Modern retreat near beach, cafés & golf – perfect for families, couples, remote work & wedding guests in beautiful Mona Vale.
Stay at The Waratah House, a modern and light-filled holiday retreat on Sydney’s stunning Northern Beaches. This architect-designed home is perfect for couples, families, remote workers, and wedding guests. Enjoy peaceful garden views, spacious open-plan living, and a relaxing loft office.
Location Highlights
• Walk to Bayview Golf Club, cafés, restaurants, and shops (8-9 mins)
• 8-minute drive to Mona Vale Beach, Pittwater Bay, Mona Vale Golf Club
• Close to wedding venues: The Pasadena, Cottage Point Inn, Bert’s Bar & Brasserie, Golf Club- and SLSC wedding venues
Bedrooms & Layout
• Bedroom 1: 1x King bed with luxury mattress, spacious wardrobe, blackout blinds, fan, heater
• Bedroom 2: 2x King single beds with premium comfort, storage, fan, heater
• Extra bed – for 5th guest: The green sofa chair converts to full single (93 x 214 cm)
• Loft: Ideal for work, reading or board/card games – printer/scanner & monitor on request, fast free high-speed internet – 50+ Mbps
Amenities
• Private garden with covered outdoor seating
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning & ceiling fans, bedroom heaters
• Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast starter pack
• 2 off-street parking spaces
• Miele washing machine
• Free Wi-Fi - fast 50+Mbps
• Hot/cold outdoor beach shower
• Baby gate, high chair, travel cot and bed guard rail
• Beach towels, printer/scanner & monitor available on request
🌿 Eco-cleaning with allergy-safe, fragrance-free Koh products
🕒 Flexible Check-Out
Late check-out available Sundays and Mondays—just ask when booking!
NOTE: Bedding and towels are provided only for the number of booked guests as we offer a per guest rate.
For 2x guests, we assume only the main bedroom will be used (No access to 2nd bedroom).
Please inform us if you need a different sleeping arrangement.
To request extra bedding, please book for an additional guest
The host has many years of hospitality background, overseas (Austria & Switzerland) and in Australia.
We appreciates a high standard of cleaning and a warm comfortable environment.
Property Policy:
No Events/Gathering allowed
No smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes allowed.
No Pets allowed.
This north-facing holiday retreat is also perfectly positioned for the cooler autumn/winter days. Begin your mornings with a leisurely breakfast in the sun-drenched, undercover outdoor setting. Inside, soft sunlight fills the kitchen and living area, creating a snug and homely space to relax and unwind.
ABOUT THE AREA: We love the relaxed beach vibe, the variety of cafes and restaurants, golf clubs and the proximity to a beautiful national park, all just a bus ride away from one of the most stunning cities in the world – Sydney.
🧖♀️ Wellness & Relaxation Nearby
While we don’t offer a sauna on-site (yet!), guests can enjoy a variety of wellness experiences just a short 5-minute walk away, including:
City Cave – Float and Wellness Centre
Infrared saunas, Epsom salt float therapy, massage and more
Solt Haus
A beautiful new salt sauna wellness space with salt facials and unique relaxation experiences
Mona Vale Skin & Soul (Ella Baché)
Professional skin treatments including skin needling, facials, and IPL
Mermaids Beauty Salon
Relaxation treatments, waxing, and beauty services
Multiple physio clinics and massage therapy studios
All within easy walking distance
Perfect for guests looking to unwind, detox, or treat themselves during their stay.
Information for accessibility: All amenities, including bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and dining area are accessible on the ground level. The loft office is the only area accessible via stairs.
Please note: Commercial photography and filming is not allowed on the property without permission prior to booking.
Ideal accommodation for wedding guests, with various wedding venues in close proximity, making The Waratah House the perfect place to stay.
EASY ACCESS TO:
Mona Vale beach with its modern new Surf Life Saving Club cafe & restaurant, Bayview Golf Club, Mona Vale Golf Club, Pittwater Bay, Bayview & Mona Vale Tennis court, The Pasadena and The Newport.
MONA VALE:
The best Bakeries and Patisseries in Mona Vale to get your daily fresh bread in the morning and grab a take away coffee while you are there.
Among other Cafes, the earliest one opening is 2KF Espresso in Bungan street opens Mon-Sat at 4.40am - 2pm. Sunday 5.30am - 2pm.
Another favourite of ours is Cafe Monaka only 8min. walk from The Waratah House. Open Mon-Sat 8am-3pm. Kitchen open til 2.30pm.
WALKING DISTANCE from The Waratah House:
Woolworths and Dan Murphy's 8min walk
Aldi 9min walk
Flannery's Organic Health Food Store - 12min. walk or 4min. drive.
Harris Farm at Pittwater Place
Scoop Wholefoods at Pittwater Place
Pittwater Seafood at Pittwater Place
2x Butchers in Mona
MONA VALE BEACH:
There are two rockpools - one suitable for toddlers and a larger pool measuring 30 meters for bigger kids and adults.
Located opposite the beach is Apex Park which offers electric BBQs, picnic tables, shaded children's play area and children's bike path. A cafe and restaurant is located at the SLSC and nearby on Darley Street.
Change rooms, showers and toilets are also available.
TRANSPORT:
The B-Line bus (modern yellow double decker bus) is a 10 min. walk from The Waratah House and a high-frequency bus route that runs from Mona Vale to Wynyard Station - CBD. Turn up and go service.
10min walk to the 199 Bus to take you to Manly OR Palm Beach. Take the Ferry from Manly to Circular Quay - Opera House. From there Ferries go to Taronga Zoo, Luna Park, Darling Harbour etc.
155 Bus stop 2 min. walk from The Waratah House.
Languages spoken: German,English