Our group of 6, ages 13 to 70 stayed here for over a week. The house itself is beautiful and comfortable. There are two first-class baths...one with a glorious bathtub which is guaranteed to ease you into vacation mode. Watching the morning come alive while sipping coffee from the beachside cafe (or indulging in the cafe's scrumptious brekkie wrap) was a daily treat. A short walk up the hill took us into Mona Vale's shopping area with interesting shops, grocers and chemists, and food for every taste. We didn't have a car, but bus service was nearby and easy. There appeared to be plenty of on-street parking for those who drive. Gillian and John are perfect hosts, interesting and informative and helpful in every way. Will definitely try to book it again in the future.