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Idyllic spot in Emsworth sailing village.

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Dining
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Emsworth, Hampshire
  • Place, Chichester Harbour National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chichester Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Prinsted Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

bunk beds that can be a double also

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony

About this property

Idyllic spot in Emsworth sailing village.

10 Avocet Quay is ideally placed looking out across the sea and salt water pond on your doorstep. Sitting out on the terrace table you are the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine as you over look the sunset on a hot summers evening or even wrapped up on a chilly winter night.

Spiralling up the centre column of the deck house you will find yourself in a comfortable living area, with open plan kitchen and dining space. With the deckhouse raised from ground level and with tall French windows from every angle of the room you can catch a glimpse of the blue sea on your doorstep. The open layout makes the deck house, light , airy and the perfect social space for the family to spend time together on their holidays.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to self cater during your stay. There is plenty of kitchenware, utensils, oven with hob, dishwasher , washing machine, fridge, freezer, toaster and kettle.

The deck house has two bedrooms, one double room with stunning views out to sea and across the pond and a second bunk bed room making it perfect for families or couples travelling together. Between both rooms there is a family bathroom with a shower over the bath.

Parking is beneath the deck house and of special interest to sailing and watersports enthusiasts, at high tide nearby is private access to the sea, along with under house storage for boats, sailboards and jet skis. Look on the adjacent map, select 'satellite' then zoom down to give a view of the launch ramp, the house's proximity to the sea and marina. For more information about Chichester Harbour, you can watch a video here: http://www.millstreamproductions.com/portfolio/chichester-harbour.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Emsworth

Located in Emsworth, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Chichester Harbour National Landscape, while Fishbourne Roman Palace and South Downs Planetarium and Science Centre are cultural highlights. Stansted Maze and Funland Hayling Island are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as jet skiing.
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Emsworth, Hampshire

What's nearby

  • Chichester Harbour National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chichester Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Prinsted Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gunwharf Quays - 19 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 38 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

  • Emsworth Station - 3 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coal Exchange - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪White Horse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mother Kelly's Fish & Chips - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic spot in Emsworth sailing village. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Idyllic spot in Emsworth sailing village.?

As of 12 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllic spot in Emsworth sailing village. on 3 Aug, 2026 start from S$437, 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 Idyllic spot in Emsworth sailing village.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic spot in Emsworth sailing village.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic spot in Emsworth sailing village.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic spot in Emsworth sailing village. located?

Situated on the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Chichester Harbour, Chichester Harbour National Landscape and Prinsted Beach. Staunton Park and Northney Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km). Emsworth Station is 20 minutes by foot and Emsworth Southbourne Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

The property was in a fantastic location, with excellent views. The pair of little grebes on the pond were a joy to watch. The property was within easy reach of the town centre, which has much to offer. The property was clean and well equipped. The bed was very comfortable. The sofa was not comfortable if you have the slightest back issue (style over function), but we didn't spend that much time on it. We enjoyed the balcony, and peace and quiet of the location. We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the location, the views, and especially watching the little grebes on the pond [Emoji Removed] We appreciate your helpful feedback about the sofa and are glad it didn’t detract from your stay. It’s great to hear you found the property comfortable, peaceful, and well placed for the town centre. We’d be very happy to welcome you back again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Charles T.

Fabulous location, great host, would love to go again

We loved our stay, very relaxing, quiet, fabulous sunsets. Lovely walks and swimming in the sea. Would love to go again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Superb accommodation, quiet location

We loved everything about our stay. Fabulous views from the balcony, well equipped and comfortable accommodation and so much to see and do in the area. We will return
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A review

Really good accommodation in an excellent spot. Well equipped and close to the village. Parking is easy and it is close to loads of things to do.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and and the lovely location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Keemar K.

