When you stay at this cottage in Katoomba, you'll be in the mountains, a 4-minute drive from Katoomba Scenic World and 8 minutes from Blue Mountains National Park. .This cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Prince Henry Cliff Walk Trailhead.
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Katoomba Scenic World - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Three Sisters - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Echo Point Lookout - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Leura Mall - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Katoomba Station - 13 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
Aunty Ed’s - 9 min walk
Mountain Culture Beer Co. - 9 min walk
The Carrington - 10 min walk
Fish & Fowl - 8 min walk
The Elephant Bean Cafe - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Close to Katoomba town centre and Scenic World plus FREE NETFLIX
CAREEL COTTAGES are two completely self contained properties. Both are perfect for couples, families and friends. Our BACK COTTAGE is the larger of the two with a fully fenced garden and is available to book now for up to 6 guests. We also have a Travel Cot for guests travelling with an infant.
The BACK COTTAGE is the original cottage on the land and has been newly renovated in May 2017. From its humble beginnings as a miners cottage in the 1940’s it is now a stylish and contemporary home waiting for you to come and enjoy. So if you are planning a stay in the mountains and want the convenience of being close to everything and not breaking your budget then Careel Cottages will not disappoint.
The BACK COTTAGE consists of 2 BEDROOMS with a Queen in the main bedroom and a double in the other. In the lounge we have a brand new Queen size top quality sofa bed which can accommodate 2 people making maximum people of 6 that can stay. There are 2 BATHROOMS. We can now offer a brand new kitchen and dining area that is designed to mix the old cottage ambience with the new. Creating we hope a mountains experience that will make your stay that extra bit special. If you want to cook at home everything is provided for you starting with the spacious essastone bench top and bar. Cooking is a Miele Induction cooktop and your oven is a Smeg. There is a dishwasher and if on a longer stay we have a combination washing machine dryer. Our new lounge area has a cozy Rinnai real flame gas log fire which pumps out the heat to cope with the coldest of winter nights. All our furniture is super comfortable including our outdoor setting and BBQ area in the new covered patio which is a great space to take in the afternoon sun with a glass of wine. We provide Foxtel in Both Cottages plus we have excellent high speed internet and offer Free Wi Fi in BOTH Cottages. ALL LINEN is supplied.
Our Front Cottage is a little smaller and to book it you will need to visit our seperate HomeAway listing. Below are a few details: HomeAway Property# 9073053 The vaulted ceilings give a feeling of space in the lounge/dining area and the warmth of the natural gas real flame log fire adds that final touch. The kitchen is a galley style contemporary themed design with everything you need to entertain
The FRONT COTTAGE has been renovated in 2016 and has a new bathroom and great new outdoor deck with BBQ.
TV LED HD. FOXTEL with Sports and Lifestyle channels is provided in BOTH cottages as well as free to air and digital channels. Both cottages also have Chromecast connected to the TV so you can stream your favorite Netflix, You tube and (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) content from your device to our TV.
Free NBN Wi Fi is supplied for our guests in BOTH cottages. Internet speeds are around 24 Mbps.
All LINEN IS PROVIDED
CAREEL COTTAGES ARE OFFERED INDIVIDUALLY OR CAN BE BOOKED TOGETHER. PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. https://www.stayz.com.au/holiday-rental/p9073053
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Music library
Netflix
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fully-fenced
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Single level property
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Smartphone
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,076 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 2780, PID-STRA-5798
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Careel Cottage s Katoomba Back Cottage
Careel Cottage s Back Cottage
Careel s Katoomba Back Cottage
Careel Cottages Katoomba Back Cottage
Close to Katoomba Town Centre Scenic World Plus Free Netflix
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Close to Katoomba town centre and Scenic World plus FREE NETFLIX Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 139 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 139 reviews
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21
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 139 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Steve C.
