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VIVID Sydney catch the Ferry from Manly for best views of light show

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Separate private entry up the steps. You can park right there
Lounge room
Dining area with seating for 5 plus high chair for infants
Open plan Kitchen with dishwasher, full fridge/freezer, oven, stove, dble sink
Full kitchen with dishwasher, double sink, oven, stovetop, microwave, fridge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Manly, NSW
  • Place, Manly Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenscliff Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Manly Wharf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

VIVID Sydney catch the Ferry from Manly for best views of light show

Welcome to Our Manly Beach Retreat.

We’re so excited to welcome you to our light-filled, spacious beachside apartment — your relaxing home away from home in beautiful Manly Beach, Sydney. Whether you're here for a coastal escape, a city adventure, or simply to unwind, we’ve created a space that’s perfect for couples, families, or remote workers looking for comfort, space, and great location.

Our apartment offers the perfect balance of relaxed living and private space, with two separate bedrooms, a comfortable lounge area, and plenty of room to stretch out — no need for everyone to be in one room! With plenty of great cafe and restaurant options you might not need the kitchen, but it is fully equipped ready to go if you would like a night in.

Graham and I are committed to making sure your stay is smooth, relaxing, and memorable. If you need anything at all before or during your stay, just message us — we’re happy to help.

🏡 Your Manly Home Base

Our two-bedroom apartment is styled in a relaxed, contemporary coastal feel — light, airy, and welcoming. It’s located in a quiet, friendly street just a short stroll from all the best Manly has to offer — beaches, cafes, parks, shopping, and public transport.

You'll enjoy:
✅ Two queen bedrooms with comfy mattresses, quality linens, wardrobes, A/C & heating
✅ Spacious bathroom with walk-in shower and vanity storage
✅ Fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, full fridge/freezer, oven, induction cooktop, microwave, pod coffee machine & more
✅ Dining area for 5 (plus highchair)
✅ Study desk — ideal for remote work, art, or journaling
✅ Lounge with Smart TV, DVDs, leather recliner, board games, Wii console, books for all ages
✅ Free high-speed WiFi

We also offer infant-friendly amenities including a travel cot, high chair, baby bath, and even nappies — all complimentary.

🚗 Free Parking – A Rare Manly Bonus!

Forget the stress of parking in Manly! Our guests have access to a rare complimentary on-site car space — a real gem in this area. If you’re travelling with two cars, we can arrange a second permit for $30 for your whole stay (please request in advance).
* EV charging onsite $30/charge. Please pay at time of use, and arrange a time to charge with host before charging.

🌞 Relax or Explore — The Best of Both Worlds

After a big day of sightseeing or beach time, come home to unwind. Play a board game, watch a DVD, choose a movie on the Smart TV, or curl up with a great book from our collection.

Our location offers easy access to both the relaxed beach lifestyle and the excitement of Sydney city.

Just a short, flat stroll to Manly Beach, Queenscliff Beach, Shelley Beach, and the scenic coastal walk

Explore the local boutiques, cafes, and weekend markets

Dine at top-rated spots like Hugo’s, Manly Skiff Club, The Pavilion, and Felons — all within walking distance

Try kayaking or paddleboarding in North Harbour (stop at The Boatshed for coffee!)

Visit the Wormhole, a local hidden gem, and explore lagoon parks and playgrounds nearby

Wander The Corso and side streets for fun shops, street performers, and live music

⛴️ Easy Access to Sydney City

We highly recommend catching the iconic Manly Ferry for a stunning 20-minute ride into the city — with incredible views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and more.

📱 Tip: Download the free Triplite View app to access real-time transport info (ferries, buses, trains). You can tap your credit/debit card on all public transport, or use an Opal card for convenience.

🚌 Buses run frequently to the city, Chatswood, and all the way to Palm Beach, where Home and Away is filmed! Express buses also run during peak hours. Bus numbers 199, 165 and 166 take you to the wharf. Bus Stops are just a flat 4-minute walk from both ends of our street.

💤 After Your Adventures... Come Home to Comfort

Whether you’ve spent the day at the beach, on the harbour, or exploring Sydney’s sights, our apartment is your peaceful retreat at the end of it all.

Just park, unpack, and relax — everything you need for a comfortable stay is right here.

If you have any questions or need help with anything during your stay, please feel free to get in touch — SMS is the quickest way to reach us. We’re always happy to help.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our Manly Beach retreat and hope you’ll love it as much as we do!

Warm regards,
Jane & Graham

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About the area

Sydney

Located in Manly, a neighbourhood in Sydney, this apartment is near a water park and near the beach. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Manly Beach and Hyde Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Taronga Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Brookvale Oval. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Manly, NSW

What's nearby

  • Manly Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queenscliff Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Harbord Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Corso at Manly - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Manly Wharf - 4 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Sydney North Sydney Station - 14 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kazzi Beach Greek - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Lane Wholefoods Manly - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sensational Seafoods - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Skittle Lane Manly - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harbord Hotel - ‬15 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic accommodation close to the beach. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay, and loved the accommodation and beach location. We look forward to welcoming you back again next time you are in Australia.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully decorated and comfortably spacious accommodation. Our hosts were very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for a wonderful stay. The apartment is comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2025
It was a pleasure hosting your family, and so very impressed with how beautifully you left the apartment. Thank you that was very kind of you. We are happy that you were able to see many of the sites in Sydney during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you travel to our beautiful city.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great hosts and excellent accomodation. Very clean and in great condition and great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much. We are so happy that you had a great stay and look forward to welcoming you back. It was our pleasure hosting your family. You were amazing guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Absolutely gold having a car park spot and air conditioning. Janes communication was always quick and really helpful.We loved the quiet location as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2026
You are so very welcome. It really is our pleasure, and we are happy that you had a wonderful stay and liked the quiet street. Hope to see you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location in walking distance to cafes and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location, great place, Jane and Graham were amazing hosts very accommodating and super helpful. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure having you and your children stay in our property. So glad the kids enjoyed the surf, and snorkelling in our local marine park in this beautiful spring weather.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

