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Crayfish Cottage - 10 min walk to beach/harbour or a 2 min drive!
Beautiful Whiterocks beach close to Crayfish Cottage.
The Giant's Causeway is a 15 minute drive along the coast from Crayfish Cottage
Not for the faint hearted! A family adventure at Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.
Our cottage is popular with golfers who've come to play Royal Portush.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Portrush, Northern Ireland
  • Place, Portrush West Strand Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Barry's Amusements
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Portrush East Strand Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: April weekends booking now!

Crayfish Cottage, Portrush: Spacious, stylish, seaside cottage 2 minute drive to the East Strand Beach and Portrush Harbour. Free-WIFI, wood-burning stove, super-comfy beds, two separate lounge areas, family-friendly (cot, toys, dvds, family games and jigsaws etc), "secret" garden, patio and BBQ area, private off-road parking, brilliantly-equipped kitchen and utility room.

Built in the 1930s, Crayfish Cottage is a traditional seaside cottage packed with beautiful art deco features, but with all the comforts of a careful, modern restoration.

Sleeping 6 - 2 double bedrooms (downstairs), 1 twin bedroom (upstairs). Each bedroom offers crisp white sheets and snuggly duvets. The family bathroom has a shower, separate bathtub with fluffy towels and complimentary Faith in Nature toiletries. The fully-equipped kitchen leads to the dining area. With a washing machine, tumble dryer, full height fridge freezer and storage space there is plenty of space for drying kit in the utility area.

Deep armchairs and sofas surround the wood-burning stove in the lounge . The Reading Room on the first floor is a place to relax, read and play games. With a twin bedroom just opposite, this makes a brilliant top floor hang-out for younger guests in the family who get to enjoy their very own space.

Downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms makes this property suitable for older guests and those with limited mobility (apologies - no wheelchair access).

There's plenty of outdoor space too with a lawn area at the front and a secret garden to the side with BBQ area and picnic table creating a magical space for sitting under the stars.

Crayfish Cottage is a two minute drive or a fifteen minute walk to the heart of Portrush town right amongst favourite restaurants, bars and shops.

IF CRAYFISH COTTAGE IS BOOKED ON YOUR CHOSEN DATES TRY THE EQUALLY LOVELY COPPERPOT COTTAGE ALSO LISTED ON VRBO.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be considerate towards our neighbours (especially noise, parking)
We are a pet and smoke free holiday cottage. Sorry. No exceptions.
We accept family groups of up to 6 people. We cannot usually accept more than 4 adult friends in a group.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Is Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: April weekends booking now!?

As of 9 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: April weekends booking now! on 8 Jun, 2026 start from S$265, 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 Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book now!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book now!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crayfish Cottage 2 mins to the beach: Winter Weekend special offer book now! located?

This family-friendly Portrush cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Portrush West Strand Beach, Barry's Amusements and Causeway Coast. Waterworld and Portrush East Strand Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Dhu Varren Station is 9 minutes by foot and Portrush Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crayfish Cottage is an amazing place to stay. Close to the beaches and town centre. Everything you could want for a comfortable stay. Great price too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2026
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for such a positive review and we hope to welcome you back one day soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, fantastic location. Had a great time! Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2025
Brilliant to hear you loved the cottage and that you will recommend. We hope to welcome you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Great homely base to visit the north of Northern Ireland

A beautifully well kept and spacious property, 5 of us, across 3 generations (including 2 teenagers) found the property welcoming and the location excellent. The description and photos are accurate, the host is great with communication and there is loads to see and do in the area and further afield. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2025
We are just delighted to hear the whole family enjoyed your stay with lots to see and do on the North Coast. You were an absolute pleasure to host - 5 star ⭐ guests in every way. We are tickled pink by the cleverly crocheted red 🦞- thank you so much!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mitch t.

