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SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY - AMAZING SEA VIEWS - SLEEPS 4-6

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A view from a window overlooking a body of water, a grassy area, and a white building with a dark roof.
A rural road leading to a white house with a steep driveway, surrounded by trees and a metal gate.
A white building with a sloped roof, a driveway, and a parked car.
A view from a room with a gravel patio, a wooden bench, and a table.
A harbor with boats, colorful buildings, and a church.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Isle of Skye, Scotland
  • Place, The Shilasdair Shop
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Trumpan Church
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dunvegan Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Waternish

Located in Lochbay, a neighbourhood in Waternish, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Trumpan Church and Dunvegan Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Shilasdair Shop and Skye Silver Gift Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Isle of Skye, Scotland

What's nearby

  • The Shilasdair Shop - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Trumpan Church - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Giant MacAskill Museum - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Dunvegan Castle - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Skye Silver Gift Shop - 23 min drive - 25.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Chimneys - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Old School Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Waterside Cafe Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Misty - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪YURTea&coffee - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY - AMAZING SEA VIEWS - SLEEPS 4-6 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY - AMAZING SEA VIEWS - SLEEPS 4-6?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY - AMAZING SEA VIEWS - SLEEPS 4-6 on 2 Nov 2026 start from £863, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY - AMAZING SEA VIEWS - SLEEPS 4-6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY - AMAZING SEA VIEWS - SLEEPS 4-6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY - AMAZING SEA VIEWS - SLEEPS 4-6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SPACIOUS FAMILY FRIENDLY - AMAZING SEA VIEWS - SLEEPS 4-6 located?

This family-friendly Waternish cottage is located on the waterfront, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Shilasdair Shop, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dunvegan Two Churches Walk and Giant MacAskill Museum. Trumpan Church and Dunvegan Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic time on Skye in the cottage. Quieter side of the island with beautiful view. Pub in Stein is walkable and highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location. Walking distance to the Stein Inn and also a nice walk through the hills to the other side of the Loch further down the road past the Yurt coffee shop which was also lovely. Portree was also not too far a drive away Cottage had everything required. Lovely burner which we had on which warmed the place up well.Garden space for the dogs was good.Thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Skye what a beautiful place.Would definitely stay in the cottage again no complaints whatsoever.Highly recommend a boat trip also which we did from Portree seeing the sea eagles golden eagles and also seals.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay in Skye

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage has an amazing view and felt very much like home for our 2 weeks in Skye
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review and thank you. Hope that perhaps some day you may wish to return to our beautiful island With best regards Marion Macleod
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waternish cottage stay

Beautiful location. Lovely cottage perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Views were breathtaking. Quiet and cozy. It made our trip from the states spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good accommodation

Not modern but clean and comfortable and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2022
Thanks Graeme for taking the time to write your review. Delighted that you found the traditional cottage to be clean and comfortable and that you enjoyed your visit to our beautiful island. Best regards Marion Macleod
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The views!!

This cabin had a gorgeous views with no new to go even outside! Our family spent 4 nights there and we could easily do few more. It had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

What a view

Great location with a beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hi John Thank you so much for your excellent review and I am so pleased you enjoyed your break despite the weather & other obstacles!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning view, very good location

We very much enjoyed our stay in this lovely little cottage. Communication with the owner was very good, quick response and solution to an issue we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
Thank you so much for your 5 star review which is much appreciated. Hopefully you may return to our beautiful island again some day and I would be delighted to welcome you back to Eilean Isay. With best regards Marion Macleod
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset to die for!

