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Balgowlah 2 Bedroom Flat 100 metres down steps to Jilling Cove

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A marina with numerous boats docked.
Private kitchen
A bedroom with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A calm lake with a clear sky, surrounded by trees and buildings.
A modern kitchen with a black sink, white cabinets, and a window above the sink.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Port Jackson Bay
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Balgowlah, NSW
  • Place, Port Jackson Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Manly Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Manly Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

EnSuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Balgowlah 2 Bedroom Flat 100 metres down steps to Jilling Cove

Modern 2 bedroom sandstone ground floor flat of a 3 level Contemporary residence across the road from Jilling Cove.
Private within the property with secure shared parking and small garden and covered outdoor seating.
2 lovely adjoining bedrooms with luxury appointments including A/C, floor heating, USB charging, electric blankets on luxurious King Beds
Both rooms have large sliding patio doors and screening opening towards the front garden.
There is a small ( cosy) lounge adjoining bedroom one with large format TV, Apple and Google TV for your account viewing.
The glass encased kitchen is a travelers functional small format space.
To all visitors delight we have a beautiful ultra contemporary en suite with large open plan rain shower as the feature in the room ideal for end of day therapy.
Free WiFi, Laundry, Beach Towels. Small House Trained pets are welcome.
Don’t forget your Doggie Towels.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Thankyou for your stay please check everywhere incl under furniture for any personal property like phone chargers, clothing etc. Also please have a good look at the bed linen for stains or spills
Please put garbage into the council bins or at least put outside flat put towels in a pile in bathroom and leave bed linen for us to strip beds.Please turn off all power, lights A/C etc
Don’t lock up but close doors and leave keys on sideboard where you found them check that remotes are visible on the tables
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4925324
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sydney

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Balgowlah, a neighbourhood in Sydney. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manly Beach and Hyde Park, while Sydney Opera House and International Convention Centre Sydney are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Accor Stadium, and consider making time for Taronga Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Balgowlah, NSW

What's nearby

  • Port Jackson Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sydney Harbour National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Manly Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Manly Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • South Steyne Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney North Sydney Station - 11 min drive
  • St. James Station - 14 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Effie's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Two Siisters Pantry - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Serva - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Locals Corner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zeus Street Greek - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Balgowlah 2 Bedroom Flat 100 metres down steps to Jilling Cove pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Balgowlah 2 Bedroom Flat 100 metres down steps to Jilling Cove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Balgowlah 2 Bedroom Flat 100 metres down steps to Jilling Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balgowlah 2 Bedroom Flat 100 metres down steps to Jilling Cove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balgowlah 2 Bedroom Flat 100 metres down steps to Jilling Cove located?

Located in Balgowlah, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Manly Wharf and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Manly Beach. Brookvale Oval is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

David N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our stay. Access to parking a little tricky but doable.Bed really comfy and the kitchen had all that we needed. So glad to be able to have our little dog with us and the secure yard that was provided was a God send.Bob was a great host, communicating with us throughout the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2026
A big thanks to David and Alison for choosing to stay. They left the place spotless and I definitely would recommend them. Bob
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property easy 1/2 hour walk to Manly ferry, great dog park 5 minutes away. Property is clean and fresh with a comfortable bed. Access for a large car is a bit challenging but achievable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roderick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable stay in spacious well appointed apartment with most welcoming host. A lovely position with easy access to beaches in walking distance
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our travel arrangements were disrupter because of air space being closed and as a result had to find accommodation. Bob was very accommodating and understanding of our situation. The property was in excellent condition and exactly as described. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manon D.

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

Lovely, comfy and central

We really enjoyed our stay and would come again !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neal M.

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

Great getaway

Perfect for our short getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

A Great Place to Stay at Manly

We stayed a total of six nights. Nice place with an esp gorgeous bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host Bob was very accommodating. We did have special requests and he was very obliging
Stayed 73 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roderick M.

