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About this house rental
Driftwood Porthmeor a spacious and extremely bright, 2 bedroom maisonette with sea views from front & back. Large south facing sheltered sun terrace. Private parking for one vehicle outside the property. Sleeps 5. Lovely and clean. Quality appliances so you can eat in and chill out comfortably and in style. Tassimo machine, cafeteire, milk frother, microwave, double oven. Fridge freezer. Bedrooms have supportive mattresses, quality duvets & pillows. Situated just 5 minutes walk from the gorgeous award winning fine sands and crystal clear waters of Porthmeor Beach (Blue Flag & Tidy Awards), Harbour , Tate Gallery and town centre. Adjacent to property is Ayr's lovely playground and playing field. Driftwood Porthmeor has coastal sea views from all windows and offers peace and quiet after the hustle and bustle of town. Quiet, well behaved dogs welcome. All school holiday Friday- Friday bookings only. Bed linen supplied over 5 days Easter to 1st September. No towels but these can be hired. Please read facilities for details on accessibility.
Amenities at Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.
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Driftwood Porthmeor a spacious and extremely bright, 2 bedroom maisonette with sea views from front & back. Large south facing sheltered sun terrace. Private parking for one vehicle outside the property. Sleeps 5. Lovely and clean. Quality appliances so you can eat in and chill out comfortably and in style. Tassimo machine, cafeteire, milk frother, microwave, double oven. Fridge freezer. Bedrooms have supportive mattresses, quality duvets & pillows. Situated just 5 minutes walk from the gorgeous award winning fine sands and crystal clear waters of Porthmeor Beach (Blue Flag & Tidy Awards), Harbour , Tate Gallery and town centre. Adjacent to property is Ayr's lovely playground and playing field. Driftwood Porthmeor has coastal sea views from all windows and offers peace and quiet after the hustle and bustle of town. Quiet, well behaved dogs welcome. All school holiday Friday- Friday bookings only. Bed linen supplied over 5 days Easter to 1st September. No towels but these can be hired. Please read facilities for details on accessibility.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
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Ratings and reviews
9.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(49 Ratings)
Summary of reviews
Great location with clean, comfortable accommodations and helpful host. Ideal for families with well-equipped amenities and stunning views.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely size really clean and perfect location being close to town but also very quiet The allocated parking is a game changer when in St IvesThis lovely flat has everything you could need for your stay
10.0 / 10.0
Had a great time at this place! Clean, near the beach, and had everything that was needed! Beautiful views!
10.0 / 10.0
Host vwry responsive and helpful. Property very well equipped and immaculately clean.certainly got our steps in going in and out if town each day! We love staying in St Ives, thank you for letting us stay
8.0 / 10.0
Nice little flat wirh a parking place. Clean and tidy well equipped for us .
Dog friendly near the park but alot of steps if you have an old dog ๐.
Couldnt get the Microwave to work ? Not sure why. Interesting shower with deep tub you have to climb into.
Great view from balcony.
8.0 / 10.0
Some remedial work needed on door to balcony.
A new key safe would make things easier.
10.0 / 10.0
A very comfortable, well equipped property, centrally located and with off street parking. It was perfect for us and we will return. Thank you Justine for all your help.
8.0 / 10.0
Very nice location and parking is easy to access.
Be very specific on guest number and be sure to order towels and linens as they are not available unless arrangements made.
Is on the second floor so expect some steps for luggage.
Basic appliances and kitchen supplies.
Rooms are small but adequate. Shower/ tub is on a raised platform.
Bring basics like toilet tissue and dishwasher detergent.
Beautiful views from bedroom.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean and comfortable place with great location for exploring St Ives and the local area.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location 5 minutes walk to Porthmeor Beach. Property maintained in immaculate order with everything we could wish for to ensure our stay was a true home from home experience.
Justine was helpful from the moment of booking to help and answer any questions. We will definitely be using Driftwood again for our stays in St Ives.
10.0 / 10.0
Close to Porthmeor beach for bodyboarding and a stroll around the harbour. Ideal for a holiday in st Ives.
10.0 / 10.0
Stayed for three nights with 2 children. The apartment has all the necessities for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed our time here.
10.0 / 10.0
A sweet and simple condo - basic comfy, nothing fancy. In a good location above the town center and with its own designated parking spot, but there are a LOT of steps to get to the unit and itโs on two floors. I would stay again, but it might not be the best choice for everyone.
10.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay from Boxing Day until 2nd Jan.
The maisonette is super clean and well equipped, the kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal including plenty of utensils, weighing scales and pans. The kids loved the added toys and games and if guests have younger children itโs lovely to see high chairs, a stair gate and plastic bowls and plates are all available.
The maisonette is in an ideal location with the town and beaches within walking distance. Having a parking space that close to town is a big added bonus too.
