Luxury Coastal Retreat | Water Views, Garden Studio & Moments to Manly

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A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal town and the sea.
A wooden staircase leading to a garden area with lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with blinds, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A coastal view with boats anchored near a marina, surrounded by hills and residential buildings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Manly Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Fairlight, NSW
  • Place, Manly Wharf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Corso at Manly
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Manly Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Sydney

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Fairlight, a neighbourhood in Sydney. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Circular Quay and King Street Wharf. Check out an event or a game at Sydney Cricket Ground, and consider making time for Taronga Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Fairlight, NSW

What's nearby

  • Port Jackson Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fairlight Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manly Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Corso at Manly - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Manly Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Sydney North Sydney Station - 12 min drive
  • St. James Station - 15 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Two Siisters Pantry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Felons Seafood - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Belgrave Cartel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hugos Manly - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Coastal Retreat | Water Views, Garden Studio & Moments to Manly pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Luxury Coastal Retreat | Water Views, Garden Studio & Moments to Manly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Coastal Retreat | Water Views, Garden Studio & Moments to Manly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Coastal Retreat | Water Views, Garden Studio & Moments to Manly?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Luxury Coastal Retreat | Water Views, Garden Studio & Moments to Manly located?

Located in Fairlight, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Manly Wharf and Manly Beach. Shelly Beach is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was terrific for us! And we loved the short walk to and from Manly! Toya has been super helpful and responsive!
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Location to Manly. Could do with extra TLC, lighting for the pathway and stairs externally quite dangerous in the dark.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your review, Cheryl. While we appreciate your feedback, we don’t agree that the property requires “TLC.” During your stay, the only maintenance issue identified was a single blown light bulb, which was promptly noted. We did, however, find the level of requests and communication to be well beyond what is typical for an VRBO stay. Our property is designed to provide a very comfortable, self-contained home environment with all the usual amenities. For those seeking a five-star concierge-style service, a hotel may be a more suitable option. That said, many of our guests remark that the experience here rivals - and often surpasses - top hotels. After all, where else in Sydney can six guests enjoy beautifully manicured gardens, sweeping harbour views, and top-quality beds and linen, all within a private home setting?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UNBELIEVABLE!!

This Fairlight gem was soooo perfect for our visit to Sydney and surrounds, especially Manly Beach. If the owner ever wants to sell .. CALL ME!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning property

Loved everything about this place. Wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful communication, great property - highly recommend.

Toya is extremely responsive and helpful. The property is clean and well cared for. It is an easy walk to Manly Beach and the wharf. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beachside apartment with Scandi-style

This apartment is a hidden gem! Just outside of Manly, Fairlight is as pretty as picture, a suburb that has it all. A short walk to the beach and great walking tracks and short drive to explore the northern beaches. The apartment was beautifully styled in scandi design with the latest furniture trends. Super clean with very comfy beds! With a view and hidden nooks throughout we didn't want to leave! THANK YOU!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2022
Thank you Phoebe for the lovely review. It was a pleasure hosting such respectful guests. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just wow!!!

AMAZING!!! We had an absolutely wonderful 6 day stay at Toya’s place. The view from the bed in the main room is unforgettable. Fantastic attention to detail, super comfortable beds, gorgeous interiors with everything that you could want/need including beach towels & bag, umbrella, gorgeous toiletries and the bedding was total luxury. Fully equipped kitchen with coffee machine. Short walk to many beaches and restaurants in a lovely quiet neighbourhood. We have stayed in many Airbnb’s all around the world and this was certainly one of the best!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2022
Thank you for the lovely review, Carly. It was a pleasure to host you and your family and we hope to see you again soon. Safe travels!
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