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The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks

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A modern interior with a dark wooden door, a staircase with white balusters, and a view of a white car outside.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a wooden door and a window with a view of the sky.
A wooden house with a gravel driveway and a small garden area.
A spacious loft apartment with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table, and a kitchen area.
A bedroom with a wooden door, a bed with towels, pillows, and a wall-mounted photo display.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
  • Place, RSPB Fowlsheugh
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dunnottar Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Square Shopping Centre
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks

Relax in the upstairs lounge enjoying the open country views, the wildlife on the window ledge and spectacular sunsets. Sleep snugly in the comfortable beds and dream sweetly in the silence of a Aberdeenshire country night. Take a short walk to Catterline to see the seals and enjoy a meal and a pint of real ale at the Creel Inn. Visit Fowlsheugh RSPB reserve and spot the puffins amongst the thousands of guillemots and razorbills.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bunk Beds in one room, Books, Amazon & Netflix
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We allow small pets. Please contact us to discuss.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10788561
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Stonehaven

Located in Stonehaven, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at RSPB Fowlsheugh and St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, while Museum and Stonehaven Tolbooth are cultural highlights. Stonehaven Outdoor Pool and Aunty Bettys are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

What's nearby

  • RSPB Fowlsheugh - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dunnottar Castle - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 34 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 34 min drive - 39.1 km
  • University of Aberdeen - 39 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Stonehaven Station - 7 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marine Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Creel Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Queen's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Carron - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Boathouse has fantastic country views near spectacular coastal walks located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from RSPB Fowlsheugh and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Dunnottar Castle. Todhead and Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne F.

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

Clean & Comfortable

This property was perfectly located for us. Photos of the inside were very accurate and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you for your great review, we are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We much appreciate you choosing to stay with us. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shauna H.

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

Beautiful

Absolutely beautiful place to stay! Very clean and well stocked with all the supplies needed for multiple people to stay comfortably. Great views for the main room. A very short drive to the main town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for your great review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen c.

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

The Boathouse

A lovely clean comfortable property in the countryside.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Thank you for your great review! We are pleased that your stay and coastal walks. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Best regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike v.

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

Peaceful Countryside Stay Near Dunnottar

We had a really lovely stay at the boathouse—one senior and two adults—and it worked perfectly for us. The area is quiet and peaceful, which we really appreciated, and it’s so close to Dunnottar Castle. The house itself was super comfortable with great beds and all the amenities we needed. We felt right at home. Communication with the host was friendly, and helpful. A great place to relax and enjoy the countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norbert B.

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

Nice place to stay to discover the Scottish coastline

this is a very nice house wich provides you with everything you need. In case something is missing the owners are living just next to it and are very responsive, even though we never met them in person. The only downside is the master-bed, which is for two adults definitly too small (except you are on a honeymoon ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for writing us such a great review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Home away from home.

We LOVED staying at the Boathouse. The property was perfect for our 10 day self isolation, containing everything we needed - from laundry facilities to potato masher and cheese grater. It is a gem in the countryside, but conveniently close to grocery store. Mercedes and Gordon are gracious hosts, friendly and helpful but never invasive. We look forward to our next opportunity to stay at the Boathouse!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
Dear Catherine, It was a pleasure to meet you all. Thank you for the great review we hope your time in Aberdeen was successful and we look forward to seeing you again when you come to visit your son at University. Best regards Mercedes & Gordon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein wunderschönes Haus, mit wirklich tollen Blick in die Landschaft. Es ist alles in der Küche vorhanden, was man benötigt, wir haben nichts vermisst.Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet. Der nächste größere Ort ist Stonehaven, wo man gut einkaufen kann. Ein Aldi ist Richtung Aberdeen in ca25 Minuten zu erreichen.Das Haus liegt super eingebettet in der Landschaft, egal was man machen möchte, ob die Natur und die spektakulären Brutgebiete an den Felsen besuchen, eine große Stadt wie Aberdeen besuchen oder ein pittoreskes kleines Küstenstädtchen wie Stonehaven, in Max 30 Autominuten ist man da.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Super Aufenthalt

Das Boathouse war sehr gemütlich und top gepflegt. Alles funktionierte einwandfrei. Die Gastleute waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, für jede Frage erreichbar. Ein Auto ist bei der Lage sicher von Vorteil. Die Gegend ist wunderschön, reiche Tierwelt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Thank you for your great review Claudia. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure meeting you, your mother and son. Thank you for choosing to stay with us
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

olivier m.

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

Superbe logement et très bien placé

Le logement est bien agencé et joliment meublé. Il est de plus très bien placé par rapport à la région d'Aberdeen que nous avons visitée. Très bon accueil. Merci
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you for your great review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

A few shortcomings

The house was very clean and in general well equiped. Beds were comfortablr but there wasn't a kingsize and the second double was in fact a bed settee (some kind of futon) - they were comfortable but not as described. The bunk beds had very little headroom for the bottom bed user. Sadly the views of open countryside were spoiled as the field next to the house was a building site. The property sleeps 6 but there were only 5 comfortable seats in the lounge - three seater settee and two arm chairs. The coast is a good 1.3 mile walk from the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Dear Sue, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with information on your stay experience. We are pleased that the house was clean and equipped to your satisfaction and that you found the beds comfortable. We hope you had a pleasant stay and happy family time together. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. Kindest regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and great review. It was a real pleasure hosting you

About the host

Hosted by Mercedes Garcia and/or Gordon Duncan

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We are husband and wife committed to provide a pleasant home from home experience at attractive rates per person per night.

Why they chose this property

We are in an area which is ideal for walking or cycling to breathe in the cool country air. The beauty of the clifftop Catterline village is within walking distance, as is the RSPB nature reserve at Fowlsheugh where you can see around 130,000 seabirds during nesting season. Puffins, dolphins and the occasional minke whale may also be spotted. The historic ruins of Dunnotar castle are a short drive away just before Stonehaven. Heading south is the land of Lewis Grassic Gibbon at Arbuthnott and beyond that one of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland at St Cyrus

What makes this property unique

Spectacular sunsets view from the upper level living room. Enjoy watching the horses exercising in the next door riding arena.

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