Justine is very proactive and helpful which is really appreciated. I would book this property with confidence again.
Many thanks.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the location and views from the property.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is within easy walking distance of beaches and the beautiful harbour, we have two kids under 5 and all our needs were catered for. Justine was a great host and answered and resolved any queries easily.
10.0 / 10.0
As a holiday let, it was ideally located to get to the beach, harbour and high street within walking distance. Plus it also had a parking space outside of the house which is a nightmare in st. Ives to get a parking spot.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed for five nights in July. Justine was great at communicating and gave us all the necessary information well before we set off. The house was minutes walk from the beach and in a perfect location for all of St Ives, it had all the amenities we needed and more. It was also great exercise walking up and down the hill from the house daily. The house was quiet at night for a good nights sleep too!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely and convenient
Lovely and convenient
I stayed here with my husband and 2 year old for four nights to explore St Ives and the surrounding area. The walks into town, Porthmeor Beach and the Tate were short and simple. Very clean and charming property. Great size for a family. Well stocked with kitchen utensils to cook meals. Added bonuses for us were having a nice wooden playground just outside, the sun terrace, and a parking spot. Host was easy to reach.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay in St Ives !
Great place to stay in St Ives !
This two story flat was charming and clean and comfortable. Short walk (9-10 min) to the center of town and beaches. Conveniently located with parking which is huge bonus in St Ives!
10.0 / 10.0
St Ives Flat for 4
St Ives Flat for 4
Great stay with very helpful host. Definitely would recommend
10.0 / 10.0
Brilliant break away at driftwood 25th June 2021
Brilliant break away at driftwood 25th June 2021
When we first arrived driftwood was just how we expected it to be , homely clean and comfy!
Had everything you could possibly need.
Having 2 young childrenโs 2 and 4 years old it was very well equipped for them.
It was just like a home from home . Comfy beds , and a chilled living room area.
St Ives is such a beautiful place the views from driftwood windows are amazing . And especially in the from bedroom, we opened the window and looked at the stars late at night.
The beach is just stunning , and my children Absolutely loved it.
Driftwood also has a little park at the side which Is a god send when you have kids!
There is a few steps at driftwood as it is on the top floor so be prepared. However you wouldnโt get your views if you was on the ground floor.
The hills โฆ welllll if you was a fit Olympian then Iโm sure you wouldnโt have a issue!! However me on the other hand .. well found it a challenge ( ha ha ) but I guess itโs good for the calorie burning!
This apartment is the perfect location , right next to the beach in walking distance. Locals shops etc .
The apartments itโs self was like it was meant for us, childrenโs games , little bits and bobs to play with high chairs etc , and kids little plastic plates knifes and folks.
There is also everything you need to keep it tidy! Which is in a Little cupboard under the stairs also provided hair dryer and iron and ironing boards .
Lovely seating area outside which is where my husband and I , sat at night when the little ones was in bed, and played cards.
Little town ..
At times I did feel like the town was Absolutely hammered
And this wasnโt in term time , so it wasnโt school holidays so am not sure . But it was hard to get into anywhere for a meal .
We did try and book before hand however they said no need to book its first come first serve .. but then when you get there itโs bookings only . So that kind of was the only downfall visiting st Ives.
So we ended up just cooking majority of the time with having young children .
The host was amazing! And any questions I had to answered promptly, which was quite a few before I even arrived!
Thanks again Justine to a wonderful holiday. And your apartment is all what anyone can ask for :) thanks for letting us stay
The McDonalds
6.0 / 10.0
4 Ayr Court
4 Ayr Court
Overall the property is clean and well maintained internally. However, the outside space needs some attention as not very enticing, needs a weed, paint and the BBQ replacing (currently BBQ is unusable). WiFi did not work during the stay, seem to be issues with the router. The shower is temperamental, with the water changing during a shower from piping hot to cold constantly. Worth noting the deposit is returned three weeks after you leave the property, regardless of the condition the property is left in.
10.0 / 10.0
Relax and enjoy ๐
Relax and enjoy ๐
Accommodation has everything you want for your holiday 15 minutes walk to beach or town and if you don't want to walk back up the hill a taxi will cost ยฃ3.50 enjoyed our week apart from the weather but hey you can't garantee that in the U.K. โ๏ธ
8.0 / 10.0
St Ives holiday
St Ives holiday
Very nice property offering everything for a good holiday.
10.0 / 10.0
Calm, clean, spacious, light apartment near to but well away from the hustle and bustle
Calm, clean, spacious, light apartment near to but well away from the hustle and bustle
This was our third stay at Driftwood and I don't think there's anywhere else in St. Ives we would stay in now.
