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5 min to the beach! Outstanding location! Family friendly apartment nr Sandbanks

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Beautiful panoramic views across Poole Bay, just a few minutes walk away
Neutral mid century style open plan living room with relaxing daybed.
Luxury living area with mid century furniture and flat screen smart TV.
Duvets and pillows are feather free. Quality crisp hotel style bed linens.
Modern kitchen with fridge, freezer dishwasher, gas hob, oven & microwave.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Porch or veranda
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Canford Cliffs, England
  • Place, Compton Acres
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Canford Cliffs Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandbanks Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

5 min to the beach! Outstanding location! Family friendly apartment nr Sandbanks

Location, location, location.... only a 400m walk to the beach yet with all the amenities of Canford Cliffs village on your doorstep. Beach Retreat Apartment 1 is a luxury, family friendly 2 double bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex apartment. Located in a quiet side road in the heart of Canford Cliffs, moments from the village centre with its delightful choice of coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants and a choice of 3 gastropubs. 5 min stunning woodland walk to award winning blue flag beaches and a childrens Pirate Ship playground. Ideal luxury family holiday with an amazing location that allows you to enjoy the beach and entire holiday on foot. Free parking provided.

A Victorian building, lovingly restored and renovated provides the perfect base to enjoy the areas of Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth. Whilst oozing character and charm in its exterior appearance this property boasts a modern/classic interior with new, quality, high end furniture and fittings throughout. 2 beautifully appointed double bedrooms incorporating built in wardrobes, dressing tables, bed side tables and double beds plus a flat screen smart tv in main bedroom.

An additional quality fold away single bed is available on request, to sleep a 5th guest in the master bedroom. All feather free, highest quality mattresses and crisp hotel style bed linen.

1st floor accommodation accessed via stairs from the ground floor. This is a duplex apartment, on the 1st floor there is an open plan lounge, dining room, kitchen and a shower room. Stairs then lead up to the 2nd floor to you you will find 2 beautifully appointed double bedrooms and a spacious master bathroom.

Well equipped kitchen/living room with AEG appliances, dining table and chairs, comfortable 3 seater sofa and two armchairs facing a flat screen Smart TV. The laundry cupboard houses a combined washer/dryer and night safe for your valuables. Two shower rooms one on the 1st floor and the other on the 2nd floor all with high end Duravit fittings.

This property sits adjacent to but completely independent of its sister property Beach Retreat 2 which is also listed for rental on Vrbo, providing a further 2 bed apartment which may be of interest to those with larger families or 2 families who wish to holiday together.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note our cleaners are booked in at 10am to prepare the apartment for the next guests so we are unable to accommodate late check outs.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11063390
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
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

About the area

Poole

Located in Poole, this apartment is near a water park and near the beach. Sandbanks Beach and Poole Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Oceanarium and Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Canford Cliffs, England

What's nearby

  • Compton Acres - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canford Cliffs Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Branksome Chine Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Alum Chine Beach - 8 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rockwater - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jenkins & Sons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Camden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Libertine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Inn in the Park - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 min to the beach! Outstanding location! Family friendly apartment nr Sandbanks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 min to the beach! Outstanding location! Family friendly apartment nr Sandbanks?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 min to the beach! Outstanding location! Family friendly apartment nr Sandbanks on 17 May 2026 start from AU$445, 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 5 min to the beach! Outstanding location! Family friendly apartment nr Sandbanks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 min to the beach! Outstanding location! Family friendly apartment nr Sandbanks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 min to the beach! Outstanding location! Family friendly apartment nr Sandbanks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 min to the beach! Outstanding location! Family friendly apartment nr Sandbanks located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Compton Acres and Sandbanks Beach. Bournemouth Beach is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good comms with host. Clean and comfortable apartment in a very convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2026
Thanks for your kind review Anthony. You were fantastic guests and it was a pleasure to host your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan H.

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

Nice stay in Poole

Our group found the accommodations to be clean and located close to most areas we wanted to see in Poole.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan H.

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

Great stay

The flat and the location are exceptionally good. Everything is very nicely furnished and very clean. The hostess answers questions quickly and is very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Weekend breadk

Very clean apartment in good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Family stay

Great location. Very well presented property. An airer for drying laundry would be helpful. Otherwise excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
Thanks Richard I’m so pleased you had a great stay, I hope to welcome your family back again next time! Thanks for your feedback regarding the clothes airer, I shall be putting one in the apartment.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Stylish apartment in lovely area!

