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lounge/kitchen
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

bunk bed room

2 Single Beds

double bed bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village

Quaint cottage situated in a small fishing village in the north east coast of Scotland.
It is a well equipped 2 bedroom house with accomodation for 4 people (up to 5).
just a few feet from the harbour, stunning views at sunset and sunrise.

The cottage benefits from a garden, car-park adjacent.
The bed linen is provided. Pets allowed.
It is a perfect place to rest, walk, stay, take time.

Johnshaven is located between Dundee and Aberdeen, you can come by car or by bus.
For exploring the suroundings, It is advised to rent a car in the nearest towns (Stonehaven or Montrose).

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

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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: limit 3 total

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Hello, here are some instuctions regarding your stay : (I hope you'll understand) : after your stay, please make sure the rubbish is taken out of the house (there is a bin outside in the garden) also please remove the remaining food from the fridge. on thursday morning the bin has to be taken in main street (the street behind). If you can clean at the end of the stay that would be perfect otherwise I'll have to charge you 25 pounds for the cleaning. (there is a vacuum cleaner in the room downstairs on the shelf next to the tv set and a broom in the cupboard next to the door. The cleaning stuff is under the sink in the kitchen. There is not much to do. I hope you'll have a nice stay . Nathalie

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1104123
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Montrose

Located in Montrose, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mill of Benholm and Maggie Law Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wairds Park and Boath Park. RSPB Fowlsheugh and Dunninald Castle and Gardens are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Johnshaven Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Lifeboat House - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wairds Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 52 min drive - 59.0 km
  • University of Aberdeen - 58 min drive - 61.2 km

Getting around

  • Laurencekirk Station - 10 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hidden Treasure Tea Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Queen's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Restaurant & Fish Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Hotel - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village on 7 June 2026 start from AU$206, 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 Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Johnshaven Harbour and The Lifeboat House. Wairds Park and Mill of Benholm are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Louise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location very close to harbour. Host could not have been more helpful along with the couple next door who manage the property. Great visit to St.Cyrus beach with the dog although quite a trek to get to the beach but worth it. Fish and chips from the Quayside restaurant in Gourdon recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja S.

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

Amazing stay in the lovely location

Peaceful place where anybody can rest and recoup energy. Cottage is located close to the harbor where the great coastal walks begin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

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

Cosy Cottage

Really enjoyed our stay , the cottage had everything we needed and we had a great time exploring the coast and hills
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

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

Johnshaven

Lovely little cottage, lovely place to stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

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

Fantastic wee fishing village

Lovely wee cottage with everything you need in a fantastic part of Scotland Amazing wee pub , staff very helpful The scenery is stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Leesa G.

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

Great flat in a stunning seaside town

Well appointed, great location, clean, and comfortable. Property manager made us feel welcome and made sure we had all the information we needed for check in well in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thanks for a great stay, lovely wee town. Cottage has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane G.

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

A good base

The property was homely with some nice features. A good base for exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

A nice short stay

Everything was fine 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy p.

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

Wonderful place to get away

Exactly as described , the cottage is very cosy . The local residents are really friendly and the pub serves beautiful food. The little coffee shop is definitely a must serving home made food , especially the scones . Walking the dogs on the beach which is only a short drive is amazing .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Weekend getaway

From the first moment we were pleasantly surprised. The peace and quiet was a wonderful thing. The village and its harbour are a sight to be seen. Comfortable and cosy is best to describe this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for exploring the area.

Nice place 10 yards from the harbour bed was comfortable shower was ok with a bit of adjustment friendly village with good pub great walks and saw dolphins one morning during our stay, walked to Gourdon 2 miles had lunch at the pub there and had a trip to St Cyrus beautiful beach and wildlife area. Easy to visit Braemar and Balmoral just over an hour away. Great to just sit by the harbour relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Small Seaside Village

Nice quaint cottage and in a good location.Perfect to explore the surrounding areas and lovely beaches.Handy for the only local pub which serves good food.Loved the Lobster shop for our fresh fish.Food store also close for any necessary food and drink.Nice cottage giving us every comfort we needed but poor WiFi.The only criticism I would give was that the garden could have been tidier.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa M.

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

Home from home.

Great little cottage with everything you could want & more. Perfect central location. Great village feel with lovely locals. Highly recommend the Anchor Hotel & McBay's lobster shop. A visit to Starfish studio is well worth it. We will definately be back! 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alyson R.

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

At the heart of the village

Pretty old cottage in the heart of a lovely fishing village. The cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed for a our stay. The garden was a real bonus. The village had a couple of small shops, pub/hotel /restaurant and a coffee shop. Beautiful coastal walks from the door. Located on a stunning coastline.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cosy property, nice to come home to but within easy driving distance of cities, towns, villages and the coast. Beautiful walks from the doorstep and plenty of exploring around Johnshaven itself, where everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Alan, who lives next door and cares for the property, is very helpful, friendly and discreet. We liked the large Smart TV in the living room and another in the bedroom and the WiFi worked perfectly. Plenty of hot water on tap. All in all a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cold

Lovely house However smaller than we thought and less places to walk the dogs Very clean and easily found Just not for us
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Check-in, location

Not for anyone with mobility issues

Needs updating no banister on stairs beds not comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sandie W.

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

Beautiful Little Seaside Holiday Home

We frequent Johnshaven regularly and this is our first stay at this property. A beautiful cosy wee house by the seaside with everything you need for your stay and an enclosed garden safe for children and pets to roam around . I put 4* for the cleanliness not because the property wasn't up to standard, it was , but the few pots and cooking utensils hadn't been cleaned properly, I assume by previous guests, and put back in the cupboard dirty. It's in the property description that guests should do certain basic household chores which is a great idea to keep the service/ cleaning fee down . In summary, we highly recommend staying at this lovely house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nikki M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Johnshaven a place of tranquility

Not overly impressed. Much room for improvement. Repairs needed, a good clean, more comfortable sofa etc. This is the first time EVER that i have not bothered to actually clean a property before i left. Will contact the owner direct witha few issues. However, Johnshaven is beautiful. The cottage is NOT for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

JOHNSHAVEN Quaint Cottage In A Small Fishing Village

A lovely quaint terraced house . Kitchen is well equipped Slight sea views from upstairs bedroom windows. The main bedroom was very comfortable. Dog friendly,(however the garden is on other side of a narrow communal path, opposite front door ,although not an issue for us ). No driveway for car parking so we parked further along a narrow road, Main Street . Easy to book Good Communication with the owner . Excellent Wi-Fi . Loved strolling around the village and along the sea front roads and the old railway track to the community garden. Stoney beach, but lovely sandy beaches a short drive away and other places of interest a short drive away. If we were planning a short stay in Johnshaven again, we would consider booking this accommodation, depending on the cost / availability.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

N O.

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

Lovely location. Well appointed house

Stayed here with my husband and two teens for a 2 night stay.. House was small but cosy and we were glad the heating was on when we arrived as weather was awful!. House is well equipped for a self-catering holiday; we did not cook much but there seemed to be plenty of utensils /pots and pans etc. Also very pleased to see more than 4 of each piece of cutlery /crockery (a pet-peeve is when places for four people only have 4 forks /plates etc -you need those extras!!!) Great location for beach walks /trips to Aberdeen /other towns. Easy to get to from A92. I would say the house could do with a bit of a freshen up - it's nicely furnished etc but starting to look a bit 'rough around the edges'. That said I would return even as it is. A lovely short break!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

stefanie t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Niedliches kleines Haus mit allem was man braucht in einem hübschen Fischerort. Gutes Restaurant in Laufweite.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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