See all properties
Entire home

Minutes walk to Beach, Village and Restaurants. Family size home

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Minutes walk to Beach, Village and Restaurants. Family size home

A coastal swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by rocky terrain and a beach.
A coastal view with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a residential area with buildings in the background.
A café interior with a bar area, seating, and a variety of fruits and beverages on display.
An outdoor dining area with tables and umbrellas, a modern building in the background, and a well-maintained garden.
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

View in a map
Freshwater, NSW
  • Place, Curl Curl Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbord Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Manly Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

You may also like

Ad
Exterior

The Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery

Sydney Central Business District
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 372 reviews
$173 nightly
The price is $190
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
The Porter House Hotel Sydney - MGallery

About the neighborhood

Sydney

Located in Freshwater within a short walk of Curl Curl Beach, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Manly Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
View more Vacation Homes in SydneyOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Curl Curl Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harbord Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manly Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Queenscliff Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Warringah Mall - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney Roseville Station - 15 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbord Diggers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Lane Wholefoods Manly - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harbord Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Three Seagulls - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Terrace - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Minutes walk to Beach, Village and Restaurants. Family size home

Freshwater Views is a beach house that has expansive views over Freshwater to Manly and North Head. Open living throughout and flushed with sunlight with louvered windows to take advantage of the sea breeze.

A magical holiday awaits you in this tri-level family sanctuary in the heart of Freshwater. This beautifully presented home showcases finishes of glass, ceasar stone, stainless steel, marble, timber and superb outdoor spaces and with pizza oven. It occupies a premier spot within Freshwater and is a short stroll to the village shops and surf beaches.

This oasis is designed for carefree living, the house boasts 3 separate living areas allowing all our guests to opt to enjoy their own space. The kitchen is located on the upper level and comes with quality fully integrated appliances. A large island bench, dining area for ten or alfresco dining on the terrace with BBQ, taking in the spectacular views of the Manly Cathedral, Freshwater village and ocean glimpses.

Harbord Diggers ( and Freshwater village are both just a 5min short stroll away). The Vilage offers an abundance of restaurants; boutique shops; wine bars and grocery store.

What to do during your stay at Freshwater Views: Stroll the beach on sunrise; take the Curl Curl to Dee Why headland walk, Surf the local beaches, Enjoy a BBQ on the balcony taking in the views, catch the Manly Ferry across the harbor or visit Cosmopolitan Manly with its iconic beach, bars, boutique stores and restaurants.

What sort of Accommodation will I find at FRESHWATER VIEWS?

Freshwater views comfortably sleeps 10 and the owners offer some flexibility to change accomodation/bedding arrangements to suit their guests.

The large main bedroom has a king sized bed with walk-in robe, and ensuite with double shower and vanities.

The main bathroom hosts a sunken bath for you to relax in and unwind after a fun filled day.

The second and third bedrooms are equiped with builtins and King size beds or two king singles. The fourth and fifth bedrooms also have built ins and double beds. All bedrooms have ceiling fans. All Linen is supplied.
A portable cot and highchair can also be provided on request.

A fantastic House, with enough room for two families to share for a memorable holiday.

What are the Lifestyle Features of FRESHWATER VIEWS

The Freshwater area has a great lay-back atmosphere and has all the amenities you'll need for your stay. Freshwater views is positioned between two beaches, allowing you to relax with friends or family.

Freshwater Beach is one of Sydney's safest and most protected beaches. Curl Curl Beach is also only a 5 minute walk away and both beaches are patrolled 10 months of the year.

Harbord Diggers Club features many restaurants and Bars. Freshwater Villiage is lined with Cafes, bars and small restaurants and fresh local produce. There is a mid-size supermarket in the shopping village along with a butcher, bread shop and chemist. The iconic Harbord Beach Hotel and two hatted Pilu restaraunt are all only a 5-10 minute walk from Freshwater Views!

The local attractions and night life of Manly are an easy 5 minute drive away, or 20 minute walk over the Queenscliff headland. From Manly the ferry will take across the beautiful Sydney harbour to the CBD in approx. 20-30 minutes.

