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Umtala House | Artful and Luxurious Spacious Home

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, Netflix, books
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

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

Umtala House | Artful and Luxurious Spacious Home

*AS FEATURED IN ORIGIN MAGAZINE**

Umtala House has been lovingly restored and transformed into a peaceful, character filled, luxurious home set amongst beautiful gardens.

Relax on the sunny deck with a book, enjoy a glass of wine by the fireplace or cook in the well equipped kitchen while kids play in the cubby house of my childhood dreams.

A short 10 minute stroll to Leura mall and Everglades Gardens around the corner.

If you have instagram, you can follow our journey at @umtalahouse.

Features include central heating, a fully-equipped modern kitchen, flat-screen TV including fetch and Netflix, washing machine and dryer. Doonas, sheets and towels are supplied along with electric blankets during the colder months.

Two generous living spaces with large, comfortable sofas, vintage furniture, art works and lighting, all personally sourced from every corner of the globe. One living room features an open wood burning fire with firewood supplied.

Brand new fully equipped Kitchen includes Nespresso (original) coffee machine (with starter coffee pods provided), Ilve oven, fridge & dishwasher. Dining table seats 9. A selection of looseleaf teas provided. BBQ available for use on the deck.

3 bathrooms including bath towels & Olieve and Ella hand & body wash. One ensuite bathroom upstairs off the master bedroom.

All four bedrooms are elegantly decorated with luxurious sheets, down duvets, electric blankets and treasured objects. The downstairs king bed can also be set up as two singles upon request.

The upstairs master suite features a balcony with local vistas and mountain vistas during autumn and winter.

A selection of board games provided - Scrabble, Settlers of Catan, Sequence, Splendor and puzzles.

Central Heating throughout and Air-conditioning in the upstairs master bedroom. The rest of the house stays lovely and cool in summer.

Laundry Facilities

Children Welcome

3 Bathrooms with walk-in shower – one bath

Large deck including BBQ

Off street parking

All linen provided

House Rules:
No Smoking on any part of the property

No Pets

No parties and events

Excessive noise is not tolerated in the neighbourhood. It is a residential area so we ask that you be respectful during your stay.

No more than 9 occupants in the house. Additional guests will not be approved during your stay.

We ask that children eat food either at the kitchen table or outside and not in the lounge rooms. We want the lovely sofas to remain that way for everyone to enjoy on their stays.

We ask that you respect the property during your stay and on your departure by removing garbage, hanging towels and face washers, cleaning the BBQ, emptying water out of the coffee machine, returning furniture etc to its place, placing board games into their correct covers and removing all your belongings.
Excess cleaning & garbage charges may otherwise apply.

Getting Around:
Umtala house is within walking distance to Leura train station.

We are conveniently located near the Blue Mountains Hop On Hop Off Explorer Bus.

For public bus transport we are near the 685 (Katoomba to North Wentworth Falls Loop), 695 (Katoomba to South Leura Loop) and 690K (Katoomba to Springwood) routes.

For public bus and train transport visit the Transport NSW website of the TripView App.
For the public bus and train transport you will need an Opal Card. If you don’t have an Opal Card you can purchase an Opal Single Ticket from the driver or ticket machine at the train station, however, it is most likely cheaper if you have an Opal Card.

Property manager

Josie Simpson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a village

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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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

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

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
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 PID-STRA-2173

Property is also known as

Umtala House Luxurious 4 Bedroom Home
Umtala House Artful Luxurious Spacious Home
Umtala House | Artful Luxurious Spacious Home
Umtala House | Artful and Luxurious Spacious Home Sydney
221127

About the neighborhood

Map
Leura, NSW

What's nearby

  • Leura Mall - 12 min walk
  • Leura Cascades - 3 min drive
  • Three Sisters - 6 min drive
  • Echo Point Lookout - 6 min drive
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Leura Station - 15 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Door Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Leura - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Bunker Cafe Bar Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sublime Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freudian Sip - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Umtala House | Artful and Luxurious Spacious Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Umtala House | Artful and Luxurious Spacious Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Umtala House | Artful and Luxurious Spacious Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Umtala House | Artful and Luxurious Spacious Home located?

