We really enjoyed staying at Maria’s place. It was so close to Shelly Beach which was a great snorkeling spot. It was fun to try out the salt water pool just outside the home. It was also an easy walk to the Corso (restaurant area) and ferry wharf. We took the ferry in to Sydney which was a beautiful ride. We also hiked a trail from the wharf to Sydney national park and saw aboriginal rock carvings. The hike was gorgeous along the harbor. Manly is a perfect location for enjoying the city and having great beach access. We enjoyed hearing the waves and snippets of conversation at the café below us while staying at Maria’s. If you’re a late sleeper, it might be noisy but it’s quiet in the back bedroom where my teen slept in late. Overall a great place and Maria was very welcoming and easy to communicate with.