Title: Stay Penrith~Work, Rest and Play~Gateway to the Blue Mountains~ Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stay Penrith\~Work, Rest and Play\~Gateway to the Blue Mountains\~ Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Stay Penrith\~Work, Rest and Play\~Gateway to the Blue Mountains\~ ![Property grounds - Stay Penrith~Work, Rest and Play~Gateway to the Blue Mountains~ (Emu Plains)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66280000/66278000/66277984/d0aa6533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, books - Stay Penrith~Work, Rest and Play~Gateway to the Blue Mountains~ (Emu Plains)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66280000/66278000/66277984/f90b9bba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Stay Penrith~Work, Rest and Play~Gateway to the Blue Mountains~ (Emu Plains)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66280000/66278000/66277984/d56920b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, books - Stay Penrith~Work, Rest and Play~Gateway to the Blue Mountains~ (Emu Plains)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66280000/66278000/66277984/e4564e21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Stay Penrith~Work, Rest and Play~Gateway to the Blue Mountains~ (Emu Plains)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66280000/66278000/66277984/2fcd21ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled close to the Nepean River Walk and Penrith's foodie precinct, 16 Hunter offers a charming retreat. Unwind in this cosy home whether you're visiting family, working or exploring nearby attractions like IFly and kayaking tours along the river. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Parking available - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stay Penrith\~Work, Rest and Play\~Gateway to the Blue Mountains\~ A cosy home within metres of the Nepean River Walk and the new Penrith foodie precinct. Enjoy the comforts of home whether you're here for work, visiting family and friends or just getting away from it all... 16 Hunter is close to all that Penrith and The Blue Mountains has to offer... The list is endless but enjoy this sample... IFly Kayaking tours along the Nepean River and into the gorge White Water Rafting Canyoning in the Blue Mountains Bushwalking/Hiking Cable Skiing Rooms are unlocked based on guest numbers booked. Please ensure that you confirm numbers so that we ensure bedroom availability... ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Water park - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53860000/53852900/53852818/90-0e7dbd58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 bedroom close to hospital/Sport facilities Kingswood - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=53852818&PinnedHotelID=53852818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112780000/112773500/112773485/f7637f3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Gardens Emu Plains - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=112773485&PinnedHotelID=112773485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24310000/24308400/24308335/0cbe8ea7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quest Penrith Penrith - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 319 reviews £103 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=24308335&PinnedHotelID=24308335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109895400/109895316/25da5d43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Penrith 3Br apt close toTrain station & Shopping Penrith - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=109895316&PinnedHotelID=109895316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107610000/107605600/107605600/7a20b187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### KozyGuru | Penrith | Cosy 4 BED Holiday House Penrith - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=107605600&PinnedHotelID=107605600&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67490000/67484300/67484287/5098f18b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Astina Suites Penrith - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 239 reviews £138 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=67484287&PinnedHotelID=67484287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99888500/99888468/dcbcf362.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Travel for Work? 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Please pick up mess. ### 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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-5010, 2750 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 Vrbo Property Stay Penrith\~Work Rest Play! Stay Penrith\~work, Rest and Play! \~new Listing\~ Sydney ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.75690%2C150.66396&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5MgCeV48FTavaqacR2IfPBXjj1s=) Emu Plains, NSW #### What's nearby - Penrith Regional Gallery \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Emu Plains War Memorial \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Trench Reserve \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Driloni National Park \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - River Road Reserve \- 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles #### Getting around - Sydney Emu Plains Station - 2 min drive - Warrimoo Station - 14 min drive - Sydney Airport (SYD) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mountain Culture Beer Co. - ‬4 min drive - ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Goji Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Kelly's Kiosk Panthers - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stay Penrith~Work, Rest and Play~Gateway to the Blue Mountains~ pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Stay Penrith~Work, Rest and Play~Gateway to the Blue Mountains~? ### What time is check-in at Stay Penrith~Work, Rest and Play~Gateway to the Blue Mountains~? ### What time is check-out at Stay Penrith~Work, Rest and Play~Gateway to the Blue Mountains~? ### Where is Stay Penrith~Work, Rest and Play~Gateway to the Blue Mountains~ located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Stay Penrith\~Work, Rest and Play\~Gateway to the Blue Mountains\~ Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.4 Eco-friendliness ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oliver W. 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, enjoyed our stay Great location, enjoyed our stay. ##### Oliver W. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### harley 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Wonderfully property will definitely be staying there in the future ##### harley Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodie 9 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Close to everything you need. Very clean house. My daughter wanted to stay and live there. ##### Jodie Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brendan G. 9 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Stay The property was clean and comfortable with everything we could ask for, plus a pool table! It was close to Woolworths, plus the main shops and restaurants just down the road in Penrith. The aircon worked well and it had all facilities we required. We would definitely stay at the property again. ##### Brendan G. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne C. 7 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great value Clean, convenient and pleasant stay - thanks ##### Joanne C. Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 25 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Good location to river. Garden and bbq area could be improved. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoffrey H. 