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Character, Views over Carbis Bay, Balcony,Parking,2 Bathrooms, own entrance.

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A stone staircase leading uphill, surrounded by greenery and moss-covered walls.
A coastal building with stone walls, a sandy beach, and a lighthouse in the background.
A large, two-story house with a white balcony and a covered porch.
A narrow pathway flanked by dense foliage and a large tree trunk.
A narrow residential street with houses on both sides, a parked black car, and a white car in the distance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Carbis Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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St Ives, ENG
  • Place, Carbis Bay Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 2 Child Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Chysauster Ancient Village and St. Michael's Mount are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Trevaskis Farm and Wharfside Shopping Centre. Saint Ives Leisure Centre and St Ives Society of Artists are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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St Ives, ENG

What's nearby

  • Carbis Bay Beach - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Carbis Bay Station - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Gannet Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Casita - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Character, Views over Carbis Bay, Balcony,Parking,2 Bathrooms, own entrance. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Character, Views over Carbis Bay, Balcony,Parking,2 Bathrooms, own entrance.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Character, Views over Carbis Bay, Balcony,Parking,2 Bathrooms, own entrance.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character, Views over Carbis Bay, Balcony,Parking,2 Bathrooms, own entrance.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character, Views over Carbis Bay, Balcony,Parking,2 Bathrooms, own entrance. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Carbis Bay Beach and Porthminster Beach. Saint Ives Leisure Centre and St Ives Harbour are also within 1 mile (2 km). Carbis Bay Station is 11 minutes by foot and St Ives Station is 21 minutes.

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. 82 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for Lands End and St.Michael's Mount. The view from the balcony is wonderful but in the shade from midday. Outside seating could do with cushions as uncomfortable after a while but we improvised. Main bedroom really comfortable and slept well listening to the waves. Catching the train from Carbis bay to St Ives very easy and saves finding a parking space in St Ives. St Ives was an unexpected gem with many good restaurants. The parking space for the accommodation really handy but turning around can be difficult. Excellent communication throughout. Only note is the Lounge sofas could do with an upgrade!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and we had everything we needed. Such a great location and susie was very responsive to all my questions. Only thing I would mention is that the parking space is very tight so if you have a big SUV like us, I’d say to park it at the top street and walk down. The walking path is steep so wear good shoes. Other than that, I’d happily rent it again and again. Thanks for all the great memories!! I’m sure we will be back. X
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice apartment. Quite tired I’d say.The rear entrance is pretty ugly with scaffolding across the entrance ramp.As weather was great it worked but felt a bit unloved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2026
Thanks for your review. We will take on board the points you have raised and will be addressing them. Pleased you had a good time and that you liked the apartment.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The suite needs replacing. The view is the selling point for this site but the paintwork is terrible including the seating arrangement it looks terrible dirty and neglected the view of carbis bay and beyond is exceptionalEverywhere else was good the main bedroom was very good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your comments. I am not sure what you mean by the suite but the 2 sofas have washable covers and my excellent cleaner has assured me that they are fine. Before you arrived the apartment was cleaned to a very high standard so your description is not what we recognise. Pleased that you enjoyed the rest of the apartment which you found to be good or very good. Yes, the views are amazing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The balcony view was wonderful. Was nice to be able to walk on SWCP to Carbis Bay and St. Ives.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2025
Great comment, thank you. We enjoy those walks also.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a great stay in Carbis Bay. Good apartment, close to the coast path.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your great review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday

Absolutly amazing place to stay, beautiful views lovely walks to beaches. The apartment is very clean and comfortable to stay in. This was our second time staying here and can highly recomend .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2024
Thank you Tina for your great review and hope you can come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place with a great view

After staying there, I have to sleep without Sound of ocean waves. Everything was perfekt. Thanks for the wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2025
Thank you for being such good communicators and for your comments. I am pleased you enjoyed your stay in our place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday.

Lovely location with fantastic views. Good walks on the footpath down to St Ives and on the coast path and we really enjoyed our 1 week stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2024
Really pleased that you had a good time on your holiday. Thank you for taking the time to write a good review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Relaxing, very nice spot
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Danke Schon Raif
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect Cornish retreat ..

