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Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.

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Beach nearby
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.

Driftwood Porthmeor a spacious and extremely bright, 2 bedroom maisonette with sea views from front & back. Large south facing sheltered sun terrace. Private parking for one vehicle outside the property. Sleeps 5. Lovely and clean. Quality appliances so you can eat in and chill out comfortably and in style. Tassimo machine, cafeteire, milk frother, microwave, double oven. Fridge freezer. Bedrooms have supportive mattresses, quality duvets & pillows. Situated just 5 minutes walk from the gorgeous award winning fine sands and crystal clear waters of Porthmeor Beach (Blue Flag & Tidy Awards), Harbour , Tate Gallery and town centre. Adjacent to property is Ayr's lovely playground and playing field. Driftwood Porthmeor has coastal sea views from all windows and offers peace and quiet after the hustle and bustle of town. Quiet, well behaved dogs welcome. All school holiday Friday- Friday bookings only.
Bed linen supplied over 5 days Easter to 1st September. No towels but these can be hired. Please read facilities for details on accessibility.

Property manager

Justine Jenkins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please leave hair free. No pets on furniture

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
St Ives, CORNWALL

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 13 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St.Ives Brewery - the Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hain Line - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪St Eia - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish and Chips St Ives - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet. located?

This family-friendly St Ives vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Barnoon Cemetery and St Ives Harbour. Porthmeor Beach and Harbour Sand are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base
Clean and comfortable place with great location for exploring St Ives and the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location with parking
Close to Porthmeor beach for bodyboarding and a stroll around the harbour. Ideal for a holiday in st Ives.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cemal K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy apartment
Stayed for three nights with 2 children. The apartment has all the necessities for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom C., Dorset, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Ives Break
A very comfortable, well equipped property, centrally located and with off street parking. It was perfect for us and we will return. Thank you Justine for all your help.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon F., Cheltenham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr
Great location 5 minutes walk to Porthmeor Beach. Property maintained in immaculate order with everything we could wish for to ensure our stay was a true home from home experience. Justine was helpful from the moment of booking to help and answer any questions. We will definitely be using Driftwood again for our stays in St Ives.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

JILL I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Ives is perfect
Some remedial work needed on door to balcony. A new key safe would make things easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gaye B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute short stay
Nice little flat wirh a parking place. Clean and tidy well equipped for us . Dog friendly near the park but alot of steps if you have an old dog 🐕. Couldnt get the Microwave to work ? Not sure why. Interesting shower with deep tub you have to climb into. Great view from balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Ives Eagle’s Perch
A sweet and simple condo - basic comfy, nothing fancy. In a good location above the town center and with its own designated parking spot, but there are a LOT of steps to get to the unit and it’s on two floors. I would stay again, but it might not be the best choice for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Martin B.

Excellent property, clean, comfortable and convenient.
Apartment was first rate. The price to be paid for its fine views is a somewhat arduous climb on foot up some pretty steep hills from the town centre, harbour and town beaches, just something to be aware of if you are not naturally energetic (its location is too close to justify a taxi, and parking in town is very limited, we only saw one bus which appears to go to the Leisure Centre). Nonetheless, we had a great time despite its being out of season.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

john b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
St ives
Very nice location and parking is easy to access. Be very specific on guest number and be sure to order towels and linens as they are not available unless arrangements made. Is on the second floor so expect some steps for luggage. Basic appliances and kitchen supplies. Rooms are small but adequate. Shower/ tub is on a raised platform. Bring basics like toilet tissue and dishwasher detergent. Beautiful views from bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Christmas/New Year getaway.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay from Boxing Day until 2nd Jan. The maisonette is super clean and well equipped, the kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal including plenty of utensils, weighing scales and pans. The kids loved the added toys and games and if guests have younger children it’s lovely to see high chairs, a stair gate and plastic bowls and plates are all available. The maisonette is in an ideal location with the town and beaches within walking distance. Having a parking space that close to town is a big added bonus too. Justine is very proactive and helpful which is really appreciated. I would book this property with confidence again. Many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

