About this property

Beachfront Location: Portobello Charming Seaside 3-BR Holiday Apartment in Edinburgh offers direct beachfront access and stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sandy shores just a 2-minute walk away. Spacious Accommodation: The apartment features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space for a comfortable stay. The living room includes a sofa and dining area, ideal for relaxation and meals. Modern Amenities: The property provides free WiFi, streaming services, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. Additional amenities include a washing machine, TV, and private entrance. Convenient Location: Located 24 km from Edinburgh Airport, the apartment is close to attractions such as Arthurs Seat (4 km) and Edinburgh Castle (7 km). Guests appreciate the beach access, convenient location, and nearby food and drink options.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alastair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was excellent, 1 minute from the beach. The apartment is lovely, practical and with a sea-side design.
  • Michele
    Italy Italy
    The structure is so cozy, a typical Scottish sea apartment, just 20 mins from Edin centre through the super efficient bus line 26. Fully furnished and full of amenities to enjoy the stay. Kitchen is so gracious. Host was extremely careful and very...
  • Denise
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable and beautiful flat in an amazing location beside the bustling portobello beach. Flat had everything we needed, was quiet and comfortable for our group of 5.
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for Portobello beach, easy bus access into central Edinburgh
  • Hilary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location ! So close to beach and cafes. Great to have a bedroom each . Really spacious and beautifully quirky decoration.
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location perfect for going to the beach and for going into the city. The property felt very clean and well looked after. It was very homely with facilities for all ages. Felt like a home from home. Even on the busy Saturday you were not...
  • Kelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    really spacious, loved the Christmas tree, tea and coffee provided, comfortable beds
  • Stephanie
    United States United States
    The location was perfect. You can see the sea from the front door. A 15-20 minute bus ride will get you anywhere in Edinburgh you want to go. The beds were comfy. The decor was interesting. Suprising little easter eggs in every room
  • Mark
    United States United States
    The location. The bed was comfortable, offering a good nights sleep. The apartment was quiet and relaxing.
  • George
    Austria Austria
    wunderbare Lage, gute, gemütliche Wohnung, super ausgestattet

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Host-Ed

Company review score: 8.8Based on 1,317 reviews from 34 properties
34 managed properties

Company information

Established in 2015, Host-Ed manages self-catering holiday rentals in Edinburgh. All our apartments are beautifully presented, warm and cosy! We are passionate about what we do and we are working hard to continually exceed our guests’ expectations. Book your home away from home with us and we will provide you with the most enjoyable experience! We are very much looking forward to hosting you soon. 😊

Property information

Stunning family beach house 3 bedroom flat. Brilliant and uniquely decorated accommodation in the heart of Portobello, 40 meters away from the sea 🌊 and just a short and frequent bus ride away from the Edinburgh's city centre. Ideal for families and couples looking for a quiet romantic break and safe neighbourhood, you will feel home from the very first moment! Warm, cosy and relaxing place to retreat to after a day out and about. Located on the ground floor with private entrance. *No parties* We hope you will have a wonderfully memorable time! THE SPACE 3 BEDROOMS The apartment has 3 cosy and and relaxed bedrooms. Bedroom 1 - King size bed + En-suite shower room Bedroom 2 - Double bed Bedroom 3 - Ikea Hemnes Single bed ALL THE BEDDING & TOWELS PROVIDED All bed linen and towels laundered by a professional laundry. 1 EN-SUITE BATHROOM with shower 1 FAMILY BATHROOM You can wake up from a good nights sleep to a reviving shower in the modern family bathroom. The bathroom has a bathtub with shower over. KITCHEN A well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to make a hearty meal. LIVING ROOM The living room enjoys plenty of natural light and is perfect to sit and relax around. The flat also benefits from: - Free unlimited and speedy Wi-Fi for guests who bring their own laptops & internet devices, -Smart flat-screen TV; Netflix on TV and catch up channels, -Central heating. GUESTS ACCESSS Please make yourselves at home! OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE **Not suitable for events or parties** This is a family home so no parties and loud music. Travel cot & high chair may be provided on request. Extra charge for a travel cot: GBP35.00 per stay. Extra charge for a travel cot & high chair: GBP50 per stay. Pets welcome. Extra charge: GBP50.00 per stay. Maximum number of pets: 2.

Neighbourhood information

NEIGHBOURHOOD Just 20 minutes bus journey away from the city centre of Edinburgh, Portobello has 2 miles of award-winning sandy beach and offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Portobello has a large variety of cafes & bistros, restaurants, bars and takeaways both on the beach front and on the high street. Portobello High Street is home to a mixture of high-street shops and independent shops, offering something for every occasion. GETTING AROUND There are all the usual options available in the city: taxis, Uber, buses and tram. 🚌BUSES Lothian Buses travel regularly from Princes Street to Portobello and from Portobello to Princes Street plus no 26 bus directly to the zoo. The buses are clean and reliable and if you use the Lothian bus app, its journey planner will get you round the city. 🅿️CAR PARKING **No allocated car parking space available with this property.** Outside the property, there is free on-street parking. It can get busy during sunny days, but if you drive around, you will find a spot. Please do not park on single or double yellow lines or in disabled bays without a badge, as parking attendants frequently patrol this area.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Portobello Charming Seaside 3-BR Holiday Apartment takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$201. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
£35 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Portobello Charming Seaside 3-BR Holiday Apartment in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of £150 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.