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

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.

"The Deck" newly furnished G/ flat Priv backyard

"The deck" is a guest house. Newly furnished and just relisted (24) . Kitchenette, TV, bathroom, QU bed and large priv sunshine filled deck. Situated in a typical Aussie suburban backyard on the northern beaches of Sydney. It’s a 3 minute walk to beautiful Manly dam- very popular for mountain bike riding & bush walks . A very quiet area, but everything is very close. 7 mins drive to Manly beach and 25 mins drive to Sydney CBD, 5 mins drive to Warringah Westfield. 10 mins walk to the bus.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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.