Title: The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern Holiday home with kitchen, near Hyde Park ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552900/90552848/e31d316e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552900/90552848/c07f0110.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552900/90552848/4efec70a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552900/90552848/f820c75a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552900/90552848/df721c7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of East Redfern, Chelsea Cottage is a beautifully restored Australian home offering a unique inner-city lifestyle. Flowing from inside to outside, the undercover alfresco area is perfect for entertaining or relaxation while taking in the village atmosphere of Bourke St with its cafes and shops just around the corner. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern Summary: Our Chelsea Cottage is a unique and amazing house in the best pocket of East Redfern/Surry Hills. Set over 2 levels, our gorgeous family home can sleep up to 11 people across 5 bedrooms and 2 small bathrooms. You'll have the ideal inner city lifestyle through the flowing alfresco outdoor area that seamlessly connects inside and outside and is also undercover! There is air-con in the living area, a fully equipped kitchen and full on site laundry for your use. The Space: Set in the heart of East Redfern on Bourke St, you are located a stones throw away from Surry Hills. Bourke st has a cute village feel as it's tree lined street is home to numerous local cafes (Little Evie & St Judes are literally around the corner), a Greek cafe and restaurant (Metaxi Mas & The Twisted Olive), a homewares shop (DEA), a florist/plant shot and many other local businesses. Surry Hills is around the corner and easy walking distance to the light rail stop on Devonshire St. Crown st and all it's fabulous eateries and shopping are under 10 min walk away! The house itself is a classic Australian cottage that has been tastefully restored and given a new lease of life with period touches throughout. Each bedroom has a distinct character and the living spaces provide a homely feel throughout. There is 1 Queen bed, 4 doubles and a single in the house. The loft bedroom has an original windy staircase to a double dorma windowed room. The open plan kitchen is nestled beside the living and dining areas and they flow out to the alfresco outdoor area that is amazing for entertaining or just simply relaxing. The garage roller door opens up so you'll be welcomed by all the friendly neighbours and passers by. The bathrooms are unique, with the main one situated in the middle of the house beneath the staircase and the second one in an indoor/outdoor style bathroom with a rain showerhead. The whole outdoor area is completely covered. The house is fully equipped for travelling guests through wireless chargers and has everything you need for a comfortable stay! The parking is 2 hours on the nearby streets however there are pockets of 24 hours parks of which I will share the details of through the check in instructions. Guest Access: Guests have access to the entire home ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, stereo, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91120000/91113000/91112947/a4d852ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The East-Redfern Mansion on Chelsea Redfern - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=91112947&PinnedHotelID=91112947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99770000/99767300/99767263/8f048ccb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Artscape, Newtown Villa Newtown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=99767263&PinnedHotelID=99767263&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111109000/111108901/b26f7681.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Huge Inner City Mansion, 8 Beds, 2 Bathrooms, A/C. 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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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 2016, PID-STRA-41501 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 638579a0cc09a4004225b8d4 ## 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-33.89273%2C151.21472&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4whtzz0MWs6zkKASqRbd9q9gJ8s=) Redfern, NSW #### What's nearby - Sydney Cricket Ground - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Hyde Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Capitol Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles - Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles #### Getting around - Sydney Redfern Station - 3 min drive - Central Light Rail Station - 3 min drive - Sydney Airport (SYD) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Erciyes Restaurant - ‬4 min walk - ‪Bat & Ball Hotel - ‬3 min walk - ‪Bar Julius - ‬5 min walk - ‪Bar Cleveland - ‬2 min walk - ‪Sumac & Onion - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern located? > Located in Redfern, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crown Street and Sydney Cricket Ground. Star Casino and Circular Quay are also within 3 miles (5 km). Redfern Station is 20 minutes by foot and Central Light Rail Station is 21 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ally P. 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The Chelsea cottage was such a lovely warm and inviting space, perfect for our group. We had a lovely stay. Jules was a fantastic host easy to communicate with and really helpful. Would absolutely stay again! Thanks!! ##### Ally P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris T. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chris Tanner The whole process was seamless. ##### Chris T. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### kieran m. 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely property for larger groups of people. Loft room gets a little stuffy and hot. A couple of light bulbs were out but nothing that really mattered. The owner offered to come replace them but we decided to just leave it. ##### kieran m. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rick R. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Rick R. 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