A perfect place to enjoy the beauty of the Cornish coast . We keep returning because it provides us with everything we want . Looking forward to coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2021
Thank you Gillie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All in all a very nice place with an ever changing view ! Only negative was 1 matress in the small bed room which could take an upgrade.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2025
Thank you Jens for your excellent review and your helpful comment re the mattress which will be attended to. Yes the views are wonderful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing week

A quiet, relaxing place to stay with a fabulous view over Carbis Bay. Be prepared for the challenging up and downs of the paths at first… however after a few days it was a real pleasure to walk into St Ives and back and Carbis Bay and back. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2024
Thanks for this Paul. The walks are wonderful so I hope you’ll come back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable flat, great view & good location

We could not think of a better place to stay. Carbis Bay is beautiful and St. Ives in good and pretty walking distance (15-20 minutes). The appartment is very quiet, sitting on the balcony is very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review; really pleased that you had a good holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Great property, facilities and owner. Well stocked and comfortable. Excellent views from the balcony. Very peaceful. Would recommend to anyone and will hopefully stay there again one day.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2022
Thank you for your excellent review. So glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate our apartment as we do. Thanks also for your excellent and prompt communication whilst you were there, to me. That is always of great benefit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We keep coming back ..

Our third stay here . Perfect location and a lovely , homely feel to the flat . Our favourite place to sit is on the chair by the window in the bedroom , fabulous view across the bay .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Gillie, thank you for this and hope you can come back soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Sea Views from our very own balcony

Delightful cottage - well equipped and in an excellent location . Beautiful panoramic views over Carbis Bay , private entrance onto beautiful, woodland trail to Carbis Bay ( taking approximately 20 minutes to beach) Beautiful comfortable master bedroom - with access to balcony . Wonderful cottage .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The view was stunning ... we were sad to leave and are still missing that view and being able to hear the lovely sounds of the sea ... very relaxing. My only criticism is that the bed in the main bedroom could be a bit bigger (it's only standard size) and more comfortable, although it may of course suit other people.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you Joanna for your comments. Very pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful views , fab apartment !!

Stayed here with my sisters , it was a beautiful apartment the views were wonderful . Waking up every morning to the view of the sea will be something I will miss . We all loved staying here and would recommend it . We are hoping to come back again next year .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thanks Jane, pleased you enjoyed staying in our holiday home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

The apartment was beautiful, cosy, and spotlessly clean. The views and the location were just gorgeous and we enjoyed our stay very much. What a beautiful place! We totally fell in love with it and with the whole area, and can’t wait to come back. Thank you Susie for having us. Warm wishes, Zuzana
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2021
Thank you for your lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your holiday. Best wishes, Susie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful cottage with stunning views of Carbis Bay and the property’s own beautiful gardens. Step onto the coastal path from the garden access and walk to the beach in ten. Excellent amenities with super eat in kitchen, laundry, spacious living room and pretty bedrooms. We enjoyed many meals on the balcony, listening to the breaking ocean waves. Wifi and quick walking access to Tesco. Take the footpath to St Ives and beyond along the stunning coastal path.No car needed to enjoy this property (we walked from Carbis rail), however parking is available anyway.
Sunrise view from balcony
View from balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your lovely comments and hope you come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect really....

I loved the view from the balcony, it was so peaceful sitting there drawing and painting. The walk along the coastal path into St Ives is about 15 minutes, with trees, lovely houses to look at, and views the whole way. Would definitely go back. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2023
Thank you Carol; a great description of this beautiful area of St Ives and Carbis Bay. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed your holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stepping Back in Time with Outstanding Views

We stayed for a week at this Edwardian flat situated high above Carbis Bay and near the coastal path. We woke up to coastal views from the master bedroom and I often had my coffee looking out to the sea. The property has a nice balcony with grand views up the coastline. If you like historical properties you'll like this place. The kitchen is well equipped and the listing description is accurrate. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2024
Thank you for your great review and for being such excellent guests. So pleased you liked our place. We hope you enjoy the rest of your European Tour.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Tremona view

Very out dated needs a lot of work but the views made up for that, not to say you shouldn’t spend money on it because compared to the property next door it very poor inside needs new sofas and bed bathrooms need updating
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2023
Thanks Darren; all reviews are helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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