We had a fabulous time staying at this gorgeous apartment in Poole. Modern & stylish, with a high quality feel to everything. The apartment had everything you needed for a comfortable stay, and more! Short walk to the beach & right by the shops and great pub. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliott H.

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

Perfect location

Very clean, well located 2 bedroom apartment only a short walk to the beach, the Cliff gastro pub and the lovely high street. Everything you need on your doorstop. Would love return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Beautiful flat in a great location

We really enjoyed our weekend at this lovely flat. It was beautifully decorated, with really comfy beds! The host had left us milk and fresh coffee, and some cake as she knew it was my husbands birthday. It is only 5 minutes walk from 2 really good restaurants, and there is a deli and bakery too which were excellent. The beach is 5 minutes walk away, the coast is beautiful. I would definitely recommend, we would stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2024
Thank you Anna, I’m so pleased your husband enjoyed his birthday weekend. Thanks for being fantastic guests and I hope to welcome you both back to Beach Retreat in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georginna S.

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

Short break

What a location! A perfect, immaculately clean apartment and a fabulous host. We had two minor issues that Nicola resolved at lightening speed. A fantastic and well needed break, we walked for miles each day, Sandbanks, Swanage, Poole, Brownsea and Bournemouth were all very easy to get to. Highly recommend Beach Retreat as an ideal Base.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

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

Super-friendly and helpful host and a great property

1. Really excellent contact from Nicola (our host) at point of booking and throughout. I knew that we were in good hands. 2. Great property: the description and photographs are accurate. 3. Excellent cleanliness: the apartment was spotless and it was nice to have such a good supply of clean towels, soap, dishwasher tablets, laundry powder, etc, in addition to the thoughtful addition of fresh milk and a treat in the fridge. 4. Would I go back? Absolutely: this will be my first choice of place to stay when I'm next in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Ben thank you so much for your kind words, your review is much appreciated! Look forward to welcoming you back next time you’re in the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

A very good weekend stay

A1
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

becca van klinken V.

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

Perfect location and gorgeous apartment

This was the perfect place to stay for me and my family (2 adults and 2 kids). Nicola was so accommodating as we had to change dates at one point then ask for an extra bed last minute. She made us feel so welcome despite our extra demands! We all fell in love with the welcome basket of a locally baked cake selection! The apartment was gorgeous, clean and very modern. The loveliest sandy beach was a stroll down the road through some trees. And we drove to some amazing other beaches and tourist spots. We could not have asked for more. Thank you for having us to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard D.

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

Nice apartment in great location

Excellent detailed communication. Everything flowed perfectly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kirstie m.

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

Nicola the host was very helpful. The property is beautiful and clean and in a great location.

Nicola was a great host. Extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. The property is beautiful and very thoroughly cleaned. I a great location. Easy access to beaches, shops, cafes and restaurants. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Bank Holiday Beach Break

My family and I had a fantastic bank holiday weekend down at Beach Retreat 1. The apartment and the surrounding area is great and the host was also excellent. I can highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandip C.

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

Superb stay in this prime location by the beach perfect for the family

Nicola was a fab host and always available - the property was perfectly located for the beach and local restaurants……ideal for young families like ours. Look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nicola Spencer

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I have lived locally in Poole with my husband and two daughters for over 7 years. The area is blessed with outstanding natural beauty, award winning beaches and is one of the top places in the UK for watersports. My family are generally found on or in the water regardless of the weather! We love swimming, surfing wake boarding and water skiing.

Why they chose this property

Location, location location....the apartments are in an unbeatable spot moments from exclusive Canford Cliffs village centre. Everything is on your doorstep, allowing you to park the car and enjoy your entire holiday on foot. In Canford Cliffs village centre, you will find a coffee shop, restaurants, artisan bakeries, 2 gastropubs and a Tesco Express. Stunning blue flag beaches and a childrens playground are only a 400m woodland walk away. Free parking provided.

What makes this property unique

- Location!! Amazing base to explore the Poole, Bournemouth and Sandbanks area.
- Beach only 360metres away!
- Restaurants, pubs and cafes just a few minutes walk away - no need to drive!!
- Character property!
- Quality apartments, spotlessly clean with high end fixtures and fittings.
- Apartment 1 & 2 can be booked independently or together - which may be of interest to larger families or 2 families who want to holiday together.
- Free parking

Languages:

English

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