Title: The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=3341&destination=Sydney%2C+New+South+Wales%2C+Australia&selected=90552848&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern ## Photo gallery for The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern ![TV, offices - The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern (Redfern)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552900/90552848/df721c7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern (Redfern)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552900/90552848/e31d316e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern (Redfern)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552900/90552848/4efec70a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices - The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern (Redfern)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552900/90552848/e253c07d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern (Redfern)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552900/90552848/0e5e0f47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## 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 transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ![2 Bedroom Suite | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19300000/19290900/19290828/98b99af7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Meriton Suites Zetland Zetland - 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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 ## About the neighborhood Redfern, a neighborhood in Sydney, is home to this vacation home. Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Coogee Beach. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Luna Park Sydney are not to be missed. [Visit our Sydney travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Sydney.dx178312) [View more Vacation Homes in Sydney](https://www.expedia.com/Sydney-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178312-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Sydney Cricket Ground Gate A entrance with cyclist riding past](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502965/107d713b-ad81-4e19-a7cd-23fbec757c31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sydney Cricket Ground 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Roof parapets of multicolored heritage buildings on Oxford Street, Paddington. Sydney-Australia-699](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6176809/fa09846d-2851-4c38-adef-286772360f6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oxford Street 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Crown Street 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Hordern Pavilion 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Entertainment Quarter 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Sydney Redfern Station 3 min drive - Central Light Rail Station 3 min drive - Sydney Airport (SYD) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - Lal Qila 6 min walk - Bat & Ball Hotel 3 min walk - Bar Julius 5 min walk - Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills 5 min walk - Cafe Kentaro 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern? ### What time is check-out at The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern? ### Where is The Chelsea Cottage, Alfresco Living East Redfern located? ## 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 ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ally P. Sep 19, 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris T. Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chris Tanner The whole process was seamless. ##### Chris T. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### kieran m. Aug 27, 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 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Rick R. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Rick R. 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