Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Balgowlah

We had a great stay at Jessie's house. The house was perfect especially with young kids - they were happy to find so many books in their bedroom!! It was really clean, very well equipped as well, and Jessie was super responsive. As a now ex-local in the area myself, I can only highly recommend this place. Right in front of the bus stop, close by to a French boulangerie, coffee shops, and beach in Fairlight and Manly both accessible by walk if you don't want to take the bus. Thanks Jessie for making our last stay in Australia peaceful!

Gorgeous studio perfect for my weekend in Sydney. Had everything plus more that I needed and Michael left great instructions and local guide. The place was spotless and very comfortable. Fantastic location close to public transport and was able to find parking close enough.

Loved my week at Amanda’s. The welcome “weekly shop” (fresh basics + juice) was a lovely touch after a long journey. Quiet street, yet a quick walk to Manly Beach, cafés, and the ferry—perfect spot. Home was spotless, comfy beds, sharp kitchen, bright living space. Amanda’s fast replies and local tips sealed the deal. Five stars.

Our stay was amazing! The place was spotless and exactly like the photos! Francine our stay extremely comfortable. 5 stars through and through!

Another great stay thanks!

Situated in beautiful quiet back street. Long walk down side of house to accommodation under main house. No problem for us but might be a little tough if you are not very ambulant. Fantastic walk down to the water through rainforest like vegetation to the ferry. Amazing. From ferry can get anywhere in the bay area. No kitchen or kitchen sink but they do offer to wash any dishes etc. So no cooking. Lots of food extras. Very happy with stay.

What an awesome stay - we loved the house and the location was perfect. Paloma was awesome - really helpful and great communication… Will definitely be back next time we head over to Sydney.👌🏻

Stephen’s place was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. It’s a simple setup, but had everything we needed for a short stay including comfortable beds. Communication was easy and check-in was smooth. A good option if you’re after something that is not luxurious but is bright and cheerful and well-kept. Would stay here again.

We loved our stay at Elise’s place . The unit was spacious , clean , close to the beach and restaurants . We took our dog which was amazing as Elise’s place has a private grass area he could run around and play . We will definitely be back

Our family of 5 had a great stay at Sonia's. A fabulous location and all the amenities of your own home. We really appreciated the beach towels. Waking up to the beach across the road was glorious.

Robyn’s apartment was immaculate. Fantastic use of storage throughout including providing plenty of hangers in wardrobe. We loved opening up the balcony windows, watching the surfers and using the binoculars provided to watch the whales. The resident cockatoos were fun too. We would highly recommend Robyn’s place.

We stayed here for a month and enjoyed it immensely. Steps to the ocean, excellent places to eat, hiking trails, and a beautiful walk along the ocean to the ferry into Sydney. The apartment was clean, we'll organized, offered an equipped kitchen for all your needs, and had a lovely ambience. We loved being in this more peaceful and beautiful setting rather than being in the busy city of Sydney. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Highly recommend this place for anyone staying in Manly, really central location close to beach, shops, restaurants and the ferry terminal

Robyn’s place was an incredible find! It was roomy enough for our group of 5, got awesome sunlight, and is walkable to all of the best parts of Manly!

It’s a wonderful place near Dee Why where our family lives. The surroundings are beautiful, and the location is very peaceful. The apartment is spacious and has everything you need. We will definitely come back again.

Peaceful location with a beautiful view, just as shown in the photos. A tranquil 18 minutes walk to the Manly Ferry Wharf. It’s the bottom floor of an older duplex apartment, which was well-cleaned and cozy. The pull out bed in the sitting room was also extremely comfortable. Though we never met Melodie, she was incredibly helpful and responsive via messages, and was able to quickly answer any queries that we had. Thankyou for the lovely stay!

Great place! Amazing views. Perfect set up for a family of 4. Would definitely come back!

Strongly recommend for the stay in Sydney, especially if you are beach lover! Location super convenient to the congee and great amenities within short distance. Although we did not get a chance to nice Penny, from the conversation with her, I can feel she is a sincere host and help you along the way even before arrival. Her place is spotlessly clean and comfortable to stay.

This stay was amazing. It had all the amenities you needed for a nice weekend away and the kitchen was well equipped for cooking. The host was very kind and responded to messages promptly. Would highly recommend this stay.

This little apartment is in a perfect location to walk all things Double Bay. It is neat, tidy & very very comfortable.

Di’s place was everything I was looking for during my 5 night stay. It was nice that it came pre-stocked with some basics (coffee pods, tea bags and instant oatmeal) if you arrived without groceries (like me). It also comes with any necessary cleaning supplies for longer stays (dish detergent, clothes detergent , bathroom etc.). I felt safe in the building. A key fob is required to enter building and access your specific floor. Motion sensor lighting greets you upon exiting the elevator. Location was perfect, 1.5 blocks from Museum train station (direct trains to airport) and multiple bus lines. Nearby Hyde park was lovely to walk through and the Hyde Park Barracks at the opposite end is a must see museum to learn about the settlement of Sydney. Easy to walk to Chinatown and the Paddy Market (great for souvenirs) as well as the botanical gardens, the Opera House or Darling Harbor and the Maritime Museum. Coles (open until midnight) and an IGA are within 2-3 blocks.

Great compact apartment in Potts Point, in a very central area. Close to shops, cafes, public transport and restaurants. Immaculately clean and comfortable. Everything’s was as displayed in the listing.

Amazing location we stayed last minute for one night in Bondi. Perfect for couple. You couldn’t get closer to the ocean and literally next to Bondi Icebergs. We will def be back.

We had a great stay and appreciated the proximity to Central Station. The apartment was quiet and comfortable. Damien was very responsive and friendly, a wonderful host.