Katherine and Geoff were more than welcome and the room was in a decent presentation, nice and tidy. Would definitely recommend.

I have only very positive things to say!

Katherine and Geoff were perfect hosts. Very friendly and accommodating. The cottage was comfortable and fully equipped. My boys loved the pool. Great bush retreat.

Less AirBnB and more AirHome. This is a really great, spacious, clean apartment. We could happily have stayed there a lot longer. Katherine and Geoff were friendly and gracious hosts who really went the extra mile for guests, with lots of little touches in the apartment to make our stay perfect. Food basket was awesome. We'd love to come again some day.

Katherine was very accommodating and flexible whenever we exchanged messages prior to arrival and offered the same warmth upon arrival. She met us with a great smile and was always willing to provide aid and tips when required. The listed property is located just behind the private housing of our host and has its own little entrance. We were also able to park our car at the front of the house which made everything convenient and easily accessible. A lovely pool is present at the front of the house which due to our lack of time (2 nights) and packed schedule, we did not fully utilise. I'll be sure to make use of it if I return to St. Ives! Katherine and her listing had everything to make the stay at St. Ives a wonderful experience and I was glad that it was my final stopover in NSW.

Yet again what a fabulous stay at Chez Dale! This was our second visit to Sydney in as many years and was delighted to stay once more in St. Ives. The unit was once more spotless and the well appointed. Our little welcome hamper contained a few welcoming goodies and a few bits and pieces in the fridge made our stay fabulous. Once again, our hosts, Katherine and Geoff were on hand to answer any queries regarding local knowledge and transportation etc. What a lovely couple. What more can I say?

Another excellent stay.

Another great stay!

Awesome cozy self contained apartment with everything you can need. Located in a quiet area of Narrabeen, very relaxing and a very short drive to beach and lagoon. Susan was very helpful too :) Will def come back!

Lovely, comfortable and clean. Great accommodation for myself and my dog. Highly recommend

Excellent place

Thank you for sharing your cosy and comfortable home with us. We have had a pleasant stay and once again thank you.

Thanks again for everything during our second round of stay! All the best, andrew & alyce

Lovely clean & comfortable garden unit, a nice walk to shops & the lake.

Lovely, very well appointed flat in a lush residential setting. Super clean and comfortable, we would be happy to return.

Needed a place to stay overnight with my small dog after driving up from Canberra. The experience was very smooth and I had a fantastic, comfortable rest for the night.

This was my second stay with Travis & Shauna. It was so good the first time that I came back :) Definitely recommend for those who are seeking a quiet place to stay that is clean, well equipped and with lovely, thoughtful hosts. I plan to stay again myself when in the area, and it is available.

Travis and shauna were excelent hosts. Thank you so much for the gift, the red wine was so lovely.

My partner Adam and I had a great time at Shauna and Travis' place. They were away for the weekend when we were there, so we didn't get a chance to meet them, but Shauna left very clear instructions on check in and even suggested places we should see around the area. They made us feel really welcome and event left presents for us (chocolate, wine and fruit). They are really flexible and accommodated late check in as long as there was no booking straight after us. We really appreciate that! The place is clean, - self contained and it had everything you need. It can get a little hot on a summer night though as we were there on a really hot day- but the ceiling fan helps with that. The place is close to everything if you have a car. Would recommend short or long stay.

Very nice and welcoming people. We found a bottle of wine, bag of chips and chocolates on arrival. Just a 5 min drive to the shops and 40 min walk to the nearest beach. Overall we had a good experience :)

A very good experience, very warm landlord, beautiful place

Travis and Shauna's studio was absolutely perfect! Such a nice little place to get away in and enjoy being close to the beach. So comfortable and nice being new, alongside all the amenities you could ever need to make it an easy and enjoyable stay. They were very welcoming but also very respective of privacy, it was perfect!