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

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay and would recommend! Great hosts, great location and loved the car spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2025
Thanks Belinda- yes onsite car parking is like gold in Manly- very rare and precious. It makes everything so much easier, and stress free not having to worry about trying to find and pay for parking. We are glad it was a big help for you and your family. It was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very helpful and welcoming. Jane and Graham were lovely hosts. We enjoyed our stay. Great location. Comfortable house. Certainly recommend. And we will be back too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2025
It was a delight hosting you both. and we are very much looking forward to welcoming you back next time you are in Sydney. Happy Christmas and hope to see you next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela Z.

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

Great place!

Great location, cosy home and attentive host!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much Angela. So glad you enjoyed your stay here in beautiful Manly Beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELLA F.

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

Great place to stay

We only stayed overnight and it was perfect for our needs. Very clean, tidy and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2023
Hope to see you back again next time for a longer stay. Thank you for staying with us Ella.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great location

This is a spacious and very clean property that is just a few minutes walk from Manly beach so a great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2024
Thanks Mark. You are welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Lovely place

Lovely bright place close to everything. Lovely hosts who went out of there way when we had an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Thanks Kelly. It is always our pleasure to help out when needed. No trouble at all. Glad you had a great stay and hope to see you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Weekend Escape

Lovely host & location. Beautiful beaches, wonderful restaurants & cafes & super chilled. Totally recommend for young family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2024
Thanks Michelle for your lovely review. So glad you were able to relax and enjoy Manly with your young children. We look forward to welcoming you back next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Adorable apartment and great location

Beautifully decorated and clean apartment located just a few blocks from the beach. Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2024
It was a pleasure hosting you, and so glad you had a great time. Thank you for staying with us and safe travels back to the US.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

Manly Beach Holiday

Great location away from the Corso bustle. Tidy, quiet and roomy. We did find it difficult to dry our wetsuits as no clothes line or outdoor area available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2025
Thanks George. We also love being away from the busy party zone, but close enough to walk there when we are having a night out. For your next visit, the portable drying racks are under one of the beds to use for wetsuits, beach towels etc. You are welcome to bring them outside into the garden if you like. Thanks for staying in our property, we are glad you had a great stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Great apartment close to beach.

We had a great stay here. The apartment is lovely and has everything you need. The bedrooms are spacious and comfy and the whole pace was immaculate. And an easy stroll to the beach which is a perfect way to start the day. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2024
Thanks so much Julie. We are delighted that you loved the apartment and found the bedrooms to be spacious and comfortable. We also like starting our day with a walk along the beach, finishing with a coffee stop.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Weekend Getaway

Wonderfully presented, furnished and clean property, just a short walk to Queenscliff, Manly and Freshwater, located on a quiet backstreet. Perfect for a quick weekend away, but could have easily stayed for a whole week.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2023
Thank you for your kind words John- you will definitely have to come back for a longer stay next time. We would be delighted to host you again, and so glad you stayed in our Manly Beach property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja M.

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

Visiting family

Absolutely beautiful place , great location for the city and manly ferry . Excellent hosts so helpful and a super friendly family , nothing was too much trouble Will definitely book again when visiting Sydney
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Thank you so much Sonja. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. We very much look forward to hosting you again next time you come to Manly Beach, Sydney.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

Good location

We had a great week stay in the apartment good size,very clean and a great location short walk to beach.Jane was very obliging and helpful.Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2024
Thank you Tim. So pleased your week at the beach was great, and you found the apartment spacious and close to the beach. It was our pleasure to host you, and we look forward to welcoming you back again next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

excellent quality accomodation

really enjoyed our stay, accommodation was in excellent condition and clean, and owners very friendly. 5 min walk from north manly beach. off road parking which was very useful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2023
You were such lovely guests and left our property so beautifully. Thank you. We are delighted that you had a wonderful stay, and look forward to hosting you again next time you are in Australia.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine F.

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

Manly

Great Property, Great Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2023
Thank you Justine. So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

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

Wonderful stay

The property is just perfect. It's cozy (small), but extremely comfortable and very well appointed. The check in/check out process was smooth. The property owner is very kind and accommodating. It was a complete pleasure staying at her apartment. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2023
Thank you Gina for staying with us. We are so delighted that you enjoyed your holiday in Australia, and appreciate your kind review of our property. I hope your trip back to the US went smoothly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great place to stay

This is a stylish and well appointed property. We found it very clean and well organized with everything we needed. It is in an excellent location for walking to all the attractions of Manly, as well as the ferry to the City. The hosts were attentive, responsive and caring. Highly recommended.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2022
Thank you Mike for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your two week stay and hope to see you back again soon. It was a pleasure hosting you and Maria.
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