Spacious 4 Bedroom house in Southern River

Australia
8.0 Excellent
536 Balfour Street, 6110 Perth, Australia

Overview

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to Spacious 4 Bedroom house in Southern River on Balfour Street, I’ll be honest — it felt more like arriving at a friend’s place than checking into typical accommodation. This four-star property sits in one of those quiet residential streets where you actually hear birds instead of traffic, and there’s something immediately relaxing about that. The house itself has this welcoming, lived-in quality that makes you want to kick off your shoes and settle in for longer than you planned.

The Space That Surprised Me

You know what struck me most? The sheer amount of space you get here. Each room feels genuinely spacious — not that cramped hotel apartment feeling where you’re bumping into furniture. The bedrooms are spread out nicely, so if you’re traveling with family or friends, everyone gets their own breathing room. I mean, four proper bedrooms in Perth accommodation at this price point? That’s actually pretty rare. The living areas flow together naturally, and there’s this sense that the place was designed for people to actually live in, not just pass through.

Location Perks

Southern River turned out to be one of those neighborhoods I hadn’t really explored before, but I’m glad I did. It’s about 20 minutes south of Perth’s city center — far enough to escape the hustle but close enough that you’re not stuck in the middle of nowhere. The parking situation is brilliant, honestly — you’ve got your own spot right there, which anyone who’s tried to park in central Perth will appreciate. Recent guests have been rating the location pretty highly, and I can see why. There’s something to be said for staying somewhere that feels like a real neighborhood rather than a tourist bubble.

Why Couples Are Loving It

I noticed this place gets particularly good feedback from couples, and after staying there, it makes total sense. There’s this romantic quality to having an entire house to yourselves — you can cook breakfast together in the kitchen, sprawl out in the living room with a bottle of wine, or just enjoy the quiet without worrying about thin hotel walls. The space gives you options, you know? Some mornings you want to be together, other times you want to read in separate corners. This place actually lets you do both.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back

What really sets this property apart is how it manages to feel both spacious and homey at the same time. You’re getting genuine value here — four bedrooms, proper living spaces, and that coveted free parking, all in a location that recent guests are consistently rating highly. It’s the kind of place where you find yourself planning your next Perth trip before you’ve even checked out. Whether you’re here for a romantic getaway or traveling with a group, there’s something refreshing about having a whole house to call your own, even if it’s just for a few nights.

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Accommodations

Four-Bedroom House

3 x 1 large double bed, 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed

Max persons: 2

From $248

Facilities & Amenities

Garden Air conditioning Parking Kitchen Free WiFi Free parking
Bedroom 1
  • Linen
Bathroom 11
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Outdoors 4
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink 1
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility 2
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous 3
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
Room Amenities 1
  • Heating
Languages spoken 1
  • English
Safety & security 6
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology 3
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Great for your stay 10
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Bath
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Washing machine
Other for your stay 11
  • Children's high chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Guest Reviews

8.0 Excellent 3 reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
10
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Value for money
9.2
S
Sara Australia 22 April 2025
10/10

Highly recommend as it was so clean , nice environment and feels like home

Very clean and had everything we wanted

What could be improved: Nothing

T
Tayla Australia 18 April 2025
8/10

Very good

Nice clean house

What could be improved: Fridge wasn’t very cold but owners very responsive to having a look. There was no antenna and no accounts like Netflix were logged in so that you could watch something. No washing basket to put your clean clothes in to hang washing out.

A
Adrian Australia 3 April 2025
9/10

Great location

Plenty of room

What could be improved: Garden

Location

536 Balfour Street, 6110 Perth, Australia

Surroundings

What's nearby:

  • Mc Phail Park: 3.3 km
  • Dovedale Park: 2.7 km
  • Harrisdale Park: 3.7 km
  • Figbird Way Reserve: 2.9 km
  • Nile Crescent Reserve: 2.7 km
  • Greentree Drive Reserve: 800 m
  • Nicholson Road Wetlands: 3.7 km
  • Yangtzee Avenue Reserve: 2.8 km
  • Casablanca Avenue Reserve: 2.7 km
  • Alexandria Boulevard Reserve: 1.9 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Timber: 900 m
  • Restaurant Red Rooster: 500 m
  • Restaurant Aburi House Sushi & Teppanyaki: 500 m

Top attractions:

  • Adventure World: 15 km
  • Cohunu Koala Park: 18 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Forrestdale Lake: 7 km

Public transport:

  • Train Banjup: 7 km
  • Train Thornlie: 8 km

Closest airports:

  • Perth Airport: 23 km
  • Jandakot Airport: 13 km
  • Rottnest Island Airport: 38 km*

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