We had an amazing time in Manly, partly because of this accomodation. The appartment offers everything we needed: it is clean, has a lovely shower, a soft bed, a small kitchen to make a proper breakfast and good airconditioning (can be a bit noisy if you want it to cool the room fast). We also loved the view and pool on the rooftop!
Because we were outdoor most of the day, the surrounding area was an important factor. Luckily, this appartment is located in a very central spot. It takes 2 minutes to walk to Manly Beach, about 5 minutes to walk to the wharf with ferries to Sydney and 15 minutes to walk along the coast to the lovely Shelly Beach. Also, the whole area is filled with good restaurants and bars.
We didn't have a lot of contact with the host, but that was because everything was very clear before arrival. Any questions were answered quickly and we could even check in at 11am instead of 2pm.
In short: awesome host with a great appartment located in a lovely area!