The Freshwater beach cottage is lovely and light, airy and spacious and well thought out and was perfect for us in relation to the very local beach, shops, restaurants and coffee bars as well as transport links to nearby Manly, Sydney and beyond. Although positioned very close to Elsie's own family home it is a separate little cottage which is private and very quiet. It was great to have Elsie so close at hand however for any helpful local advice and queries. Elsie and her family are very friendly and thoughtful. We stayed for two weeks and felt relaxed and very at home and look forward to staying again on future trips to the area