This place is better than the pictures - the panoramic views is beautiful to wake up to, to sit and have a drink at sunset and to see the city lights at night.
I stayed there for a month during lockdown and Gabby was a great host - always responded quickly (and provided weekly clean sheets and other help during the week). She was a great help to two travellers during such a disruptive time to be travelling.
It’s a lovely walk up to the hills or down to sumner beach - but agreed you will need a car for arriving and to the shops, but otherwise it’s definitely walkable to and from the beach as I did it as daily exercise.
I can’t recommend this place enough - either as a couple or solo traveller. I stayed with a friend and used the foldout sofa bed.
Thanks for a lovely stay!