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Historic 1885 Blue Mountains Retreat | Sleeps 12 | 6 Bdrms | Free EV Charging

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A traditional building with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path leading to the entrance.
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A covered porch with a wooden door and a sign that reads "Glen Isle."
A building facade with a street sign reading "GLEN ISLA".
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 124026 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Wentworth Falls, NSW
  • Place, Wentworth Falls Waterfall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mountains National Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Wentworth Falls Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wentworth Falls

With a stay at this vacation home in Wentworth Falls, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Blue Mountains National Park and Wentworth Falls Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wentworth Falls Waterfall and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Wentworth Falls Country Club.
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What's nearby

  • Wentworth Falls Waterfall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blue Mountains National Park - 20 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wentworth Falls Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Leura Mall - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Sublime Point Lookout - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wentworth Falls Station - 4 min drive
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butter - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Love Bites - The Village - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Echo Point - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Leura - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Conservation Hut - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic 1885 Blue Mountains Retreat | Sleeps 12 | 6 Bdrms | Free EV Charging

An historic Blue Mountains home made for gathering

Welcome to Glen Isla, a beautifully restored 1885 weatherboard home in Wentworth Falls, sleeping up to 12 guests across six bedrooms.

Originally built as a letting house for Sydney families escaping to the fresh mountain air, Glen Isla is still welcoming guests more than 140 years later. We’ve been hosting here since 2013 and love sharing this special part of the Blue Mountains with families and groups of friends.

Why guests love Glen Isla

• 6 bedrooms, sleeping up to 12 guests
• 3 bathrooms
• Half an acre of private, established gardens, with some trees and specimens dating back to 1885
• Short, flat 5-minute walk to the start of some of the best hikes in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park
• Large living room with wood-burning fireplace and pool table
• Traditional wraparound bullnose verandah
• Ducted heating and air conditioning
• Fully equipped kitchen, BBQ and outdoor dining
• Full garden cubby house with slide
• Free Wi-Fi
• Garage and off-street parking for up to 5 cars
• 2 Tesla Destination Chargers with complimentary EV charging

Five bedrooms have queen beds, while the sixth is a spacious loft with four single beds, ideal for older children, teenagers or adults. Please note - The loft is not recommended for children under 10 unless accompanied by an adult. Three bedrooms open through French doors onto the wraparound verandah.

Outside, half an acre of established gardens and lawns gives everyone room to relax, play and enjoy the fresh Mountain air. Have coffee on the verandah, enjoy a long lunch or BBQ outside, or let younger guests explore the cubby house and slide.

And when you’re ready to explore, you can leave the car behind. It’s just a short, flat five-minute walk to the start of spectacular Blue Mountains National Park walks, while Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, the Three Sisters and Scenic World are all within 10 minutes easy drive.

After a day in the Mountains, come home to a game of pool, dinner in the garden or a cosy evening beside the fire.

Glen Isla is a place for families and friends to stay together, slow down and enjoy the Blue Mountains — continuing a tradition that began here in 1885.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a video-game console is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video game console
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 4,026 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 2782, PID-STRA-510

Property is also known as

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Historic 1885 Blue Mountains Retreat | Sleeps 12 | 6 Bdrms | Free EV Charging Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly lovely historic property full of charm and coziness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colette R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Was a great place to stay and worked well for a girls weekend away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home in lovely quiet location. There is plenty of equipment in the kitchen to handle our large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very enjoyable. Property had everything needed to make us feel comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property is ideal for a group stay and my second visit in 3 1/2 years . The kitchen is well equipped and the beds comfortable . It is however looking very tired and in dire need of maintenance (which I understand is planned ) and a good clean . Amy was super responsive at all times .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Glen Isla. Eight team members came together from across Australasia for our annual Strategic Planning retreat. The house was comfortable and well appointed and our host was responsive and helpful.Highly recommend for large family or group gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard & Sharon C.

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

Lovely!

Very quiet, comfortable and absolutely charming house with plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right from the start when booking Amy- the host was wonderful! Great open and clear communication and a pressure to liaise and correspond with. The homestead “Glen Isla” was equally as wonderful and had such attention to detail with the charm of a beautiful historic and lovingly restored home. There was nothing one could want for- everything was there and more! The hosts had auch attention to detail and thoughtfulness to make the stay truly special and memorable. Glen Isla is highly recommended and I will be letting my friends know how wonderful it is and should be a “must stay!” for anyone visiting Wentworth Falls!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Fabulous property

Glen Isla is an absolute gem. There are lots of accommodation options but this place is a real stand out. It is truly beautiful, in a superb location, well maintained with everything you could think of to make your stay special. The owners are lovely and go out of their way to help. We will be back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kay D.

