A stay in Avalon is many different things to many different people but am betting a minute’s walk to check the surf or dive in the ocean to start your day is top of the list so David’s place is perfect. For us, friendly and accommodating hosts is also top of the list and David is exceptional. But we also like to walk everywhere not drive everywhere and this location makes not only the surf easy to reach. Avalon and its almost Italian piazza layout for shopping and congregating is just a safe and easy (and pleasant) few minutes walk away. Few neighbourhoods in Sydney offer so many quality options for social and shopping time in close proximity including a brilliant book and organic shop and bakery. Close by too, are the North Avalon shops for groceries, wine shop and takeaway food. You can go back and forth from all these destinations several times in a day and thoroughly enjoy the stroll or run and safely navigate at any time of day if Avalon bars keep you up late. If you have children, the local park is great for a picnic adventure and the start of several coastal walks to Newport and Palm Beach, enjoying the Australian native bush regeneration along every stretch of seaside. The apartment is thoughtfully equipped, comfortable and quiet when you need to rest.