Shauna was lovely and went out of her way to make sure that we felt welcome, and she was really communicative while we worked out the details. The apartment is well equipped and great for a simple night accommodation. We didn't get a lot of sleep as there were some nocturnal visitors, though this was completely outside the hosts control and they were very apologetic!

Travis & Shauna are very friendly and lovely people. The cottage was very clean and well equipped. When we arrived there was a nice welcome basket with fruits, chocolate, coffee, wine and lots of maps - that was really helpful because we arrived very late. If we come back to Sydney we definetly know where we're gonna stay ;) Thank you Travis & Shauna! :D

Selena and her families are the most wonderful and thoughtful people I have ever meet! They have a lovely house and two cute dogs with them. They provide us a entire floor and some foods. Then even invited us to join their Halloween activities! Selena and his husband are very nice and patient, their two kids are also beautiful and lovely, they cooked the kangaroo meet that I have never tasted before, and it's very delicious! If I got a chance back to Sydney, I will still choose to live with them. Thank you, Selena,谢谢你

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Very homely comfortable place to stay. Communucation was good. Would be a great to stay with kids.

Everything is green outside. Very quiet and beautiful place, not very far from the ocean. The best beach in Sydney is in 3km. Selena is the most hospitable person I've ever met. Inside the house is everything for a convenient stay.

Lovely, relaxed place to stay. Beds were comfortable and clean. Selena made yummy bread and home cooked quiches for breakfast, providing us with great coffee and conversation too. The family was friendly and sociable, with 2 gorgeous schnauzers for company. As a bonus, our dog was delightfully accommodated and entrained and even 'doggy-sat' while we were out, on one occasion. Altogether a heart-warming experience We Would recommend Selena and Chris as hosts anytime.

Permanora suited us perfectly as we had a quick visit to the area for a family event. The accommodation is as pictured, beds are comfortable, breakfast provided was tasty and more than adequate for the 4 of us. There are steps down to the property, but they posed no problem (a 76 year old who had recently had a knee replacement was fine with them). The area is quiet and the sounds in the morning are what I consider happy sounds (chickens, dogs and people enjoying life). A good choice when in the area.

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The location is great, the apartment is great, the hosts are great. I will definitely recommend this place and I will definitely be back.

Comfortable beds, cosy studio apartment met all of our needs. Would stay here again nice and relaxing.

Lovely private self contained unit with full kitchen so you can self cater. My sister & I stayed for 3 nights. There's a queen bed & a lounge that converts for another person to use. The unit is clean, newly fitted out & comfortable. There is no TV for news, football etc but there's good wifi & Netflix for entertainment if you want to catch up on a movie or serial. Alex & his family were very friendly & responsive to communications. Location is close to Northern beaches & shops if you have your own car. Off street parking is included. Access to property is via steep steps, so something to take on board if travelling with elderly or mobility challenged companions but Alex was more than happy to assist with luggage. I would definitely recommend the Brown's unit for both short & long term stays. PS - the jasmine on our balcony smelt divine

We booked the apartment for a full 71 days as we were looking to relax and live the lifestyle of the Northern Beaches. Our hosts greated us and immediately invited us to a BBQ. We then Un packed the next morning. The apartment is situated behind the main house, with full access to the swimming pool etc in the garden. The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, bathroom. Parking is off street, and good, but be careful as you need to reverse out on to the main road, Alex, Catherine, Harry, Lottie and Craig the cat were perfect hosts. We enjoyed spending time with them all, especially on Fridays where we enjoyed good wine and conversations. The apartment is located in North Narrabeen and is perfect for accessing all the Northern Beaches. Public transport is good ( get an Opal card from most shops) and you can easily travel around by bus. We spent most Sundays travelling into Sydney by bus and ferry for only $2.50. I would highly recommend this accommodation

Alex & Cat were extremely friendly and open with us from the start and the accommodation was perfect for accessing both the city and the northern beaches. The bed was incredibly comfy and the shower is fantastic. Access to Netflix on a large tv made the evenings easy! Thank you so much for being kind and chatty! I would recommend this place if you don't have a car also since a bus stop is a short walk away with links directly into the city!

