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The Boathouse at Croft Downie

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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Boathouse at Dawn
Boathouse
East towards Kilmuir
Boathouse lawn
Boathouse setting

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2322.9 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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North Kessock, Scotland
  • Place, Caledonian Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

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.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 218 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

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
Property Registration Number HI-20511-F

About the neighborhood

Inverness

Located in Inverness, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Inverness Castle and Muirtown Canal Locks are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park and Inverness Botanic Gardens. Campbells of Beauly and Tazball Paintball & Lazer Combat Arena are also worth visiting.
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North Kessock, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Caledonian Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Inverness Castle - 9 min drive - 5.5 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
  • ‪Miele's Gelateria (Ice Cream & Dessert Shop) - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mcleod's Fish & Chips - ‬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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

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