Relaxing Haven

This property is so wonderfully located with views of the sea and countryside. The new owners have made simple yet effective changes that enhanced our stay, thank you
Archival

8/10 Good

Tessa J.

working near bosham

our team of three stayed at this property the week before last - they said it was incredibly comfortable and a great location. Best
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
We are so pleased your team enjoyed their stay at 10 Avocet Quay and we hope you will contact us again in the future. Kind regards Henry Adams Holiday Lets team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

August at Emsworth Deck House

very relaxing stay, with plenty of dog walking routes and destinations. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
From a partner site

8/10 Good

May Holiday

Having seen the photos of this property, we were high with expectations, but were greeted with a tired and well used holiday property. We met with Henry Adam’s Holiday Cottages with our concerns, and they were noted and explained and did offer to help, that said the location is fantastic, and based on this we would recommend this property again. Ps our dog loved it.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the property didn't fully meet your expectations but are glad you enjoyed the fantastic location—and that your dog did too! We're pleased our team responded promptly and offered help to resolve the issues, which we understand you politely declined. We wanted to make you aware that the owners have now done a refresh of the property. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2 weeks in October

We had a lovely 2 week stay here in Oct '22. We have stayed in these deck houses a few times and this is a lovely example. Cosy, well equipped with lovely comfy beds and a full size bath! Great location up near the water too with beautiful views of the harbour. Hope to stay again soon. And thanks to the office team too, who were very helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review, we hope to see you again in the future. Henry Adams Holiday Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Breathtaking!

This is a rather special and quite unique place to stay. I've long been fascinated by the Deckhouses at Emsworth, houses on stilts overlooking both Thorney island and the harbour. It completely lived up to my expectations! The view from balcony, that runs the full length of the property gives spectacular views, and the most incredible sunsets. It's amazing how much they have managed to fit in. Its comfortable and welcoming and we had a great week. The facilities are excellent so we had a most enjoyable stay. The information and support we received from Henry Adams Holidays was first class, The arrangements over booking, payment and all information required prior to arrival were handled so helpfully and professionally. It ensured that we had an excellent holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your glowing review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at 10 Avocet Quay. Please do get in touch if you are in the area again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Great location, views and comfortable property.

Overall good but would have preferred to deal ditectly with the property owner to avoid booking fees.Also, left a night light in the property and despite repeated requests for it to be sent back I have had no response from the property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2021
Thank you for your 5* review!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Karina O.

Beautiful views and estuary coastal walks right from your doorstep.

Upon booking it's stipulated dogs do not go into the bedrooms and are strictly not allowed onto the furniture, which can make it less relaxing for dog owners, although bringing furniture covers is encouraged. That said, an enjoyable summer stay in an unusual deckhouse, in a gorgeous setting. There were lots of insects outside from the millpond the first night we stayed - but that didn't happen the rest of the stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Wonderful relaxing spot for a break

This is our second visit to our Happy Place of Emsworth Marina. It is a haven for peace and quiet with all the nature from the sea and surrounding countryside. The Deckhouse is well equipped and we love the update. The decor is modern with a nod to the 60’s origin very stylish. There is everything you need for a relaxing stay. Sitting on the balcony, one can just take a moment away and just enjoy the views of the harbour and the surroundings, the egrets, herons, and coots. We especially enjoy seeing the baby coots each time. There is everything you need whether cooking together or eating out, the deck house provides all you need to cook and Emsworth provides various excellent eateries. We also enjoy the opportunity to sail and swim just feet from the door. Some lovely walks and opportunities to feed the swans around the harbour and Slipper pond. I am sure we will be back again soon
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased you enjoy staying at the deck houses. Please do get in touch if you are visiting the area again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Roger T.

Wonderful location but...

The situation is wonderful by the side of the harbour with excellent walks and access to pubs and restaurants. The property is attractive and reasonably well-equipped. However we arrived on a very cold Monday afternoon to find the property absolutely freezing. All the electric radiators were turned off. Surely as our arrival time was known it should have been possible to have the heating on? It took a long time to heat the property up. Unfortunately this rather coloured our view of our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2025
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the location and found the property attractive and well-equipped. However, we were disappointed to see your low customer service rating, as we had no contact from you during or after your stay. Had you reached out regarding the heating, we would have been more than happy to assist and ensure your comfort. The property has a brand-new heating system designed to operate efficiently, and while we do not leave it running unnecessarily before arrivals, we would have gladly adjusted this had we been made aware of any concerns. We feel that a 2.8-star rating for an issue we were not given the opportunity to resolve is unfair and does not accurately reflect the experience we strive to provide. Nonetheless, we appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

