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Ocean Scene - Boutique 5 Bedroom Luxury Family House

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Fantastic views from the garden terrace over Porthmeor beach
Stunning views over Porthmeor beach and The Island from the top floor bedroom
Kitchen dining area
Lounge with sea views to the front and cosy log-burner
Beautiful sea views from the master bedroom with luxury super-king bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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St Ives
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Ocean Scene - Boutique 5 Bedroom Luxury Family House

Can you imagine waking up here and not feeling total joy!?
Ocean Scene was a stunning property before, but since being redesigned and refurbished it is now a truly exceptional property!

Yes, it still ticks all the pre-refurbishment boxes of great location, stunning sea views, 2 parking spaces and garden/terrace overlooking Porthmeor beach, but throw in the exceptionally tasteful redesign resulting in stunning interiors and you now have all boxes well and truly ticked!

Where do we begin? Well, firstly the key details…
Ocean Scene is a large luxurious 5 bedroomed / 3 storey house in St Ives, with stunning views over Porthmeor beach to the Atlantic Ocean from both the house and large front garden. Those sea views can be enjoyed from the bay window seat in the living room and from the two largest bedrooms on first and second floors. To be really indulgent you could even watch the sunset whilst luxuriating in a free-standing bath in each of these bedrooms, ideally with a glass of something fizzy in hand!

On the ground floor is a large open-plan living room leading through to the dining room and newly installed well-equipped kitchen, with utility/WC to the rear. The whole house has been designed by a locally respected interior designer who oversaw the refurb to ensure everything was just perfect. The feel is of classic contemporary with well-designed spaces perfect for all generations of the family.
Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom, with the spacious bedroom with free-standing bath to the front the pièce de resistance with those exceptional views.
Up on the top floor is a shower room and the two further bedrooms, where again the front bedroom steels the limelight with both bed and bath enjoying those fine views.

Across the quiet private road to the front are the 2 parking spaces and path leading down to the garden with summer house, lawn and outdoor dining, the perfect spot to enjoy those sundowners whilst watching the surfers or sunset over Porthmeor beach.
Great care has been taken to create a stylish retreat, particularly for families with young children - the garden even has a fabulous pirate ship and playhouse with table football and Wii console for any rainy days.

Location wise, the house is a short 3 minute walk down to Porthmeor beach and approximately 5 minutes in to the centre of St Ives with its scenic harbour and range of fantastic restaurants, shops and galleries. The renowned Tate gallery is close by right at the top of Porthmeor beach.

So if you are looking for a fabulous large luxury holiday home in St Ives that ticks all the boxes for all the family then Ocean Scene really is the perfect property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
1 small dog only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this holiday home is near the beach. St. Michael's Mount and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum. Consider Acorn Theatre for a night out or Saint Ives Leisure Centre if you're travelling with kids.
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St Ives

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 20 Trailhead - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 14 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St. Eia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Porthmeor Beach Café Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Scene - Boutique 5 Bedroom Luxury Family House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Scene - Boutique 5 Bedroom Luxury Family House ?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Scene - Boutique 5 Bedroom Luxury Family House on 27 June 2026 start from AU$1,128, 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 Ocean Scene - Boutique 5 Bedroom Luxury Family House ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Scene - Boutique 5 Bedroom Luxury Family House ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Scene - Boutique 5 Bedroom Luxury Family House ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Scene - Boutique 5 Bedroom Luxury Family House located?

This family-friendly St Ives holiday home is located near the beach, just steps away from South West Coast Path Section 20 Trailhead and South West Coast Path Section 21 Trailhead. Porthmeor Beach and Barnoon Cemetery are also within 5 minutes. St Ives Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway cornwall

The property was really nice and a stunning location. Only a few minutes away from st Ives harbour and to the beaches. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

Exactly as described would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach holiday

Great location. Well appointed house. Host is helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Family-Holiday

We loved to spend two wonderful weeks in this beautiful house in St Ives! The house offerd everything we needed, including toys and stuff for all our Kids! It was clean, well equipet and we can‘t find anything to complain about! Thank you so much to Fay, Alan abd Sharon for letzing us stay here! Hope to come back soon;)
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect St. Ives holiday.

Beautiful house, fantastic location, amazing view, plenty of room for everyone, and everything we needed in the house and more! Our family had the best holiday together and I hope it won’t be long until we can make it back again. Thanks to Fay for the great communication and for sharing her beautiful house with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Taylor family holiday Oct 2021

Absolutely stunning property in a beautiful location. Pictures don't do this place justice. This property ticks every box, and more, will definitely return. Very friendly and helpful communication with property owner
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony Saville Sneath

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views, lovely house, 5 mins to beach or St Ives centre

2 weeks August family holiday, with various guests staying. Spacious house - bedrooms and bathrooms all high spec. Highlights: sitting room window seat, decking at end of garden, mazing views and really handy to walk to everywhere in St Ives. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A really beautiful house

The property was beautifully presented and really well laid out. Whilst the location up a steep hill was a challenge for the older members of our group, this was easily addressed by me dropping off and picking them up at the bottom of the hill and then walking the few minutes back to the group. This little extra effort was 100% worth it for the stunning views we were rewarded with. I would not hesitate to recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Oasis