I like this place, It feels like home! Alex and Catherine was very kindly.

Very friendly family making you feel welcome, which makes your holiday special. We will defiantly be staying with Alex again

My boyfriend and I stayed with the Browns for two nights. We loved the privacy of the apartment, which is completely separate to the house, but it was also great to sit around the pool with the family and have a chat. (The pool also has an awesome blow up slide - a must try!) Catherine even bought my boyfriend a birthday cupcake, which was lovely! The apartment was well stocked with everything we needed. Both beach and bath towels were provided, mini toiletries and all the basics in the pantry. Craig the cat was also great company and enjoyed watching a movie with us in the evening from the very extensive DVD collection. The apartment was very clean, modern and homey. We are already planning our next trip!

What a great place to stay. Thank you so much for everything, letting us change check in times and nights that we stayed and being so open to communication and accommodating to my family and I was so greatly appreciated. And the place, it was just perfect too. We highly recommend it to anyone and look forward to going back there again one day.

This is a very good Airbnb which is clean, well furnished and appropriately priced. The deck area is great. We stayed as a family with two teenagers (5 in total) and enjoyed proximity to the northern beaches, Manly and the ferry to the city. Although Cathy was away when we stayed, she was contactable by phone and flexible on the check out time. I would recommend this Airbnb to anyone considering staying in the northern beaches area.

Excellent place to stay.

Cathy was very accommodating and so helpful with our stay. We had a wonderful stay and loved the house. So many toys for our 2 year old to play with both inside and outside and was plenty of room without feeling squashed for 4 adults and a toddler! Thank you again Cathy for having us and being so accommodating and helpful!!

This was a lovely home away from home! It is in a great little area, so close up the beach and all amenities. Very close proximity to my sister's house do we would love to stay again for our next family visit. The house was beautifully lit, clean and tidy and spacious! Thanks for having us.

We had a wonderful time at Best of Both Worlds. The property is very spacious and comfortably furnished. My children loved the books, toys and playground closeby. Great location close to the mall and Narrabeen lake. my youngest loved feeding the ducks en route. A fantastic weekend. Thank you Cathy!

Rob and Cathy were great hosts, were always available for a chat but also gave you privacy to enjoy your stay. The home had everything that you required with three good size bedrooms, well equipped kitchen and wi-fi to keep our teenage boys happy. The location of the home was fantastic, close to shops and the area had many walking trails for us to explore.

Having travelled from Far Northern NSW we arrived on a busy Friday afternoon for an evening wedding at Jonah's (25 mins Nth). Rob & Cathy's place at Nth Narrabeen was the best solution for our party of four. Rob & Cathy were very helpful without being intrusive, giving us great suggestions for cafes and restaurants close by and happily informing us about the mini rainforest/creek and its inhabitants that bordered the off-street parking area at the bottom of their property. We were lucky enough to spot a couple of long nosed bandicoots rummaging around! The garden unit was lovingly furnished by Cathy who has created a cosy yet eclectic atmosphere. The three bedrooms are a decent size and house comfortable bedding (no lumpy mattresses). For wet weather entertainment - board games are available and spotted in the garden - bikes to discover the area, including the Warriewood Wetlands that are just around the corner. Warriewood Square is walkable (10 mins) but even quicker by car and provides all the usual stores (Woolies, Coles, Bakers delight) you might need to stock up the fridge in the very functional kitchen. Warriewood Square also has clothing stores & a cinema. Mona Vale is a 5 min drive North & Narrabeen Beach 5 mins south. The Collaroy Hotel is also 10 mins Sth and provided a great spot for the wedding reception post-mortem, beach views, tasty food & relaxing entertainment were enjoyed by all. Afterwards we went and lounged around on the spacious deck area that surrounds the unit before heading to a local Thai restaurant for dinner. Overall we had a lovely time being tourist in our old home town of Sydney. We thoroughly enjoyed the Garden Retreat and have recommended to our family & friends (showing them the slideshow of the apartment) that they give It try when venturing to the Northern beaches.

