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Luxury Coastal Retreat | Water Views, Garden Studio & Moments to Manly

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A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal town and the sea.
A wooden staircase leading to a garden area with lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with blinds, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A coastal view with boats anchored near a marina, surrounded by hills and residential buildings.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6754 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Fairlight, NSW
  • Place, Manly Wharf
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Corso at Manly
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Manly Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

With a stay at this apartment in Sydney (Fairlight), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Manly Beach and Sydney Harbour Bridge. .This apartment is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Sydney Opera House and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Circular Quay.

What's nearby

  • Port Jackson Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fairlight Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Manly Wharf - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Corso at Manly - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Manly Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney North Sydney Station - 12 min drive
  • St. James Station - 15 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Two Siisters Pantry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Felons Seafood - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Belgrave Cartel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Viet Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Luxury Coastal Retreat | Water Views, Garden Studio & Moments to Manly

Perched on an elevated hillside overlooking Sydney Harbour, Pelicano is a beautifully designed coastal retreat offering spectacular water views, expansive private gardens and contemporary interiors, just 300 metres from the heart of Manly.

Located in the peaceful harbourside neighbourhood of Fairlight, just 200 metres from Fairlight Beach, Pelicano offers the best of both worlds: a tranquil private sanctuary with Manly's beaches, cafés, restaurants and vibrant coastal lifestyle just a short stroll away.

Occupying the ground floor of a boutique block of only three residences, Pelicano feels more like a private house than an apartment. With generous living spaces, a separate garden studio and extensive landscaped grounds exclusively belonging to the apartment, it's a truly distinctive place to stay.

The Space

Thoughtfully renovated throughout, Pelicano combines contemporary coastal design with the comfort and character of a beautifully considered home.

Designer furnishings, original artwork, quality finishes and carefully selected details create an inviting space that feels sophisticated yet wonderfully relaxed.

The elevated position captures breathtaking views across Sydney Harbour towards the city and Eastern Suburbs, while the home's connection to its surrounding gardens makes indoor-outdoor living effortless.

Bedrooms & Accommodation

Pelicano accommodates up to six guests across the main residence and separate garden studio.

Bedroom 1: Queen bed with premium mattress and luxury bed linen.
Bedroom 2: Queen bed with premium mattress and luxury bed linen.
Garden Studio: A separate, beautifully furnished space with a comfortable double sofa bed. Ideal as a third bedroom, additional lounge or quiet retreat.

The garden studio does not have its own bathroom. Guests staying in the studio use the bathroom facilities within the main residence.

With flexible sleeping arrangements and generous living spaces, Pelicano is ideal for families, couples travelling together or guests looking to settle in for an extended coastal stay.

Private Gardens & Outdoor Living

One of Pelicano's most exceptional features is its expansive, fully gated private gardens — an incredibly rare offering so close to Manly.

The gardens, decks and all outdoor entertaining areas are for the exclusive use of Pelicano guests. They are not shared with the other apartments in the building.

Beautifully landscaped grounds cascade down the hillside, with four distinct outdoor living areas offering plenty of space to entertain, dine or simply unwind.

Enjoy a morning coffee overlooking the harbour, a leisurely afternoon in the garden or a long lunch with friends as boats pass across the water.

The elevated setting provides remarkable harbour views and a wonderful sense of openness, while the surrounding greenery creates a peaceful retreat from the energy of Manly below.

Whether you're travelling with family or friends, the generous outdoor spaces are a highlight of the Pelicano experience.

Location | Fairlight & Manly

Perfectly positioned between the tranquillity of Fairlight and the vibrant heart of Manly, Pelicano puts some of Sydney's most beautiful coastal attractions within easy reach.

Just moments from your door:

200m to Fairlight Beach: A picturesque harbour beach with calm swimming waters, a tidal pool and beautiful coastal walks.
300m to Manly: Enjoy an exceptional selection of cafés, restaurants, bars, boutiques and local favourites.
Manly Beach: Discover one of Australia's most iconic surf beaches, with golden sand, ocean swimming and a lively coastal atmosphere.
Manly Ferry: Enjoy a scenic journey across Sydney Harbour to Circular Quay, with unforgettable views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Northern Beaches: Explore secluded coves, scenic coastal trails, national parks and neighbouring beachside villages.

Spend your days swimming, exploring, dining or simply enjoying the relaxed pace of coastal life. With so much within walking distance, you can leave the car behind and make the most of your stay.

Property Highlights

- Elevated hillside position with spectacular Sydney Harbour views
- Uninterrupted outlook towards Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and city
- Just 200m from Fairlight Beach and 300m from Manly
- Two bedrooms with queen beds and luxury linens
- Separate garden studio with double sofa bed
- Accommodation for up to six guests
- Expansive, fully gated private gardens exclusive to Pelicano
- Four outdoor entertaining and relaxation areas
- Cascading decks with beautiful harbour outlooks
- Designer indoor and outdoor furnishings
- Original artwork and considered contemporary interiors
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Beautifully renovated throughout
- One undercover car space
- Family-friendly accommodation
- Excellent access to Manly ferries, Sydney CBD and the Northern Beaches

Guest Access

Guests have exclusive access to the entire Pelicano apartment, separate garden studio and all surrounding gardens, decks and outdoor entertaining spaces.

Although Pelicano is situated within a boutique block of three apartments, all gardens and outdoor areas belong exclusively to Pelicano and are not communal or shared spaces.

The property is fully gated, offering privacy and a wonderful sense of seclusion.

Please note that the separate garden studio provides additional sleeping and living space but does not contain a bathroom. Bathroom facilities are located within the main apartment.

A Coastal Escape Like No Other

From its spectacular elevated harbour views to its expansive private gardens and thoughtfully designed interiors, Pelicano offers something special: the space and privacy of a coastal home, with the best of Manly just moments away.

A place for long lunches, slow mornings, beautiful beaches and memorable stays.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 754 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-29769, 2094

Luxury centrally located one-of-a-kind apartment amazing water views + studio Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was terrific for us! And we loved the short walk to and from Manly! Toya has been super helpful and responsive!
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Location to Manly. Could do with extra TLC, lighting for the pathway and stairs externally quite dangerous in the dark.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UNBELIEVABLE!!

This Fairlight gem was soooo perfect for our visit to Sydney and surrounds, especially Manly Beach. If the owner ever wants to sell .. CALL ME!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning property

Loved everything about this place. Wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful communication, great property - highly recommend.

Toya is extremely responsive and helpful. The property is clean and well cared for. It is an easy walk to Manly Beach and the wharf. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beachside apartment with Scandi-style

This apartment is a hidden gem! Just outside of Manly, Fairlight is as pretty as picture, a suburb that has it all. A short walk to the beach and great walking tracks and short drive to explore the northern beaches. The apartment was beautifully styled in scandi design with the latest furniture trends. Super clean with very comfy beds! With a view and hidden nooks throughout we didn't want to leave! THANK YOU!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just wow!!!

AMAZING!!! We had an absolutely wonderful 6 day stay at Toya’s place. The view from the bed in the main room is unforgettable. Fantastic attention to detail, super comfortable beds, gorgeous interiors with everything that you could want/need including beach towels & bag, umbrella, gorgeous toiletries and the bedding was total luxury. Fully equipped kitchen with coffee machine. Short walk to many beaches and restaurants in a lovely quiet neighbourhood. We have stayed in many Airbnb’s all around the world and this was certainly one of the best!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021