Balgowlah is a northern Sydney suburb in New South Wales, Australia. The suburb is situated 12 km (7.5 miles) from Sydney’s CBD, making it the ideal place to stay when visiting the exciting city. The suburb offers a variety of shops, including traditional “corner shops”, that date back to before the 1960s. Visiting a variety of restaurants and cafés in the area is also one of the best things to do alone in Sydney.
Situated in the Northern Beaches area of Sydney, visitors can stroll in the North Harbor Reserve, which is a popular picnic spot. The reserve also offers scenic walks. Numerous public buses offer transport into the CBD. If you’re planning a trip to Sydney and are looking for affordable accommodation, outside the city center, you will enjoy browsing this selection of Airbnb vacation rentals in or near Balgowlah, Australia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 15, 2025.
1. Guest suite with a private courtyard (from USD 332)
This stylish holiday rental in Balgowlah offers easy access to many of the area’s attractions such as the North Harbour Reserve, only a five-minute walk away. While the property features a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee maker, make sure to try local eats and cafes such as Forty Beans. On lazy days, you can also stay home and lounge in the living room while watching a movie or show on the flat-screen TV. In the late afternoons, soak in the remaining rays of the sun by hanging out in your private patio.
Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia
2.44 km (1.6 mi) from Manly BeachSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
wonderful host highly recommendedlovely place and jules is an excellent hostjules and her family are lovely ownersvery easy and accomodating communications with hostsperfect base for a holiday in the manly area helpful and generous hostLocation:
perfect location close to manly to spit walkcute little place in great areagreat location for where we needed to be (clontarf beach) for the weekendwalking to manly on the beautiful harbour path was wonderful and takes about 40 minuteswell located with easy street parking and communicative hostCleanliness:
it was clean and easy to findRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
very comfy bed & great to have access to netflix & comfy couch :)very comfortable huge bed and room
2. Studio apartment with harbour views (from USD 317)
Enjoy great views of the harbour from the private balcony of this apartment rental in Balgowlah! You can even marvel at the views while enjoying barbecue night with the outdoor grill and dining area. If you prefer staying indoors, the glass windows all over the living and sleeping spaces also offers a glimpse of the harbour. In the mornings, go for a morning stroll at the North Harbour Reserve, breathe in the fresh sea air, and listen to the waves gently lapping at the shore.
Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia
2.49 km (1.6 mi) from Manly BeachAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
trish was an amazing hostpatricia was an excellent host responding very quickly to questions and our requeststhat and trish is an amazing host who makes you feel very welcomepatricia was a very kind and responsive hosttrish was very welcoming and a lovely hostLocation:
great location close to manly to spit walkseasy walk or bus to manly or express bus downtowna gem in a perfect locationvery handy location and some great harbour walks nearbygood supermarkets are close byCleanliness:
very clean cosy and comfortablethe studio was spotless and the bed so very comfortabletrish’s place is immaculately clean and well furnisheda very clean and comfortable studio with a lovely outlookimmaculately clean well-furnished studio apartment with sublime harbour viewsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
beautiful view from the large balcony where we had very enjoyable breakfast and evening bbqsgreat studio which had everything you would need including coffee machine and apple tvvery comfortable amenities that provide great bird watching activitythe apartment has an amazing view and has everything you needa bright light upstairs apartment with private balcony
3. Self-contained studio apartment near North Harbour Reserve (from USD 291)
This studio in Balgowlah offers a peaceful retreat just steps away from the harbor. With its myriad of amenities, this serviced apartment in Sydney promises you a luxurious retreat as you experience the calm waters of North Harbour Reserve. The terrace overlooks the park and the harbor and is a great spot to just sit back and admire the sights. The small kitchenette comes with a microwave and twin induction cooktop for your cooking needs. You can also request a portable baby cot should you need one.
Finally, this studio is only a 10-minute walk from the Stockland Balgowlah Shopping Centre and a 20-minute walk to the harbourfront.
Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia
2.1 km (1.4 mi) from Manly BeachAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
the hosts are kind and attentivedavid was a great host and provided some great advice and also a few surprisesthe hosts david and elisabeth are wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable about the areadavid was very kind and thoughtfuldavid and elisabeth were perfect hosts and the unit was very comfortable and well equippedLocation:
beautiful location and scenic walkslocation is private and securethis place is the best location location locationa lovely studio in a wonderful sydney locationan absolutely wonderful hideaway but yet so close to anything you desiredCleanliness:
everything was immaculately cleanthe accomodation was luxurious and modern and very clean and well kepthosts proved a warm welcome and it is a clean and comfortable spacethe apartment is spotlessly clean and has generous supplies for breakfast and having a wine on the balconyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the studio was extremely comfortable and the outside seating and view over the park made it feel more spaciousit was lovely being able to sit on the verandah for breakfastwe really appreciated the small touches like the breakfast platter and fruitssmall touches also added to the stay with a lovely fruit platter and kitchen basicsthe breakfasts provided we’re a welcome and nutritious treat
4. Cozy and comfortable bedroom near Manly Beach (from USD 32)
This comfortable room is located in a private home in a quiet neighborhood of Balgowlah, a seven-minute bus ride or a 20-minute stroll to Manly Beach. Within an eight-minute walk, there are stores, a supermarket and a bus stop. The room features a double bed and one and a half bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi and a TV are provided and guests are welcome to use the kitchen, to cook daily meals. There is free parking available on the property.
Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia
2.33 km (1.5 mi) from Manly BeachAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
galia is a lovely hostgalia was a wonderful host and very friendlythe hosts are two lovely girls would stay againgalia is a lovely host who is very accommodating will definitely recommended anyone to stay herethe girls are very kind and helpful and everything in the house works very wellLocation:
loved the location myselffantastic room well located only 15 minutes walk to manlybeautiful house in a great locationgreat location i enjoyed my stayreally cute and flash little placeRead more reviewsCleanliness:
the apartment is beautiful and cleanthe whole place was extremely clean with great facilitiesgalia' place is very clean and neat galia and her friend are both very friendlythe place is nice and clean with a good kitchen en shops nearby
5. Wyobie One - Minutes to Manly Beach (from USD 189)
This one-bedroom garden apartment shares the property with the main house. Off-street parking is provided and guests have access to the pool. Public transport is available close by and a shopping center and local restaurants are a short walk away. The apartment has its own private entrance and is well decorated. The living area features a flat-screen TV with Foxtel, Netflix and a Bluetooth sound bar. Free broadband Wi-Fi is also provided. The kitchenette comes fully-equipped for cooking daily meals and there is a barbecue in the garden. The spacious bedroom features a queen bed and luxury linen, while the bathroom comes with a shower. A welcoming breakfast basket is provided, on arrival.
Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia
2.46 km (1.6 mi) from Manly BeachAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
jill was a great hostjill was very hospitable and made us feel very comfortablejill is an excellent host who has taken great care and thoughtfulness to make my stay extra specialjill and her husband pat are wonderful hosts doing everything to make you feel at homeshe is very kind attentive pleasant caring and a genuin personLocation:
great location and close to everythinga wonderful place to stay located on the outskirts of manlyit is at a perfect location easy to get to the manly ferry by bus or walkingthe neighbourhood is great and close to gorgeous manlythe location is so convenient in a lovely suburban streetCleanliness:
the space was clean comforting and beautifully decoratedthe place is modern clean and very comfortableit was private clean and had everything you would needspotlessly clean and tidy and recently renovated it was a great space to stay inbeautifully decorated and sparkling cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
they have pretty much thought of everything from morning coffee capsules to breakfast amenitieswe appreciated the generous breakfast provisions foxtel tv and wififrom the beer and prosecco to the timtams and extra blankets hand cream great shampoo comfy bedreally appreciated the added extras of bubbles and tim tams and the breakfast suppliesthe patio is a great place to have breakfast
6. Bright pool house near Manly, the beaches and the harbour (from USD 471)
This Airbnb with a pool in Balgowlah is in a private home, a short bus ride away from Manly Beach. There is a separate private entrance and guests have access to the pool, an exercise bike and the garden of the property. Buses and the ferry offer transport into Sydney’s CBD. There is a small, basic kitchenette for cooking meals and a queen bed and small bathroom. A TV and free wireless internet are also provided.
Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia
1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Manly BeachAccommodates: 3
Top guest reviews
Host:
lovely retro flat with pool amazing host with fast responsesthe owner was very helpful and quick to respond to questionsfabulous and respectful hostseasy going helpful hostskristelle was a helpful hostLocation:
nice and close to manlygreat location not far to get to manly beachgreat location and great value for moneygreat stay close to the beachfantastic location - manly wharf is only minutes away by bus and there are lots of shops nearbyCleanliness:
very clean and convenientthe apartment was clean quiet and comfortablelovely clean space and great locationthe studio was clean well-equipped and had some fun quirky featuresgreat location clean place with privacy and the bed is amazingRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
great to have so much space to spread out including a lounge with dining table & sofafantastic stay with kristelle lovely art deco space with comfy bed and living spacevery relaxing looking out over the pool & garden
7. Elegant one-bedroom house near the beach (from USD 545)
This Airbnb vacation rental is a lovely one-bedroom house in a bushy cul-de-sac in Balgowlah. It’s everything you wish your real home could be; stylish, elegant, and well-organized. You will find yourself lounging in the comfortable living room or having coffee in the alfresco dining area. You will also love the fully functional kitchen with modern cooking wares and appliances. One of the perks of living here is you’ll be just minutes away from the beach, which will make your holiday more fun, and maybe you’ll get that sun-kissed skin you always wanted.
Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia
2.13 km (1.4 mi) from Manly BeachAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
the host was most welcominggreat place fantastic host highly recommendedbeautiful accommodation and an amazing hostshe is a very special host and her kind thoughtful touches will not be forgottenbeautiful cottage fantastic area wonderful host we will be back for sure :)Location:
we also loved the locationit's in a lovely location with the msw walk nearbygreat apartment fantastic location highly recommendedwhat an amazing location especially great for accessing the marinafree local bus was a great way to get to manlyCleanliness:
the rooms are a good size and nicely decorated in clean contemporary stylewhat a wonderful place to stay modern clean and very quietit's exactly as pictured and was so cleanthe cottage was clean and comfortable and had everything they neededthe cottage was clean and quiet and i felt at home the whole time i was thereRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
tv and wifi works greatthe cottage is lovely and comfortablewe loved the fantastic breakfast in the courtyard so quiet and beautifulthe cottage is cosy comfortable and quietit is spacious immaculately clean with comfortable bed and sofa new bathroom and tv/dvd and wifi
8. A peaceful hideaway - One-bedroom vacation apartment (from USD 181)
This spacious, one-bedroom apartment is located in the center of Balgowlah, a few minutes’ stroll to the cafes, restaurants, the Stockland Shopping Center, gyms and the North Harbor Reserve. The reserve is at the start of the Manly to Spit walk, as well as the beaches and ferry. The living and dining area features a TV and free parking is available. The kitchen comes well-equipped with everything necessary to cook daily meals. The bedroom has a queen bed and there is one bathroom.
Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia
2.25 km (1.4 mi) from Manly BeachTop guest reviews
Location:
close to manly and lots of beautiful walksplace was in a perfect location for us as we didn’t want somewhere too busyCleanliness:
great clean and modern apartmentthe apartment is great for two people clean and tidyapartment was very clean and bright and had a lot of amenities like blankets towels and toilet paperRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
a light comfortable apartment with all the amenities you needbeds were comfy and anne gave some great instructions on the areahighly recommend anne’s place - stylish the most comfortable bed very hand to manly
9. Spacious studio apartment in a convenient location (from USD 35)
This basement studio is located in a private home with its own entrance. The property is close to the harbor, beaches and a number of beautiful walks. There is easy access to buses into the city and shops and restaurants are close by. On-street parking is available. The studio offers a living area, a kitchenette with basic appliances and a bathroom with a shower.
