St Marys, Hayling Island - a bungalow that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
St Marys is a homely three bedroom Bungalow located a 10 minute walk from the Hayling Island seafront and Hayling's beautiful stretch of beach, perfectly situated for stunning views across the Solent.
Hayling Island is ideal for holiday makers and families as it retains all the attractions of a traditional seaside resort. One of the biggest attractions is the Funland Amusement Park at Beachlands, which has everything from roller coasters to a games arcade and a soft play area. The Hayling Seaside Railway that runs from Beachlands to Eastoke Corner is equally popular.
The island is also well known for its watersports - in fact windsurfing was invented here - and miles of glorious seafront. The local water is perfect for sailing, windsurfing, power boating, jet skiing and more.
There are various great places to eat if you don't feel like cooking, from nice restaurants to pubs and of course a wide range of takeaways. Hayling is also well served by shops, so anything you need during your stay is right on hand!
However, if you feel like venturing out and exploring nearby areas, the attractions of Portsmouth, Southsea, Emsworth and Staunton Country Park are all close by.
The property itself is well furnished and feels comfortable and welcoming.
The living/dining area is open and spacious, and has a lovely homely feel to it. The living area consists of two comfortable sofas and a smart TV, along with a wooden dining table that seats six. The kitchen area is well equipped with a kettle, cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, washing machine and plenty of cupboards, perfect to self-cater during your stay.
The three bedrooms - two double rooms, one bunkbed room - are large and beautifully decorated, all with large windows that make the rooms feel bright and airy.
The bathroom has a shower over the bath, toilet and sink area with a large mirror, and fresh linen and towels are provided as well. Free parking is also available and WIFI.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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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
About the area
Hayling Island
Located in Hayling Island, this cottage is on the beach. South Downs National Park and Chichester Harbour National Landscape reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hayling Seaside Railway and Stansted Maze. HMS Victory and HMS Warrior are also worth visiting.
Chichester Harbour National Landscape - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Beachlands Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Chichester Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Hayling Island West Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Hayling Seaside Railway - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Havant Warblington Station - 10 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
The Mad Hatters Tea Room - 16 min walk
Kebab Pizza Planet - 12 min walk
Piano Bar - 5 min drive
The Olive Leaf - 3 min drive
Inn on the Beach - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is St Marys, Hayling Island - a bungalow that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at St Marys, Hayling Island - a bungalow that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Marys, Hayling Island - a bungalow that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms on 30 May 2026 start from AU$332, 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 St Marys, Hayling Island - a bungalow that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at St Marys, Hayling Island - a bungalow that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at St Marys, Hayling Island - a bungalow that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is St Marys, Hayling Island - a bungalow that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?
Situated on the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Chichester Harbour and Chichester Harbour National Landscape. Beachlands Beach and Hayling Island West Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We stayed here as we were delayed moving into a property on the Island.
Location great and felt quite private to the owners house.
Clean, comfortable and a very pleasant stay.
The bungalow was very spacious and is located very close to a park and fields for dog walking and is about a 20 minute walk to the beach.The owner was very friendly and welcoming. We had a couple of minor problems but once notified, he came quickly to sort things out for us. We would definitely stay there again.
Lovely bungalow contains all you need and is clean and tidy.
Great location, very close to shops and takeaways.
The Owner (Mr O’Shea) was very welcoming and is very dog friendly.
I celebrated my 60th birthday during our stay and was surprised when a card, wine and chocolates where left for me from the O’Shea’s.
Will definitely be back again
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Thank you for your 5* review!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
30 July 2023
A few days on Hayling Island
The house was very comfortable with a small garden for the dog. It would have been useful to have some coat hooks in the hall and two extra, comfortable seats in the lounge (there were 4 but the house sleeps 6). Also it was short of cereal/ fruit bowls. Otherwise well equipped and convenient for walks to the beaches and shops. We enjoyed our stay here.
Jennifer L.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thank you for the lovely review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay at our comfortable house with the dog-friendly garden. Your feedback is appreciated, and we'll keep your suggestions in mind for future improvements. We hope to see you again soon!
Nice welcome pack of tea, coffee, fresh milk and biscuits. Also a thank you pack of wine and chocolates at the end of the stay. The house suited our needs, very basic but clean and very warm - the heating was great and the owners popped it on before our arrival which was nice. Lots of sun in the mornings in the dining room, which was very welcome. Some of the down sides were very poor internet service (often had to go outside and stand near the fence to the owners adjoining property to get any service) and very poor TV reception. Otherwise a great basic stay
Leanne S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Chris A.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Did the job but not great
Good locations. Check-in and access and communication was all great. Recliner chairs in the lounge were nice (worth noting there’s only four of them so any additional people would have to sit on dining chairs). Our five year old loved the bunk beds! Having the enclosed garden was helpful with two young kids.
