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Stunning sea views, close to the centre of St Ives & car parking for upto 3 cars

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A modern living room with large windows, a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a clear glass coffee table, and a metal staircase.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
Living area
A dining area with a table and chairs, overlooking a coastal view.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to St Ives Harbour
Sleeps 8•5 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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St. Ives, Inglaterra
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning sea views, close to the centre of St Ives & car parking for upto 3 cars

With stylish interiors, this reverse level architect designed detached house combines the charm of the seaside with 21st century convenience. Perfect for families or groups of friends, the property has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, car parking for up to 3 cars and a Mediterranean style garden.

• Panoramic sea views from all levels
• Close to centre of St Ives & Porthminster beach
• Large balcony, Rattan furniture, BBQ & sea views
• Mediterranean style garden
• Washing machine & dryer
• Music docking station
• Sky TV & 7 digital televisions
• 2 Blue-ray players
• Broadband & Wifi
• Quality linens & towels
• Up to 2 dogs by prior arrangement
• Sorry, no smoking

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs by prior arrangement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1133864
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour. Saint Ives Leisure Centre and St Ives Society of Artists are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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St. Ives, Inglaterra

What's nearby

  • Porthminster Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 5 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Onzo - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning sea views, close to the centre of St Ives & car parking for upto 3 cars pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Stunning sea views, close to the centre of St Ives & car parking for upto 3 cars?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning sea views, close to the centre of St Ives & car parking for upto 3 cars?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning sea views, close to the centre of St Ives & car parking for upto 3 cars?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning sea views, close to the centre of St Ives & car parking for upto 3 cars located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Porthminster Beach and St Ives Harbour. St. Ives Theatre and Harbour Sand are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 5 minutes by foot and Carbis Bay Station is 30 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property. It was very clean and well decorated. The owners were very communicative about everything to know before arrival. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful home in an ideal location with stunning views of St Ives.Everything about the process of arriving, enjoying the home and departure was seamless. Communication with the host and the housekeeper was superb. The property ideally suited our family of 4 adults and one 3yr old and would have offered further accommodation had we needed it. We would thoroughly recommend this stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2026
Thank you, Julie, for taking the time to write such a wonderful review! We are thrilled you enjoyed the views and that everything went well. We'd love to host you and your family again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jamie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, lovely property. Very close to the beach and amenities, would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your great review, Jamie. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Blue Rock and hope you'll choose our place again on your next visit to St Ives.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Relaxing family break

Fabulous relaxing family break in Blue Rock, St Ives. Fantastic well appointed house and can’t wait to visit again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2025
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed celebrating your anniversary in St Ives. We look forward to seeing you back at Blue Rock in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

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

Fantastic stay at an amazing location

Superb property, amazing views, all the things you need for a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review, Andrew. Hope you enjoyed your special birthday celebrations at Blue Rock!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent time at Blue Rock with our daughters, their partners and our grandson. The house is spacious, clean, very well equipped and above all has the most amazing views over Porthminster beach and St Ives. It was very relaxing to sit on the balcony or the upper lounge and soak up the surroundings. Parwin was very helpful and offered lots of useful information for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Blue Rock with your family and found our recommendations helpful. Thank you for your positive review, Paul.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

Stunning St Ives property

Excellent quality property with amazing sea views. Perfect location for the beach and access to the town
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2023
Thank you for your lovely review, Sue. So pleased to hear that you enjoyed your holiday at Blue Rock.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

A wonderful home for our week in St Ives

Thank you Parwin and David - we had a great time staying at Blue Rock. From the helpful pre-arrival call/instructions and cleanliness on arrival, to the amazing views and quality of facilities provided, Blue Rock made for a memorable home for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Andy. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your holiday at Blue Rock and appreciate all your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

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

Sandhu Family

We had a fantastic holiday at this beautiful house which we found to be perfectly located for enjoying St Ives town and Porthminster Beach. Stunning views which will be hard to beat, we would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2023
Thank you, Carole, for your wonderful review and we would love to welcome you back at Blue Rock in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Perfect

Clean spacious and very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2023
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Blue Rock and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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

Very much enjoyed

Had a lovely stay, blue rock is exactly as presented in the advertisement pictures and a great place for a family stay, soaking up the views. Many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We work very hard, in the background, to make sure the house is well presented so that our guests have a great time at Blue Rock.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robbin F.

