My teenage daughter and I stayed in this unit at the end of an extended trip to Australia. We had not yet seen Sydney, and our friends in Australia highly recommended Manly as a great option if you want to explore Sydney, but not stay in the city itself. This property was very close to the Manly Esplanade/Manly Beach and an easy mile walk to the pier where we could catch either the fast ferry or the regular one (being tourists, regular was also a nice tour of the harbor). We were able to get Opal cards for the ferry at the Ultra gas station around the corner from the unit, and they also work on the bus, making that another great option to get around Manly and Sydney. We had rented a car, but didn't really need it, as it was so easy to get around both Manly and Sydney.
The property itself was probably the most modern VRBO that I have ever stayed in, and was also very clean, quiet, and comfortable. Sonia and Adam were excellent hosts, and responded quickly when we had questions. Highly recommend this property for a stay in the Sydney area!