Cloud 9 is the perfect Couples Retreat, or honeymoon destination, with it’s romantic honeymoon suite and sought after secluded location.
This magnificent escarpment property creates immediate impact with breathtaking views in a spacious light filled upstairs apartment with self check in from your private outdoor staircase.
* An 8m viewing deck all to yourself!
Sleeps up to 5 guests.
This is a Retreat for adults to relax and recharge. Young children under 12yrs and babies are not suitable here.
This is NOT a party venue!
* Group bookings of more than 3 guests must abide by our house rules. Please read house rules and understand this before booking.
* We have a 10pm Curfew with no loud talking nor music permitted thereafter.
Dalia's Blue Mountain Retreat also has a ground floor apartment and a studio at the side of house. We ask you therefore be respectful as loud talking and noise travels in the house.
Larger groups can also book the downstairs house listed as Sterling Manor which sleeps up to 5 guests. Enquire at time of booking.
A well maintained, enchanting 1950's two storey house. Literally on the edge of the escarpment in the best location in Katoomba, with 180 degree VIEWS into the distance.
Just 300 meters to the famous 3 Sisters and near the Echo Point Information Centre.
Five major bush walks practically at your door step.
A 5 minute bus or car trip from the railway station or town centre.
A house with history
Externally Cloud 9 is set amidst the "other worldly" landscaped Rhododendron gardens etched into a sloping terraced garden with many steps. It's previous owner, the late Richard Sterling, well known Australian Astrologer, who wrote columns for the Australian Women's Weekly for 25 yrs, author, London concert pianist, studying music with Dame Joan Sutherland. The gardens featured on Burke's Backyard in the 1980's.
Richard opened his gardens and home to evening soirees entertaining his television friends Burt and Patty Newton, Don Lane and Ita Buttrose and for charity events.
An ideal location for a peaceful self retreat - couples, honeymooners, romantic celebrations, writer's and artists to retreat.
The spectacular scenery and the gardens below are a photographer's paradise and can attract a variety of birds including: Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, King Parrots, Crimson Rosellas, Lyre Birds, Fairy Wrens, Red neck Wattle Bird to name a few.
Cloud 9 offers great value with ~ 75 square meters of internal space and another 30 square meters of external deck (that's about 4 times the size of your average motel room with the best view in Katoomba.
* The sun rise in the morning is spectacular and the rock face across the valley, changes colour with magical hues of pink and light blue at sunset, all from the comfort of the lounge room.
Air Conditioned in summer and cosy in winter, with the finest hydronic heating throughout .
BEDROOM CONFIGURATION
Bedroom 1. A romantic four poster queen size canopy bed with luxurious white hotel quality bedding.
Bedroom 2. Located in the sun room
* 2 king single ensembles
* Double sofa bed for extra guests.
* Bookshelf with books, board games and magazines.
* The sunroom is the point of entry to Cloud 9.
The King Single beds can be made up as one super king bed for couples.
This MUST be advised on booking.
* Your nightly rate is inclusive of 2 guests, there is an additional fee of $70.00 per night for each guest thereafter.
FREE Wi Fi (password on fridge)
THE KITCHEN
Equipped with modern appliances and cooking facilities, such as electric stove, kettle, toaster, coffee pod machine with a few complimentary pods, large 2 door fridge, microwave, dishwasher, and front loading washing machine. A washing line is down stairs. A drying wrack is located in the sunroom.
Off street parking is provided for 1 car only on the left side of the driveway. The street has metered parking 9-5 pm with free parking in neighbouring streets.
A 5 minute walk for fine dining at Darley's Restaurant or Echo's Hotel for that special occasion.
**We only offer single night stays mid week **
A tourist information centre at Echo Point is conveniently located 5 minutes away. There is also a hop-on hop-off trolley bus which takes you to all the major sights of the Blue Mountains.
"In all our worldly travels we have never experienced such an expansive, 180 degree breathtaking view...... it will leave you speechless." Werner und Barbara
Finance Analyst - Germany
To show our appreciation we include little extras, and surprises to pamper your soul and warm your heart. ❤️
YOUR INCLUSIONS:
* Air Conditioning
* 65 inch Smart TV with NETFLIX
* A radio/CD player, board games,
books and magazines.
* Excellent Wi Fi
* Hotel quality cotton bath towels - 100% cotton sheets and quality doona.
* Blankets
* Outdoor Bar-b-Que
* Shampoo, Conditioner, Body wash
* Bath Robes
* You are right on the edge of the National Park with 180° Spectacular Views.
* Explore our Richard Sterling "Garden of the Stars" Astrology Gardens below.
LOCATION:
- 7 CLIFF DRIVE ECHO POINT, Katoomba
- Three minutes walk to Echo Point information centre
- Three minutes walk to bus stop into Katoomba township and railway station.
- Three minute walk to The famous 3 SISTERS with many bush tracks,
- Access to Katoomba Cascades bush track from Echo Point,
- Access to Leura Cascades,
- Katoomba Falls,
- the Scenic Railway or soar across the valley on the Scenic Skyway, an aerial cable car with a glass bottom.
- a short drive to the town centre, cafes, restaurants, Aldi, Woolworths, Target, Big W and Coles for your food shopping.
Charming historical Katoomba
Step back in time during your stay in charming, Katoomba, with it's art deco buildings, art galleries, eclectic tea rooms, gift and antique shops that loom up out of the winter mist; or go back many thousands of years with towering ancient rock formations along the lush hiking tracks.
DIRECTIONS
By Car
Turn off the Great Western Highway into Katoomba town centre. Follow the main street, Katoomba St, down past the shops and down the hill towards Echo Point, to the very end. When you come to Lillianfels and Echos, turn left, then turn right into Echo Point road, at the end of which is the viewing platform for the 3 SISTERS.
Turn left onto Cliff Drive, within 300 meters and you are at 'Cloud Nine'. on your right. Park on the left side of driveway.
By Train
Alight at Katoomba and exit on the town centre side of the train station.
A taxi stand is located by the entrance to the train station. You can either:
- take a 5-minute taxi ride to 'Cloud 9', costing approx. AUD$12.00 or
- catch the 686 bus from outside the Carrington Hotel Katoomba Street, getting off at the 3 SISTERS Echo Point, and walking 3 minutes to 'Cloud Nine'.
NO VISITORS are permitted during your stay at cloud Nine to keep noise levels to a minimum.
This is NOT a party house!
"Cloud 9' is STRICTLY NON SMOKING , please use the ashtray on the veranda for smoking.
Off-street parking is included.
Terms & Conditions and House Rules apply to all bookings at 'CLOUD NINE'.