Harry's Lookout - Home away from Home
About this house rental
Located in Katoomba, this charming house for £179 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. • For the benefit of our cleaning staff, we try to provide a minimum 1- day rest-period between each booking and provide complimentary hand sanitizer for our guests. • 10 minute walk to Katoomba across Leura Cascades Creek historic stone bridge and a 15 minute leisurely walk to Leura Mall • Filtered view of Mt Solitary and the Jamision Valley from front veranda • Treetop bush, district and mountain sunset views from the rear deck • Groups of 6 people or less will have access to 3 bedrooms in the main house. • Groups of 7 or more will have access to the additional Studio located downstairs • Log fire, central gas heating, reverse cycle air conditioning plus electric blankets • Optional Linen and Towels service (ask the owner) • Pet friendly with a fully fenced bush-garden Since the declaration of the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic, we have instructed and trained our cleaner to thoroughly clean all touch-surfaces in accordance with the NSW Dept of Health recommendations. This includes the cleaning and sanitizing of all common touch-points (door handles, light switches, taps, furniture, horizontal surfaces, bed heads, remote controls, knobs etc) before and after each stay. During these uncertain times, we also ask our guests to observe appropriate social distancing and hand hygiene during their stay at Harry's Lookout to minimize the spread of the virus and thank you for your cooperation in advance. If you are looking for a Working-Away-From-Home retreat, only an hour or so away from the city bustle, we have fast NBN internet and WIFI so why not head up to the fresh air in the mountains and work in Katoomba for a week! Harry's Lookout is nestled between the upper mountain villages of Leura and Katoomba and is is ideally located for your relaxing, mountain retreat. Enjoy a gentle, 12 - 15 minute stroll to Leura Mall and enjoy the many cafes and galleries, or stroll 10 minutes the other way, through parkland and across a historic, stone bridge to all the attractions in Katoomba. Harry’s Lookout offers charming bush and district views to the rear and a filtered view of Mt Solitary and the Jamison Valley from the front veranda. The world famous Three Sisters, Scenic Railway & Skyway, Leura Cascades and many lookouts from Cliff Drive are a short distance from your doorstep. The newly renovated Hydro Majestic hotel is only 5 minutes drive away at Medlow Bath where you can be spoilt with High Tea or silver service dinner. Both Katoomba and Leura are surrounded by the Blue Mountains National Park -- part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The back, bush garden at Harry's Lookout is a classified, Tree Preservation Area and we have kept this area as natural as possible to create a real mountains feel. When looking out from the back deck, you will feel you are living in the treetops. Accommodation Details If you require linen and towels to be provided, an additional fee of $25.00 per person (for the duration of your stay) applies to cover the cost of laundry. You are welcome to bring your own sheets, pillow cases and towels if you wish to avoid this extra fee. Please advise your bedding requirements when you book so we can advise our cleaner accordingly. Harry's Lookout has been recently updated to include a new, self-contained studio downstairs. This additional facility increases the capacity to accommodate groups of up to 10 adults. The downstairs studio is available, free of charge to groups of 7 or more. Smaller groups may request the downstairs area, however an additional cleaning fee will apply. Harry's is ideal for couples, groups and families with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen & laundry. There are three bedrooms upstairs, two have queen size beds and the third has two single beds. The downstairs studio has a queen bed plus 2 x single beds as well as a fold-out sofa bed in the large rumpus room. There is also a kitchenette and bathroom downstairs. You will be comfortable year round with the log fire, central gas heating as well as reverse cycle air conditioning and all beds are fitted with electric blankets. The kitchen is fully equipped with all you will need to cook up a storm for up to 10 guests, just bring your food!!! There is a gas BBQ on the back deck where you can relax and enjoy the wonderful mountain sunsets. In the evenings you can sit back, enjoy the fire, watch a movie from our extensive library of DVD's (or stream on Netflix, Stan or others) on the Smart-TV, listen to some music and take in the magic of the mountains. The NBN WiFI system allows access to internet for surfing, social media and email. The WIFI is available (unlimited) to our guests and the WIFI password is in the guest information book on site. If you require linen and towels to be provided, an additional fee of $25.00 per person applies to cover the cost of laundry. You are welcome to bring your own sheets, pillow cases and towels if you wish to avoid this extra fee.... all other bedding, pillows, blankets doonas, electric blankets etc are provided. Please let us know your bedding requirements when you book so we can advise our cleaner accordingly. Harry's Lookout is pet-friendly with a fully enclosed bush-garden so your dog can also enjoy the