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3 bedroom Cottage 1 min. from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking

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Welcome to Star Gazy
Lounge
Lounge
Lounge
Dining room with extendable table

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

3 bedroom Cottage 1 min. from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking

Star Gazy is in a quiet pedestrian walkway, and there is a private parking space a short walk away, a tremendous bonus in St. Ives.The Porthmeor Beach is just a minutes walk from the cottage, with all the other beaches, cafes and little shops etc within a 5 minute walk. There are two large granite steps leading from the path into the cottage, and once inside there are 6 stairs taking you into the dining room, everything then is on one level. Star Gazy was originally built around 200 years ago as a store for fish, and was converted onto a comfortable 3 bedroom home about 100 years ago. Star Gazy retains several of its original features including stripped floorboards in the dinning room and bedrooms, and beams and exposed granite in the dining room. It is light and airy and overlooks the gardens in The Meadow. Care has been taken in choosing furniture and equipment to make the cottage as quirky and comfortable as possible. A welcome pack containing tea and coffee will be waiting for you, and our housekeeper makes every effort to leave a few items in the cottage for your use, washing up liquid, salt, pepper, hand soap etc. All linen and towels are professionally laundered and included in the price. Beach Towels,Cots, buggies, highchairs, and other equipment may be hired directly from Star Linen St. Ives and will be delivered and collected for you. Local grocers etc are a 2 minute walk away. Supermarkets are on the edge of town.

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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 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8149291
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

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this cottage is near theme parks and on 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. St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Cornwall, ENG

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mount Zion Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 bedroom Cottage 1 min. from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 3 bedroom Cottage 1 min. from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 bedroom Cottage 1 min. from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 bedroom Cottage 1 min. from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 bedroom Cottage 1 min. from Porthmeor Beach for up to 6 people. With parking located?

Nestled on the beach, this St Ives cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Porthmeor Beach and St Ives Harbour. Harbour Sand and The Island - Pendinas are also within 5 minutes. St Ives Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homely and comfortable. Close to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aaron s.

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

What a location!

If u want a quiet location with a 1 minute walk to the beach and 5 minute walk to a he hustle and bustle this is it! Just perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much for the fab review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Mills clan

Stunning place, and Stunning location, beautiful all round,
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2023
So pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Star Gazy. We loved having you stay and would love to welcome you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Very satisfied

It was central to all amenities and attractions. So easy to walk to every place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
Thank you Brian, lovely having you to stay and we hope to see you again in Star Gazy. Best wishes, Sandra
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

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

Perfect location, lovely cute cottage

We had a lovely stay at Star Gazy. The locations is perfect for Porthmeor Beach and the town. Having a car space was an added bonus. The cottage was great if a little worn but we were there at the end of a very busy season. Would definitely book again xx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2021
It was great to have Louise and her family as our guests. Finding parking is never easy in St. Ives and we managed to purchase a space some years ago and have been very grateful for it. After this hard busy year of Covid and lack of builders etc. Star-Gazy is due for redecorating inside and out this winter ready to welcome our guests next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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

7 days in August

Lovely little cottage hidden away just metres from the beach! The accomodation had everything we needed and Sandra was a great host. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2023
It is always a pleasure to welcome our lovely guests to enjoy all the treasures that St.Ives has to offer and to hear that they had a great holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

Great cottage

We had a fantastic week at Star Gazy. The cottage was spacious, light, bright, clean and so well equipped! Location is in a really quiet street but still only a 2 minute walk to Porthmeor beach. We loved wandering down at night and watching the sunset. Outside tap so useful for washing wetsuits. Car park a bonus. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for your great review! We're so pleased you enjoyed yourselves, St. Ives is truly magical. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire K.

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

Sweet cottage near Porthmeor Beach.

This sweet cottage is less than a minute’s walk from the beautiful Porthmeor Beach in St Ives. It has everything you need for a holiday. A real home from home feel too. You can easily get to the shops and, although there isn’t a view of the sea, you can hear the distant sounds of the waves from the beach which is really lovely! The only thing to be aware of is the parking is up a pretty steep road/steps and takes about 5-10 minutes depending on how fit you are and it can be tricky with traffic flow getting in and out of the parking spot. But overall it is a super place, especially if you intend to spend most of your time on the beautiful Porthmeor Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Martina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das tolle an dem kleinen Häuschen ist, dass man in 1 Minute am Strand von St.Ives ist.Außerdem liegt es mitten in der schönen Altstadt und auch Wanderwege sind ganz in der Nähe und zu Fuß errreichbar.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat E.

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

Lovely cottage. Fantastic location

Communication and welcome couldn't be more inviting. Such a wonderful cottage. Can't wait to return
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Star Gazy Cottage

Excellent place to stay in St Ives. Close to everything, also has a parking space which is a bonus. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melanie j.