For your added security, this property is only managed in Australia and we never request payments be made to overseas bank accounts

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:

It’s a quiet neighbourhood, you need to move inside from balconies at 9pm. Parties are strictly not allowed.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a safe. Change of towels is available on request.

Similar properties

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Peppers Manly Beach
Manly
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 84 reviews
$247 nightly
The price is $272
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Peppers Manly Beach

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We do not cater for Hens or Bucks celebrations or parties of any sort.
Freshwater Views Standard Terms and Conditions of Temporary Holiday Accommodation Note: Variances can be agreed on but only by arrangement with th

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number 2096, PID-STRA-17342

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Freshwater Views Escape House
Vrbo Property Sydney
Freshwater Views Escape
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Sydney
91591

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Freshwater within a short 8-minute walk of Curl Curl Beach. You'll also find Manly Beach and Warringah Mall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Minutes walk to Beach, Village and Restaurants. Family size home?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Minutes walk to Beach, Village and Restaurants. Family size home good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Minutes walk to Beach, Village and Restaurants. Family size home?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Minutes walk to Beach, Village and Restaurants. Family size home?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sydney Airport (SYD), which is 20.8 mi away (47 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Minutes walk to Beach, Village and Restaurants. Family size home?

Yes, every house at Minutes walk to Beach, Village and Restaurants. Family size home comes with a balcony.

Minutes walk to Beach, Village and Restaurants. Family size home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herman M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience overall. The property was clean, well equipped and in a perfect location for our vacation. The property manager, Karen, was extremely responsive and the communication was top notch. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great house and location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christine K.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great space of accommodation, Near beaches & shopping centre Unfortunately the cleanliness was below par & appliances need updated.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

emily w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Absolutely loved this house! Hosts were terrific to deal with and the position was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gaye S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

NOT HAPPY

Property did not meet its description and requires maintenance and a refresh! There are no water views and photos are clearly out of date since the home was renovated. Absolutely shocked at the uncleanliness of all areas.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

rachaelanneottaway@gmail.com O.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

This is a spacious house in a great location. It is however in need of repair and a thorough clean. We were really disappointed with this aspect of the rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay

We had a lovely stay with lots to do within walking distance. Highly recommend the house and location for families.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Freshwater

Beautiful home, very thoughtful host who thought of everything which made our weekend perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, great set up to get ready for wedding

Super happy. Would recommend for people needing a place for bridal party to get ready xx
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Katherine E.

Great easy living house with plenty of space for 10

" Freshwater Views" Is a great easy living house with plenty of space for 10 adults ( we were 5 couples). Bedrooms are on the ground level and dining upstairs . There is plenty of lounging space for a large group to find their own space .Outdoor shower , beach towels body board & surfboard there for use ( helpful).Curl Curl beach is a 12 min walk down a steep hill. Freshwater beach is walkable in 12-15 mins ... there is fantastic boardwalk form Curl Curl to Freshwater . Great coffee 10 mins walk @ Carlos Coffee 69 Albert St. Pilu restaurant on the beach at Freshwater is wonderful food and service ( best to book ) also Harbord Diggers and Harbord Hotel for food. Warringah Mall for groceries ( 11 min drive ) . The upstairs verandah is great for eating ( umbrella or shade awning would be an improvement).
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

The Perfect Weekend Away!

A girls weekend away that was perfect! Karen and Aaron were lovely to deal with and the property was amazing, central and in good condition, very easy for us to get to Manly Wharf Hotel and into the city. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

The family thoroughly enjoyed our stay despite the weather and would stay for another get together

Definitely a 9.5 rating. Very clean except the oven and perhaps some new stove top cooking pots as the ones there had been burnt. I had taken several curries and accompaniments for the first day as the interstate visitors were arriving at 3 different times. The small necessities in the cupboard, eg condiments, olive oil, vegemite, peanut butter and honey. Queen size beds would have been good as our children and our older grandchildren all more than six foot two inches. Good thing the 6' 8" was not there! So much to do close by, pity the weather not good enough for the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharn W.

Wonderful house! We had a fabulous stay for 5 days. Highly recommended.

