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The Sanctuary - unique, urban and private with gorgeous garden

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Stroll along the waterfront marina, where boats are docked and a scenic view awaits.
Experience the sleek, contemporary design of FOMO, featuring a striking facade with vertical windows and a central entrance.
Relax in a shaded outdoor space with a wicker chair and small table, surrounded by lush greenery.
Relax in a serene garden oasis with a comfortable seating area and sliding glass door leading to lush greenery.
Escape to a serene oasis surrounded by lush greenery and a soothing water feature.

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1 bedroomSleeps 2100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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 Sanctuary - unique, urban and private with gorgeous garden

The Sanctuary is in highly sought after South Fremantle.

Freshly presented with new furnishings, lots of light and a private tropical pond garden, The Sanctuary is a great place to relax with all that South Fremantle has to offer on your doorstep.

The Sanctuary is a Klopper architect designed home with mezzanine bedroom, exposed industrial steel span trusses and reclaimed timbers plus bespoke glass art that will delight.

WIFI, parking, king bed, air conditioning, smart tv.

Original timber floors, recycled brick feature walls, soaring raked ceilings with exposed industrial steel trusses and porcelain floor tiles compliment the modern décor.

The kitchen with dishwasher, wall oven, induction cooking and masses of cupboard space is fully stocked with crockery, cutlery, glassware, cookware and some pantry items. Breakfast bar living or long work station with bar stools.

Stone top vanity with glass basin. Custom made oval spa bath offering the perfect indulgence after a hectic day. WC and walk in shower or shower in complete privacy outside!

The Sanctuary has an abundance of natural light and overlooks the tranquil and secluded rear garden and courtyard.
Cascading water feature surrounded by tropical landscaping and a glorious Poinciana tree.
Fencing constructed from mixed materials including handmade glass panels and a set of Goan timber doors.

Master bedroom on the airy mezzanine level with remote controlled ceiling fan. Louvred windows that receive the refreshing Freo Doctor ocean breeze and cross-ventilate the home.

Laundry with new washing machine and clothes dryer.

Gated entrance and located behind a renowned glass gallery.

Parking in the dedicated off street car bay to the side of the building.

South Fremantle is a very special, unique neighbourhood with the ocean on The Sanctuary's doorstep. South Beach is renowned for its family friendly grassed area, cafe and swimming beach.

You will love wandering around the small side streets checking out the renovated historical workers cottages and pocket sized gardens.

Peaches organic green grocers and the Freo Fresh IGA supermarket are 5 minutes walk away with a chemist and specialty stores (incl a great shoe shop ladies!).
Popular local artisan bakeries.
Bespoke locally owned eye wear, fashion, art galleries, home wares.
Loads of cafes and restaurants plus two pubs and a distillery.
Woolworths, Aldi, chemist, bakery, liquor store, ATM, service station and health food shop a couple of minutes drive away.

South Freo and Fremantle are very walkable so park the car and explore on foot.
- 250m to Fremantle Sailing Club
- 360m to South Fremantle Dog Beach
- 900m to South Beach Reserve
- 320m to The Local Hotel
- 390m to the South Beach Hotel
- 370m to Running With Thieves Brewery
- 150m to Fremantle Roasting Warehouse
- 1.5km to Esplanade Park
- 1.2km to Fremantle Hospital
- bus stop at the front door, free CAT bus stop diagonally opposite

Property manager

Alison Richards

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 STRA6162M0T2V4XT

About the area

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South Fremantle, WA

What's nearby

  • Fremantle Prison - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fremantle Markets - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Esplanade Hotel - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Round House - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fremantle Passenger Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Fremantle Station - 4 min drive
  • Perth Airport (PER) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Running With Thieves - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ruocco's Pizzeria & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Little Concept - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sanctuary - unique, urban and private with gorgeous garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary - unique, urban and private with gorgeous garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary - unique, urban and private with gorgeous garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary - unique, urban and private with gorgeous garden located?

Located in South Fremantle, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of South Beach, Fremantle Markets and Esplanade Hotel. Town Hall and Fremantle Prison are also within 1 mile (2 km). Fremantle Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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The Sanctuary - unique, urban and private with gorgeous garden Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely summer stay

2nd time staying here. Great location with mix of serenity of own private courtyard garden and good access to cafes and bakery nearby. Bus stop literally outside the front door. Happy to stay again when visiting Perth and Fremantle.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

S J K W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Sanctuary

Superb accommodation in an excellent location. Wish we had stayed longer. Title says it all
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

The Sanctuary definitely lives up to its name! Beautiful place. The plant filled courtyard is so relaxing. We had an amazing stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm oasis in a good area

Well set up for a couple. Just off busy South Terrace, with all its amenities, the Sanctuary is a quiet space to relax and watch the birds play in the trees, before you head back out.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joarn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Star of a property

Great lication, REAL sanctary, clean, well organised even down to an umbrella and beautiful shop in the front. Owner very friendly and very helpful I will definitely stay there again AND DEFINITELY RECOMMEND
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot in South Freo

Beautiful calm spot with loads of great beaches, amazing sunsets, great local cafés, restaurants and bakeries. Lovely apartment with a tranquil garden and pond. Well equipped and a very comfy bed. Great public transport links, no need for a car.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant birthday treat!

