We had a wonderful stay at Jos's place. It's the whole upper floor of a 1930s(?) duplex, the interior recently and spectacularly renovated, huge and spacious, and just beautifully appointed. The kitchen is large and well-equipped. The beds are comfortable and with high-quality linens etc. This place is a gem. It's high on the Fairlight hill and the view, mornings and evenings, out to the west are spectacular. Jos and Rob were helpful and accommodating. They are great hosts.
The location is fantastic. It's a 10-15 min walk down the hill to one of the greatest ocean beaches in the world. We wanted to be close to this beach (we swam every morning) and to restaurants, but out of the immediate bustle of Manly itself, so this was perfect. It's also a 10-15 min walk down to the Wharf for a 22 minute ride to central Sydney on the iconic Manly Ferry. And there's no need to walk back up that hill home. Just jump on the 144 bus which runs every 10 mins.
Jos gets our highest recommendation.