Great property, great location. Very peaceful. Your coffee place down the road was awesome. Owner was caring and checked in and was responsive. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Views

We enjoyed our stay at the Lochbay house.Great views of the bay and ocean. Enjoyed morning coffee with the views and watching the baby sheep behind the house.Excellent communication with our host. The house well appointed and enjoyed the fireplace in the evening.This was a perfect home base for exploring Skye and all it has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular location

Beautiful location with view of the ocean. Adequate room for 5 adults. Comfortable. Peaceful. Had everything we needed. Cannot beat the location with ability to walk to a coffee yurt in the morning, and a Michelin star restaurant for dinner in the evening. Also easy drive to all kinds of sights and hikes on Isle of Skye.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2025
Hi Selena Thank you for submitting a 5 star review & delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Eilean Isay cottage in Isle of Skye. Would be delighted to welcome you back again. With best regards Marion Macleod
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lovely views

Clean and very comfortable bed with terrific views. Could do with an update. Cottage was in need of some tlc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful week

We had a wonderful week here. With often rainy and stormy weather the cottage became our strong and warm castle. We loved the beautiful seaviews ...and the little rabbits around the cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Andrea for your lovely comments and so glad and that you enjoyed your stay at Eilean Isay finding it cosy despite the inclement weather. I look forward to welcoming again some day in the future and will try and order some sunshine for your next visit! Best regards Marion MacLeod
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

23 Loch Bay

Superb location, clean etc but property quite dated and run down. It’s difficult to imagine how 6 people could stay there. Nice pub within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place to stay

Eileen Isay was the perfect central location for us to explore Isle of Skye. Dunvegan Castle, Fairy Pools, prehistoric Brochs, hiking in the Cuillins and our favourite hike The Quiraing. Absolutely jaw dropping scenery and magic weather all week. The cottage was ideal for us, cosy, warm, very comfy bed and everything we needed. Every evening we sat by the bay window and watched the amazing sunsets, all of which made our Golden Anniversary a very memorable one. Thankyou Marion!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage in a great location

The hillside location gives amazing view across Lochbay.Waternish is a convenient location to get all across the island.The cottage has tonnes of character and is very homely. There was lots of space for the 3 of us.We appreciated the washer and dryer!There is heating in every room and a log fire which we enjoyed in the evenings.The house was immaculately clean and comfortable. There is a large selection of games for children of all ages.We had excellent communication with the owner throughout.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2025
So pleased you enjoyed your stay in Eilean Isay and thank you for your excellent review.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing location but property was disappointing.

Excellent bedding and sufficient heating. Lovely towels and reasonable facilities. The property itself is tired and it needed a good clean when we arrived. I had to hoover the house and clean the floors. The internal doors don't close properly and some are difficult to open. It needs a makeover to compete with other holiday properties.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Hi Louise Thank you for taking time to write review & will certainly take on board you comments. So disappointed re comments regarding cleaning - would certainly have had this remedied had it been been reported to me when you arrived at cottage & can only apologise. Regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This places is great, and the views are amazing. Unfortunately it rained the entire time we were there, so we did not get one of the fantastic sunsets that others have raved about. However, we appreciated the supplies left to get a fire going (and instructions on how to properly use the stove), because it was nice to have after a day out in the chilly rain. The only thing that is not in the listing that I think folks should know is that the bathroom is on the first floor, and both bedrooms are on the second floor. The bathroom is quite spacious and recently renovated. But, the stairs are a bit short and have a curve. So, if you need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, it's not ideal. It wasn't a big deal for us, but it may be others. That's why I wanted to make sure it was noted. Also, the clothes dryer is behind one of the kitchen cabinets. We didn't find it until our last day there. Because there are several locations to hang-dry clothing, we thought there was only a washing machine (it doesn't have a cabinet door hiding it). So if rains on you the whole time (like it did us), be sure to open all the cabinets to find the dryer that can help dry your clothing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Bayside Retreat

We had an amazing stay at this charming little Loch side cottage. The views from the doors and windows out to the loch opening are stunning and the sun sets out over the islands and water making every clear night magical. The interior is simple but has all that you need, is comfortable and warm. Kitchen is well equipped for simple meals and there is ample room otherwise. Outside is a simple yard with grass, fully enclosed with fences and gate at the front entrance. It is within 20-30mins of most of the highlights of Skye. Portree is closest coop (25mins), small grocer in dunvegan for the odd pieces (10min drive). Didn’t get to the Stein inn or lochbay restaurant. Can recommend just hooked on Portree for fresh seafood and the butcher on struan road for fresh meat. Mostly a cultural difference between here and Aus is dogs everywhere, and as it’s impossible to get hair fully out of rugs, couch throw blankets etc, it was obvious if you sat on the floor or have little ones who did. We needed a break from phones, internet, TV but for those who are accustomed/seeking smart TVs and streaming, this wasn’t an option. However, There was a sky connection. We opted for the many puzzles that were available. We loved our stay here and would definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Heaven

