of the city.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach loungers
- Beach towels

### Pool/Spa

- Outdoor pool
- Private pool

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Kitchen

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

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Books
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In the city center
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- Near the marina
- On the waterfront

### Things to do

- Arcade/game room
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycle storage
- Foosball table
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycle storage
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- Living plant wall
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- Recycling
- Towels (changed on request)
- Unit size: 225 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

\-Check-In: Self-check-in via guidebook (sent before arrival). - Keys: Don’t lock bedrooms ($150 fee). Teen Retreat key loss = $70\. Garage remote loss = $450\. - NSW Code: Follow short-term stay rules.

⏰ Times: In after 3PM / Out by 10AM. Early/late = $150/hr. 👥 Guests: Only approved guests. Unapproved = $300/person/night. 🎉 Noise/Parties: No parties. Quiet hours 10PM–8AM.

🚭 No Smoking: $200 fee. 🗑️ Trash: Sort waste properly. Food in recycling = $50 fine. 🔒 Check-Out: Wash dishes, remove trash, turn off appliances, lock up.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Rules

Check-In: Self-check-in via guidebook (sent before arrival). Keys: Don’t lock bedrooms ($150 fee). Retreat key loss = $70\. Garage remote loss = $450\. 

NSW Code: Must follow short-term stay rules. Times: In after 3PM / Out by 10AM. Early/late = $150/hr. Unapproved guests = $300/person/night.

No parties. Quiet hours 10PM–8AM No Smoking: $200 fee. Trash: Sort waste properly. Food in recycling = $50 fine.

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### 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

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 2009, PID-STRA-69894

## About the area

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Pyrmont, NSW

#### What's nearby

- Star Casino \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- Sydney Lyric Theatre \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- Australian National Maritime Museum \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- International Convention Centre Sydney \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km
- SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km

#### Getting around

- Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
- Exhibition Centre Station - 11 min walk
- Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Quick Brown Fox Eatery - ‬1 min walk
- ‪Sokyo - ‬1 min walk
- ‪Antidote - ‬1 min walk
- ‪Wok Station - ‬2 min walk
- ‪Souks Mediterranean Street Food - ‬3 min walk

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