vicky p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grest half term break
Host vwry responsive and helpful. Property very well equipped and immaculately clean.certainly got our steps in going in and out if town each day! We love staying in St Ives, thank you for letting us stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tobias S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unterkunft ist so lala
Wir haben diese Unterkunft für Ende September gebucht: Die Unterkunft ist sehr gut gelegen; allerdings nicht sehr ideal für Menschen mit Geh-Einschränkungen, da man steil bergauf laufen muss. Man hat jedoch einen fantastischen Blick und ist in 7 Min in der Fußgängerzone. Um die Ecke ist ein schönes Kaffee und eine Art Kiosk. Was uns nicht gefallen hat ist; dass man für die Bettwäsche und Handtücher extra zahlen musste- diese Regelung gilt jedoch nur ab Ende September. Dies ist nicht nachvollziehbar, denn September gilt im allgemeinen als Top Reise Saison. Zudem reist man als Tourist wohl kaum mit Handtüchern und Bettwäsche im Flieger an. Ganz schlimm war die Dusche und deren Funktion. Die Regelung der Temperatur ist furchtbar. Entweder man verbrüht sich oder duscht kalt. Der Wasserdruck ist so schwach,sodass man Shampoo aus langen Haaren nicht heraus gewaschen bekommt.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Locatio was great, although very steep hills into St Ives. The property was great.
Loved the location and views from the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrew w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, highly recommend
The property is within easy walking distance of beaches and the beautiful harbour, we have two kids under 5 and all our needs were catered for. Justine was a great host and answered and resolved any queries easily.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raj B., Telford, Shropshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An ideal location for the beach
As a holiday let, it was ideally located to get to the beach, harbour and high street within walking distance. Plus it also had a parking space outside of the house which is a nightmare in st. Ives to get a parking spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House for Family
We stayed for five nights in July. Justine was great at communicating and gave us all the necessary information well before we set off. The house was minutes walk from the beach and in a perfect location for all of St Ives, it had all the amenities we needed and more. It was also great exercise walking up and down the hill from the house daily. The house was quiet at night for a good nights sleep too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfekt
Super Lage, schönes Appartement, zu Fuß zum Strand/Surfen, Parkplatz vor der Tür
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and convenient
I stayed here with my husband and 2 year old for four nights to explore St Ives and the surrounding area. The walks into town, Porthmeor Beach and the Tate were short and simple. Very clean and charming property. Great size for a family. Well stocked with kitchen utensils to cook meals. Added bonuses for us were having a nice wooden playground just outside, the sun terrace, and a parking spot. Host was easy to reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

lena r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in St Ives !
This two story flat was charming and clean and comfortable. Short walk (9-10 min) to the center of town and beaches. Conveniently located with parking which is huge bonus in St Ives!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Ives Flat for 4
Great stay with very helpful host. Definitely would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jade M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant break away at driftwood 25th June 2021
When we first arrived driftwood was just how we expected it to be , homely clean and comfy! Had everything you could possibly need. Having 2 young children’s 2 and 4 years old it was very well equipped for them. It was just like a home from home . Comfy beds , and a chilled living room area. St Ives is such a beautiful place the views from driftwood windows are amazing . And especially in the from bedroom, we opened the window and looked at the stars late at night. The beach is just stunning , and my children Absolutely loved it. Driftwood also has a little park at the side which Is a god send when you have kids! There is a few steps at driftwood as it is on the top floor so be prepared. However you wouldn’t get your views if you was on the ground floor. The hills … welllll if you was a fit Olympian then I’m sure you wouldn’t have a issue!! However me on the other hand .. well found it a challenge ( ha ha ) but I guess it’s good for the calorie burning! This apartment is the perfect location , right next to the beach in walking distance. Locals shops etc . The apartments it’s self was like it was meant for us, children’s games , little bits and bobs to play with high chairs etc , and kids little plastic plates knifes and folks. There is also everything you need to keep it tidy! Which is in a Little cupboard under the stairs also provided hair dryer and iron and ironing boards . Lovely seating area outside which is where my husband and I , sat at night when the little ones was in bed, and played cards. Little town .. At times I did feel like the town was Absolutely hammered And this wasn’t in term time , so it wasn’t school holidays so am not sure . But it was hard to get into anywhere for a meal . We did try and book before hand however they said no need to book its first come first serve .. but then when you get there it’s bookings only . So that kind of was the only downfall visiting st Ives. So we ended up just cooking majority of the time with having young children . The host was amazing! And any questions I had to answered promptly, which was quite a few before I even arrived! Thanks again Justine to a wonderful holiday. And your apartment is all what anyone can ask for :) thanks for letting us stay The McDonalds
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
4 Ayr Court
Overall the property is clean and well maintained internally. However, the outside space needs some attention as not very enticing, needs a weed, paint and the BBQ replacing (currently BBQ is unusable). WiFi did not work during the stay, seem to be issues with the router. The shower is temperamental, with the water changing during a shower from piping hot to cold constantly. Worth noting the deposit is returned three weeks after you leave the property, regardless of the condition the property is left in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax and enjoy 😎
Accommodation has everything you want for your holiday 15 minutes walk to beach or town and if you don't want to walk back up the hill a taxi will cost £3.50 enjoyed our week apart from the weather but hey you can't garantee that in the U.K. ☔️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
St Ives holiday
Very nice property offering everything for a good holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019