This location is a little preview of Heaven. The views of the ocean, the green fields, mountains, are out of this world, and it is the quietest, most peaceful place I have ever been. You might hear an occasional "baaaa' by the neighbors, "the sheep". Now to the 1800's house...it reminded me of my grandparent's house. It is very comfortable, and looked like what I imagined a Scottish home would be. We wanted the culture of the Scottish people to come through. It was quaint, and we loved it. We never turned on the TVs at all. Just had our souls, bodies and minds restored. Marion is wonderful to communicate with us. The two bedrooms are upstairs, and the bathroom is downstairs. For someone with mobility issues, this should be considered. We did not cook at the property, but there are adequate cooking appliances, etc. My favorite part of the house is the view from the front sitting rooms and the bedrooms upstairs. The beds are comfortable, which is very important to me. Just an amazing experience. If you are looking for a place to relax, away from people and for peace and quiet, this is it. We walked down to the Stein Inn for dinner and loved the beautiful scenery. The dinner was very good, and it was a fun place to go. We traveled here for a few days, and then to Edinburgh. Then on to Switzerland. This VRBO was my favorite place to be for the entire trip. Thank you, Marion, for sharing your cozy home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2024
Dear Connie Thank you so much for your lovely 5 star review. I am delighted that you were happy in my cottage and everything was to your satisfaction. Perhaps one day you may return to our beautiful island. With best wishes for the future. Marion Macleod
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
très jolie endroit !! une vue tout ce qui a de plus impressionnante
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belles vacances déconnectées dans cette merveilleuse maison face au fjord !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruhiges Haus mit schönster Aussicht, weit weg vom Trubel

Sehr freundlicher Kontakt und ausführliche Informationen vor der Anreise durch Mrs. McLeod. Das Haus ist einfach zu finden und wir fanden es wie beschrieben vor. Es ist ein älteres Cottage, sehr geräumig und einfach, aber gemütlich eingerichtet. Schönes Bad, ausreichend Handtücher, auch in der Küche. Wir hatten kühle Temperaturen im Mai, aber die Elektro-Heizungen haben schnell für wohlige Wärme im Wohnzimmer und Bad gesorgt. Die Küche ist mit allen notwendigen Dingen ausgestattet, die wir auch sauber vorfanden. Besonders erwähnen möchten wir die unglaubliche Aussicht, nicht nur von draußen, sondern auch aus Ess- und Schlafzimmerfenster! Egal zu welcher Tageszeit, es war immer wieder faszinierend. Wir haben mit geöffnetem Schlafzimmerfenster wunderbar schlafen können, die Ruhe war unbeschreiblich. Der schöne Weg zum Pub "The Stein Inn" unten am Wasser gelegen über die wenig befahrene Landstraße dauert ca. 15 Minuten. Unbedingt reservieren, wenn man abends Essen möchte. Sehr gute Küche mit modernen Akzenten, gemütlich auch für ein leckeres Ale. Die Fahrzeiten zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten haben wir in Kauf genommen. Da wir Ganztagsausflüge mit Wanderungen unternommen haben, störten uns diese nicht. Tipp: Einkaufen schon auf dem Festland (Morrisons in Fort William) oder im Coop in Portree auf der Hinfahrt. Kleiner Laden, nette Cafés und Restaurants in Dunvegan, 15 Min Fahrzeit. Fazit: Wer Ruhe sucht, ist hier richtig. Viel Platz, WLAN, Spiele etc. vorhanden. Wir kommen wieder!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2024
Dear Dagmar & Thomas Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review and delighted that you were happy with Eilean Isay cottage. Would be delighted to welcome you back to our little piece of heaven should you ever decide to return to Scotland. With best regards Marion Macleod
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