weekend away. Harry's Lookout has been set up to cater for both small groups and larger groups as the need arises. You may have an intimate couples weekend using only the upstairs areas or a larger, family reunion or 2 x families by combining both the main house plus the fully self-contained, downstairs studio. Either way, whether you are a small or large group, you will love Harry's Lookout. We provide access to the downstairs studio to groups of 7 or more. if you are a smaller group and would like access to the downstairs area, this can be arranged but an additional cleaning charge will apply. Please refer to the availability calendar for tariff rates. Base rates are for 2 x persons and additional charge applies for additional guests above the first 2. Children and well behaved pets are welcome at 'Harry's Lookout'. Children under 2 years stay free. Feature List: Sleeping: 4 x Bedrooms (3 x queen beds, 4 x single beds, 2 x double, sofa beds in Living Room and downstairs rumpus) All beds fitted with woolen doonas and electric blankets for your comfort. Master bedroom has en-suite Main bathroom has Spa Bath Downstairs area has separate bathroom. Cooking: Fully equipped kitchen with settings for 10 (plus extras in separate kitchenette downstairs) Pots, pans fry-pans, roasting dishes etc. Microwave x 2 Slow-Cooker & Rice-cooker Toaster Coffee Machine (pod type) Oven Dishwasher Large Fridge & Pantry Gas BBQ The kitchen pantry is stocked with useful condiments such as salt, pepper, some common spices, olive oil, tea, sugar, coffee etc. (A quantity of coffee pods are provided for the coffee machine, more pods can be purchased from Aldi in Katoomba if required). Tomato sauce and BBQ sauce are stored in the fridge. Gladwrap and cooking foils are stored in the kitchen drawers. We provide 2 x tea towels for your use (as well as bath mats and hand-towels for each of the bathrooms. Grocery supplies can be bought from Woolworths in Leura (corner of Megallong Rd and Leura Mall) or Woolworths at Katoomba (corner Waratah st and Katoomba St). An Aldi store is in Katoomba across the road from Woolworths on Waratah St. There will be a small UHT milk in the fridge upon your arrival for making a cup of tea/ coffee Entertainment: Smart TV in lounge, additional big TV (with Chromecast) in downstairs area and a smaller one in master bedroom DVD Player DVD library Board Games Books Ipod, MP3 connection for music Free, unlimited WIFI (WIFI password is in guest information book on site) Laundry: Washing Machine Cloths Dryer Vacuum Iron & Ironing Board Linen: Bed Linen, Towels etc can be provided at additional charge Comfort: Log Fire Ducted Gas central heating Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning Electric Blankets on all beds Other: Non-Smoking Pet-Friendly Ample off-street and on-street parking
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Katoomba
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(130 Reviews)
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at Harry’s Lookout. The house was very clean and the kitchen and bathrooms were well equipped and had everything we needed. The visiting cockatoo was a bonus! Steve and Marie were quick to respond to messages and were very helpful. I would recommend Harry’s Lookout for families or groups of friends.
5.0
We had a wonderful time. Everything was clean and there was plenty of room for everyone.
5.0
Our group enjoyed a wonderful stay at Harry's Lookout!
Steve and Marie were very prompt in their communication and ensured the property was set up exactly as we needed it.
The property was beautifully and comfortably set up in all rooms.
We had a great time and would recommend Harry's Lookout to anyone!
5.0
Harry's Lookout is a very comfortable, clean and relaxing house to stay. The house is very pet friendly. The backyard has a beautiful bush setting that is also very secure for our 2 toy poodles. There was even a possum at the front door one night. Thanks for a very special holiday.
5.0
Harry's Lookout was perfect for out needs! We had friends and newly acquired in-laws travelling to katoomba from all over Australia and across the glob to celebrate our daughter and son-in-laws wedding. Harry's Lookout was perfect for our needs because there was a great balance of private and communal space that really helped us to break ice and get to know each other, and the beautiful blue mountains. And, yes, we were also looking after a baby over the wedding weekend too! It was a fabulous, memorable weekend.
5.0
Awesome host and location.visited by beautiful birds on the back deck. Can’t say enough good things about the hosts.
5.0
Everything was perfect. The heating was great and the fireplace set the atmosphere for a lovely cozy weekend. Loved the cockatoos that came to visit on the balcony too. Will definately come back!
5.0
Highly recommend Harry's Lookout. Peaceful and comfortable place to stay.
5.0
Great location equal distance to Leura and Katoomba. Well set up house with everything you need for a great stay. Extra thought has gone into making sure you don’t feel the cold in winter (very grateful for that!). Highly recommend for friends or extended family groups.
5.0
Beautiful and very comfortable home. Lovely location, beautiful outlook and well equipped. The hosts were very helpful.
We were three families (6 adults and 6 kids) the set up was great for us.
We recommend this property fot family groups.
