Advertised as Peaceful place and quiet and peaceful it is this 'little garden of Eden' Description does not overpromise. In a quiet place of an already quiet and may I say posh area of Sydney. Self contained in a very green lush garden. With super responsive and friendly hosts. Would certainly book again if in the area. Used the place as base for my sailtraining out of middle harbour (20-min walk).
For quick fixes I used the seven eleven 5-min walk on top of the road but within a 15 min walk you will find Mosman center with a shopping center, restaurants, pub. For more lively surroundings you can take the bus to Manly beach (20-30 min). Good access to the public transport system via bus. Got myself a pre-paid Opal card at the seven eleven and downloaded the Opal app and the public transport system has no more mysteries. Great way to get around (including some of the ferries). Card can be loaded via the app.
Within the neighbourhood:
2 min walk to : start point 40 min coastal footpath hike to Middle harbour
5 min walk to : seven eleven / busstop to Manly Beach
15 min walk to : two beautiful little beaches
Mosman center - restaurants/pubs/shopping center/busstops
25 min walk : Spit bridge - start of 2-3 hrs spit bridge to manly hike (advertised as one of the best nature trails in Sydney)
20-30 min busride : Manly beach