Lovely 3 day stay to celebrate my birthday. The Sanctuary truly lived up to its name and allowed us to explore Fremantle - particularly South Fremantle - at our leisure. Such a treat for us to walk everywhere and enjoy the cafes, restaurants and interesting shops of Freo, whilst having the beautiful and very comfortable Sanctuary to return to. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great spot in South Fremantle

We loved the position of the apartment. It was very well set up throughout and had everything you needed in terms of the kitchen, comfy lounge etc. We didn’t realise how difficult it would be to navigate the stairs however - the bed was upstairs and the bathroom and toilet etc were downstairs. We are in our 70’s so should have realised it would be a problem for us! Garden needed a bit of help but a lovely place to sit and ponder. Our host was very nice and helpful during our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D., Salt Spring Island, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay at the Sanctuary

What a wonderful space. Tucked away from the world while being right in the heart of everything. Spotlessly clean. Super comfortable. Gorgeous outlook to the back garden. We extended our stay and would come back anytime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Alison O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true Sanctuary

A spacious and peaceful haven in the midst of South Freo. We really enjoyed our week here. The house has everything you could want. Loads of places to eat and drink within easy walking distance. One minor downside is the parking - very small space around the corner from the entrance to the property. However there is loads of on-street parking as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Freo Charm

Fantastic location, beautifully presented, all amenities you could possibly need, comfortable bed, amazing giant spa bath (think Pretty Woman) and great communication with owner. Downside for us was no curtains in the bedroom and the bathroom was downstairs, while your bedroom and clothes were upstairs, a mirror upstairs would be beneficial. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect stay for a couple. Can become hot and stuffy in the upstairs bedroom (open plan), however (noisy) ceiling fan and air con available. Great location ~ everything within walking distance. Franks gourmet butcher was excellent. It would have been nice to have face washers, tissues and champagne glasses availablr however the kitchen was fully equipped. Great decor. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

barry h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal

All good. Host was close to and very helpful. Needs a little bit of TLC in the garden. Ideal for the beach. Everything is there that you need. Only spoilt by the neighbours dogs barking everytime you moved. A quiet G&T in the private garden was not possible. Otherwise good stay. Close to shops and a nice cafe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sanctuary well named

Well documented, lived up to its reviews, lots to love. Only complaint that the aircon is not able to cope with the climate and the fan is noisy. The bed is situated under the eaves so hot air gets trapped. We moved the bed to increase airflow so that improved the situation a little.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

WENDY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect and that little bit different

The Studio is exactly as presented on Stayz. Love the furnishings, style and innovative design. The loft bedroom is perfect for a couple or single. The bathroom is downstairs and it’s best to leave a light on if getting up in the night is required. Love the sheets, one thing missing a face washer. The side light would be good if it came on earlier as you enter. The location is fabulous, we love south freo and it’s a nice walk to Fremantle. The courtyard makes the outlook very relaxing. Highly recommend and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quality property

Love the garden and outdoor shower.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Top spot in South Freo - relaxing property and lovely garden setting.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Impressive

The property was everything in the listing and more. So beautiful and yes the outside shower was one of my favorite highlights. The huge windows upstairs was also so wonderful and the tub Amazing. The neighborhood so much fun and Wild will be a long time memory.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacky C., Blue Mountains

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Real Sanctuary

Really well appointed apartment. Right in the best part of Fremantle. Close to restaurants, cafes and the beach all in walking distance. Lovely and quiet with outdoor seating to enjoy the lovely fresh ocean air. I would highly recommend this apartment to all my friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property in good location

We had 28 nights in the property which was on the whole a very pleasant stay. There was an issue with the Internet, which took 8 days to fix, although this was not the fault of the owner. The only other issue we had with the property was that the neighborhood seemed very noisy, mainly dogs barking, and DIY being done early in the morning, so again no fault of the owner.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay

The accomodation was great. Super clean and comfortable. Location was handy to the beach, cafes, restaurants, cute homeware stores and transport. The garden was magical and relaxing. The perfect little getaway. We would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well positioned little oasis

The Sanctuary is aptly named. It's a well appointed couples retreat in a great position in South Freo, close to shops, including a fabulous bakery, and a brewery just up the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Doesn’t get much better!

Beautiful property and garden. Modern fixtures, comfy bed and hardly any noise. A perfect getaway that’s close to central Freo (by free cat bus) but some awesome cafés and restaurants right outside your door. Alison is great to deal with and had thought of everything for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krystal A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Luxurious

Was very surprised with how well set out and the quality of the furniture and appliances. Very clean. Garden was lovely and is a sanctuary on its own. Very nice place to stay. The only down fall for me, was the noise from the glass gallery in front early mornings and during the day. Some sound proof doors would complete this fantastic little get away. Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The Sanctuary is a fabulous place to stay. Accommodation was clean, modern and spacious. It is close to the beach and great cafes and restaurants. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022