Traveled to the Sydney area from The States to visit family. We chose Freshwater because of the relatively "quiet" northern beach location, yet access to public transportation and major roadways. Geoff's house turned out to be better than we imagined. The photos do not do it justice. This home is absolutely beautiful, modern and clean, and the views are stunning. Geoff was a gracious, attentive host. Not only did he greet us personally to see that we were comfortable, he welcomed us with flowers, fresh fruit, coffee, milk, beer, and bubbles. After a long jaunt across the ocean, having the "basics" upon arrival was most helpful. Bedrooms were bright and beds comfy. Sound system was exceptional (though we tried to keep the volume down). Having the toilet in a separate water closet from the shower/tub was nice, especially with family stopping in. The home is spacious enough for a gathering (though only 3 people stayed there, we had up to 9 family members over to watch American football, and it was comfortable enough). The location was excellent with the beach, cafes, and a small grocery store within walking distance. We were also able to easily walk to Manly for delicious eats and shopping, not to mention the ferry to Sydney (warning: lots of stairs and steep roads to Manly- it's not for everyone). We felt quite at home here - it was very difficult to leave!