We (2 adults, small 2 kids) stayed at Lisa's place for 5 weeks until we got our feet on the ground for a new life in Australia. It was a great place to stay during the summer! It is, indeed very close to the beach and from the balcony you have nice views of the sea. In the morning you see lots of surfers passing by to go for a morning surf! Beach life!
Right across the street is a nice cafe (cafe Splat) where they have great coffee and brekkies/lunch/teatime treats.

Lisa is very easy to communicate with and is always within close reach as she lives nearby. When we needed something she was always quick to react.

I would recommend this unit! Location is awesome and its a 20min walk to the Manly ferry, but you walk over the beach boulevard! Wow!

With kids it's nice, short walk to the beach and there is a large playground very nearby.

Without kids it's also nice, close to the beach, restaurants, cafe's, nightlife!