We love how spacious yet homely the apartment is (quote from our 9-year-old son, who particularly loves his own home: 'I always feel really at home here and don't want to stay anywhere else'!).
We also love how close the apartment is to Porthmeor Beach with its wonderful beach cafe, the Tate, the Island, etc. (It takes about 6 minutes to walk down and 9 back up - even carrying stuff.)
It's also a very quick easy walk into any other part of St. Ives. And yet the apartment is out of the cramped and crowded streets, with lovely views of its own across to Godrevy.
The apartment is equipped with everything anyone could need. The beds are extremely comfortable. It really has become a home from home for us.
This year, we hired a chalet (beach hut) at West Beach, which we'd not been to before. It's all part of Porthmeor but definitely more secluded (and out of the usual south-westerly wind), slightly more chilled and has a great vibe in the evenings. The pizzas there are wonderful. It's also better for smaller children/younger families, as the sea isn't quite so vigorous and at low tide, there's tonnes to explore among the rocks and sand.
We were slightly needy about keys this time but the owner and house-keeper both could not have been more helpful and patient. Thank you Justine and Diane once again. We will be back!
5.0 / 10.0
This was our third stay at Driftwood and I don't think there's anywhere else in St. Ives we would stay in now. We love how spacious yet homely the apartment is (quote from our 9-year-old son, who particularly loves his own home: 'I always feel really at home here and don't want to stay anywhere else'!).We also love how close the apartment is to Porthmeor Beach with its wonderful beach cafe, the Tate, the Island, etc. (It takes about 6 minutes to walk down and 9 back up - even carrying stuff.) It's also a very quick easy walk into any other part of St. Ives. And yet the apartment is out of the cramped and crowded streets, with lovely views of its own across to Godrevy. The apartment is equipped with everything anyone could need. The beds are extremely comfortable. It really has become a home from home for us. This year, we hired a chalet (beach hut) at West Beach, which we'd not been to before. It's all part of Porthmeor but definitely more secluded (and out of the usual south-westerly wind), slightly more chilled and has a great vibe in the evenings. The pizzas there are wonderful. It's also better for smaller children/younger families, as the sea isn't quite so vigorous and at low tide, there's tonnes to explore among the rocks and sand. We were slightly needy about keys this time but the owner and house-keeper both could not have been more helpful and patient. Thank you Justine and Diane once again. We will be back!
8.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay, enjoy the hills
Great place to stay, enjoy the hills
Although not in the centre of the town, this is an ideal base for a stay in the wonderful St Ives. Getting around on foot is the best way to enjoy the town and you can reach the many places of interest and lovely beaches in 10-20 minutes. Driftwood is at one of the high points in the Ayr district of town, so there are wonderful views from both front and back.
We're a family of 5 and found there was plenty of space to enjoy time together, either at meal times or when just relaxing.
Check-in was simple and the facilities for cooking and washing clothes (and drying them) were very good.
We enjoy walks along the coastal paths and beaches, all of which are quickly accessed from this property.
The town and area is a gem (in our view) with masses of activities on the doorstep. If you want to go further afield, we can recommend using buses to reach places such as Land's End, Marazion, Mousehole and other sights in the locality, rather than the car, unless you fancy getting your hiking boots on to get around - a perfectly good idea if you've time.
Perhaps the only negative of the property is the rather delapidated set of steps you climb to reach the front door. This presents a less than positive impression, when in all other ways, we would recommend this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning property will go again
Stunning property will go again
Cannot wait to book this again.
The views were stunning and the house had everything we could need.
It was very clean and kept to a high standard throughout
I would love to own a house like this
I wouldn't have changed a thing
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent spacious place
Excellent spacious place
Justine was helpful and great at answering any questions even before booking . Lovely spacious downstairs area with every detail thought out down to condiments for when you are eating in. All information you need if you canโt find something in the welcome book, very clean and cosy place to stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Stay
Great Stay
Was a lovely apartment with everything we needed for the week we stayed. It was easy to check in and out. Everything is a short walk away, like everywhere in st Ives this does include some hefty hills! But if you canโt manage them itโs only ยฃ4 in a taxi from the harbour to the apartment! My only advice would be if you are travelling with a baby, take a travel baby gate, the one at the apartment doesnโt fit the stairs and there is no door to block them off from downstairs! Not a major issue though :) thanks for having us!
8.0 / 10.0
Overall this is a lovely apartment
Overall this is a lovely apartment
We booked this apartment for our Annual New Year visit. Itโs a lovely apartment with almost everything you could possibly need for your stay. However, for us, the downside was there was no central heating only small electric radiators which for the size of the apartment were inadequate. We actually sat in coats at times to keep warm and fought over who would cook so you could be near the oven heat. It took us 2 days to figure out how to get hot water in the kitchen. The back bedroom was very damp and we could not get the little radiator to work at all so had to build the bed up with blankets to keep warm during the night. The shower could also be considered an issue for children and the elderly. The cleaning cost of ยฃ50 could be considered excessive for the Winter considering you had to take your own bedding and towels which is an inconvenience. The China could also look at being replaced as a good 50% had chips in. Please donโt be put off by my comments as overall, this is a nice apartment and situated in a good spot with parking (which saves you around ยฃ50pw). We would definitely visit again, albeit in the Summer....