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

Beautiful home in lovely St Ives

This is a very nice home with a gorgeous view of St Ives and the water. The common space on the main floor was large enough for a family of six adults to gather together at mealtime. The large room on the top floor worked well for those that needed a remote workspace.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Thank you, Robbin, for your lovely review. Hope you had a safe journey back to the USA. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

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

Holme Family Holiday

Great property in good location with fantastic views over the Bay. Would recommend highly. Only thing missing was a telescope which I think they had one before but must have been broken.... Thanks again for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review, Andy. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Blue Rock. With regard to the telescope, we used to provide one but, unfortunately, it kept on getting broken so we have decided not to replace it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID C.

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

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2025
Thank you, David, for your 5 star rating!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gordon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, very well equipped, fantastic views. The outside/garden areas do need work, in general they had not been brushed or cleaned recently.- walking from the decking down to the paved area the last step is broken. - The banana tree needs to be cut back - you have to duck down to get through it. The balcony decking and the loungers needed cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your review, Gordon. We are pleased to hear that you liked the house and enjoyed the views. We visited Blue Rock, when you left on 2nd August, and agree that the garden needed some attention. Unfortunately, our gardener is currently on sick leave and we were surprised to see how quickly some of the plants had grown! All the issues you raised, including the cleaning of the decking and balcony areas, were sorted out on Saturday, apart from the damaged garden step. We will be repairing this as soon as we can.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

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

Beautiful house with amazing views

Beautiful and comfortable house with amazing views of St Ives bay. We saw dolphins, gannets, guillemots and numerous other birds at sea from the windows. It is in a fantastic location, in walking distance of numerous gorgeous beaches and the harbour. We ate out most nights and didn’t eat a less than very good meal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb, 2023
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Blue Rock, Lorraine. Hope all the birds you saw from the lounge have provided you with lots of inspiration for your design work!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Christmas Holiday

We thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas stay at Blue Rock. The house is beautiful and very well equipped for our party of ten.The location is perfect, with just a short walk to the beach or town centre. The return walk is quite steep, but we soon got used to it.The sea view from property is exceptional and is definitely the highlight of the house. We would definitely love to return in the future.Thank you to Parwin for her instructions and welcome to the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2025
Thanks, Jenny, for your feedback. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed spending the festive season at Blue Rock. It was a pleasure to host you and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley F.

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

Blue Rock

This was a beautiful property to come to to recharge ... especially lovely having not been out of our hometown since before the lockdown in March. It is a well equipped house with amazing views and the best thing was being able to walk into St Ives and to the beach so easily (5 mins). Thank you Parwin
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2020
Thank you for your kind words, Lesley. Glad to hear that you were able to recharge your batteries in such a lovely place as St Ives!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Lovely warm house with great location and views

Great weeks stay at this property. From the outset all ran smoothly. David and Parwin were very organised. On arrival house was very clean and tidy. Great off road parking. Lovely location and superb views. Great to be able to take the dogs. Shower upstairs was superb. Kitchen well equipped and plenty of TVs. Good WIFI. Planing to definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay Nigel. We look forward to welcoming you back at Blue Rock in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette S.

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

Amazing views and location

Fabulous house and fantastic views from the kitchen/diner/master bedroom with even more breathtaking views right across St Ives from the lounge on the top floor (even better than the photos!). The house was very clean, beds comfy and decorated to a high specification. The owners were very friendly checking in with us before our stay and making recommendations on where to eat. Convenient and in walking distance to the many beautiful beaches, shops, cafes and restaurants but St Ives is hilly so the walk uphill home keeps you fit after all those lovely Cornish pasties and scones! We had a wonderful stay at Bluerock and loved St Ives and the many places we visited.and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jeannette. We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic stay at Blue Rock and we look forward to hosting you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gill P.

