Claire Cove, Manly ISYD

What We Love

Claire Cove is a three bedroom, two bathroom apartment set over two levels, directly across the road from Manly Cove beach in Manly, Sydney. It sleeps up to 6 guests across two king bedrooms (one of which can be set up as twin singles) and a double bedroom, with harbour views through the Norfolk Island pines, a private balcony, a gas fireplace and ceiling fans. Manly Wharf is about a 5 minute walk away. There is no on-site parking.

It suits families and groups of friends wanting a harbourside base in the heart of Manly, couples travelling together, corporate guests needing quick ferry access to the CBD, and longer stays, with a full kitchen, dishwasher and laundry access.

Entry Level
Pale timber floors, crisp white walls and original exposed brickwork set the tone. The lounge has a deep sofa and a gas fireplace, and opens into a striking sunroom dining space, where windows on two sides frame the harbour through the pines. The dining room centres on a long concrete-topped table beneath glass globe pendants, with built-in glass cabinetry, a wine fridge and a bar cart. The kitchen has a gas cooktop, oven, Smeg rangehood, full-size Smeg fridge, dishwasher and timber finishes, with a breakfast bar and stools along an exposed brick wall. The third bedroom (double bed) and the second bathroom, with walk-in shower, vessel basin and white tiling, are also on this level.

Upper Level
The staircase arrives into an open space shared by the main bedroom and a sitting retreat. The main bedroom has a king bed beneath a high raked ceiling, with sliding doors to a private balcony with outdoor seating, looking over the cove through the pines. The retreat, with a daybed and armchair, is a peaceful spot to read among the treetops. The second bedroom follows the line of the sloping roof, can be set up as a king or twin singles, and has direct access to the main bathroom. The main bathroom has a freestanding oval bath beneath a window, a separate walk-in shower and a vessel basin on a timber-topped vanity.

Getting around

• Manly Cove beach: directly across the road
• Manly Art Gallery and Museum: about a 3 minute walk
• Manly Wharf: about a 5 minute walk
• The Corso: about a 7 minute walk
• Manly Beach: about a 10 minute walk
• Shelly Beach: about a 25 minute walk
• Circular Quay: about 30 minutes on the F1 ferry, or about 20 minutes on the Manly Fast Ferry
• Spit Junction and Chatswood: on the 144 bus from the Manly Wharf interchange
• North Head and Q Station: about 10 minutes by car
• Sydney CBD: about 40 minutes by car outside peak hour
• Sydney Airport: about 50 minutes by car outside peak hour

Some Fab Features

• Two level apartment directly across the road from Manly Cove beach
• Sleeps 6 across two king bedrooms (one convertible to twin singles) and a double bedroom
• Harbour views through Norfolk Island pines from the sunroom and main bedroom balcony
• Private balcony off the main bedroom with outdoor seating
• Upstairs sitting retreat with daybed
• Gas fireplace in the lounge
• Ceiling fans throughout
• Sunroom dining with concrete-topped table, wine fridge and bar cart
• Kitchen with gas cooktop, oven, Smeg fridge, dishwasher and breakfast bar
• Coffee maker, toaster and kettle
• Main bathroom with freestanding oval bath and separate walk-in shower
• Second bathroom with walk-in shower
• Shared laundry in the building
• TV, wifi and ethernet
• Laptop-friendly workspace
• Black-out blinds
• Bed linen, towels, extra pillows and blankets
• Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hair dryer
• Iron and ironing board
• Books
• Self check-in
• Smoke alarm and fire extinguisher
• Smoke-free property
• No pets
• Longer stays welcome

Bedding Configuration

• BEDROOM 1 (main, upper level): 1 x KING, private balcony, open plan with the sitting retreat
• BEDROOM 2 (upper level): 1 x KING or 2 x SINGLE, direct access to the main bathroom
• BEDROOM 3 (entry level): 1 x DOUBLE
• MAIN BATHROOM (upper level): freestanding bath, walk-in shower and toilet
• SECOND BATHROOM (entry level): walk-in shower and toilet

You will have access to the entire place for the duration of your stay.

The Neighbourhood

• Cafés & Dining: Fika is a local favourite for coffee, breakfast and Swedish-inspired treats, while Sway is ideal for specialty coffee and a casual bite. On the water, Hugos Manly serves Italian dishes and pizza overlooking the harbour, Garfish is a great choice for fresh seafood, and The Pantry offers ocean views with breakfast, lunch and dinner on Manly Beach.
• Harbour & Beaches: Manly Cove's calm water is right across the road, perfect for a morning swim, a waterfront stroll or watching the ferries come and go. Manly Beach is the place for surfing and relaxing on the sand, and the coastal path to Shelly Beach leads to a sheltered cove popular for swimming and snorkelling.
• Culture & Fitness: Manly Art Gallery and Museum is close by for local art and exhibitions, and Manly Beach Health Club makes it easy to keep up your fitness routine.
• Shops & Essentials: The Corso, Manly's main pedestrian strip, has boutiques, cafés, takeaway and everyday essentials, with Coles Local Manly Corso for groceries and nearby pharmacies and specialty shops.

Manly Wharf is a short walk away for ferries to Circular Quay and buses across the Northern Beaches, Uber and GoGet are readily available, and nearby parking can be booked through Parkhound.

Home Truths

• The apartment is set over two levels connected by an internal staircase. The staircase arrives into the main bedroom and sitting retreat, so guests in Bedroom 2 pass through this space.
• There is no air conditioning. Ceiling fans keep things cool, and the gas fireplace warms the lounge in winter.
• Laundry facilities are shared with the building.
• Please supervise children and older guests on the stairs and balcony.
• There is no on-site parking. Secure spaces are available close by through Parkhound, where local residents list private driveways, garages and car spaces by the day, week or month. Parkhound is an independent third party with no affiliation to L'Abode Accommodation. Bookings are made at your own discretion, and we cannot guarantee availability or accept liability for parking arranged through them.
• This is a smoke-free property, and pets are not permitted.

We may request further identification from you for the property records.

Part of T&C:

Please note there are strictly no parties or gatherings at this property. L'Abode Accommodation reserves the right to decline any bookings if we believe the property will be misused. Please be mindful of our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum after 10pm. IDs for verification will be required, and a pre-authorisation hold will be placed one day prior to arrival.

Thank you in advance for respecting the above.

STRA Permit ID: PID-STRA-98294