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.

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.

Free parking+1st day brky. Best value Manly studio

This place is a gem! Rated as one of the best value for money airbnbs in Manly. Modern minimalist studio/Tiny home style with design ensuite & kitchenette. A small welcome breakfast is provided and lots of little luxury touches like Aesop products, Sheridan towels and Nespresso coffee. Part of a brand new modern home with it’s own separate entry & small yard. BONUS - parking A superb location near the reserve, sport facilities, swimming centre, public transport

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

Cosy garden studio at Manly beach

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Walk 2 minutes for a refreshing morning swim. Live like a local and enjoy strolling around for great coffee and breakfast. Head to the Wharf Bar for a drink and watch the sunset before dinner. Enjoy dinner at one of the many Manly eateries . A short flat walk to the city ferry. Head to Shelley Beach for a snorkel. There’s lots of ways to relax and take a break from a busy life.

Bon-sy Escape

Chill out and unwind at this perfectly positioned oasis. Whether you're a solo traveler or a couple in search of a getaway, this home is the perfect spot for you to unwind and enjoy the beautiful surrounds. Just a short 15 min walk to Queenscliff, Freshwater, Manly and shopping centre. It's situated opposite a large park, where the bus stop is close by. 

Luxury Clontarf Studio with incredible water views

Beautiful, self-contained studio apartment in idyllic Clontarf. The property is located below the family residence. Atop a steep driveway, there are amazing water-views from your bed and a wraparound balcony with table and chairs. A 2 minute walk to Clontarf beach and a few minutes drive from Manly and Middle Harbour

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.)