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Manly Sunshine Cottage - quiet family retreat
Family-friendly holiday home in Sydney
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 5 775.0 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Manly Vale, NSW
- Manly Beach2 min drive
- Manly Wharf4 min drive
- Taronga Zoo10 min drive
- Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed
Main Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Manly Sunshine Cottage - quiet family retreat
Combining the Manly lifestyle with space and tranquillity of an artist retreat, this 2 bedroom cottage is located on the beach/lagoon-side of Manly Vale, only 2Km from the heart of Manly. Perfect for families or couples wanting to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of Manly but without the hustle and bustle.
The cottage is described as a sunshine house, where each room catches the sun providing light and air. It is beautifully decorated with modern and vintage pieces combined to create a comfortable and Vogue style ambience.
You can wake every morning to the peace of a sun drenched garden dispersed by the occasional chatter of birds. While you enjoy your breakfast on the private north facing deck you can plan whether to go for a level walk to the beach or Manly on the cycle path just outside the door, or enjoy the sights of Sydney. If you need to shop and you don't have a car you are only 10 minutes walk from buses to the city and local shopping centres.
The main bedroom has a comfy pillow top queen sized bed with plenty of storage in the built-in wardrobes. The second bedroom has two pillow top long single beds that can easily be combined into a king size bed. The beds are ready made with hotel quality linen and electric blankets so you can put your feet up and have a sleep when you arrive. A sturdy fold-away bed is available to accommodate a 5th person, or if you have a little one, we also have a travel cot.
A fully equipped kitchen means that you can whip up a quick snack or a complete meal. It is stocked with tea, coffee, milk, eggs, cereal, bread and treats so no need to go shopping for that first meal.
Or indulge in an Aussie Barbeque with all the facilities and outside table for great alfresco entertaining.
Enjoy a picnic at a one of Manly's many outdoor attractions with a picnic basket, blanket and thermos.
If you need to check you emails or upload your holiday photos to Facebook, use the free wireless broadband. Otherwise, relax watching Netflix or viewing your photos through Apple TV on the 40" TV.
If the beach is too cold but you still want a swim, the 50 metre Manly Swim Centre pool is only a 5 minute walk away.
If you want to hit the green there are Manly, Warringah, Balgowlah and Wakehurst Golf clubs all within a few minutes drive.
Property Layout
Manly Sunshine Cottage is on a large secure property of two cottages, occupying the rear half of the property. You can see the layout of the property in the photograph images.
Security of the cottage is assured with the owners occupying the front cottage, and at hand to help you with any enquiries for local restaurants, shopping or activities.
The rear garden is your private retreat with a compost and veggie garden shared with the owners. If you have young ones the garden is secure with gates either side of the cottage providing a worry free environment for your children to explore while you relax on the deck.
Unrestricted parking is available on the street outside the cottage, so no jostling for car spaces. A loading bay is a flat 5 metres from the door allowing you to unpack and pack your luggage without hassle.
Executive or Extended stay
If you are having more than a holiday then please enquire about discounts for executive and extended stays.
The cottage is described as a sunshine house, where each room catches the sun providing light and air. It is beautifully decorated with modern and vintage pieces combined to create a comfortable and Vogue style ambience.
You can wake every morning to the peace of a sun drenched garden dispersed by the occasional chatter of birds. While you enjoy your breakfast on the private north facing deck you can plan whether to go for a level walk to the beach or Manly on the cycle path just outside the door, or enjoy the sights of Sydney. If you need to shop and you don't have a car you are only 10 minutes walk from buses to the city and local shopping centres.
The main bedroom has a comfy pillow top queen sized bed with plenty of storage in the built-in wardrobes. The second bedroom has two pillow top long single beds that can easily be combined into a king size bed. The beds are ready made with hotel quality linen and electric blankets so you can put your feet up and have a sleep when you arrive. A sturdy fold-away bed is available to accommodate a 5th person, or if you have a little one, we also have a travel cot.
A fully equipped kitchen means that you can whip up a quick snack or a complete meal. It is stocked with tea, coffee, milk, eggs, cereal, bread and treats so no need to go shopping for that first meal.
Or indulge in an Aussie Barbeque with all the facilities and outside table for great alfresco entertaining.
Enjoy a picnic at a one of Manly's many outdoor attractions with a picnic basket, blanket and thermos.
If you need to check you emails or upload your holiday photos to Facebook, use the free wireless broadband. Otherwise, relax watching Netflix or viewing your photos through Apple TV on the 40" TV.
If the beach is too cold but you still want a swim, the 50 metre Manly Swim Centre pool is only a 5 minute walk away.
If you want to hit the green there are Manly, Warringah, Balgowlah and Wakehurst Golf clubs all within a few minutes drive.
Property Layout
Manly Sunshine Cottage is on a large secure property of two cottages, occupying the rear half of the property. You can see the layout of the property in the photograph images.
Security of the cottage is assured with the owners occupying the front cottage, and at hand to help you with any enquiries for local restaurants, shopping or activities.
The rear garden is your private retreat with a compost and veggie garden shared with the owners. If you have young ones the garden is secure with gates either side of the cottage providing a worry free environment for your children to explore while you relax on the deck.
Unrestricted parking is available on the street outside the cottage, so no jostling for car spaces. A loading bay is a flat 5 metres from the door allowing you to unpack and pack your luggage without hassle.
Executive or Extended stay
If you are having more than a holiday then please enquire about discounts for executive and extended stays.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Dinner parties for several guests are fine
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
When you're ready to check out, please leave the keys on the glass dining table. Make sure to close the sliding door and the side gate.
If your departure time allows, we’ll usually stop by to say goodbye in person.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Dinner parties for several guests are fine
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-7520-2, 2093
About the area
Sydney
Located in Manly Vale, a neighbourhood in Sydney, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Pitt Street Mall and Martin Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Manly Beach and Hyde Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Taronga Zoo and Luna Park Sydney. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Manly Vale, NSW
What's nearby
- Manly Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
- Manly Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
- Balmoral Beach - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
- Taronga Zoo - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
- Sydney Opera House - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Three Seagulls - 4 min drive
- KFC - 14 min walk
- Take A Seat - 12 min walk
- Harbord Beach Hotel - 4 min drive
- Stowaway Bar - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Clive & Terese Cunningham

Hi, we are Clive and Terese with our three children. I have lived in the Manly area all my life and with our family for more than 20 years. I wouldn't have it any other way.
We love travelling and meeting new people and experiences. With a growing family there is never enough time to travel as we use to. So with holiday letting we get to meet travellers from around the world and help them experience our part of paradise.
We are lucky to have a holiday house on our property, and love it being enjoyed by our guests.
We love travelling and meeting new people and experiences. With a growing family there is never enough time to travel as we use to. So with holiday letting we get to meet travellers from around the world and help them experience our part of paradise.
We are lucky to have a holiday house on our property, and love it being enjoyed by our guests.
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