A holiday home you won't want to leave !

Blue rock was exactly as described , we were met by the helpful caretaker Paul .All the rooms were immaculate. The top floor sitting room has wonderful views and unlike many rentals the seating is so comfortable . The service from the owners could not be better and they were so helpful regarding our special requirements for my husbands medical condition. Would recommend Blue rock rental and St Ives as a great holiday destination. We all look forward to a return visit !
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Glad to hear that Blue Rock lived up to your expectations and that you enjoyed your holiday in St Ives. We are very fortunate indeed to have our housekeeper, Paul, who lives nearby and is available to help our guests 24/7.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Desirae V.

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

Valeri Family

This place was AMAZING! We loved everything from each floor and the space, the view was incredible. We loved family dinners outside. The parking right outside of the house. The location to multiple beaches/the town was so convenient. Our hosts were the best people we could of ever asked for. They were so kind and amazing to us and left us some goodies! We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much, Desirae and Christopher, for your great review. We are so pleased to hear that your American friends enjoyed their visit to St Ives and that you all liked the guest gifts. We look forward to seeing you again in 2024!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great location (if you can handle a hill)

a bit surprised one of the two bathrooms was en suite...great for us two but tuff on the other 5 (unless we were feeling generous) great lounge with great view. well equipped kitchen...even a bluetooth speaker. great, quiet location in st ives as long as you can handle a climb back up. 5 mins to start of shops. overall very good place for a family holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian T.

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

Late September week at Blue Rock, Porthminster, St Ives

We've just returned from a wonderful week in this beautifully appointed and very luxurious holiday home - Blue Rock, perched above Porthminster Beach - the property had everything we could wish for in a holiday home. Very helpful owners who were keen to make sure we had the very best time on holiday. We were a party of 5 adults ranging in age plus a dog and we are all agreed that Blue Rock is an excellent base for exploring St Ives and the surrounding areas. It also has parking for 3 cars - a rarity in St Ives! Thanks for a fabulous week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your kind words and the fantastic review, Gillian. We are absolutely thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Blue Rock. We are also very pleased to know that you liked the location and the parking for 3 cars!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Outstanding

I am always one for picking holes in things or finding fault, but for the first time ever that was not possible when it came to the quality of this property and what it has to offer. Our first U.K holiday (forced upon us by Covid) but will now not be the last. St Ives will be on our list for next year, but only if we can stay in the same house. Well done to the owners for providing such a luxury property at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2021
Thank you, Steve, for such a wonderful review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your staycation and look forward to seeing you at Blue Rock in the future.

About the host

Hosted by David & Parwin Summers

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Parwin & David purchased Blue Rock in 2012. Parwin is a school teacher and was born in the Punjab and David is a Chartered Surveyor and was born down the Road in St Columb Major.

Why they chose this property

David's dream has always been to own a property close to a great surfing beach and with spectacular sea views. Parwin, on the other hand, is a self-confessed chatter box who enjoys the arts and likes having lots of people around her.

They started searching for a holiday home in June 2012 but got off to a slow start as they were both looking for different properties.

Fortunately, their search came to an abrupt end when they found a house that ticked all of their boxes. Blue Rock is within easy walking distance of the centre of St Ives, overlooks Porthminster beach, the sea and the harbour. It is also close to Porthmeor beach (one of David's favourite surfing beaches) and has great car parking. What more could anyone ask for?

What makes this property unique

This lovely detached holiday home is superbly located 4 minutes walk from the centre of St Ives and 5 minutes walk from the Blue Flag Porthminster Beach, and has stunning views of the harbour and the sea.

With stylish interiors, this reverse level architect designed holiday accommodation combines the charm of the seaside with 21st-century convenience. Perfect for families or groups of friends.

It has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, car parking for up to 3 cars and a Mediterranean style garden.

St Ives was awarded ‘Best UK Seaside Town’ in both 2010 and 2011. With cobbled streets and artists’ studios, it is a great place to chill out in pavement cafes or gourmet restaurants. The Tate gallery is also worth a visit.

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