Family-friendly holiday rentals in North Balgowlah

Cosy & Private Garden Unit

This one bedroom compact garden unit is situated beneath our family home. It’s only a 10 minute level walk to the beach or 15-20 minutes to the centre of Manly. Unlimited street parking is usually available, although more difficult in the winter soccer season with sports field across the road. The unit is equipped with an ensuite bathroom, one bedroom with one queen and one single bed, a living area with kitchen. Enjoy your own private outdoor area in a beautifully landscaped garden and lawn.

Clontarf Oasis - Beach Retreat near Manly

This ultra spacious apartment is on the ground level of our family home with own private entrance and is only 5min stroll to Clontarf beach. Featuring a separate bedroom with a queen size bed, study area and walk-in wardrobe. Lovely french doors in the lounge room open to the patio with views to the garden. A large sofa with chaise is perfect for relaxing. A variety of first-class dining/shopping options are available in Mosman and Manly. Easy walk to Seaforth and Balgowlah Heights villages.

Spa Serenity Cottage with Private Pool & Spa

This is a designer-furnished Granny Flat located at the back of our property, with its own private entrance and complete privacy. The pool, spa, and backyard are exclusively yours — no one else shares these spaces. Just so you’re aware, my wife and I live in the main house at the front. While you may occasionally hear us, we’re very quiet and respectful of your space. Your retreat is fully private, we absolutely respect that. Feel free to reach out with any questions we’re here if you need us

Studio

Self contained studio for up to 2 guests. Lock box check-in. Has private entrance with private deck to relax on. Real Queen size bed. Short walk to Manly Dam reserve. Close to public golf course . Close to public transport to city, Manly and northern beaches. Local patisserie café, chemist and medical centre and 15 minute flat walk to a major Westfield shopping centre with cinemas. Basic breakfast on arrival supplied. Wi Fi available. No off street parking and no parking on the access road.

Tranquil Garden Apartment

Light and airy 2 bedroom self-contained garden apartment. The apartment faces North East and is only 5 minutes' drive to Manly Beach and Manly Dam bushland reserve. It is in an elevated position and catches the sea breezes with its own entrance and large private deck & courtyard. Street parking is available in quiet cul de sac. Comfortable queen beds in spacious bedrooms, separate living/dining room, bathroom and kitchenette with induction cooktop, with laundry available for guest use.

Gorgeous 1 bed flat in Fairlight, close to Manly

Set against a picturesque backdrop that sweeps from yacht-studded North Harbour to the ocean through Sydney Heads, this peaceful, renovated 1 bedroom granny flat offers a spacious retreat with only a short stroll to stunning Fairlight harbour beaches and an easy 20min walk to Manly and the Ferry along the Manly Scenic Walkway. Enjoy a light, bright, airconditioned and spacious apartment with seperate private entrance, a new kitchen with dishwasher and floor to ceiling harbour views.

Urban Escape in Manly Vale. Spring is in the Air.

WELCOME BACK! Finally our renovations are finished and, we are happy to be OPEN to travellers again. With its own private hedged garden, this really is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Manly Vale is the answer when you need to escape from the busy city. This centrally located retreat offers you comfort and convenience away from home, nestled in the bushland surrounding Manly Dam.

1 Bedroom Garden Apartment

Located in a quiet, leafy suburb conveniently located approximately 15 minutes to the beaches and 20 minutes drive to the city. A garden apartment with a large double bedroom and bathroom / laundry, lounge room, and self contained kitchen. A hop, skip and jump to the city and Chatswood bus service and walking distance to local shops. If you have a car, there is ample street parking.

Studio cottage close to the beach

(Studio update from September 2025 - The house next door is starting a knockdown/ rebuild so the studio will very unfortunately be next door to a building site. The builders hours are 7am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday. Very likely the normal peace and serenity will be disrupted during this time.)