Gemma’s place in up in the northern beaches of Sydney was great for us at the end of an action-packed couple of weeks. We were looking for a place a little quieter to wind-down before heading back home, and this worked out really well for us. We were able to come and go whenever we liked without the risk of disturbing Gemma and family, and the accommodation was a lovely little place with all you need for an easy stay.
I would suggest that if you’re looking for nightlife or lots of local amenities, it would be worth having a car or embracing the (regular) local bus services. Drive or bus into Sydney CBD is about 45-60 mins. But if you want some great beaches, then no need to worry. There’s one just over the hill at the back that fits the bill perfectly. If you do stay, then it’s worth a trip right up to the end of the northern beaches, to whale and palm beaches. They both do as their names suggest - palms and whales!
All in all, we had a lovely 3-day stay and i would recommend to anyone wanting a slightly slower paced Sydney adventure.