Lovely compact apartment with great views over the harbour to the opera house. Lovely grass areas in front of the apartment, great for afternoon and evening picnics. The convenience of having ferry terminal a 5 minute walk away (circular quay 10 mins) was great for getting around the city. There is a small coffee and pastry kiosk at the wharf, otherwise the closest proper breakfast stop is at Mosman bay ferry wharf which is a scenic 20 minute walk around the bay by path or 10 mins on the ferry.
The only disadvantage is the lack of shops within walking distance, we made use of excellent Uber service to get to and from Coles supermarket and the restaurants and bars on Military Road if we didn't fancy the trip across the bay by ferry - about $10 per taxi trip - 5 minutes drive - make sure you load the uber app before you go!
We used the public swimming pool a few yards up the path in front of the apartment, nice in the afternoons for cooling off. We also loved to go to Balmoral beach, and Ripples restaurant at Chowder bay, both around 10 minutes by Uber. The Spit to Manly walk was also a great antidote to the business of the city centre, ending up at the Manly pavilion for drinks
Thanks Jenny, a memorable stay, we will miss the balmy evenings outside the apartment on the grass next to the harbour with a glass of chilled white, watching the sunset or getting back from a night out and watching the city sparkle in the distance - until next time!