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2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!

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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Edinburgh, SCT
  • Portobello Beach
    4 min walk
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
    7 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat
    11 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    36 min drive

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at this vacation home in Edinburgh (Portobello), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Royal Mile.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min drive
  • 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 Espy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Portobello Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Guild of Foresters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Miro - ‬4 min walk

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!

City of Edinburgh Licence Number: EH-69033-F

Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Patrick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1614.6 sq ft (150 sq m)

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

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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

2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! Reviews

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for shops, beach and bus!
Lovely home close to grocery stores, local shops, the beach and the bus stop. It fit our needs perfectly. We stayed with 8 people total; young kids, teens and adults. Communication was great and check in and out was flexible and a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca Bowling 4.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family stay
Beautiful property and decor. Close to the beach. Plenty of room and great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay!
This house is just fantastic! Very comfortable and spacious, and good public transport. Walking distance to Leith. Parking is tricky but you don't really need a car as everything is on your doorstep. Would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grainne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gracious house, quiet setting, easy access.
Great place for our group of friends. We loved being able to gather in the dining room for breakfast and the sitting room after we came home for the evening. Patrick is a lovely host, even providing for your morning coffee or espresso and some milk to get you started. Very happy with our choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Thank you Patrick for letting us stay in your lovely house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Alix P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week in Edinburgh
We had a wonderful week staying in the Portobello house and visiting the Fringe Festival on about 4 of the days. Another day we hiked up Arthur's Seat for an amazing 360° view of the area, and another day we took a Rabbie's guided tour to Fife and St. Andrew's. For the days in Edinburgh, it was an easy ride on the 26 or 19 bus from Portobello High Street, just a block from the house. The nearby Portobello beach is charming, with a couple of casual restaurants and a long paved promenade for walking, biking, or jogging. Patrick's house is lovely, and just as described. We enjoyed the back garden, right off the well-equipped kitchen, on a couple of the less chilly days, for cocktails and dinner. The living room is exquisite, with extraordinarily high ceilings and comfortable seating. Patrick was immediately responsive in the lead-up and during our stay, and the kind neighbor Roslyn serves as the helpful onsite contact, for check-in and for questions or helpful local recommendations. We loved staying in the quieter Portobello (versus a busier more central location) and would choose it again, along with Patrick's home, should we be lucky enough to return to Scotland.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather G., Woodstock

Liked: Cleanliness
Edinburgh stay
We loved the stay. Very comfortable and updated. The location was wonderful. We loved the easy access to the beach, restaurants and stores. Only 15 minutes by car to the City Centre. We would definitely book again. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location is perfect. The house is charming but was not a good fit for us only because my stepfather hurt his back before we checked in and there is no way to avoid stairs in the house. I did not anticipate the stairs being an issue until his injury but just FYI that the stairs are a prominent feature. There was also a disagreeable smell when we first got there which we finally figured out was coming from a Nespresso. Once we cleaned that out the smell was mostly gone. The house needs some TLC but we appreciate that it is old and charming. We loved the record player and most of all the location. There is a family owned bakery around one corner. I'm not kidding when I say my mother cried when we left because she loved the bakery so much. Around the other corner is the beach, which is lovely. Communication with the owner was easy and he responds very quickly and does a great job with fixes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Portobello heaven
We spent last week in Portobello staying in 4Mentone Ave. The house was perfect and in a brilliant location so close to the beach. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. The kids had a ball. When I asked my five year old what was the best thing about his holiday, he said staying in the holiday home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harvey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific!
This place was amazing. It was everything the listing billed it as. Super clean and fully stocked. The entire group loved our stay. Close to the beach and just a short walk to the bus direct to Edinburgh’s main sites. Would definitely stay there again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Good sized property for 8 of us to attend wedding just 4 minutes away 2 mins to the beach and a short ride to Edinburgh What mot could you ask far Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Claudio

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
Everything about this home is perfect. The location is great, the home is lovely and comfortable and it has everything you could possibly need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pippa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, easy access to Edinburgh, minutes from beach - perfect for a family
We had a lovely stay in Portobello for a family getaway with 3 generations, as a special nostalgia trip for my Scots Mum with early dementia. The property is barely a 2 minute walk from the beach, and very easy walk to the bus stop into Edinburgh City. Very clean and everything accommodated for. The living room was particularly gorgeous and superbly decorated. The jacuzzi bath was an added treat! The property owner had brilliant communication and was very helpful. Thank you for a lovely accommodation for our trip 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to explore Edinburgh
The house was exactly as described but the interior finishes exceeded our expectations. The rear east facing garden area was an added bonus. The only point to beware of is that parking in the street is hard to get, however parking is available a few streets away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia-beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Stay
It was our second time staying at this home, and it was great once again. The area is perfect, great location by the beach and great access to public transport. The home was very clean and had everything we could ask for. Would 100% come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M., Warrington, Cheshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We really enjoyed our stay here. Wonderful location near to the beach and shops and the property had everything we needed. Patrick was a great host!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Attended Family Wedding
This property is in an excellent location. A block from beach, a block from High st., and 3 miles from Edinburgh center. Easy access to bus system. Property was perfect for adult family with plenty of space. Host communicated very well. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Lovely house, very clean and tidy. We were there at the weekend and it was sunny and warm, so it was very busy but still managed to park fairly close to the house. Comms and access arrangements were very good. Would certainly use again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Edinburgh l
Nice place owner and neighbor very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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