FAB05-Charming Leafy 3BR Home, Walk To Manly Beach

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of Airbnbs around Sydney, and this place on Fairy Bower Road actually gets it right. The moment you walk in, you can tell someone put real thought into making this feel like a home rather than just another rental property. The three bedrooms are genuinely spacious – I mean, you can actually unpack your suitcase without playing Tetris with the furniture.

What really sold me on this spot is the location. You’re literally a five-minute stroll to Manly Beach, but here’s the thing most visitors don’t realize – you’re positioned perfectly to avoid the tourist circus while still being close enough to dive into it when you want. Fairy Bower Road sits in this quiet pocket where you’ll hear kookaburras in the morning instead of party buses, but you can still grab a flat white at one of those beachside cafes without breaking a sweat. The Corso (that’s the main pedestrian mall) is right there when you need groceries or want to people-watch, and honestly, the gelato place near the wharf becomes dangerously addictive after a few days.

The house itself has this lived-in charm that vacation rentals usually fake – you know what I mean? There’s actually decent lighting for reading (miracle!), the kitchen has sharp knives and proper cookware, and the Wi-Fi doesn’t crap out every time someone uses the microwave. The bedrooms stay surprisingly cool even during those brutal Sydney summer afternoons, though fair warning – you’ll want to crack the windows at night because the ocean breeze is too good to waste on air conditioning. Parking was easier than I expected for this area, which is saying something if you’ve ever tried to park in Manly during peak season. The whole place has this relaxed, leafy vibe that makes you want to linger over morning coffee instead of rushing out to tick off tourist boxes. It’s the kind of spot where you’ll find yourself coming back from the beach for a proper lunch instead of grabbing overpriced fish and chips, then heading back out for sunset drinks. Perfect for couples wanting a romantic base or families who need space to spread out without feeling like they’re camping in a hotel room.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $635. Three-Bedroom House with 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 single bed for Max persons: 5

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