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

Manly peninsula stay

Very good in all respects. Comfortable and spacious,very well equipped and up to date with excellent security , we stayed for a month with a warm welcome from owner.Well positioned for swimming beaches in lovely location
Stayed 27 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

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

Flat in lovely area near harbour

Great host. Lovely area. Excellent value for money
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Balgowlah Unit

Excellent property, great location. Owner very helpful, and very dog friendly. Underfloor heating excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

northern sydney

Quiet clean friendly home
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
thankyou for your stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
POSITIVES Fresh clean Very comfortable king bed mattress and doona Electric blanket Amazingly quiet NEGATIVES Bathroom floor treacherous No shampoo conditioners or tissues
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ric H.

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

Very comfortable. Good location. Walk to shops & lovely walk to Manly along Harbour foreshore.

We enjoyed our stay. Under floor heating was a bonus in Sydney’s winter. Very comfortable. Large bed rooms. Excellent facilities. Have to be careful backing into driveway with traffic. Great place for pups as on ground floor & nice grass area outside.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph A.

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

Sydney Hobart prep

Used the house for access to middle harbour. Fulfilled that role extremely well. Access via bus to city or Manley extremely easy. Apartment clean, tidy, well designed with great wet room. Directions great and book in/ book out simple. Heartedly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - on bus routes and close to water. The beds are large and very comfortable, the shower (wet room) is enormous and the kitchen and living room are practical. We did have some issues with keys and Bob (the landlord) sorted them out. It's a converted garage, so not a traditional layout but it worked for our needs. Entering and leaving the property by car requires concentration! There is free parking in nearby streets. Overall, would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review

It's nice, but simple things are lacking - a table to eat at, hooks to hang up your towel in the bathroom. We stayed when there was electricity issues so had to use kettle toaster etc on the ground via an extension cord, but was not offered any financial compensation for this
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bob was a very friendly host who was very helpful. Our accomodation - a ground floor flat was well appointed. Lovely and warm with aircon and underfloor heating. Nicely set up for a quick weekend stay. Nice peaceful spot close to everything Manly. The off street parking was on a busy corner which made coming and going a bit daunting. Sadly the upstairs occupants were very noisy and noise insulation between levels was not perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Brad R.

Disliked: Location

Unpleasant experience

Very uncomfortable chairs (all). We’re in our 70’s. Bathroom was slippery and dangerous after a shower.In our view a very poor design . Terrible spot for a driveway, cars fly up that road. On a positive the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2025
All 8 chairs plus sofa uncomfortable ? C’mon Guest said she was disabled. She wasn’t but really strange they were !! They. Left a mess and personal junk behind for good measure not recommended
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gal P.

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

comfortable and convenient

mind the instructions on how to find the exact location, first time we had to go back and forth - though the owners explanations were good. We loved the location and ease to get to main street (Sydney Rd) and walk to Manly. The shower area is cool - but you do get water all over the place. Got used to it quickly. Small kitchen had more appliances than we expected. We needed to turn on the socket for the fridge to work, took a bit to figure out. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, slept great and walked to/from this location easily. Would come back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sally O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Electricity & linen

Property was fine for our purposes. The driveway while welcome is quite dangerous as it is on a hill with a blind corner so only confident drivers should use it. I was informed by the owner on the morning of our check in that the electricity was not working in the kitchen & the electrician hadn’t arrive. He didn’t arrive for 8 days so I’m not sure the owner took the safety risk of the extension cords on the ground seriously. We broke one glass when my mum tripped over the extension cord & left some dirt & blood on a sheet & pillow case. The owner found these infractions to his rules “yucky” & charged us extra for the linen. It was not the greatest experience & having stayed at many holiday rentals this was definitely my worst experience with an owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pierre Yves J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
L’hote les équipements
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

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

Lovely quiet neighborhood with good access to Manly & beyond

This was a great place to use as a base to explore the greater Sydney area. To get to the Manly ferry is about a 20 minute very pleasant walk, or the 162 bus line is right outside the door. Bob the host lives on the property and was very quick to respond when we had a small issue with our key. The unit itself is ground floor, perhaps a converted garage space, but opens directly onto a largish walled driveway and lawn area, giving good privacy and a good bit of light for the bedrooms.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane and Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bob Griffiths

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