Retreat by the Sea is a stunning holiday home located just a stone's throw from the peaceful beach of Marske. Decorated and styled to an exceptional standard, this two bedroom home is the ideal place to explore the Yorkshire coastline. Sleeping up to four guests and welcoming one well behaved dog, this is the perfect place for the family to take a break from life and enjoy a really beautiful part of the world. Retreat by the Sea benefits from a well-kept private garden and on-street parking.
The Space:
In a peaceful seaside town on the North Yorkshire coast, you will find Retreat by the Sea. This newly renovated, two bedroom apartment brings a sense of calm with its neutral colour palette and abundance of light.
The living room space is simple in it’s décor. With a large bay window looking out onto the quiet street and two large plush fabric sofas, it's perfect for relaxing. Plus it boasts a log burner - the ultimate treat after a day exploring.
The spacious kitchen provides everything you need for a stay away from home. With an electric oven and hob, refrigerator, microwave, kettle, toaster and added luxuries of a coffee machine and dishwasher. This stylish space has fresh white walls and deep blue units. The extendable dining table seats four people comfortably.
The first of the two bedrooms features a simple, Scandi-style double bed, two simple white bedside tables, with reading lamps, and a selection of soft furnishings adding texture and colour to the space. With double doors opening out onto the patio area, you can enjoy a morning cuppa while the morning breeze flows in.
The second bedroom features a pale colour palette of blue and grey. The double bed sits neatly in the centre of the room, with matching side tables either side and a small reading lamp to one side. The crisp white linen on the beds are the perfect invite for a good night sleep.
The bathroom is a fresh and bright space with a full bathroom suite in bright white, grey metro tiles and chrome fixtures and fittings.
The sheltered garden space is perfect for al-fresco dining. Completely enclosed, it is ideal for your pups to enjoy. With faux plants and a nautical ‘nod’ throughout, the Retreat by the Sea is exactly that.
Book yourself a stay and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and fresh sea air.
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.
Free on street parking is available directly outside the property, these spaces are on a first come first served basis.
The Neighborhood:
Marske-by-the-Sea is a delightful village located on the North Yorkshire coast, less than 10 minutes from Saltburn and Redcar. The village square is packed with independent businesses, including dog-friendly cafes, pubs, micropubs and restaurants.
The property is Just moments from Marske Valley Gardens where you can explore walkways lined with beautiful flowers. Head to Marske Sands and you’ll find a long stretch of gently sloping sandy beach. The famous Cleveland Way snakes its way across the cliff tops and along the beach to Saltburn and beyond.
Neighbouring Saltburn-by-the-Sea is a great place to visit during your stay. Take the oldest functioning cliff lift in the UK down to the promenade and you’ll arrive at the 208-metre pier which stretches out into the sea. The long sandy shores are overlooked by colourful boutique beach huts and high cliffs tower in the distance.
You can also find popular villages and towns such as Staithes, Robin Hoods Bay and Whitby further along the coast.
Getting Around:
Retreat By The Sea is within walking distance of all that Marske has to offer, within 5 minutes’ drive time of Saltburn and 20 minutes to Staithes, Middlesbrough and the delightful North Yorkshire Moors.
Marske Train Station is a short walk away and has routes to Longbeck, Redcar, Middlesbrough and Darlington with connecting trains to Newcastle, York, Leeds, Manchester and London.
There are plenty of bus routes throughout Marske. Hop on the Arriva X4 route and you can visit beautiful coastal villages like Staithes, Runswick Bay, Sandsend and Whitby.
Other Things to Note:
We welcome one well behaved dog.
Interaction with Guests:
We’re always available for our guests so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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
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Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
North York Moors National Park - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
Whitby Harbour - 41 min drive - 43.4 km
Restaurants
Spices - 5 min drive
Stray Cafe - 4 min drive
The Turners Mill - 5 min drive
The Pillar Box - 5 min drive
The Marine - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Host & Stay | Retreat By The Sea?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Host & Stay | Retreat By The Sea on 22 July 2026 start from AU$212, 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.
