Waterview terrace in rock

Central location. Clean, great view from top bedroom.

The location of the apartment was great. Easy walk to The Rocks, the bridge, and Circular Quay. We enjoyed the beautiful parkland around the Barangaroo area. The apartment itself was clean but was set over three levels with steep stairs between each. Not appropriate for young children or older people who could potentially fall. The kitchen was not very well equipped and they didn't provide hand towels or tea towels. The beds were comfortable and there was air conditioning in each room. It was reasonable but not great accommodation.

This property was a real let down. First impressions count and the host had us come through the alley way which wasn't the most aesthetically pleasing with garbage everywhere. Once we got into the property there was a live cockroach floundering on his back right inside the door. With a walk thru of the property, we discovered that it was on 3 floors which we did not expect. We are all seniors and the steep stairs made it difficult for us to navigate. I could not find anywhere in the listing that it was multi-level. This definitely needs to be highlighted. Also, during our walk thru the property appeared to be dirty. The walls have black soot like marks, the stair railings were filthy. We did have to wash them so that we could use the railings. Finally, 2 keys were provided to the property. Only one worked to open the front door.

While the location of this property is excellent, the home itself is poorly maintained and in need of significant repairs and a thorough professional cleaning. During our mid-January stay, Sydney experienced several days of heavy rain, which exposed serious water-intrusion problems. Water flowed in through the front door onto the hardwood floors, and there were multiple ceiling leaks in the third-floor bedrooms—one of which was actively dripping onto a cellphone in the middle of the night. We also encountered ants in the front third-floor bedroom. The stairwell is visibly neglected and requires deep cleaning and repainting; marks and residue from previous guests are evident along the steep steps. Throughout our stay, the house had a persistent moldy, musty odor, raising concerns about overall cleanliness and moisture damage. This home should not be offered on VRBO. I've requested a refund of one night's rental fee but have not heard from the owner. DO NOT stay here.

Excellent location. Plenty of room for 6 of us. Lower floor bedroom mattress is uneven. Kitchen and bathroom is very good