Host & Stay - Riftswood at Ruby
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8.9Excellent
(58 Ratings)
"Close to bars, restaurants , train station and supermarket."
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2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
Host & Stay - Riftswood at Ruby offers accommodations in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, 13 miles from Middlesbrough Cathedral and 20 miles from Whitby Abbey. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a patio.
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.9Excellent
(58 Ratings)
"Close to bars, restaurants , train station and supermarket."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Close to bars, restaurants , train station and supermarket.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
The location was excellent and the property was great. We had an issue with the tv and the owners sorted it promptly and brought and installed a new tv. We would stay again 100%
Nothing really the only small negative was the blinds in the bedroom didn’t cover the street light in the bedroom.
There was nothing wrong with the blind it’s just the position of the street light.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location well equipped and very clean and well presented
The bed was very uncomfortable much too firm
9.0 / 10.0
Communication - Great information on location, area, how to access property
Location - Excellent. Minutes from railway, shops, cafes, beach, local walks
Bedroom - spacious, clean, comfortable (though be aware you can feel where the 2 beds are brought together), cosy
Lounge - Super cosy, looks and feels welcoming. Great WiFi. Area/table etc to eat at. Comfy sofa. Clean
Kitchen - fantastic range to cook meals on, pots, pans, glasses, sharp knives, crockery all more than adequate. Ironing board, kettle and coffee pods. Very homely
Bathroom - great size, lovely bath and shower. Good toiletries with lovely aromas. Water temperature very good
Ability to easily adjust heat as you wish with heat control panel in kitchen.
Excellent value for money
Alll very good
9.0 / 10.0
Location and the finish of the property decor wise.
Bedroom at the front of the building.
9.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable and great location
Mirrors too high it too low in bathroom and bedroom
10.0 / 10.0
It was done out beautifully had everything we need and lovely and clean and central to Saltburn .
Central to Saltburn
8.0 / 10.0
Location and well equipped lovely bathroom
Need curtains in bedroom way too bright
9.0 / 10.0
The layout was great and all amenities of the highest quality. Fixtures and fittings were really great the kitchen had everything you could need (apart from wine glasses! ;)). Quiet location, parking a little taxing at times, but we managed.
Bathroom door kept sticking.
9.0 / 10.0
Everything was very clean and everything we needed was there
Soundproofing not very good.
Could do with better lightproof blinds/curtains in the bedroom
9.0 / 10.0
Ideal location.
Couldn’t get the shower to work properly.
9.0 / 10.0
The property was very clean. The furnishings and fittings were of a high quality.
9.0 / 10.0
Saltburn is a lovely little town and everyone is very friendly. We were very near all the facilities and the seafront. Will highly recommend to family and friends.
There wasn't anything to dislike.
10.0 / 10.0
The location was perfect.
The comfort, and amenities were bang on
If the accommodation upstairs was occupied , it was very noisy.
10.0 / 10.0
Convenience comfort and ease of use .loved walk in shower.
Maybe black out curtains as venetian blinds let in too much light at front bedroom ...also the swivel closure on venetian blinds couldn't be accessed by shorter people....the windows were open in kitchen and bathroom and difficult to access to close.
8.0 / 10.0
Good location, very clean. Nicely decorated.
Needed black out blinds in the bedroom
9.0 / 10.0
Really clean, comfortable, handy for beach and train station
In the advert it said there were washing and drying facilities (assuming these were for washing and drying clothes, but there was nothing there for that) Could do with a full length mirror for the ladies the mirror in the bedroom was too high up you had to be at least 5ft 8inches to see your head and the mirror in the living room was also high, where as the mirror in the bathroom was too low and did not swivel.
8.0 / 10.0
good
nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Very well situated and equipped, very clean and comfortable, plenty of room, nice bathroom
Bedroom door didn’t close properly, bedroom needs curtains instead of blinds, as it is light all night due to street lighting.
9.0 / 10.0
There seems to be a problem with your emails. I received six emails running on to each other. I didn’t know the key code and had to ring on my travels. I have been back 4 days but still receiving emails welcoming me to the property
10.0 / 10.0
The apartment is fantastic 👌 I could live there. it's well equipped and decorated to a high standard! but because of the host management, I won't be staying again, which is a shame because we really did like the apartment
too many messages from the host!
Once it's booked, it's booked I don't need to hear from you every other day!
And I've never before been asked to pay a damage deposit before I stay, threatening to cancel my stay if i dont pay is unacceptable!
You have my card details. Why do I need to stump up an extra £250 deposit before I even get there! This wasn't made clear when booking, and some people on a budget may not have a spare £250 to just give to you!
5.0 / 10.0
Comfy bed
Smoke alarm dangling from ceiling fixing no battery bad leak from upstairs shower
We had to clean it up using the towels asked for a cleaner to come no one came
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing
Everything
8.0 / 10.0
Location
The back outside area
9.0 / 10.0
Great location, clean & managed to park on the street outside.
Lovely little place for us & the dogs .
The above apartment being vacated at 5:30am on the Sunday morning. Not the hosts fault , but just to be aware.
