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Beach Haven (Hafan y Traeth)

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Hall area
Kitchen area
View from kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Barmouth, Wales
  • Place, Barmouth Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinas Oleu
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Barmouth Bridge
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Shower room

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beach Haven (Hafan y Traeth)

Hafan y Traeth (Beach Haven) is a stunning one bedroomed property situated on the sea front in Barmouth. Step out of the front door, cross the road and you are on the beach!

The property is a former toilet block which has recently been demolished and rebuilt. It now offers bright, modern and beautifully furnished holiday accommodation. Every window overlooks the sea with amazing views of the sunsets over the bay. We welcomed our first guests in 2024 and have been delighted to receive some fabulous reviews!

The property comprises an open plan sitting room, dining area and kitchen. There is one large bedroom with a compact shower room.

Parking
The property does not have private parking. We have a parking permit for free parking for one vehicle in several long stay car parks in Gwynedd so you can also use it on days out too! The nearest car park is Black Patch which is approx. 200 metres from the property. On street parking is available opposite the property but this is not covered by the permit and has to be paid for at a meter. There is limited free on street parking behind the property.

The car parking permit must be left in the property on departure. If the permit is not available for the following guests, a £100 fee will be charged by Vrbo.

Dogs
With the beach at the front door, it is a perfect location for your furry friend. They are very welcome (two maximum) but we would ask that they are not allowed on the furniture or in the bedroom. Please bring your own dog bedding.


BARMOUTH

Barmouth (Abermaw) is situated on the mouth of the Mawddach Estuary on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. From the panoramic viewpoint above the town there are magnificent views over Cardigan Bay to the Llyn peninsula. Follow the Barmouth Heritage Trail to discover the history of the town and cross the 900m Barmouth Bridge for extensive views up the estuary or take the ferry from the harbour to Penryhn Point. There are numerous walks from the property including the Wales Coastal Path. Barmouth sits on the National Cycling Route 8 which links up with Route 82 to the north. There are also numerous water sports nearby including kayaking, surfing and paddle boarding.

The property is situated on the mile long beach and is a 5 minute walk into the town centre where there are restaurants, bars, supermarkets, shops and coffee shops.

SURROUNDING AREA

Bala
The lovely little town of Bala is situated on the edge of Bala Lake. Enjoy numerous water sports or take the a steam train along the lake to Llanuwchllyn. Visit Byd Mary Jones World Heritage Centre - a step back in time to discover the story of Mary Jones and her legacy.

Portmerion
Probably most famous for the 1960's setting of the cult series 'The Prisoner' the village is themed on a minature coastal town in the Italian Riviera. With views from the peninsula over the estuary there are also extensive gardens and woodlands to explore.

Snowdonia (Eryri)
For the energetic and adventurous you may enjoy the challenge of climbing this iconic mountain. If you want to enjoy the views without the gruelling walk, enjoy the ride up on Snowdon Mountain Railway instead!

Harlech
Stunning Harlech Castle was built by Edward 1st during his invasion of Wales between 1282 and 1289. Men of Harlech was written about the siege of Harlech during the Wars of the Roses.

Ffestiniog Steam Railway
Explore the spectacular countryside on the historic steam railway.

Train trips
Barmouth Railway station is on the Cambrian Coast Railway offering direct services to Caernarfon, Pwillheli and Shrewsbury to name just a few. Sit back and enjoy one of the most spectacular railway coastal journeys in the UK.

FURTHER AFIELD

Caernarfon Castle
Another fortress built by James 1st, this World Heritage Site is recognised as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages.

Pwllheli
The ‘capital’ of the Llyn peninsula, this busy market town is the ideal place to take a coastal cruise to see seals, dolphins and seabirds.

Glasyn Valley
In the Visitor Centre you may be lucky to see the resident ospreys as they return annually in the breeding season. Other wildlife includes otters, red kites ,buzzards and kingfishers.