On-site parking is available at the property.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We book d a last minute spontaneous trip with my elderly parent and this home was just the job close enough to everything for father to amble around and nice quality of finish in the home
Jonathan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Amazing review thank you ! I’m so pleased you have enjoyed your stay and the location. We would love to host you again.
We enjoyed our week at the retreat by the sea. Its a beautiful property 2 minutes walk from the lovely marske beach. We ate and drank at lots of local businesss. From fresh seafood at the seaview restaurant in Saltburn to delicious pizzas at the local italian in Marske (Base). The only slight downside is that being on the groundfloor, you do hear noise from the neighbours upstairs. But overall, the house really is lovely with beautiful furnishings.
A relaxing house to stay in just a short stroll to the beach and the shops. Takes about an hour to walk to Saltburn along the seafront. Ample space and nice rear yard to sit in in the evening.
Dog friendly, Would cheerfully stay again.
Alison k.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2022
Amazing review thank you! I'm so pleased you have enjoyed your stay we would love to host you again.
Retreat by the sea was great. Clean modern and well equipped.
It was lovely to be 100 meter walk from the beach. And a scenic 40 min walk to Saltburn on sea.
Tracey G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, it was an absolute pleasure to host you and we would love to host you again!
The property is beautiful and well equipped. You couldn’t ask for a better location.
It is worth noting that the garden area is NOT private however this did not impact negatively on our stay.
AMANDA L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the property and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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10/10 Excellent
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This cottage is perfect, so amazingly clean seems brand new, could not have wanted for more, beach 2min walk, close to everything in Marske, fully fitted kitchen for all your needs, would definitely recommend to anyone
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2021
Thank you for the fantastic review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to welcome you back soon!
My impression of this property was that thought had been put into the furnishings and decor. The bed linen and towels were lovely and clean. The modern kitchen was fully equipped but not a drop of cleaning fluid was provided which was, I think, an oversight.
Maria Van Houlstine V.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
It's great to hear that you appreciated the furnishings and decor of the property. Your feedback regarding the lack of cleaning fluid is valuable, and I can understand how it could be an inconvenience. I'll be sure to pass this along to the management so they can consider providing it for future guests. If there's anything else you need or any other feedback you have, please feel free to let me know. I'm here to help!
A pretty little gem.
The place is immaculate. Lovely modern decor, super clean linen, clean bathroom. Nice space to be in.
Little garden- not big enough for children but I don’t have any. Does have a cute table and chair to sit out if the weather is nice.
The town is well equipped with some takeaways, shops, restaurants etc.
The beach is gorgeous and a stone throw from the house/studio.
Lovely little community garden in front of the property.
The downside is the on road parking. Due to it being so close to the beach others park their in the day but it didn’t detract from a well priced, well positioned stay on the N/E coast. Pretty and a lovely walk to Saltburn along the beach only a few miles.
Linzi E.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
Thank you for your feedback. I do apologise about the issues that you encountered during your stay..We are so pleased that you enjoyed the location of the property and your stay in Retreat by the sea as a whole. Again I would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us this feedback as we are always looking to improve our guests experiences.
The property has not been maintained to a reasonable standard and the cleaning schedule is inadequate.
We completed a ‘first impressions’ feedback but I don’t think it has been looked at. We have not had a reply.
We can provide full details of all the issues with this property along with photos.
We are in the process of sending a formal complaint.
Robert D.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and would like the opportunity to address your concerns. Please reach out to us directly, and we’d be happy to discuss the issues you’ve raised in more detail. We value your feedback and are committed to resolving any concerns.
Lovely place ideal location 2 minutes from the beach and few minutes to shops. Everything you need but if there were 4 people the second smaller bedroom has no wardrobe so storage may be an issue
Franck F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Thank you for your glowing review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back.