Really enjoyed my stay! The apartment was lovely and Kaye made the whole experience such a pleasure. I would definitely stay here again.

Apartment was tidy, but cleanliness was lacking. Floors were dusty, plates and cups had crumbs on them. Cupboards and draws were dusty. Entire apartment had cochroaches. A little disappointed.

My stay was ok. It's a modern apartment with a lovely comfy bed, and close to the beach by car. I was a bit disappointed that the apartment wasn't ready for check in on the day I arrived and the level of cleanliness lacked attention to detail. I found myself wiping dust and other surfaces. It was also a little dark and in quite a large complex so you wouldn't be able to order home delivery for dinner and have them find you!

A wonderful apartment in Mona Vale with easy access to everything we needed. It was the perfect place for us (a small family) and we found Bridget and Marc very helpful and approachable. We will definitely book again for our next visit.

A lovely host in a lovely neighbourhood.

It was a wonderful two night stops at Bridget's house in Northern Sydney Coast. Too many good beaches, and this place we stay is just amazing!

Bridget was so lovely and accommodating, she made us feel so welcome! Her apartment was so perfect and comfortable. It was a great experience, thank you so much Bridget!

Bridget and Marc were great hosts, very friendly and helpful. The appartment was very modern, clean,spacious and comfortable for our family of 5. The location is a great base to visit the many beautiful beaches within an easy drive. Thanks for a lovely stay. Cheers

We have stayed here twice now and it really feels like a home away from home. It's was totally relaxing and yet so close to everything.

On arrival we were met and given the grand tour, so spacious, a kitchen of delight, the bedding and linen were deluxe and free wifi. Everything was so clean, Marc and Bridget are a great couple and so chilled out yet helped us out with everything we needed to cover. The perfect location, so close to the beach..they gave great recommendations of places to eat. At night we sat out side and enjoyed the complementary wine on our own private deck snuggled into the comfy Bali daybed. So private, we will be back and letting all our friends know of THE BEST PLACE TO STAY.

Our stay here was fabulous! Mark & Bridget are extremely helpful with anything & their dogs are always up for a pat. Our accommodation was clean, comfortable, homely & close to everything you could need for a wonderful holiday. We would definitely stay here again & recommend their place to anyone

Beautiful location, wonderful facilities, great accommodation. The pools and the spa were fantastic, and so was the large comfortable bath. Easy access to beautiful natural attractions. Would definitely recommend staying here, and would love to come back in the future.

Lovely new apartment in Warriewood. Great location in terms of access to beaches, flat walks along wetlands and nice parks for kids to play. Kelly made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed our 14 night stay here very much. Thanks Kelly

My 3 year old and I had a lovely time staying at Isla's apartment. Isla was a generous and accommodating host and I would gladly stay again.

Had a really good weekend ... Very nice host always there if you need something , I d go back to that accommodation if I ll have to stay in that area again, thanks Isla :)

Had a wonderful weekend stay at Isla's apartment. The location is beautiful; right on the pathway around the Narrabeen Lake. Isla was a great host.

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Isla's apartment was exactly as described and very spacious! Isla was a wonderful host who was readily available to answer any questions and make me feel at home. The apartment was equip with all necessities and was very neat and tidy! I had a relaxing and restful stay and recommend Isla's apartment to anyone who is looking for a quiet area that is a short drive to the beach! Thanks Isla!

Another very enjoyable stay at Isla's place. She is a very welcoming and thoughtful host and the apartment is very pleasant to stay in and is in a great location. I'll be booking in again soon!

Very comfortable accommodation. Ideal for what I was looking for. Isla very kindly bought fresh milk and bread and some other food essentials for me before arrival.

The apartment was nice enough, although there was some noise from the host's young children running around in the morning. But otherwise okay.

