Leigh and Phillip's place made for a perfect tranquil getaway for me. Its a lovely studio, very nicely furnished, very modern, and with a lovely hillside view (including a pleasant, although partial view of Pittwater) from a very private terrace. The birds made very pleasant company. Check in couldn't have been easier: they made arrangements to leave a key for me just in case I arrived late, but Phillip was also there to greet me and give me a quick tour. There is plentiful parking and easy access to the private entry. This was a perfect place for a tranquil, serene getaway.
The only drawback for some might be that this peaceful tranquility also means that there aren't any shops, nightlife, etc. right outside your door, but Avalon shops are only a 5-10 min drive or a 15-20 min walk (may be a little steep for some folks on the way back, but I enjoyed the exercise). There is also a small neighborhood convenience store and a couple of other shops at the top of Bilgola Plateau, about a 5-10 min walk.