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# The Last Straw in Katoomba

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 The Last Straw in Katoomba provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Washing machine
- Free Wi-Fi

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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.

### The Last Straw in Katoomba

Experience the beauty and serenity of Katoomba from the comfort and luxury of The Last Straw. With space to comfortably accommodate up to eight guests, this spacious and unique home offers an exquisite mix of design, comfort, and location.  
  
The home features four light-filled bedrooms on the upper level, each tastefully decorated and offering serene views of the surrounding bushland. The main bedroom includes a private ensuite, while the main bathroom features a shower over bath, vanity, and toilet.  
  
Guests can enjoy the crisp mountain air and the home’s close proximity to Katoomba Village, where you’ll find boutique shops, vibrant cafés, and local art galleries. For those seeking nature, the area’s dramatic cliffs, lush vegetation, and scenic lookouts are right at your doorstep.  
  
Whether you’re after relaxation, exploration, or a peaceful family getaway, The Last Straw provides a warm and inviting retreat in the heart of the Blue Mountains.  
  
Bedroom and Bathroom Configuration  
  
Bedroom 1 – 1 × Queen bed + ensuite (shower & toilet)  
Bedroom 2 – 1 × Queen bed  
Bedroom 3 – 1 × Double bed  
Bedroom 4 – 2 × Bunk beds  
Main Bathroom: Shower over bath, vanity, toilet  
Bathroom 2: Toilet  
  
Highlights  
\- Wood burning fireplace for cosy nights  
\- Quality bedding, linens, and towels provided  
\- Gas B B Q for outdoor entertaining   
\- Peaceful bushland surrounds, close to Katoomba Village  
\- Firewood x 1 bag including matches & Fire lighters - May, June, July, Aug, Sept only  
\- Free Wi-Fi  
  
Good to Know  
Minimum Stay: 3 nights on long weekends, 4 nights over Easter  
Public Holiday Rates: All public holidays are charged at the Weekend Tariff  
Connectivity: Please note that Wi-Fi and mobile reception may be intermittent due to the bushland location  
Parking: Off Street parking for two cars  
Please note the tariff is based on 8 guests. If you have more than 8 staying, please enter the correct number to get the correct tariff, up to a maximum of 10 guests.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Food and drink

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 2.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Location highlights

- In the mountains
- Near the bay

### Things to do

- Billiards/pool table
- Birdwatching nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Winery tours 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)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 

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

### Rules

CCTV Outside Property

### 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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

On-site 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 that 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 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

106\_243

## About the area

Located in Katoomba, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Katoomba Scenic World and Blue Mountains National Park. Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and Everglades Historic House & Gardens are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Katoomba travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Katoomba.dx6874)

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Katoomba, NSW

### What's nearby

- ![Katoomba Scenic World which includes a gorge or canyon, a gondola and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215912/2d5bd506-158c-4a7e-bee5-9322e2340d99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Katoomba Scenic World  
4 min drive \- 1.5 miles
- ![Three Sisters showing landscape views and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186451/2ed4b9da-fc75-4dba-9c19-d6d733ac16ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Three Sisters  
6 min drive \- 2.9 miles
- Cahill's Lookout  
3 min drive \- 1.0 mile
- Katoomba Falls  
5 min drive \- 1.9 miles
- Blue Mountains Cultural Centre  
6 min drive \- 2.4 miles

### Getting around

- Katoomba Station  
5 min drive
- Sydney Airport (SYD)  
92 min drive

### Restaurants

- The Carrington  
4 min drive
- Sushi n Co.  
4 min drive
- Old City Bank Bar and Brasserie  
4 min drive
- 8Things  
4 min drive
- Mountain Culture Beer Co.  
4 min drive

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