Years ago, Leura was the site of several large residences built by various orders of nuns on prime sites on the crest of the Leura hill. One of these, St Raphael remains. It is a former convent and local landmark. Today it boasts two elegant self-contained holiday accommodations set in a rambling old Sorensen garden with views to Sydney.

St Raphael is only 300m from Leura Mall, the railway station, taxis and bus stops including tourist hop-on- hop-off bussess. The Mall has an outstanding selection of cafes, restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques.