2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!
House in Edinburgh
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
This is a wonderful, spacious, traditional seaside townhouse, built at a time when wealthy Edinburgh families also bought a house by the sea in order to cool off on those hot summer days.
Laid out over 3 floors, the wide staircases are a feature, particularly the winding staircase between the first and second floors (note; they're a bit too wide for standard stair gates, so may not be ideal for young children). The Living Room is positioned on the first floor, as was the norm for the time, with 3 large windows that let the light stream in. From the top floor there are views over the roof tops to Arthur's Seat from the front and across the Firth of Forth to Fife at the rear.
The house offers 4 bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, a WC on each floor, full gas central heating, high pressure hot water system, Primary Bedroom with ensuite, WiFi, Smart TV, travel cot, high chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, linen and towels. Hopefully everything you need!
City of Edinburgh Licence Number: EH-69033-F
Laid out over 3 floors, the wide staircases are a feature, particularly the winding staircase between the first and second floors (note; they're a bit too wide for standard stair gates, so may not be ideal for young children). The Living Room is positioned on the first floor, as was the norm for the time, with 3 large windows that let the light stream in. From the top floor there are views over the roof tops to Arthur's Seat from the front and across the Firth of Forth to Fife at the rear.
The house offers 4 bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, a WC on each floor, full gas central heating, high pressure hot water system, Primary Bedroom with ensuite, WiFi, Smart TV, travel cot, high chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, linen and towels. Hopefully everything you need!
City of Edinburgh Licence Number: EH-69033-F
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Edinburgh
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
The property received glowing reviews highlighting its perfect location near the beach and city, comfortable accommodations, well-equipped kitchen, and excellent communication with the host.
10.0
Great place for our group of friends. We loved being able to gather in the dining room for breakfast and the sitting room after we came home for the evening. Patrick is a lovely host, even providing for your morning coffee or espresso and some milk to get you started. Very happy with our choice.
10.0
Thank you Patrick for letting us stay in your lovely house.
10.0
We had a wonderful week staying in the Portobello house and visiting the Fringe Festival on about 4 of the days. Another day we hiked up Arthur's Seat for an amazing 360° view of the area, and another day we took a Rabbie's guided tour to Fife and St. Andrew's. For the days in Edinburgh, it was an easy ride on the 26 or 19 bus from Portobello High Street, just a block from the house. The nearby Portobello beach is charming, with a couple of casual restaurants and a long paved promenade for walking, biking, or jogging. Patrick's house is lovely, and just as described. We enjoyed the back garden, right off the well-equipped kitchen, on a couple of the less chilly days, for cocktails and dinner. The living room is exquisite, with extraordinarily high ceilings and comfortable seating. Patrick was immediately responsive in the lead-up and during our stay, and the kind neighbor Roslyn serves as the helpful onsite contact, for check-in and for questions or helpful local recommendations. We loved staying in the quieter Portobello (versus a busier more central location) and would choose it again, along with Patrick's home, should we be lucky enough to return to Scotland.
10.0
We stayed for a week and didn't want to leave. Perfect connection into the city. Perfect walk at the beach in the morning or at night.
10.0
We loved the stay. Very comfortable and updated. The location was wonderful. We loved the easy access to the beach, restaurants and stores. Only 15 minutes by car to the City Centre. We would definitely book again. Host was very responsive.
10.0
The location is perfect. The house is charming but was not a good fit for us only because my stepfather hurt his back before we checked in and there is no way to avoid stairs in the house. I did not anticipate the stairs being an issue until his injury but just FYI that the stairs are a prominent feature. There was also a disagreeable smell when we first got there which we finally figured out was coming from a Nespresso. Once we cleaned that out the smell was mostly gone. The house needs some TLC but we appreciate that it is old and charming. We loved the record player and most of all the location. There is a family owned bakery around one corner. I'm not kidding when I say my mother cried when we left because she loved the bakery so much. Around the other corner is the beach, which is lovely. Communication with the owner was easy and he responds very quickly and does a great job with fixes.
10.0
Very nice
10.0
We spent last week in Portobello staying in 4Mentone Ave.
The house was perfect and in a brilliant location so close to the beach.
We couldn’t have asked for anything better. The kids had a ball. When I asked my five year old what was the best thing about his holiday, he said staying in the holiday home.
10.0
This place was amazing. It was everything the listing billed it as. Super clean and fully stocked. The entire group loved our stay. Close to the beach and just a short walk to the bus direct to Edinburgh’s main sites. Would definitely stay there again! Thank you!
10.0
Good sized property for 8 of us to attend wedding just 4 minutes away
2 mins to the beach and a short ride to Edinburgh
What mot could you ask far
Would stay again
10.0
Everything about this home is perfect. The location is great, the home is lovely and comfortable and it has everything you could possibly need!
10.0
We had a lovely stay in Portobello for a family getaway with 3 generations, as a special nostalgia trip for my Scots Mum with early dementia.
The property is barely a 2 minute walk from the beach, and very easy walk to the bus stop into Edinburgh City. Very clean and everything accommodated for. The living room was particularly gorgeous and superbly decorated. The jacuzzi bath was an added treat! The property owner had brilliant communication and was very helpful.
Thank you for a lovely accommodation for our trip 😊
10.0
The house was exactly as described but the interior finishes exceeded our expectations. The rear east facing garden area was an added bonus.
The only point to beware of is that parking in the street is hard to get, however parking is available a few streets away.
10.0
It was our second time staying at this home, and it was great once again.
The area is perfect, great location by the beach and great access to public transport. The home was very clean and had everything we could ask for.
Would 100% come back again!
10.0
We really enjoyed our stay here. Wonderful location near to the beach and shops and the property had everything we needed. Patrick was a great host!!
10.0
This property is in an excellent location. A block from beach, a block from High st., and 3 miles from Edinburgh center. Easy access to bus system. Property was perfect for adult family with plenty of space. Host communicated very well. Highly recommend this location.
10.0
Lovely house, very clean and tidy. We were there at the weekend and it was sunny and warm, so it was very busy but still managed to park fairly close to the house. Comms and access arrangements were very good. Would certainly use again.
10.0
Nice place owner and neighbor very helpful
10.0
We had to contact the owner about starting the stove, where to exchange currency, on temperature control in home. A binder with home and local information was needed
10.0
The house was absolutely perfect for our group, very clean, beautifully decorated and a really comfortable home from home. Close to some nice pubs, restaurants and lovely beach cafes. The bus stop into the city was close by but it’s also a lovely walk in via Holyrood park. The only downside is we didn’t stay long enough!
10.0
We've just returned from fantastic break in Portobello. I've holidayed in Edinburgh a number of times but this was the first time in Portobello and we would definitely return (and return to this great pad too!)
The area was trendy, cool with lots of great places to eat and drink, topped off with an amazing, beautiful beach. The beach, whilst dog-friendly , was perfectly clean and well maintained.
Patricks pad also provided a great place to venture a little further out and explore the wider edinburgh area, whilst also providing easy access to the city centre which we regularly visited.
The house itself is great, with beautiful fittings, comfy beds and a brilliant stocked kitchen with every gadget you can think of.
Finally, the owner himself was great to deal with, always prompt with replies for information and accommodating when it came to ad hoc requests.
Thoroughly enjoyable stay! Would definitely return.
10.0
Very tidy, clean and well equipped!!! Stayed in April 2024. Peaceful street with everything you could need in a short walking distance, including a great beach. Wish we could of enjoyed the house more than the two days we booked.
10.0
Very good. There was everything we needed, it is close to the Beach.
10.0
Wonderful location. Great house. Lots of restaurants cafes pubs bakeries. Even a kilt shop on High Street for my daughter’s wedding. Easy to get Ubers downtown. We’re from the U.S. and have raveled a lot, and found this to be as fun a location as many other places we’ve stayed. Thanks
10.0
The property is a wonderful home with all the facilities you need. Everything is comfortable and warm. It is in a lovely location with a 5 minute walk to a lovely beach and to the shops and restaurants, which are great for nice food and friendly service. Easy access to Edinburgh city only 15 minutes away.
The property manager communicates well with you and tells you all you need to know and manages your expectations.
10.0
I stayed here with a party of 7 people. It was perfect! More than enough space for this amount of people.
Taxis into the centre of Edinburgh took less than 15 minutes. The area of portobello itself is fabulous for cafes/brunch and the beach.
The host and his neighbour were great! Communication was amazing and the host was so attentive to any needs and questions we had.
Would stay here again 100% if I were to head back to Edinburgh. Thank you!
10.0
We had a lovely break and felt like at home! Thank you Edinburgh weather for being kind to us and to the host for a lovely and homely house:)
10.0
perfect base for visiting relatives in Scotland, excellent local eateries, great public transport and easy access on the roads to the borders and Aberdeenshire. Enjoyed beautiful Edinburgh again and were able to cook in the superbly equipped kitchen
10.0
Never rented a property before. I researched, settled on Vrbo, and decided on this rental property. I am so glad I did. We had the absolute best time and experience. The entire process from booking, communications, instructions for checking in, etc, very easy. The rental was very clean, private, fully equipped, there's several stores near by, and everything is within walking distance. Safe neighborhoods, great places to eat at, shop at, folks were friendly and engaging, and we felt secured and very welcomed. The beach and ocean, literally a block or two away. It was absolutely perfect!! Dress warm, the wind was chilly for even us experienced Alaskans. We LOVED our entire trip, staying at this rental property for sure, and would absolutely rent here again. I can't imagine staying anywhere else.
10.0
Very clean, warm and cosy. Loved the layout of the house. Lovely morning walks along the beach and easy access to all buses
10.0
Lovely girls weekend in very comfortable accommodation - for once we all had our own bedrooms! 2 1/2 bathrooms was great and steps from an amazing beach. Host and meet&greet super helpful throughout. We’ll be back!
10.0
Wonderful location for family gathering. The house provided everything required and more!
10.0
Overall fantastic! Comfortable beds too.
10.0
Great property, well equipped and very clean. Fantastic location, two mins to the beach, two mins to the bus stop for regular buses to Edinburgh.
10.0
Beautiful home that accommodated 7 adults nicely. Loved hearing the seagulls in the morning! Easy access to the beach & High St where buses got us to Edinburgh & other points easily. Our host Patrick responded quickly to our questions. We truly enjoyed our stay & hopefully will have an opportunity to return!
10.0
Amazing location, clean, responsive host.
10.0
My American cousins and I had a wonderful 3 nights in Edinburgh, finishing off our road trip round Scotland. The house suited our needs perfectly and Rosalyn was lovely and very helpful. The only slightly down side was a rowdy party by some neighbours which spilled out onto the street quite late, but that was quite beyond anyone's control. Leaving milk in the fridge for us was a thoughtful touch.
8.0
We had a great stay, the location of the property is absolutely brilliant, with both the gorgeous beach and the lovely high street of independent shops of Portobello right on the doorstep.
We did, however, feel that the quality of the accommodation and the level of the furniture and fixtures did not live up to the premium price tag.
Overall I would still recommend this as a good place to stay, and a few small changes and improvements (which I will provide separately to the host) will potentially make it great!
8.0
Overall nice stay found house getting a bit tired needs TLC ,garden furniture in need of replacement
Was told furniture is being changed that week but never happened ,parking is a problem
10.0
We enjoyed our stay. Very nice property at nice location close to Edinburgh city centre.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Edinburgh?
The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is $193 per night. This rental is $377 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! 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 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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