Far exceeded expectations

We loved the bungalow the moment we saw it. Designed in the 1960s thus development of elevated house pods is a real winner. No.10 is in a corner with views both of the pond (it was dried up from the summer heat) and the estuary. We loved waking to the sea views and watching the tide come and go and listening to the birds especially the curlews. Walking down to Thorny Island we watched two barn owls hunting for about 30 minutes....incredible. The house itself is surprisingly spacious and airy and much cosier than the pictures suggest with everything we could need. Emsworth shops are a short and pretty walk away and Portsmouth and Chichester only 20 minutes drive. Fantastic fish to buy in the marina. We can't wait to come back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

Pleasant stay

It is so very quiet location lovely views love it as my wife lived in emsworth for over 20 yrs so for her to come back is amazing only place that’s not been spoilt , also she is able to entertain her family and friends recommend to everyone
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

Lovely location

Beautifully positioned holiday home. The peace and quiet with all the wildlife is stunning. Sat on the south facing balcony and enjoyed all the birdsong
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2022
Thank you for your great review! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay at 10 Avocet Quay and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Brilliant location

Brilliant location and beautiful nearby town. Ideal relaxing area 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Thank you so much for your review, We look forward to welcoming you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David M.

June 2021

Excellent accommodation. Very quiet location with excellent views. We would recommend this to our friends and are considering re-visiting in a year or two. The only improvement that I could suggest concerns the duvets. We were there in warm summer weather but the duvet was a winter duvet. A thinner duvet in the warmer weather would be more comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. I will pass your comments about the duvet onto the owner. Henry Adams Holiday Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Will be coming back

Amazing location, wonderful local walks, very comfortable and clean accommodation. You also have everything you need in the kitchen. You might need time to master the heaters if it’s cold and if you park under the accommodation, careful opening your boot! We will be coming back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA G.

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

Lovely place fantastic time

I will be back .lovely apartament ,quiet charming place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2021
Thank you for your 5* review!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

dave c.

Beautiful location and views if a little pricey

stunning location and views and convenient walking distance into emsworth. Nice comfortable property although on closer inspection its a little tired in places. Cleanliness was ok but not perfect- some bits hadn't been dusted in a while - yet ironically we were left with a list of instructions such as to run everything through the dishwasher and strip bedding before leaving. This may well be the agent rather than the owner but still rather cheeky given it's almost average state on arrival. We did as asked and left everything clean but covid compliance isn't a responsibility you can shift to your customers! Also noteworthy that the agents have found the time to send us emails re covid and asked for a review but not yet refunded our £150 damage deposit. Again we have never been asked to pay a hefty damage deposit at other self catering properties we've visited.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location for a seaside break

We really enjoyed our week here. The views are wonderful and being so close to the shoreline meant we could go kayaking or swimming every day. Lovely walks straight out of the door. We'll definitely be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. We hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A great place

Quirky accommodation in a perfect location. Easy walk to Emsworth for pubs and shops. Would thoroughly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Thank you for your review, we are very pleased you enjoyed the property and the lovely location.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Catherine P.

Lovely location and views

The location is lovely. The property is tired and in need of a refurb. The decked balcony was very worn with broken wood and flaky paint. Towel rail in bathroom was loose and no where to hang loo roll?? There was a lot of dust on skirting and doors on arrival. Double bed was not very comfy. The seating in lounge is plastic covered, no cushions so not very comfortable to snuggle up in after a days walking. These are just points to take note of. If you want a quirky, budget property in a fantastic location then it's great! Just be aware that it is not luxurious.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. The balcony has now been repaired and repainted. Being right near the sea it can take a bit of a bashing from the weather but the hosts are always conscious to maintain when they can in-between lets. The double bed has had an extra mattress added. We are not too sure what you mean by plastic covered but we feel the photographs represent the property well. We do not advertise 10 Avocet Quay as a luxury property but we do think it is comfortable and a great location for holidays :-)

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