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

80th birthday celebration

good size property for the 11 family members who stayed. Good quality bed linen and beds. Felt the house was looking a little tired, maybe a coat of paint would freshen it up Kitchen was well stocked with crockery and cookware. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bonny S.

The PERFECT holiday

We had a special family event at Glen Isla it was perfect !!! The house has everything you could possibly want, the kitchen is very well stocked we had everything we needed to prepare a family feast for 14. We had 5 children with us that never once said they were bored. The hosts were wonderful and very accommodating. I would highly recommend this house to anyone and will be looking forward to booking our next stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glen Isla was the perfect spot for our family Christmas celebrations!! We were surprised by how well-equipped it was with heaps of plates, serving utensils and the hardest working (and highly effective!) dishwasher. The beds were super comfy and everyone had their own space while still spending quality time together playing boardgames around the dining table and watching the cricket. The kids thought the garden was full of fairies and we were delighted by visiting black cocktaoos, kookaburras and king parrots throughout our stay. We took advantage of the location to go for lovely walks. A truly unforgettable Christmas at Glen Isla.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Proximity to Wentworth Falls walking tracks

A lovely, spacious, well equipped house. Perfect for 60+ year olds. A bonus was its proximity to walking tracks and a beautiful gallery. Lush surrounds. April a good time to visit as the sun is still warm. One fridge was not sufficient for a group of 8.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Amazing Stay !!!

We recently stayed at Glen Isla House for a family birthday and had a fabulous time. The house and grounds are completely charming and had everything we needed for a great weekend. The house is in a great location, very close to the Falls and is well appointed with comfy beds, a fully equipped kitchen, ducted heating and excellent stereo (good cd collection too!) just to name a few! The billiard table and dart board were a big hit with the family. The owner Amy is really lovely, so helpful, easy going and nice to talk to. We had a wonderful stay and for anyone looking at staying in the Blue Mountains I highly recommend this property. We are looking forward to another stay in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KRISTY F.

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

Gorgeous cottage

We absolutely loved our stay here. Owners were fantastic to deal with. Cottage was very clean, well equipped and the location was incredible. Only oversight by us is that we didn’t realise until we arrived that the kids room is actually external from the main house (separate entrance to the cottage, not inside and upstairs like I thought). Our primary school aged children were too young to sleep in this space alone as there is no access directly from the house without walking outside and at night that is not ideal. This meant we had to change our sleeping arrangements to accommodate. Otherwise, this property was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has character and will always be special to us
My daughter drew this lovely picture of the Inn
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle L.

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

Girls retreat

Beautiful house that provides everything you require set amongst lovely grounds. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Glen Isla sitting around the warm fireplace even though the weather wasn’t the best.Would highly recommend for large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angus E.

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

Perfect

Amazing short stay throughly enjoyed
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raj N.

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

Good for 8 people

Enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

A Beautiful Home

Glen Isla is a beautiful home which suited our needs perfectly. It has charm and space, and we did appreciate the Christmas tree, lights and special touches to make it feel like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Comfy, spacious, well-appointed house, great for groups

Glen Isla is ideal for family or friend reunions or gatherings. The house is spacious and comfortable, the kitchen has everything you could possibly need, there are lots of entertainment options, the garden is beautiful and it’s an easy walk to the various lookouts surrounding Wentworth Falls. A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Great Location and beautiful home and gardens

We stayed at Glen IsIa for a few days and thought the home was a great getaway for our family of 7. Plenty of sleeping options and the kids enjoyed a few games of pool in the garage. The home is close to the Blue Mountains attractions and we enjoyed a good meal just up the road at the bowling club.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gareth R.

A fantastic property and family stay

A beautifully renovated home in a fantastic location. Our extended family of 12 had a fantastic time at Glen Isla
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette P.

A wonderful place to stay - beautiful house and grounds.

Perfect for our purpose - a writing retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Spacious and Homely.

A beautifully restored old weatherboard home,which provided all the necessaries to make our stay there most enjoyable.....(8 adults and 4 children) a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018