I have just spent 6 weeks living in Chantal’s beautiful cottage in Rozelle and had an utterly wonderful time. The cottage is charming, beautifully presented, cosy, warm and inviting. As a former long-term resident of Rozelle and Balmain, staying at this home will really give you an authentic experience of what it’s like to live like a local. Darling Street Rozelle is only a 4 min walk and Balmain centre is only 12-15 min on foot. You are surrounded by all the fantastic shops, foodie stores, restaurants and bars that the peninsula has to offer.
The cottage is clean, fully equipped and the touches Chantal leaves for you on arrival are wonderful - fresh bread from Victoire Boulangerie and chocolates from Belle Fleur.
Chantal herself is an exceptional host, she responds to any queries immediately. A delightful and respectful lady all-round to deal with. Living in her cottage offers wonderful privacy and the little deck off the kitchen is a superb little spot to spend a few hours in the sun and the local Lorikeet parrots often fly over the trees to say hello. Chantal offers you total privacy as unlike some past experiences I have had with Airbnb you don’t have to deal with the owner wanting to pop over during your stay to pick up X, Y or Z - which can be somewhat irritating.
Overall I would highly recommend Chantal’s pretty, artistic cottage. I was most sad to leave at the end of the 6 weeks.
10 out of 10 for both house and host.