5.0
Super comfy beds, great to have basics provided like olive oil and coffee. Loved walking to the Prince Henry Cliff walk and turning right one day to the three sisters and turning left the next day to Leura Cascades. Easy kitchen to prepare meals and wonderful to look out over the trees. Even the guitar is a nice touch.
5.0
Nice cozy place. Description in the listing matches the experience. The amenities in the house were much more varied (detergent, minor groceries in the kitchen) than what we usually experience. Very responsive hosts.
5.0
Amazing view and excellent facilities
5.0
Place is well appointed, all creature comforts catered for. Location is good . The host Steve was always prompt in responding every time. We have stayed at many holiday homes but never had such quick responses. Well done Steve
5.0
Harry’s Lookout was a comfortable location for our family weekend in the blue mountains. It’s was spacious, peaceful and well located. Our host, Steve, was easy to contact and prompt to reply. We recommend this property.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. The house is lovely and very comfortable for a group of friends to get together for a stay in Katoomba.
4.0
Easy to walk into Leura or Katoomba from the property.
5.0
This was everything we were hoping it would be. We stayed four nights in August for a family occasion, and had a beautiful time. Great location, all the creature comforts, with a convivial open-plan space for evening fun and relaxation.
4.0
Comfortable stay great host
4.0
Comfortability
Comfortable stay great host
5.0
Comfortable Mountains Stay
We had a good time in spite of the miserable weather. The house was great .
5.0
Every thing you could ask for to have a comfortable stay. Highly recommended property.
5.0
Excellent property
Every thing you could ask for to have a comfortable stay. Highly recommended property.
4.0
A great getaway with convenient location for Blue Mountains attractions. The only disappointing part was the additional costs for heating, Wifi etc made it overly complex to predict costs when booking and in our opinion were more than covered by the overnight fee.
4.0
Harry’s Lookout
A great getaway with convenient location for Blue Mountains attractions. The only disappointing part was the additional costs for heating, Wifi etc made it overly complex to predict costs when booking and in our opinion were more than covered by the overnight fee.
5.0
This was a beautiful home, very clean. We loved our stay and would certainly come back.
5.0
A lovely accomodation which felt very spacious - central heating was great & the heated towel rails much appreciated. Owners are very quick to respond to any questions. The property was well stocked with just about everything you could need in all areas - crockery & utensils, basic cooking ingredients & firewood. It was also very clean & had plenty of hand sanitiser by regular touch points. Would definitely return with friends or family.
5.0
Great stay. Clean. functional and homely.
5.0
There were seven of us and we all agreed that this was a great choice. The house had every creature comfort and we had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay
10.0
This was a beautiful home, very clean. We loved our stay and would certainly come back.
5.0
Perfect weekend away
This was a beautiful home, very clean. We loved our stay and would certainly come back.
5.0
Short break in the Blue mountains
A lovely accomodation which felt very spacious - central heating was great & the heated towel rails much appreciated. Owners are very quick to respond to any questions. The property was well stocked with just about everything you could need in all areas - crockery & utensils, basic cooking ingredients & firewood. It was also very clean & had plenty of hand sanitiser by regular touch points. Would definitely return with friends or family.
5.0
Great. Just like coming home!
Great stay. Clean. functional and homely.
5.0
This house is very inviting
There were seven of us and we all agreed that this was a great choice. The house had every creature comfort and we had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay
5.0
Harry's Lookout was just that! The family had a great four days. The place was packed with everything we could possibly need and more.
Thank you to the owners who did a wonderful job preparing the property. We all loved it. Fireplace was a bonus!
5.0
Lovely Escape
Harry's Lookout was just that! The family had a great four days. The place was packed with everything we could possibly need and more.
Thank you to the owners who did a wonderful job preparing the property. We all loved it. Fireplace was a bonus!
5.0
Perfectly situated for walking to Katoomba or Leura. It is so light and spacious that although we had mostly rainy overcast weather for our entire stay, we still enjoyed the outlook. The well equipped kitchen, the woodburner, DVD collection and board games made being indoors as pleasant as it could have been.
5.0
Home away from home
Perfectly situated for walking to Katoomba or Leura. It is so light and spacious that although we had mostly rainy overcast weather for our entire stay, we still enjoyed the outlook. The well equipped kitchen, the woodburner, DVD collection and board games made being indoors as pleasant as it could have been.
5.0
The house was perfect for us all. Rained a lot but house catered and loved the mist coming over
5.0
Welcoming home
The house was perfect for us all. Rained a lot but house catered and loved the mist coming over
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Katoomba?
The average price for a rental in Katoomba is £129 per night. This rental is £50 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Harry's Lookout - Home away from Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Harry's Lookout - Home away from Home pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Harry's Lookout - Home away from Home?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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