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The Boathouse at Croft Downie

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
The Boathouse at Croft Downie provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this vacation home is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom30 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

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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.

The Boathouse at Croft Downie

Be at one with nature in this beautiful and peaceful boathouse on the shores of the Moray Firth. Surrounded by beaches and ancient woodlands, the boathouse at Croft Downie offers the perfect rural retreat with long romatic walks along the beach or through the forest. Immerse yourself in nature, surrounded by otters and heron, with the occasional glimpse of red squirrels, deer and even the Moray Firth dolphins. Idylic isolation just 15 minutes from Inverness town centre. This completely unique studio property with beaches either side sits on the South shore of the beautiful Black Isle between Kilmuir and the Kessock Bridge, with 270 degree views over the Moray Firth. The 30m2 studio apartment has a super-king-size bed at one end, a working/eating area in the middle and a fully fitted kitchen and living area at the other end. The property benefits from an en-suite shower-room and a wood burning stove. Downstairs, guests have access to wild-swimming in the shallows of the Moray Firth and a private spa room with double-ended bath and outside shower. There is plenty of outside seating along with a gas barbeque and plenty of space for camp fires. Guests have exclusive access to the studio apartment, private spa at beach level, beaches, lawn and ample car parking with multiple sitting and dining areas. Beach and forest walks can be directly accessed from the property, and boats, canoes and kayaks can be launched easily from the beaches beside the property. Guests can contact Graham by email or telephone at any time with local backup numbers available for emergencies.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 323 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Please take recycling and rubbish to the bins at the end of the road.
Please take any empty bottles to the bottle bank in the village.
Please leave the key in the keybox (6870).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

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
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 HI-20511-F

Property is also known as

764903

About the neighborhood

Map
Scotland, North Kessock

What's nearby

  • Caledonian Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Inverness Castle - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 38 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 14 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪MacGregor's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Miele's Gelateria (Ice Cream & Dessert Shop) - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Innes Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boathouse at Croft Downie pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 218 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Boathouse at Croft Downie?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boathouse at Croft Downie?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Boathouse at Croft Downie located?

This Inverness vacation home is on the beach, 2 mi (3.3 km) from Caledonian Stadium, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Victorian Market. Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Boathouse at Croft Downie Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

roderick m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place. The design and location was just perfect. The views and cosyness of the boathouse was also perfect. Clean and comfortable. It has everything you need for a short stay. We want to go back just to spend time there and maybe bring our kayak as the location is ideal for watersports . We also went for a cold water dip as it’s ideally set up for that so took the opportunity. Brilliant . We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025