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Walking in feels like home. Very clean and very comfortable. The kitchen fit out is great! Fantastic appliances. Oodles of crockery/plates, cutlery, pots, utensils. All the beds were comfortable. Good sized bathroom. Host was easy to contact. We regularly visit relatives near Penrith and will consider using again. ##### Geoffrey H. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica R. 28 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place in a great location. Travelled from Melbourne for a friends wedding, the property was spacious and felt like a home away from home. Close to amenities such as various shopping centres and to the walking trail along the river. ##### Jessica R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Returning guests. Wonderful experience all round. Our 2nd time staying at this lovely property. Great location. Property provides everything needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Highly recommended. ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi H. 30 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous find Amazing place to stay, close to all facilities in the area needed and with heaps of space ##### Jodi H. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Praveen G. 21 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We had a very good stay on our holiday. Thanks to the host for her prompt response when we got locked out of one of the rooms. This is a perfect getaway for someone looking to visit blue mountains,Penrith and Paramatta. ##### Praveen G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea C. 25 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommended! Great house with plenty of space. Comfortable beds and nice extra touches throughout. Highly recommended! ##### Andrea C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. 11 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always love our stay. This is our 'go to' place to stay.It is the most comfortable and roomy home away from home. It has everything to make our stay a great experience. Close to the river and major shopping center. Riannon is a wonderful host and easy to reach, if ever needed. Highly recommended. ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey L. 16 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location 5 mins drive to Cable Park, iFly & Panthers. Great set up for teens ##### Tracey L. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### janelle g. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet location A perfect place to stay even though it was just me, as i needed ample off-street parking. The check in was simple; the house was clean and had everything you needed when being away from home. Riannon was a wonderful host that provided great communication. I highly recommend. ##### janelle g. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara M. 23 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family stay Location was perfect as we had a wedding close by and also wanted to explore Blue Mountains, even did Sydney day trip by train. House was comfortable and plenty of room. The highlight had to be the pool table, every evening my 3 teenage boys played and played. Great visit. ##### Tara M. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela U. 13 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful for families Our stay here was wonderful. The house is generous in size for a family, well equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, large living space and everything we needed. The bonus was the separate rumpus room with pool table/ping pong, playstation and large tv which was a hit with kids and adults alike. Only a 2min drive off the M4 and from the shopping centre. Off street parking.... would stay again without hesitation. Thank you for accommodating our stay! ##### Angela U. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathleen N. 28 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home with trees, flowers and bird calls This turned out to be perfect for our family of three: not too far from the train depot or grocery stores; not close, mind you, but manageable. The home was very clean and the beds comfortable. We enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you. ##### Kathleen N. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon F. 12 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic for a Family This house was perfect for the needs of our family of 5\. It's in a great location and the house everything we needed. The heating kept us warm. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was excellent. Everything was clean. Highly recommended. ##### Simon F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best It was good that the living room was large and I enjoyed communicating with my friends. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This property was in a perfect location for our work needs. It was furnished nicely, in a very quiet spot and felt safe. The bed was softer than I am used to, but I surprisingly had an incredible sleep in it. It is well set up for self catering, with a shopping centre nearby. Aircon was good, stove very good and the smart TV was great too. All communications were smooth, simple, efficient and positive. I highly recommend this property in this area. We will return if it is available next time. ##### Helen Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace V. 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review for 16 Hunter St, Emu Plains We can't recommend it enough! The property is beautifully maintained and offers a perfect blend of comfort and style. The location is fantastic, with easy access to local shops and stunning parks nearby. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly, making it a lovely place to unwind. Inside, the space is well-equipped and thoughtfully designed, with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The kitchen is fully stocked, and the living area is cozy and inviting. I particularly loved the clean and spacious bedrooms.Communication with the property owner was excellent, ensuring a smooth check-in process. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a delightful getaway in Emu Plains! ##### Grace V. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David R. 13 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unreal! We stayed as a group of 4 adults going up the east coast. We had a car, but caught the train (15min walk) to Sydney, drove to blue mountains the following day, and relaxed enjoying the facilities of this lovely home of the last day. Exceptionally clean, lovely games room, nice bbq area, we could have stayed so much longer. I will definitely be back, (also, the log cabin is a MUST when here, 15m walk to a beautiful restaurant/bar, was an amazing night) To the hosts- again thank you so much for having us. It was perfect ##### David R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### leanne g. 16 Dec 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ok wish bbq was cleanned like we asked just wiped down the top what about the in side. Grass was that long it was up to knees. Shower glass not good holes in rooms by doors and toilet ##### leanne g. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norm and Elizabeth C. 16 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home! Great location! Lovely host! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Riannon was lovely and extremely helpful. The home meet our needs perfectly. Location was ideal. We will definitely be recommending this property and hope to stay again. Thank you Riannon. You are the perfect host. ##### Norm and Elizabeth C. Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022