2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a TV.
A stone building with multiple windows, a door, and a small garden area with plants.
A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A staircase with white balusters and green carpeted steps.
A courtyard with a stone floor, various plants, and a white wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
Just off the beach, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests and features 3 bathrooms. It offers a yard and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Families can enjoy activities like swimming and fishing nearby, while the golf course supports an active lifestyle. The property is pet-friendly and includes games for entertainment.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, SCT
  • Place, Portobello Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Leith Docks
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Joppa Shore
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!


Whole property - 140sqm

This is a wonderful, spacious, traditional seaside townhouse, built at a time when wealthy Edinburgh families also bought a house by the sea in order to cool off on those hot summer days.

Laid out over 3 floors, the wide staircases are a feature, particularly the winding staircase between the first and second floors (note; they're a bit too wide for standard stair gates, so may not be ideal for young children). The Living Room is positioned on the first floor, as was the norm for the time, with 3 large windows that let the light stream in. From the top floor there are views over the roof tops to Arthur's Seat from the front and across the Firth of Forth to Fife at the rear.

The house offers 4 bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, a WC on each floor, full gas central heating, high pressure hot water system, Primary Bedroom with ensuite, WiFi, Smart TV, travel cot, high chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, linen and towels. Hopefully everything you need!

Check-in from 4pm, Check-out 10.30am

City of Edinburgh Short Term Let Licence Number: EH-69033-R

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1134654
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
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

Edinburgh

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Portobello, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Murrayfield Stadium. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Portobello Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coade Stone Columns - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Leith Docks - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Joppa Shore - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 13 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Brunstane Station - 4 min drive
  • The Shore Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪wagamama - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! pet-friendly?

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 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

As of 24 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! on 17 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,487, 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 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! located?

This family-friendly Edinburgh holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Portobello Beach and Leith Docks. Royal Mile is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Brunstane Station is 22 minutes by foot.

About the host

Hosted by Patrick

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I moved to Portobello from Edinburgh City Centre when I fell in love with what was then a very dilapidated house with a lot of potential. Having spent all my spare time (and money) on the house for 5 years, I got a job in Italy and had to leave it behind in 2010. Not being able to part with it, I decided on holiday rentals which have proven to be very popular.

Why they chose this property

It's a real home. Many guests have commented on that. This could be because of all the dedication and love that went into its restoration!

It's bursting with character and many original features have been retained or reinstated, along side modern twists with lighting and art.

What makes this property unique

It's difficult to say what in particular I fell in love with when I first saw the house. It may have been the stairs and the light. There was a lovely feel to the place. The first floor living room with 3 big windows and original fireplace is a favourite, as is the wee room at the top with a view across the water to Fife.. Or the big bedroom at the top with a view to Arthur's Seat.

And I should mention the great community spirit in Porty. So many people will say hello, whether you know them or not and the High Street is full of great shops, bars and cafes.

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