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

Great stay at Crayfish Cottage

Loved this cottage! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2024
You were superb guests and we are delighted you loved the cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Perfect accommodation

Really enjoyable short break
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2024
Thanks for the lovely review. So glad it was a weekend to remember.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Cosy cottage in a great location

A friendly welcome to this cosy cottage in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2022
Thanks so much for the kind words. You were super guests and we hope to welcome you back one day soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Beautiful

Great location, beautifully decorated cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2023
Lovely to have you stay and thanks for the compliment!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian V.

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

Review

Excellent property that fitted our requirements perfectly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the generous review. You were superb guests who took particular care with our cottage. We wholeheartedly recommend you to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

VRBO stay

excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2023
Great having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

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

Lovely property, great location

A warm welcome from the host with basics provided such as bread and milk. A lovely location and garden with amenities near by. The coast is a short walk and fabulous views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Jane, it was a pleasure to meet you and host you at our cottage. We are glad you found the welcome warm and the views in Portrush, fabulous.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Portrush

The location is perfect, the town quaint, and the cottage lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2023
It was such a pleasure to host you all - glad you had fun at the cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C.

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

Family getaway

We had a lovely 4 day stay at Nicci and Johnny's place at Portrush. It was only a short walk to main centre. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2023
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and liked the easy stroll from the cottage to town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Lovely welcome, beautiful cottage.

We had a great time. Really appreciated the welcome from Nicci who gave us a tour of the cottage - we loved the clean, cosy rooms and the wood burning stove. Great dine-in kitchen for family meals. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2020
Thanks for taking the time to review Crayfish Cottage. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and liked the facilities at the cottage.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn G.

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

Family break in the North west

Lovely property with great location, walking distance to the west strand. Plenty of space inside and out for a family of 4. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2022
We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay in Portrush and hope to welcome you back one day soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

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

Short family break

Beautiful, well kept property in a great location just a few minutes drive to the centre of Portrush and the beach. Lovely reading room upstairs with a comfy sofa and a basket full of toys and books to keep the children entertained, which was a real bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2022
Keeping the little ones entertained is something our cottage can do well! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks again for the super review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pippa M.

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

Crayfish Cottage

My daughters and I loved Crayfish Cottage! It was warm and welcoming and had everything we needed for our stay in Portrush. Nicci was easy and pleasant to deal with and we would very happily re-book. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2022
Great to hear you all enjoyed your stay and loved the cottage. It was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Excellent week in Crayfish Cottage, Portrush

The cottage was superb - well equipped, comfortable, and perfectly situated for walks around Portrush and exploring the north coast. Nicci gave us a warm welcome, going above and beyond on the first evening when we arrived late due to travel delays. Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
It was our pleasure having your family stay. We are glad you got to show them all the delights of the North Coast and are so pleased you loved the cottage.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon W.

Excellent Cottage

The cottage is very well equipped and very clean and tidy. It is cosy and the beds are very comfortable. Portrush is within easy walking distance and we travelled around easily from the location. The garden is a bonus but unfortunately, the weather was not really for sitting out in.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review Crayfish Cottage. We are delighted it had everything you needed in terms of provisions, equipment and comfy beds to make your stay enjoyable. We very much hope to welcome you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

iain f.

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

Stay

All good well located, clean and pleasant Little cold in front room Didn’t use it Even the fire didn’t warm it up No issue really as we were happy in the kitchen area
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2024
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

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

Amazing Cottage - Great location

On a quiet street about 10-13 minutes walk from the town centre lies this gem of a cottage. We were three couples and it was perfect. Clean and comfortable with all the amenities, it was a perfect spot to walk into town to the beach, golf course and great pubs (Harbour Bar!). Nicci was a great host and was very easy to communicate with. This is an amazing place and we will be spreading the word!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2023
We’re delighted you all enjoyed your time at the cottage and had fun on the North Coast. Thank you for the lovely review - it is so appreciated!
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10/10 Excellent

Siobhan C.

A wonderful holiday in a cosy cottage!