The layout of the house works really well. We had a lovely breeze throughout our stay and it was an easy walk to Curl Curl or Freshwater beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW W.

Good for a wedding preparation

We enjoyed the property to accommodate and then prepare for my daughter's wedding. Good location for access to Manly and Freshwater and large capacity for lots of people. Dishwasher needs an update but that is very minor in the overall rating of the property. We enjoyed our stay and Karen was very responsive and helpful. We will be back !!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melisah W.

Beautiful property

We had a group of 10 stay at this house for 8 nights and it was perfect! Plenty of room and all the amenities u could wish for! Nespresso coffee machine, boogie boards are just some of the fab extras that karen gave to us to us to use during our stay! The house is beautiful and karen was always at the end of the phone if we needed anything! Just a short walk to the gorgeous freshwater beach and all the local shops and a short taxi to manly where u can easily jump the ferry to the city. couldn't reccomend this house any more. Perfect for large family's or groups of friends. Hopefully some day we will all be able to return for another perfect holiday stay!! :-)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

BOB H.

Fabulous

We spent 5 nights at Freshwater Views Escape to celebrate Jane's 50th. The house was perfect for our large family gathering. Bags of room for everyone, Georgous sunsets from the deck.So close to beach and pools and town.Also great location for exploring North Sydney beaches. Much happiness, thank you Karen and Aaron
Archival

10/10 Excellent

sofia H.

Excellent property

We had a great time, fantastic house and fantastic location. Karen answered very fast and communication flowed. Loved it would go back any time
Archival

10/10 Excellent

William A.

OMG Cant get better than this

We had an amazing break; don't be deterred by the fact that there is no pool as it is litterally 1 min to get in the water at the Rock pool or two other beaches. The house is extremely spacious and well equipped with everything you need. We will be back
Archival

8/10 Good

Well kitted out

We enjoyed our stay - close to the beach, well kitted out, and feat place to chill.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Josh y.

Brilliant Accommodation !

Recently stayed there with a group of us and couldn't ask for anything better! fantastic views from the balcony, huge living spaces and only down the road from shops. would HIGHLY recommend this property if you want a great holiday away!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jacky R.

Fantastic house, location, perfect for all ages

We come over from the UK for my daughters wedding and stayed at Freshwater Views for a month. Nine of us stayed with ages ranging from late 20's to 70's. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we walked everywhere and found the location fantastic, easy walk to beach, pub and village. Our flight arrived at 6am and we headed straight to the house, Karen and Aaron had outlayed a beautiful breakfast spread of Muesli, Yoghurts, Fruits and coffee. The house was very spacious and we all had enough area to our own time if needed. We enjoyed the BBQs on the balcony and the fantastic sunsets. We will definitely stay here again when we return to Australia. Thoroughly Recommend.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

JIARN R.

Great Property

Great property. House is a great size and able to accommodate for large groups easily. Karen and Aaron were extremely helpful to us with what ever we needed. Recommended
Archival

8/10 Good

The spacious house accommodates 10 very comfortably, has the option to make that 12 and comfortable

The spacious house accommodates 10 very comfortably, has the option to make that 12 and comfortable as well.There are 2 extra living areas and a games are in the garage, meaning the house swallows a crowd with out noticing.Proximity to the beach is awesome and the breezes keep the house cool. It is generously proportioned as well, none of the rooms are small.The main living area is huge with the kitchen living dining and huge deck area all in one. This is a great hub for a big family gathering.We would definitely stay here again.I considered it great value for money, far better than a hotel, and a delight to be in.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay at Freshwater Views. The house & location are magnificent. Karen was only too happ

We loved our stay at Freshwater Views. The house & location are magnificent. Karen was only too happy to accommodate our larger than normal group. I would highly recommend Freshwater Views & hopefully we can stay there again. Michelle Palun
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Freshwater views is a beutiful property, very modern and spacious. We were a group of 12 and had no

Freshwater views is a beutiful property, very modern and spacious. We were a group of 12 and had no problems with space enough for everyone to relax and enjoy our break.The outdoor living spaces are great spots to hang out and eat/drink!Would recommend without hesitation.