14 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay thank you. Due to the narrow drive and rear turning circle access was tricky with my Landcruiser. Found the stove top very difficult to operate but that is probably because I am used to gas. The dishwasher is tiny and a struggle for 4 adults. Very nice and warm which was brilliant as we had such cold weather but what else should we expect for Blue Mountains in the middle of Winter! Ha ha
Steve C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
YUNYA Z.
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Ail good, have a wonderful experience, thank you very much
YUNYA Z.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ockert M.
23 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ockert M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
An N.
14 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and cozy
We felt like home when we stayed at Careel Cottage, the place was nice and clean. Steve (the owner) was very helpful, providing us with useful information to explore the area and giving us early notice when the place was ready to check in. We definitely enjoyed our stay here.
An N.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janine K.
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house
Amazing house and very close to the town centre. Very clean and spacious! Highly recommend!
Janine K.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ell G.
17 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway base for exploring the Blue Mountains
Lovely, clean, cozy, cottage. Brilliant base for exploring the Blue Mountains. Cottage has everything you need and more.
Ell G.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Malcolm S.
14 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
clean & comfortable
This is a great place to stay.
The house is immaculately clean - the cleanest "stay"ever
Everything works and is exactly as described - good wifi, good tv, good beds & furniture
I will definitely stay here again
Malcolm S.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew M.
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekender
Thanks so much for Steve and Sharon for letting us stay at your beautiful property. Our family and fur balls had a great weekend. House was comforting and warm (despite the wintery weather). Had all the perks with the TV entertainment package and our 5yo daughter loved the sofa bed.
Close to town and surrounding tourist activities and even the pond and walks around the house were very tranquil. The sports and aquatic centre even proved a bonus to fulfil a few hours. Hope to be back again some time
Andrew M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley M.
14 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, warm & practical!
It's a great little cottage, private with a great yard for a dog. There is an awesome space across the road for the kids and dogs to run around.
Ashley M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony W.
25 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and tidy.
Property and amenities as described. Very clean and tidy when we arrived. We enjoyed our stay.
Anthony W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Jade H.
3 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cabin
The space was well equipped with plenty to use in the kitchen and lots of extra blankets for warmth. It has a very cosy vibe.
Very close to the town centre and main attractions.
Jade H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
LlDavid T.
6 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!!!
Great location, property, decore and host... cant fault any of it...
LlDavid T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzie R.
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great acccom
We had a great stay, and look forward to coming back next time we are in the area
Suzie R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anni M., Christchurch
22 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
It was a lovely laid out cottage. We loved our 2 nights in it and the outside area was great to have as well. Had every
amenity. Close to everything in Katoomba
Defiantly recommend.
Anni M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Danile G.
3 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
Was near all of the main attractions and well kept
Danile G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kate F.
25 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location for family and pets
We loved this well thought out cottage and the location. Close to the town centre and opposite a beautiful park. The owners were so helpful and provided great service. The cottage has everything you need. We will be booking again this year. We had a great time.
Kate F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Abbie N.
15 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Clean, well appointed and great location
Abbie N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Raelene A.
4 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Away
The property was nice and cosy, close to town and other attractions
Raelene A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Claire W.
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Peace
Beautiful setting. Absolutely home from home. So much care taken by the owners to provide the utmost in comfort. Thank you so much.
Claire W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robyn C.
13 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
All as described- communication with owners excellent.
Robyn C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Samantha E.
2 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy Apartment
Very clean and tidy.
Well equipped
Very relaxing
Samantha E.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kerry M.
11 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Mountains sray
We had a great time and the house was terrific
Kerry M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
David B., Beacon Hill
26 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Three night get away
We stayed here in 2022 for 2 nights and found we needed longer to get away from Sydney, so chose a 3 night stay this weekend. Property has all we needed (and many things we didnt use, but others no doubt will). Far enough away from the main streets, but close enough to walk if you are active enough and a perfect location to venture out to any of the Blue Mountains 'places to see'
David B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
helen w.
30 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Was a lovely clean cottage. We’ll equipped.
Excellent
helen w.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
YIFAN L.
27 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
lovely place!
Nice and quiet place,close to everything,will come back later!