My partner and our small dog and I stayed at Bayview for 2 nights. We loved it! Based in a stunning location we found the room to be clean, large and beautifully decorated. We'd done a fair bit of travel before arriving and found it rather tranquil being able to just lie and do some reading. Yvonne was a very welcoming host who did everything to make us feel comfortable including some lovely refreshments (you hit a soft spot with Dave with the dark choc Tim Tam's). It was only a short distance and easily accessible to any cafes, restaurants and beaches and the bay right across the road. The bed was also very comfortable! We left feeling very relaxed and would request to stay again if we were in the area. Thanks again to Yvonne! :-)

It was a quaint studio with a beautiful view. Yvonne was so friendly and accommodating. We had a toddler and baby with us and still found the space comfortable. As we were attending a wedding at BYRA, which was across the road, it was super convenient too.

Fantastic location, warm and welcoming host who left us wine and chocolates and made us feel at home. Despite the terrible weather we still had a wonderful time playing games and enjoying the view and peace and quiet. Highly recommended for a peaceful and relaxing weekend away that's close to Sydney.

Great little studio near the water for a nice weekend away. Beautiful location and plenty of nice places to eat within walking distance. Didn't get a chance to meet the hosts but did have a chat with Yvonne over the phone so she could make sure everything was in order - despite not meeting her she was a great host.

Yvonne was so welcoming and didn't mind that we showed up at 12am! Room was so beautiful with all we needed and very clean, perfect place to relax. Will look forward to coming back!

Very gracious and accomodating. Only disappointment no wifi.

Nice view, great location, lovely host. Nice touches in the studio like Tim Tams, snacks and drinks.

Such a fabulous little find. This place is right on the water - i mean RIGHT ON THE WATER! You have complete privacy with your own private entrance and the room is extremely spacious - with a little bar fridge and microwave. Yvonne (the host) was gracious and generous with a bottle of wine on arrival and even dropped us to our party in Avalon that evening. Well priced, amazing view, secluded location. Such a lucky find! We went to the Marina for breakfast in the morning. Lovely food, a little expensive but well worth it. I have no hesitation in recommending this property.

We had a wonderful time. Wonderful unit, great location as city/beach (Colloroy) bus by front door... The unit itself is great and as described. Very comfortable for a family of 5. Beautifully appointed as a family unit. Pool in the complex with gym. Quiet as well. Great!

Johanna's apartment was great; I really liked the location & amenities. Communication was excellent, & I highly recommend Johanna's place.

"A home away from home". We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The apartment was very comfortable and clean with all that we needed. We felt very safe and enjoyed all amenities especially the shared pool and the BBQ in Johanna's courtyard. Just a short drive from several of Sydney's finest beaches and local shopping mall. A fab spot for a very chilled family holiday. Johanna was gracious host and excellent communicator. Thank you!

Johanna was friendly and very helpful in information about the area, and the unit. The apartment was clean and welcoming. Convenient to shopping mall, cinema and beaches. Our stay was very relaxing. I could not fault it.

The apartment was clean and well presented. The location was good for our needs. I would recommend for a small family

Johanna was very easy to deal with and provided great directions to the unit. Unit was lovely and modern and in a quiet area. We had a great stay....Thankyou

Everything that you need for a night or a few nights is there so comfortable clean and feels like home away from home. Great location .

A few things to note that were not obvious to us from the listing: To clarify, The listing states wifi is included, but in actuality, what is meant is there is free wifi at the nearby McDonald's and library, not in the apartment (although the host did allow us to use her wifi after we asked since we were staying a week). Also, for those who may not be used to the term, a king single is just a large single sized bed, not a single king bed (there are no pictures of those beds - they are actually children's beds). The apartment also is a "live-in" - all of the owner's family's stuff is still there, so you're renting the space while they're away. The host was very nice and accommodating, and allowed us to help ourselves to the food in the pantry, which we really appreciated. We also enjoyed the pool and hot tub!