Mosman Heritage Retreat · 2BR, Chinamans Beach 8 min

4.74 · 42 reviews 🏅 Superhost 📍 Mosman, NSW · Lower North Shore

Entire rental unit hosted by Starlit Luxe Stays

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 beds · 1 bathroom

6 guests
2 bedrooms
3 beds
1 bathroom

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the smart lock, on your own schedule.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home's spaciousness, with two living areas plus a study nook.

Park & harbour views

Soak up leafy, heritage-street views during your stay.

About this space

🏠 Enjoy the relaxed coastal lifestyle of Mosman while remaining within easy reach of Sydney's major attractions, beaches and transport connections. This beautifully presented apartment sits quietly on one of Mosman's most sought-after streets, filled with natural light, a heritage apartment that kept its original details: red picture rails, cobalt frames, and stained glass above the doorways.

Bedrooms & Bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: queen bed, wardrobe, cot available on request
  • Bedroom 2: double bed, wardrobe
  • Living room: premium sofa bed sleeping two
  • Sleeps up to 6 guests across 3 beds
  • One bathroom with a walk-in shower

Kitchen & Living

  • Full kitchen with gas cooktop, oven, dishwasher and microwave
  • Espresso machine, kettle and toaster
  • Cookware, crockery and cutlery for six
  • Smart TV, fast Wi-Fi, air conditioning throughout
  • Washing machine in the apartment

What's Around

  • Chinamans Beach · 8 minute walk, sheltered and where Mosman locals actually swim
  • Port Jackson Bay · 6 minute walk
  • Balmoral Beach · 16 minute walk downhill (or 4 minutes by car); boardwalk, kiosks, netted swimming enclosure
  • Taronga Zoo · 5 minute drive, or arrive by ferry
  • Circular Quay · 12 minutes by ferry from Taronga wharf, the nicest way into the city
  • Middle Head · harbour bushwalks and headland lookouts
  • Military Road · supermarkets, cafés, bakeries, chemist and a cinema

Getting Around

  • Free, unrestricted street parking directly outside, no permit needed
  • Buses along Military Road reach the CBD in 25–30 minutes
  • Neutral Bay and North Sydney in under 15 minutes by bus
  • Manly and the Northern Beaches are easy by car
  • A car makes Mosman simpler, but you can manage comfortably without one

Pet friendly. Dates not available? We also host in Neutral Bay and Kingsford, ask us and we'll check availability across all three properties.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 11 queen bed, 1 crib on request
Bedroom 21 double bed
Living Room1 sofa bed

What this place offers

Harbour & park views
Beach access, 8 min walk
Full kitchen
Fast Wi-Fi
Dedicated workspace
Pets allowed
Smart TV
Washer, in-unit
Free street parking
Air conditioning

Good to know

House rules

  • Check-in: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Checkout before 10:00 AM
  • 6 guests maximum
  • Quiet hours 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM
  • No smoking anywhere inside the apartment
  • No parties or events

Worth knowing

  • Heritage building, expect gentle signs of age alongside original character
  • One bathroom serves the whole apartment, best suited to a family or two couples
  • Self check-in details sent two days before arrival
  • Lost keys incur a $250 replacement charge
  • Mid-stay cleaning available on request for longer stays, at additional cost

Extended stays welcome. Stays of 21 nights and over qualify for monthly rates. We regularly host relocation, insurance and Defence placements, and can invoice an employer or insurer directly. See our Extended Stays page for details.

NSW short-term rental registration: PID-STRA-87181

Guest reviews

4.74
★★★★★
42 reviews
5 stars
79%
4 stars
17%
3 stars
5%
Cleanliness 4.8
Accuracy 4.9
Check-in 4.8
Communication 5.0
Location 4.7
Value 4.8
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Irina12 years on Airbnb
★★★★★

"We absolutely loved our stay! Check-in was easy and communication with the host was clear and prompt. The kitchen has everything you need, and quality linens. Location is excellent, can walk to the beaches or the Military Road shops."

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Sarah11 years on Airbnb
★★★★☆

"The apartment was plenty spacious for the two of us. The front lounge was very cosy and we loved the original features. The kitchen had everything, well stocked, and a coffee machine was a bonus. Overall I would recommend."

Sh
Shaun10 years on Airbnb
★★★★★

"Will be booking it again next trip."

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Olesya10 years on Airbnb
★★★★★

"Great place! A lot of space! Nice host!!! Thank you so much!"

Where you'll be

Mosman is a premium scenic suburb near Spit Bridge, well connected by frequent bus services along Spit Road. Sydney CBD and North Sydney are typically 20–30 minutes away by bus, while Mosman's ferry wharves offer a scenic ~15–20 minute trip to Circular Quay and the Opera House precinct, continuing on to Manly Beach. Mosman Village, harbour walks, cafés and Taronga Zoo are all close by. This location suits guests who value scenic outdoor walks, harbour-edge experiences, and easy city connections within the quiet character of Sydney's Lower North Shore.

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