Our stay at this property in Manly wasn’t particularly smooth however the location is second to none with beautiful sweeping views of the ferries arriving and departing the Harbour.
The main issue we had was the lack of cleanliness. With a stay of 7+ days we had to do laundry and without a 2nd set of sheets for either bed I proceeded to do laundry and found that the mattress protector was terribly stained and the pillows as well. This really tainted our stay and left our family with a bad impression. When I requested replacement pillows etc the management company dodged all calls/correspondence and were continually unresponsive. The owner to his credit did step up and immediately replaced these items but the management company continued to let us down on multiple occasions. The overall cleanliness of the apartment was lacking. The rug in the living room was also stained and needed a serious clean as was the ‘throw’ rug on the sofa which was covering more stains. The washing machine leaked which was frustrating when I wasn’t left with additional towels to mop up the daily mess & there was no dryer on the premises to dry the bath mats which became soaked every time someone showered because of the poor setup in the bathroom. Overall this property is a good sized 2 bedroom with lots of natural light. We enjoyed the raised dining room with a view overlooking the harbour. The main bedroom is a good size and easily fit a travel cot.
A tip for future guests arriving with heavy luggage, be sure to be dropped off on The Crescent rather than the actual street address to avoid having to carry your bags up 3 flights of steps.