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

updates

There is a steep set of steps leading you to the first floor of the property. It does not have a safety rail. This is not up to code. Otherwise it is a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

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

Beautiful St Ives

We absolutely loved our stay in St Ives! Star Gazy has everything that a family needs for a relaxing holiday and it is perfectly situated for the beach and shops. Thank you Sandra for letting us stay and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Donna M.

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

Perfect location, opposite the beach just love St Ives

Perfect location right opposite the beach and two minutes from the town. Nice accommodation but could have been cleaner. I found crumbs in my bedroom and dirt between the settee. The accommodation did need updating and a proper deep clean. If your not too particular it’s the ideal accommodation at a good price.,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location

A stone’s throw from the beach. Great apartment with everything you need. Sandra was very responsive and helpful with queries.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam E.

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

Star Gazy

Wonderfully characterful cottage located in a magnificent position. Perfect for a family get away and the parking space really is a bonus with St. Ives. Sandra’s communication was great and we would be more than happy to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

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

Love St Ives beach great for everything we need is all there x

Very clean and got eve
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Lovely to know that Dianne had a great holiday in Star Gazy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Lovely cottage in a great location

Great communication from the owner from start to finish. Lovely cottage in a great location, but the steps may be problematic for some. It was great being able to get to the beach in seconds, as well as being able to walk into town so quickly. We didn’t use the car all week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Enjoyable stay

We had an enjoyable stay at star Gazy Cottage. Sandra’s communication was brilliant from booking to leaving. The location of the property was incredible-just a few feet away from the beach and shops. I do think that maybe the bathroom could do with updating as the shower is very small. But all in all a positive stay. Thank you Sandra.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Lovely trip to St Ives

We had a great time at StarGazy, great location close to both town and the beach. Check in was simple and the owner was easy to communicate with. Although there’s a few steps to enter once you are in it’s great to have property all on one level. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

The best location

This place is lovely, in a great location close to the beach and shops but really quiet too. The property has some really lovely art work on the walls which was appreciated. I wouldn't hesitate to book Stargazy again, thank you:)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2021
Thank you Carol for taking the trouble to write a review. We so enjoyed having you stay in Star Gazy, and we look forward to having you as our guests again very soon. Glad you liked the art work, art is a bit of a passion for us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie A.

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

Perfect Location!

Stargazy is a little gem! Seconds from the beach and minutes from the harbour and town, it really is in the perfect location. Sandra left a lovely welcome bottle of wine and some essentials to get us started and her cottage is both traditional and beautiful. The parking space is a huge bonus too! Thank you Sandra, we had a wonderful week and will definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonya Williams W.

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

Half term in St Ives

Cottage was lovely but the steep steps into the property should be highlighted on the main advert as it was tough to get up them with our cases! The actual cottage was lovely and perfect for us as everyone had a bit of space. Central location was fab too. Great shore fishing from Porthmeor Beach. Lovely coastal walks and The Tate and Barbara Hepworth Museum we’re worth a visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana H.

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

Delightful cottage

Perfectly located, quaint cosy cottage- very quiet location, a note of caution- stairs up to and into the property are steep. Car parking space is a fair distance from the property and there is a challenging walk to the parking space which in itself is a challenge due to limited space if one owns a bigger car. Bathroom although functional could do with updating (radiator, mirror, shower all rather tatty) this didn’t spoil our stay and we would certainly return here in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sian W.

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

Star Gazy

Comfortable and clean. Tastefully furnished, equipped and in an ideal situation. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Alastair Mackay

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Star Gazy is a family owned cottage, loved by three generations. Various members enjoy art, sports, and gardens and spend as much time in St. Ives as our busy working lives allow.

Why they chose this property

Our family spent several wonderful holidays in St Ives and in 2002 we made the decision to buy a holiday home of our own. St Ives cafes, beaches and walks are open all year round and we carefully chose Star Gazy for its excellent, quiet, location in the heart of old St. Ives in Down-a-Long, close to the beach and restaurants as our much loved family holiday home.

What makes this property unique

Star Gazy is in a quiet pedestrian lane away from passing traffic yet only 50 meters away from the fantastic beach of Porthmeor, where you can enjoy breakfast in the cafe overlooking the beach. 2 minutes walk along the cobbled Digey takes you to the Harbour, shops, and range of cafes and restaurants.

Star Gazy is an old granite cottage with three bedrooms for up to six people and a baby, but is much enjoyed by couples also as a quiet retreat.
Full central Heating, unlimited hot water, professionally laundered linen, gas, electricity, and WiFi and net-flix are all included in the price. Star Gazy has its own parking space for an average sized family car 10 mins walk away, at the top of Windsor Hill a bonus in busy St Ives.

Off season we offer bargain rates to guests who appreciate the benefits of the quieter months of the year. 3 to 7 night breaks are available between end October and Easter.

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