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Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden

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An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs, a table set with plates, glasses, a bottle of wine, and a loaf of bread.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, white cabinets, and a view into the adjacent dining room.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and large windows.
A bedroom with a bed, a painting of a coastal town, two windows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with star-patterned curtains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Carbis Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Carbis Bay, Cornwall
  • Place, Carbis Bay Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, West Cornwall Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Porth Kidney Sands
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this cottage is near the beach. St. Michael's Mount and Chysauster Ancient Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at West Cornwall Golf Club and St Ives Harbour. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theatre and Gwennap Pit. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Carbis Bay, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Carbis Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • West Cornwall Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Porth Kidney Sands - 14 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Carbis Bay Station - 6 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Gannet Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Casita - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Moomaid By The Lake - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carbis Bay Beach, West Cornwall Golf Club and Porth Kidney Sands. Porthminster Beach and St Ives Harbour are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carbis Bay Station is 6 minutes by foot and St Ives Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fantastic Location

Nice little cottage in a great location. Ideal for leaving your car and exploring Carbis bay & St Ives. Perfect for dog owners as there is a dog friendly beach within 1 mile.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2023
Hello Richard, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad that you think the cottage was in a great location and enjoyed exploring Carbis Bay and St Ives. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Excellent location

A spacious 4 bedroomed holiday home in an excellent location. Close to the beach and you can get the train to St Ives very close by. The kitchen was well equipped and living room relaxing. The garden wasn’t suitable for children and needs some TLC.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay in Carbis Bay

Mermaid Cottage was a lovely home - ideal for our group of ladies and so close to the beach (we spent every day on the beach) Versatile as all rooms bar the sofa bed could be spilt into singles. Great size kitchen and dining table meant we had fun evening meals together. Would recommend for.a by group of friends or a family. Great communication and def would book.again.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2023
Hi Kirstin, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay with us. We are so delighted to hear Mermaid Cottage was a lovely home for your stay with friends! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very enjoyable Easter break in a lovely home

We absolutely loved staying in Mermaid Cottage. The house was absolutely spotless including the fridge, dishwasher etc... I could see that the cleaner had been meticulous. The location is perfect with just a few minutes stroll from Carbis bay beach in one direction and Porthkidney beach in the other. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed and the lounge was very comfortable and relaxing. The beds were really comfortable and the whole cottage had really good storage. We will definitely look to stay again in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2025
Hello, Thank you so much for leaving a lovely review. We are glad to hear that you loved staying in Mermaid Cottage and that the house was spotless. The location Really is great and we are so pleased to hear you got to enjoy the beaches. We will pass on your feedback to the owners and we do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home perfect location

We stayed at Mermaid Cottage in October and were blessed with lovely weather. This meant we could take advantage of all the places we wanted to visit that were either in walking distance, a short train ride or a drive within 1 hour. The South West Coastal path is a few minutes walk from the door step and the train station a 10 minute walk and only a 4 minutes ride to St Ives. The house is a warm and welcoming home, with a lovely kitchen with a large table perfect for families to share meals and a sheltered and private garden. The living room has a big comfy sofa and the bedrooms have insanely comfortable beds. The front bedroom has a view of the sea, beaches and coastline. It really was a lovely home to spend our Cornwall break and we wouldn't hesitate in returning for another holiday. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2023
Hi David, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay at Mermaid Cottage. We are so delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed how close the walks were! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely location

Lovely break away, property was clean inside and lovely location. Couple of things. Garden had not been checked as very deceased rat on lawn, been there a long time and was disgusting to have to bag up after dog had found it. Someone elses full poo bags also out there. Couple of bulbs missing with no replacements and also we couldnt get on freesat no connection available. Owner also has blocked gutter above front door, large amounts of water cascading down.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2024
Hi Graham, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you had a lovely break away, all your points have been passed onto the owner and property manager. We do apologise and we do hope to welcome you to stay with Luxury Coastal again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Average. Will not return.

Property felt unloved and photos made it look a lot better than it was. Garden very unkept, lawn not cut. Door handles falling off. No welcome pack or any instructions for the house. I would not return to this property. Felt over charged for what it was.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov, 2024
Hi Jenny, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are truly sorry to hear that the property did not meet your expectations and felt unloved during your visit. Unfortunately, the gardener had to delay the scheduled maintenance due to bad weather, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. Additionally, we regret that the door handle issue was not identified before your stay; however, it has since been repaired. We are also in the process of adding a welcome pack to the property, and we apologise that it was not available during your stay. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for a more enjoyable experience. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A good place for a winter break

We spent an enjoyable week in Mermaid Cottage. The house was warm, even though we had horizontal hail on a couple of days. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well-equipped. It is also very well located for walking and access by train to St. Ives - lots to see and do! However, there are a number of things to note. There is no door from the hall into the kitchen / dining room, so it is impossible to shut a dog in that room at night. There is a stair gate but that is broken. Luckily, our dog is trained not to go upstairs, but there was nothing physical to stop it doing so. Also, the house description shows a rug in the living room which is no longer in the house. I’m sure that a rug would make the room a little cosier. There is only one sofa, although the description states two sofas. Finally, we were expecting Freeview on the televisions as in the house description, but, after checking with the housekeeper, it doesn’t work. We could only watch on iplayer etc and our own Netflix subscription. All these issues could be easily resolved and the house would be even better!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2025
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your week at Mermaid Cottage and that the house felt warm and welcoming, even in some very dramatic Cornish weather! It’s great to know the beds were comfortable, the kitchen well?equipped, and that the location worked perfectly for your walks and trips into St Ives. We also really appreciate you highlighting the areas that could be improved. Your comments are helpful and all will be looked into with the owners and property managers. We’re glad that you still had an enjoyable stay, and we hope to welcome you back to an even better Mermaid Cottage in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
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