A barbecue is available for an additional charge. There is one queen bed, one single bed and two fold-out chairs, that can accommodate another two guests, for a total of five. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are provided for guests’ use.
Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia
2.53 km (1.6 mi) from Manly Beach
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10. Studio Yindi in Mosman, Sydney (from USD 321)
This open-plan studio apartment in Mosman opens up onto a large garden on a private property in a Sydney suburb, a 15 to 18-minute drive or bus ride into the CBD. The apartment sleeps four in one bedroom with a queen bed and two single beds in the living area. There is a basic kitchen for cooking daily meals and a variety of restaurants and cafés within a 15-minute walk or five-minute drive from the apartment.
The area is surrounded by natural bush, where kookaburras and lorikeets are often spotted. A 10-minute drive takes visitors to Balmoral Beach. Free Wi-Fi and an ethernet connection are provided.
Mosman, New South Wales, Australia
5.48 km (3.5 mi) from Manly BeachAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
Host:
john was a great hostjohn and pam were excellent hoststhe hosts are very knowledgeable and thoughtfuljohn was a great host that was very helpfuljohn and his wife were brilliant hostsLocation:
lovely quiet location in mosmanit is a brilliant locationgreat place great location and great blokeeasy walking distance to the buses to the cityyou can easily travel with the bus from there to the different interesting points aroundCleanliness:
nice clean and private studioit was super clean toovery clean and comfortable accommodation and will definitely book againthe accommodation is in a beautiful location private self contained and very clean and tidythe bed linen was old and didn’t feel cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the apartment was nice and spacious with plenty of natural lightjohn's apartment was quite comfortable to stay in with a beautiful viewgood heating and comfortable bedsit had everything we needed and was comfortable and economicalthe space was compact simple and very comfortable
11. Cosy Cammeray vacation home near Crows Nest (from USD 128)
This vacation home is located near to Cammeray, a five-minute drive from Harbor Bridge, in Sydney. The Crows Nest cafés, restaurants and pubs are close by. It should be noted that the owner stays in a studio behind the house and their access is via the home. Free parking is available in front of the house.
One bedroom features a queen bed while the second has a double and a single bed. Both rooms feature ceiling fans. The kitchen comes equipped with all necessary utensils and appliances for preparing daily meals. Free wireless internet and a TV are provided for guests’ use.
Cammeray, New South Wales, Australia
8.13 km (5.1 mi) from Manly BeachAccommodates: 5
Top guest reviews
Host:
leonie is a great hostleonie is an amazing host and her home is simply stunningthe host is friendly and respectful of her guests privacyleonie was a great hostleonie was a fantastic hostLocation:
great spot close to the cityalthough i think the location is not very central it is quite and safethe house has a lovely character and was very quiet despite its location not far from the freewaygreat location perfect for our work trip and had all we neededgreat location and wonderfully accommodating hostCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable bedsclean spacious and convenientthe house is clean cosy and homelyeverything was clean tidy and super comfortablevery clean well furnished and very comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
comfortable beds and comfortable lounge and outside patio areait was clean and lovely comfortable with all amenities and more already in the housewe had a very comfortable stay at leonie's placethe bed was super comfyvery comfortable cosy and a delight
12. Great value - Self-contained studio apartment (from USD 90)
Located in Allambie Heights, this studio apartment is on a private property, just a 10-minute drive from Manly Beach. Guests have access to the swimming pool, deck with a barbecue and the garden, where they can relax and listen to the birds or watch TV. The nearest stores are a two-minute walk away and the studio offers views over the pool and ocean and on-street parking.
The kitchen comes equipped with a microwave and fridge, while the living area features a TV and wireless internet. There is a bathroom and washing machine available and the bedroom offers a queen bed. Collection and drop-off at Sydney Airport are available, if required.
Allambie Heights, New South Wales, Australia
4.67 km (3.0 mi) from Manly Beach
Stay close to Sydney's exciting CBD
When visiting Sydney, stay a little out of town in a northern suburb, with easy access to the CBD, while relaxing in a great Airbnb vacation rental in Balgowlah, Australia.
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