10.0 / 10.0
Light, spacious, comfortable with sea views
Light, spacious, comfortable with sea views
Driftwood is a great base in which to explore St Ives and the rest of the South-West peninsular. It is in a quieter part, being a little way out, but an easy 10 minute walk into the town centre at the most. It is surprisingly spacious with a balcony that has views over the rooftops of Godrevy lighthouse. It is comfortable, warm and well equipped.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely flat, great location
Lovely flat, great location
We loved our holiday, the flat was just what we needed, small, but in a perfect location for town and a beautiful beach (with a great restaurant) close by. My children especially loved the junior board games! For future guests: Take your own bath towels (or you can rent them) as they are not provided. Cleaning after the stay is not included in the price, so add on an extra ยฃ50 for that (seems quite a lot - but beats trying to pack up and do a complete clean all by 10am) Also, Wifi is really weak
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely property in a beautiful part of the world!
Lovely property in a beautiful part of the world!
Driftwood is a lovely, comfortable family home. It's situated in a great place for exploring St. Ives and wider Cornwall. We were 2 adults 2 kids and 1 dog - all had a great time!
10.0 / 10.0
An Absolutely Lovely Place to Stay!
An Absolutely Lovely Place to Stay!
A lovely apartment with parking outside and only a 10-15 minute walk from the lovely harbour in St Ives. The apartment is great and well equipped with everything you would need to enjoy your stay.
Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to stay near St Ives.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent
Excellent
Perfect place for a short break. Caters for everyones needs.
2.0 / 10.0
Not recommendable!!! Damp, mouldy, unhealthy, an unattractive experience!
Not recommendable!!! Damp, mouldy, unhealthy, an unattractive experience!
The Maisonette is in a very bad condition! Due to the mould which was evident in all areas we had to leave after one awful night. My husband reacts allergic to mould, so the offer of the owner to wipe it away within 24 hours did not help us since the mold spores do not dissapear - the "wooden" floor in the bedroomcorner was already softened by the mould.The windowframes, front and terrace doorsides were covered by mould, the seals need to be renewed. I hoped I could add pictures because they say more than words (they can be requested via Email). There were only three small heaters (like radiators) for heating, overall it was dusty and dirty, a dirty stove, the kitchen stools were holey, waterstains at the ceiling and unpleasant view from terrace to neighboring terraces. This could have been tolerable but the mould is not acceptable. We wanted to enjoy our holiday and not risk our health. So we booked another accomodation and left after one night. The owner did not refund anything of the rental price. She is not accepting the fact that this mould is unhealthy and a risk for my husband who reacts allergic. In her opinion we should have informed her that he reacts allergic to mould like this is now our fault that we could not stay. She wrote: "An allergy to the property is not something that we would cover in the UK in a holiday rental and if Driftwood had been cleaned properly you would not have know the mould had been there. I won't be responding to any more correspondence with you as I consider the case closed. " She was very unsympathetic and my offer of refunding 50% was rejected. So this was a bad experience for us, luckily we found a lovely, clean and modern place where we could enjoy our holiday. So if you think about renting this Maisonette, THINK AGAIN!
10.0 / 10.0
I was surprised by how spacious the property was .
I was surprised by how spacious the property was .
We enjoyed our stay and found the location of the property ideal. The property was clean and spacious and had everything we needed. We would definatley use this property again.
My husband thinks the thermostat in the shower needs attention as it keeps cutting out you either have very hot or very cold nothing in between but we managed.
10.0 / 10.0
Great holiday. Driftwood is in a perfect location comfortable and clean.
Great holiday. Driftwood is in a perfect location comfortable and clean.
We had a great holiday. The location of Driftwood allowed us to start walks to Zennor and Sf. Michael's Way from the front door. Then in the evening we were just a short 10min walk to the heart of St. Ives.
There was just 2 of us but I would not hesitate to recommend Driftwood for a family holiday. The bed was super comfortable and every necessary appliance was included and in good working order.
Justine was great to deal with and all travel, check in and check out arrangements ran smoothly.
Would definitely return.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely property , had everything you would need to help settle in quickly and without any fuss
Lovely property , had everything you would need to help settle in quickly and without any fuss
Lovely stay this week in St Ives , the property was homely , modern with everything you would need to make your stay feel like home from home !
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didnโt find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.
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