Great place to stay, very well located, Manly is a perfect spot to visit Sydney. Taking the ferry from and to Sydney is just perfect (ferries every half hour), with always incredible views over the Harbour bridge, the Opera House and the city.
Fantastic walks around (Spit Bridge to Manly, a must do, and the North head), try surfing at the Manly school, go for a coffee at the famous Bower, located on the walk to Shelly beach.
We'd the chance to see the cockatoos on the balcony the mornings, and the view from the flat are wonderful, as well as the sunrise.
We'd four perfect days in Sydney, we're a family of 4, with two kids. Thank you so much.