We had a great experience in this property from start to finish. The owners could not have been more helpful and clear in booking our week and organised cots, toys and even a travel gate for our little ones! The cottage itself was so beautiful, spotlessly clean with every comfort that we could possibly need. There was something interesting and quirky in every room and our children loved their little cosy room in the eves! A house we would love to return too, we could not recommend it more highly!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for such a positive review! It was a pleasure having you and your family stay at Crayfish Cottage. We are just delighted you enjoyed yourself and found everything you needed to keep little ones safe and amused during your week long stay there. Yes, the twin room and Reading Room beside it make a great top floor area for our littlest guests. Come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

Wonderful property

We had a wonderful visit at Cray Cottage! The 1920’s era property is has been beautifully modernized for the 21st century. It is in a great location, close to everything in and around Portrush. Close to White Rocks Beach and convenient to Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, the Dark Hedges, and so many other great destinations along the amazing Antrim coast of Northern Ireland. Nicci, the owner, was super to work with. The house had everything needed for a memorable vacation. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2023
You guys were super guests and a pleasure to host. I'm so glad you got to really explore and enjoy the area.
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10/10 Excellent

John D.

Crayfish Cottage. What a great place.

Arrived later than planned but Nicci, the owner, was there to meet us. What a great reception, we were really made to feel at home. Nicci showed us around the cottage and ensured that we knew where everything was and that all was in order. The cottage was fantastic. It is well decorated, clean, and felt just like being at home. Beds are extremely comfortable and clean. Very well situated for touring around the area. We were all very happy and will definately book up again on our next holiday. Well done Nicci for such a great place.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
With guests as lovely as yourselves, it makes what we do a real pleasure! We are so glad you had fun on the North Coast and enjoyed your stay. Crayfish Cottage retains many original art-deco features blended with modern, comfortable touches. We've put a lot of thought into the design and decoration and it was so rewarding to hear how much you noticed and appreciated. Stay in touch and come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

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

everything you need for family vacation

Crayfish cottage was the perfect repose for our family vacation. The cottage was immaculate, with plenty of space for 2 teenagers and 2 adults. It was on a nice street that was within walking distance of several restaurants and a grocery store, plus it had a washer and dryer which is always great to have on vacation. Nicci even provided milk and a yummy loaf of bread. The backyard garden was a nice little sanctuary for a picnic and there were many attractions in the local vicinity including Giant's Causeway, Dunluce castle, Bushmills distillery, etc. We all loved our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
It makes us so happy to hear you really enjoyed your stay at Crayfish Cottage and had fun on the North Coast. Thank you for taking the time to review us.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann-Maria A.

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

Great springboard

We really enjoyed our stay at Crayfish Cottage. Walking distance to beach & town centre but on a secluded road with little traffic. Mins by car to White rocks beach - perfect for sand dunes, long walks & swimming. The cottage was well decorated, comfortable, plenty hot water, kitchen well stocked with utensils- we are vegetarian so we cooked a bit at the cottage & had what we needed. Lidl walking distance away for anything we needed. Nearby spar at Maxol petrol station also had great selection of food/snacks. The garden was loved and well tended and a secluded space on the property. The reading room upstairs provided privacy when needed. Recommended property for exploring the North Antrim area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Ann-Maria we are delighted you found the cottage fitted your needs so well!

About the host

Hosted by Nicci Millar

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Hello. We are the Millar family. We own and run
Crayfish Cottage and its sister Copperpot Cottage.

Why they chose this property

Crayfish Cottage is a traditional seaside cottage dating from the 1930s with stylish art-deco features, plenty of space for the whole family and a brilliant location in the centre of Portrush.

It offers private parking and a secret garden with patio and bbq area. Perfect for family Summer holidays or romantic weekends away.

What makes this property unique

* 2 minute drive to the beach!
* wood-burning stove in the Lounge
* free wifi
* plenty of indoor and outdoor space for the whole family including a separate Lounge and upstairs Reading Room
* private parking
* patio and BBQ area

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