A few paint touch ups required and weeding in the yard.
8.0 / 10.0
Location, comfy bed and clean
Too light in the bedroom as no curtains only blinds by 4a.m it was light!! Only 1 hand and bath towel each to last 4 days. No mirror in the bathroom. No electric shaver point
9.0 / 10.0
Everything was great with some lovely extra touches. A super little stay and very comfortable.
The bedroom blinds do not block out enough light and there is a bright street lamp right outside.
6.0 / 10.0
location
the constant barrage of emails from host and stay
8.0 / 10.0
Very nice 1 bed flat and very close to beach and pier.
Tastefully decorated and modern. Kitchen has all the essentials: pots and pans and utensils, fridge, kettle, toaster, microwave, tea bags, sugar, salt, nespresso pods and Krups Nesporesso machine + many ringed Gas stove and oven. Living room with nice sofa, dining table and TV. Good bed and pillows — warm fluffy rug in bedroom.
Main issues were:
Got cold at evenings/night, even with heater on maximum and flat being double glazed (Apr, but outside temp in evenings and at night was 2degC). The floor of the kitchen and bathroom were ice cold and I didn't have slippers! The max temperature of the thermostat was 21.5degsC, yet still too cold
Have to give a big deposit, with punitive £10 charge you don't get back — or pay £15 for a waiver with £500 excess: I do not expect this hidden extra charge from booking.com nor have to worry about this before arriving. Once booked I don't expect to get emails and text messages saying I have to pay extra or my booking will be cancelled!!
Despite these charges, there were overall small decorative issues. More seriously, were the broken floor tiles in the bathroom at the entrance, which should have been fixed immediately as they are potentially dangerous.
Other small annoyances:
*TV has no smart features so can't watch Netflix/Disney/PrimeVideo etc..
*Double bed is in fact two single beds mattressed with seam in middle!
*small gap in blinds so even when closed — in principle — people can see into bedroom and onto bed from street!
*Too many cushions on bed!
*All the pots and pans are non-stick, yet the utensils provided are all metal!
*no recycling or food waste bins
8.0 / 10.0
it’s location in Saltburn, it’s a ground floor flat and that it’s dog friendly.
Tea and coffee left for guests use, likewise salt & pepper.
There’s no curtains in the bedroom and vertical blinds do not keep out the light sufficiently (and there’s a immediately street lamp outside). Why are there five cushions in the bedroom?
No coffee table in the sitting room so nowhere to place your drinks, papers or books etc, though there are six cushions!
The floors tiles in the entrance into the bathroom have now substantial cracks and a dip in the flooring that is a safety hazard I can’t believe hasn’t been sorted yet. (We’ve stayed here before).
8.0 / 10.0
it was close to the amenities and clean and comfortable. it was fairly well equipped.
it was warm and the shower and bathroom excellent.
it didn’t feel secure as it was a shared outer door and this wasn’t always locked by the upstairs tenants. Door into our flat only had a very basic lock. one key for two people not enough. We didn’t always want to go out together.
there was nowhere to hang outdoor/wet coats .Storage in the bedroom was totally inadequate for two people staying 8 days in the late Autumn. nowhere in the bathroom to hang clothes whilst having a shower.. There was no alarm in the kitchen. The one on the ceiling had been dismantled.
the cooking range was huge for two people. Half the space would have been better utilised housing a dishwasher or washing machine.
some basic items missing such as an oven cloth and extra tea towels ( one was insufficient for 8 days) some sort of clothes airer is needed to dry small amounts of washing.
9.0 / 10.0
spacious, clean, well equipped apartment that’s in a great location for the local bars and restaurants
only gripe is it could do with curtains or better fitting blinds in the bedroom
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent location , quiet road , on street parking , shops, restaurants, cafe's nearby
Comfortable flat , nicely decorated , nice back yard.
well equipped.
Good shower
Was too hot, couldn't turn the thermostat down
Cracked tiles , bathroom floor, bath plug was broken
7.0 / 10.0
Pros: A spotlessly clean large sized flat with a comfortable bed and sofa, powerful shower in a massive bathroom and decent sized kitchen with big cooker. Dog friendly, which is a big plus. Perfect location.
Cons: Need deadlock on flat door not front door. Feels like it would take too long to get out in the event of a fire.
No proper wardrobe or chest of drawers so minimal space for clothes.
You have blinds (which offer little privacy or blackout) when you need curtains in bedroom.
There is a streetlight outside which acts as a dual bedside light. No blinds or anything at all in kitchen or bathroom area where you would expect something. Floor tile cracked in bathroom.
Nowhere to hang coats or anything. Maybe the flat is really designed for nudists?
Too many emails & reminders on daily basis from Host & Stay. Deposit requirement off putting, didn't realise until booked.
9.0 / 10.0
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FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this apartment has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Host & Stay - Riftswood at Ruby. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Host & Stay - Riftswood at Ruby pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Host & Stay - Riftswood at Ruby?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, pets allowed, heating, and wifi/internet.