The place needs a really good clean though. Found hairs and crumbs all over the place, and needed to wash some of the cutlery before using it. The main bed sags a bit in the middle bed, the hot water in the shower kept cutting out, and there were mould marks on the living room cushions.
lovely place but was so dirty not one clean plate / cup/ pan in oven with dirty fat in cob webs on cob webs they been there so long they gone dark in colour they hanging of the walls ,we sweep floor there was so much long black hair wasnt ours iv got no hair and my dads very short grey .broken loo seat not good for disabled dad iv stay in a lot of hol homes never send one so dirty
Billy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We believe rating the whole house 1 star may be a bit unfair, especially since, if the property was in such a poor condition, we would have expected you to raise these concerns during your stay. Had we been made aware; we would have done everything we could to address the issues right away. We always strive to provide the best experience for our guests and feel it’s important to allow us the opportunity to rectify any concerns before leaving a review. We appreciate your comments and will make sure to follow up
Sehr geräumiger Bungalow in zweiter Reihe im Ortskern von South Hayling. Die Wohnung ist mit dem notwendigsten ausgestattet, die komfortablen TV-Sessel lassen auch regnerische Tage gut verleben. Sehr gute Heizung und Parkplatz direkt vor der Haustür. Ein CoOp und mehrere Restaurants sind fußläufig in wenigen Minuten erreichbar.
Very basic, but clean, beds very comfortable, living room furniture very comfortable
And owner extremely helpful,
Pamela D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 Oct 2022
Holiday on Hayling
Fantastic location. Beautiful home. Friendly and welcoming owner. Comfortable furniture. Lovely garden area. Thank you for a fabulous stay. 2 adults. 2 older teenagers.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 Apr 2022
Weekend Getaway
Check in was very easy.
The house is a great size, with a lovely garden and in a very central location , easy to get everywhere .
Very good customer service too.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you for your 5* review! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay at St Marys, we look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Joanna G.
13 Apr 2022
Lovely Stay on Hayling Island (our Dad's childhood home)
The bungalow is in an excellent location, with three bedrooms, a lounge diner and a garden. The kitchen is very small but usable and well equipped. The owner lives in front and is very friendly and helpful - he even let us hold a small gathering after a family memorial we travelled down for and offered to let our guests park on his drive.
A few tips that would make the holiday even better (keeping in mind that the bungalow already represents excellent value for money given its location and size):
There are NO hooks anywhere (other than the smallest bedroom to make up for the cupboard housing the boiler). If there was a row of hooks in the hallway for coats, and a few in the bathroom for towels, clothes, etc., this would make a huge difference for very little cost. A couple of hooks on the back of each bedroom door and on the side of the sink (for tea towels) would also be helpful.
The curtains were thin and light coloured. This means that they let nearly all the light in, including all through the night as there are street lights on both sides of the bungalow on the infant school site, and the public car park the other side. I strongly recommend investing in black-out blinds and/or curtains. it may also help to insulate the bungalow.
The bungalow sleeps 6 but there were only 5 tall glasses. The mattresses were adequate but had seen better days. The pine furniture is practical but looks old and out of keeping with a modern bungalow. The TV service was poor - it didn't even seem to include standard Freeview which was a shame with the children there.
Please don't take the above as reasons not to book - we had a great time and would book again! :)
Joanna G.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for your 5* review! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay at St Marys, we look forward to welcoming you again in the future! I will make sure to pass your comments on to the owner of the property.
Very clean and tidy, spacious. Perfect for 6 people sharing. Close to shops and beech. Very easy to check in and depart.
Patricia W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you so much for your review, We look forward to welcoming you again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
20 Apr 2021
A two week stay in a very nice location.
Great for the shops, buses & take away meals etc. 10 min walk to the beach.....which is brilliant for picnics etc.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
5 Aug 2019
It's O.K.
This property has 2 things going for it, the location (in the middle of the island) & there is a Co-op a few minutes walk away. The problem we had was that the beds and furniture were very uncomfortable, but someone else might find them O.K., we are all different afterall.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am so please you enjoyed the location but disappointing to hear you found the beds uncomfortable. The beds are actually brand new, all i can think is that they are possibly a bit too firm still. We will take a look!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tom W.
12 May 2025
Tom W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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