Family-friendly vacation rentals in 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.

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

MANLY BEACH HOUSE - 8 min walk to Manly Beach!

Relax and unwind in our contemporary Manly Beach House. Set on a peaceful, tree-lined enclave, surrounded by beautiful heritage homes, this amazing home offers tranquility+privacy, whilst being only minutes from all of the very best Manly has to offer! Glorious golden sand beaches, clear blue ocean, stunning coastal walk ways, parklands +marine reserves along with a vibrant coastal atmosphere, cosmopolitan buzz, yet relaxed vibe. Plus Manly Ferries, every 15 mins to Sydney Opera House+Bridge!

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 20-minute flat walk to a major Westfield shopping centre with cinemas. Basic breakfast on arrival supplied. Wi Fi available. No off-street parking, no parking on the shared access rd.

"The Deck" newly furnished G/ flat Priv backyard

"The deck" is a delightful backyard cottage in a leafy Aussie suburb close to the N beaches sites-(Manly, Freshwater, beautiful beaches, Westfield) . It is freshly furnished & styled with a new kitchen (Nov 2025) TV, bathR, Q bed & has large priv sun filled deck. across the road from beautiful Manly dam- popular for mountain bike riding & bush walks . V Quiet yet close to everything. 7 mins to Manly beach and 25 mins to Sydney CBD, 5 mins to Warringah Westfield. 10 mins walk to the bus stop.

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 robe. 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.

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.

The Rangers Cottage

Charming Sustainable quiet Harbourside Holiday Cottage located on a quiet arm of Sydney Harbour. With beautiful Native Bush on one side of the road and quiet harbour side beaches at the end of the street this is a lovely location to base yourself in when exploring all that Sydney has to offer. With your private entrance from the street welcome to your Sydney Harbourside Cottage. The cottage has been set up as Sustainable Holiday Accommodation

Versatile 3 bedroom home in Seaforth

With 2 queen bedrooms and a flexible 3rd room (double bedroom, office or playroom), this is perfect for couples, friends or families - and ideal for short or long term stays. There is a play park opposite and harbour water access at the end of the road. Seaforth shops, cafes and restaurants are just a 10-minute walk - and Manly is just a short drive or bus trip away. Come and stay - and relax in this peaceful pocket of Seaforth.

Studio cottage close to the beach

(Studio update December 2025) - The studio will very unfortunately be next door to a building site.. Demolition and excavation are complete though there can still be general building noise. The builders hours are 7am - 3:30pm Monday to Friday. Very likely the normal peace and serenity will be disrupted during this time.

Urban Escape in Manly Vale. Summer fun.

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.