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2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!

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Beach nearby
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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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SCT, Edinburgh
  • Popular LocationPortobello Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile9 min drive
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle11 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)36 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!

This is a wonderful, spacious, traditional seaside townhouse, built at a time when wealthy Edinburgh families also bought a house by the sea in order to cool off on those hot summer days.

Laid out over 3 floors, the wide staircases are a feature, particularly the winding staircase between the first and second floors (note; they're a bit too wide for standard stair gates, so may not be ideal for young children). The Living Room is positioned on the first floor, as was the norm for the time, with 3 large windows that let the light stream in. From the top floor there are views over the roof tops to Arthur's Seat from the front and across the Firth of Forth to Fife at the rear.

The house offers 4 bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, a WC on each floor, full gas central heating, high pressure hot water system, Primary Bedroom with ensuite, WiFi, Smart TV, travel cot, high chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, linen and towels. Hopefully everything you need!

Licence applied for ref: 101002084013

Property manager

Patrick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1,614.6 square feet

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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 10:30 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

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
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 is also known as

2 Mins Walk From Edinburgh's
2 Minutter Gange fra Edinburgh Best Beach!
2 Mins Walk From Edinburgh's Best Beach! Edinburgh
2 Mins Walk From Edinburgh's Best Beach! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Portobello, a neighborhood in Edinburgh. Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Traveling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Portobello Beach - 4 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 9 min drive
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 11 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Brunstane Station - 4 min drive
  • The Shore Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Porty Vault - 5 min walk
  • The Beaten Docket - 2 min walk
  • Cafe Miro - 4 min walk
  • The Beach House - 3 min walk
  • Portobello Tap - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! located?

This family-friendly Edinburgh vacation home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Portobello Beach and Edinburgh Port. Royal Commonwealth Pool and Meadowbank Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). Brunstane Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Helpful binder
We had to contact the owner about starting the stove, where to exchange currency, on temperature control in home. A binder with home and local information was needed
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house near the beach
The house was absolutely perfect for our group, very clean, beautifully decorated and a really comfortable home from home. Close to some nice pubs, restaurants and lovely beach cafes. The bus stop into the city was close by but it’s also a lovely walk in via Holyrood park. The only downside is we didn’t stay long enough!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lothian Lodging
We've just returned from fantastic break in Portobello. I've holidayed in Edinburgh a number of times but this was the first time in Portobello and we would definitely return (and return to this great pad too!) The area was trendy, cool with lots of great places to eat and drink, topped off with an amazing, beautiful beach. The beach, whilst dog-friendly , was perfectly clean and well maintained. Patricks pad also provided a great place to venture a little further out and explore the wider edinburgh area, whilst also providing easy access to the city centre which we regularly visited. The house itself is great, with beautiful fittings, comfy beds and a brilliant stocked kitchen with every gadget you can think of. Finally, the owner himself was great to deal with, always prompt with replies for information and accommodating when it came to ad hoc requests. Thoroughly enjoyable stay! Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

PB B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Very tidy, clean and well equipped!!! Stayed in April 2024. Peaceful street with everything you could need in a short walking distance, including a great beach. Wish we could of enjoyed the house more than the two days we booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay in Portobello!
Wonderful location. Great house. Lots of restaurants cafes pubs bakeries. Even a kilt shop on High Street for my daughter’s wedding. Easy to get Ubers downtown. We’re from the U.S. and have raveled a lot, and found this to be as fun a location as many other places we’ve stayed. Thanks
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
The property is a wonderful home with all the facilities you need. Everything is comfortable and warm. It is in a lovely location with a 5 minute walk to a lovely beach and to the shops and restaurants, which are great for nice food and friendly service. Easy access to Edinburgh city only 15 minutes away. The property manager communicates well with you and tells you all you need to know and manages your expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place for large groups!
I stayed here with a party of 7 people. It was perfect! More than enough space for this amount of people. Taxis into the centre of Edinburgh took less than 15 minutes. The area of portobello itself is fabulous for cafes/brunch and the beach. The host and his neighbour were great! Communication was amazing and the host was so attentive to any needs and questions we had. Would stay here again 100% if I were to head back to Edinburgh. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sigita L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Family break
We had a lovely break and felt like at home! Thank you Edinburgh weather for being kind to us and to the host for a lovely and homely house:)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary & Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cosy house in a fantastic location
perfect base for visiting relatives in Scotland, excellent local eateries, great public transport and easy access on the roads to the borders and Aberdeenshire. Enjoyed beautiful Edinburgh again and were able to cook in the superbly equipped kitchen
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay and Trip
Never rented a property before. I researched, settled on Vrbo, and decided on this rental property. I am so glad I did. We had the absolute best time and experience. The entire process from booking, communications, instructions for checking in, etc, very easy. The rental was very clean, private, fully equipped, there's several stores near by, and everything is within walking distance. Safe neighborhoods, great places to eat at, shop at, folks were friendly and engaging, and we felt secured and very welcomed. The beach and ocean, literally a block or two away. It was absolutely perfect!! Dress warm, the wind was chilly for even us experienced Alaskans. We LOVED our entire trip, staying at this rental property for sure, and would absolutely rent here again. I can't imagine staying anywhere else.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023