My husband and I rented this home for the month of September. St. Ives was our base from which to explore Cornwall’s coastline. Various family and friends visited us while we were in St. Ives and the house easily accommodated 8 adults. If you have young children, Fay set up a children’s bedroom that is precious. I cannot say enough about the home, it’s location and Fay, the property owner. The house is well appointed, comfortable and recently renovated. The view from all front rooms is spectacular. The beds are quite comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need if you want to cook. Also, the garden terrace is remarkable with a stunning view of Porthmeor Beach. We had breakfast and dinner on the terrace when the weather permitted. And, you are in walking distance to the beach and St. Ives. Also, reserved parking is directly in front of the house. It is worth noting St. Ives’ topography is hilly. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. I highly recommend this jewel nestled into the hillside, above the town. Also, Fay was so responsive and helpful; the perfect host!
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family holiday

Wunderschönes Haus an einem traumhaften Ort! Sehr schön gelegen mit fantastischer Aussicht auf das offene Meer und den Strand von Porthmeor! Äusserst freundliche Gastgeber, die imme schnell antworten und alles zur Verfügung stellten, damit es auch für unsere Kinder eine unvergessliche Zeit war! Vielen vielen Dank! Wir hoffen eines Tages wieder zu kommen!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ocean Scene is an amazing house over looking the most wonderful view of the sea and beach , the photographs of the house and views on the website were pretty amazing but to actually be there was breath taking. The house has everything you could possibly need, every detail has been carefully thought about by the owner including plenty to entertain the children, the seating and dining area at the bottom of the garden is amazing over looking the beach we loved sitting there in the evening. We were pleasantly surprised to find there was parking for 3 large cars that was an added bonus. We were sad to leave but had an amazing holiday in an amazing house and would love to go back !!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xmas stay

Loved the house and the stay, just what we wanted and the surf was impressive!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alison b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely property, as good as the photos suggest!

Great well equipped house. Owner very helpful and friendly. Thank you we had a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SCEANIC

GREAT HOUSE, FANTASTIC VIEWS, COMFORTABLE BEDS, PLENTY OF ROOM, EVERYTHING SUPPLIED YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED ALL ENJOYED THE STAY.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house, amazing views

We had such a wonderful time. The house is just beautiful with everything we needed for adults and small people for a wonderfully relaxing holiday. The property is just as it appears in the pictures and the views of the beach - especially from the top bedroom, are stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely week

Great location and lovely property. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views and perfect location

We stayed for 3 nights for my birthday, and the house is just beautiful. The views are breath taking and the house had everything you’d need. The garden is great, and it was a really thoughtful touch to leave coal for the bbq. Overall our stay couldn’t have been better and I can’t wait to stay again! Thank you Fay for making everything so easy and accommodating our dog. .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Stay

We were absolutely blown away by this property - the views are jaw dropping, the location is very private but just a few minutes walk to Porthmeor Beach, and the property itself was just wonderful. Everything was clean, homely, and so elegantly decorated. It's very clear that this property is well loved, and so much thought has gone into the finer details such as a coffee machine and dog toys neatly stowed by the door. We had brilliant communication with the owner and a very warm welcome waiting for us. I cannot believe our luck at having found such an absolute gem, and look forward very much to staying again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location for a multigenerational visit to St Ives!

The house was just spectacular with everything our party needed and lots more we didn’t expect. The house is beautiful and finished to a great standard. Lots of added extras that made our stay comfortable from beach toys for the kids to windbreakers for your visits to the myriad of local beaches. While the garden isn’t connected to the house itself the, it was separated by a quiet road. Overall a fabulous stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Lovely property close to the beach with all the facilities available to cater for our large family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60th birthday celebrations with friends

Amazing house with fabulous views and location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nisha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

8 Ocean View Terrace

We had a fantastic week's stay here ! The location is great for the Surf school and the shops, with Porthmeor beach about a 5 min walk. ( Steep uphill walk on the way back !) All the rooms are a good size with the 2 larger bedrooms having amazing sea views. The view from the lounge is also lovely. The garden is great for a barbeque or drinks on the patio and has panoramic sea views. There is also a den with football table and a play kitchen which our 4 year old daughter loved. Adequate parking for 2 large cars, this house has ticked every box for us this year !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

January in St Ives

Super spacious house with amazing views. Great for a multi generation holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family of all ages

The booking process and communication with the property owners was very impressive. Our party consisted of 10 people, from 11 months old to 76 years old. The house and location had something to suit everybody in our party. There was a cozy atmosphere and plenty of room for everyone. Really good value for money. Thank you for a fab time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing autumn break

Amazing holiday let. The views of St Ives were just fantastic. The owners had thought of some really small details that were greatly appreciated . We were so pleased to be able to walk to the beach to bodyboard. Overall the best holiday let we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Fay Davidson

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Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the house after staying there for a family holiday in Summer 2019. We hope you will enjoy your stay as much as we did!

What makes this property unique

The views over Porthmeor are just incredible and the house is just a short walk down to the beach

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