This family-friendly Sydney vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Everglades Historic House & Gardens and Leura Mall. Leura Cascades and Leura Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km). Leura Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Umtala House | Artful and Luxurious Spacious Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Beautiful property, peaceful and very comfortable. Thanks Josie we enjoyed our stay. Justine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keiryn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House, everything was just perfect
A girls weekend away with lifelong friends. Host Josie was very responsive to all my pre-arrival questions. The house was amazing, very well equipped, clean, super comfortable and beautifully styled. Having 3 bathrooms was a plus too. There were multiple living areas and we got to enjoy all of them. Our 3 night stay saw us stay in 2 nights and out to dinner at Mr Collins in Leura Village (beautiful food) on the other night. A Woolworths Home Shop on arrival saw us waste no time in the supermarket, highly recommend if you are organised in advance. A few of the girls went horse riding & others went to the Day Spa at the Fairmont Resort. Mornings were spent walking around the wonderful walking trails the Mountains has to offer. We had a fabulous afternoon at Fashion Boutique Zoe Clare where owner Jen took us through a styling session giving us some welcome advice on what clothes work for our varying body shapes. It was so much fun. We walked the Leura Village Shops multiple times over the course of the weekend picking up some lovely fashion items along the way. Sunday afternoon took us to the Hydro Majestic Hotel in Medlow Bath where we we participated in a history tour of the hotel (90 mins). Ryan our tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared with us some amazing history on the hotel and its origins. After the tour we spent some time enjoying a few Cocktails in the Saloon Bar. Overall an awesome weekend away, we were so glad we got to enjoy it at Umtala House.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Comfy Accommodation
Very relaxing and comfortable - ideally located suitable for adults only and families alike. Love the decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the art!!
The house is decorated beautifully, perfect to relax in on a misty mountain Saturday. We appreciated the stocked kitchen with ample equipment to cook & prepare our meals. Beds were deliciously warm & comfy. Our fav place was in front of the fire chatting & flicking through the arty coffee table books. We looooved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect mountain get away with friends
Loved this house; so cosy and welcoming, fabulous decor, super comfy beds. Would stay again in a flash!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We stayed for 2 nights, the house very well appointed. Josie's style makes for a very welcoming and comfortable house. The house was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked with utensils etc. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Nicolai von H., Trondheim in Norway

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Laura.
A beautiful house very suitable for our group of 8 people. Age 5-68 years. Quiet area with no traffic. Nice garden and short walk to Laura centre
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Completely amazing house, would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Artful decor and welcoming ambience
We went for our anniversary and my husband's 65th. Couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate with the fam. We loved Umtala house and how it's been transformed by the current owners with artworks and decor. Mabel the 4 year old loved the cubby house and we played games in the backyard. It really felt like being in a home for the weekend rather than a generic holiday house. The styling is second to none but the bathroom was voted favourite room! The adult kids took over the cooking and served up slow cooked lamb ragu in the cost kitchen. Highly recommend *****
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Albert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect winter stay
Gorgeous home, super-comfortable, warm and cosy against the winter chill. Equipped with everything we could need in the kitchen, games to play in the sitting room, and a pretty garden, this house was the perfect base for our family stay in Leura.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Umtala
Loved the house decor , very comfortable. Everything you could need Only addition would be a rail for stairs to upper level bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Venue
This accommodation is superb! We had the best family, (grand parents, daughters and spouses, and three young grandchildren), weekend ever! It is beautifully set out and really well equipped. It was spotlessly clean. All the bathroom toiletries were of the highest standard, the beds were extremely comfortable and the kitchen would please the most discerning chef. We'll be back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Treina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely few days with long time friends
The property was lovely only very had to access front and back without rails especially when it is snowing and raining.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kristine s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Weekend!
Great family weekend Gorgeous property Beautifully furnished and great location Will Definately be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A 75th birthday celebration
The property was ideal for our 3 generations of 6 adults and 3 children.The location was perfect -a walk to Everglades Gardens and Leura Mall and short drive to Scenic Railway. The house provided for all our needs-warmth including an open fire, a kitchen well equipped for cooking up a storm, a sunny balcony and a playhouse for the kids, great beds and bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stylish Leura Beauty
Lovely stay in Leura. House is beautiful, clean, well equipped with attention paid to provide high quality fittings and equipment and nice and warm in winter!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely place
Umtala house was just like the pictures. We enjoyed everything it had to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mac G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classy house in the hills
What a pleasure! This is one of the best houses and locations we have stayed at. Perfect for a gathering of family and friends. Josie's prowess as an interior designer shines. She wants her guests to have a 5 star experience and we did just that!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie Y., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing in style with friends
Stunning property (as pictured) with plenty of space and all the comforts of home (but much more stylish). We (four mums) spent the weekend hiking (Wentworth Pass and Ruined Castle) and exploring the beautiful shops and restaurants of Leura. We had a wonderful time thanks to the generosity of our host, Josie, who also went above and beyond to help with the changing travel restrictions of Covid-19. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

ALison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous stay!
We had a wonderful time at Umtala House. It was beautifully appointed with plenty of space to relax. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen had everything you could need and the garden was a delight! Great location in close proximity to the local shops and restaurants. Josie was a fantastic host! We can’t wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tishia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a birthday weekend away
We spent our first weekend out of lockdown, celebrating my 50th birthday with 3 other couples. Umtala House is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean. A wonderful home cooked meal on Friday with some post dinner drinks next to the roaring fire. A bushwalk on Saturday, and an easy walk to Leura for dinner in the evening. Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home
We had the most amazing stay this home was warm and inviting from the moment we entered. Everything was about the stay was exceptional we will definitely return. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful! The house is absolutely beautiful! Very spacious, beds super comfortable.
Easy process renting through Stayz. No hesitation to rent again.

10/10 Excellent

Lieske D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We loved the art and objets on display! Very stylish
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021