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About the area

Barmouth

Located in Barmouth, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Pensarn Harbour and Royal St. David's Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eryri National Park and Morfa Dyffryn National Nature Reserve. Aber Artro Hall Gardens and Hufenfa'r Castell are also worth visiting.
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Barmouth, Wales

What's nearby

  • Barmouth Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dinas Oleu - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ty Crwyn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Barmouth Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Eryri National Park - 9 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Barmouth Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ysgethin Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Last Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Tilman - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Lobster Pot - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬7 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

gemma e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location gorgeous property and spacious with everything you need would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Gemma. I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again! Best wishes. Wendy
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10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a unique & beautiful property, which is ideal for both the beach and Barmouth
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Chris 😊 I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay and liked the transformation! Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back again sometime. Wendy
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location and holiday home.Host was amazing and went above and beyond.Loved every minute with my dad for his Big Birthday and fur babies Billie & Molly who loved the beach each morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Rachel. I’m delighted that you both enjoyed your visit and that your Dad had a very special birthday! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon 😊 Best wishes. Wendy
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10/10 Excellent

Kate Heathcock

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

Short break to Barmouth

Stunning ,light,airy property with sea right in front of you.Loved our stay, absolutely fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Kate, I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. I hope we will be able to welcome you back again. Wendy
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Excellent

Property is gorgeous, well equipped & in an amazing spotThis is our second visit & we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your revisit and will be delighted to welcome you back again! Thank you so much. Wendy
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10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Great Holiday

Excellent property very clean and extremely well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2024
Thank you so much David, I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully you might visit again sometime. Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

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

Fantastic location in a beautiful little house

Fantastic little house which has been renovated and furnished to high standards. Straight onto the beach which is perfect for walking the dog. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you so much Simon, I’m so glad you that you enjoyed your stay at the beach! I hope we might be able to welcome you back sometime. Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne lynch

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

Beautiful home by the Sea

Beautiful property with everything you need for the perfect stay. Breathtaking views right in the centre of town. Plenty of places to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thank you so much Anne, I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay and liked the property. I hope you might visit us again sometime! Wendy
Verified

8/10 Good

ruth f.

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

our stay

great situation,great inside,but the traffic noise was too much for me ,the bumpty bump of the tyres made me want to leave a day early.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thank you so much Ruth. I’m really pleased that you liked the location and interior of the property, We are lucky to have had many returning guests who don’t seem to notice the outside road surface, but I appreciate that it bothered you and I’m sorry if it spoiled your stay in Barmouth. Best wishes. Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

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

Few nights away

Really beautiful property, in walking distance from the little town and train station. Will miss the crashing noise of the waves, it was so tranquil. The owner was easy to deal with and wouldn't hesitate staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review Emma, I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you manage to visit again! Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was absolutely stunning, we had the best time here and will definitely be booking again. Wendy was absolutely brilliant nothing was too much trouble. Xx
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thank you so much Lynne, that’s really kind of you 😍! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back again sometime. Best wishes. Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Absolutely fabulous

Perfect property in perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thank you so much Debbie I'm so glad you loved your stay. I normally say that we'd love to welcome you back, so I'm delighted that you've already booked for next year! Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Perfect Location

Spacious, well presented, with top quality fixtures and fittings. Parking very close by. An ideal location, couldn’t be closer to the beach and easy flat walk of 5 minutes into Barmouth.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2024
Thank you so much Tim. I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you may visit again sometime. Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is pristine. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the view of the coast from bed in the morning. Facilities are good though the live tv has very poor signal.The tea, coffee and fudge were especially welcome when we arrived. Both check in and pack up easy and our host very helpful.
Fairground fun
View from property window
Barmouth bridge
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Jenny. I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay so close to the beach! Thank you for letting me know about the tv signal - we haven’t had any problems with it before now, so I’m wondering if the aerial has moved during the storm at the beginning of the week. I’m sorry if it spoilt your visit and we will certainly get it looked at straightaway. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back again. Best wishes. Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

A little gem of a break

What can I say…….great location, fabulous setting, all the amenities we need. Waking up to the beach each morning was just perfect. A perfect 4 day break to celebrate a birthday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thank you so much Gary, I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your birthday at Hafan y Traeth! The location really is great and I hope it might tempt you back again sometime. Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

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

Just amazing

Beautiful and interesting property a stones throw from the beach. Tastefully decorated with all the amenities you would need (and more)We will definitely be returning.R & A
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review Russell. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again! Best wishes. Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F.

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

The beautiful Beach Haven (Hafan y Traeth)

We had the best time, I have honestly never stayed anywhere so perfect 🙂 it had everything you could possibly need and more, the decor of the place is gorgeous ❤️ and to just walk out of your hub and straight on to the beach is such a bonus. The dogs loved the beach too. We will definitely be coming to stay here again in the very near future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Joanne, I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay. It would be great to welcome you back to the property in the future. Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta J.

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

Fantastic place!

We couldn't choose better place to spend my birthday weekend! Amazing views, few steps from beach. Walking distance to all restaurants and pubs. Interior decorated very much to my liking, giving lovely holiday vibes. Definitely we would like to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Hi Marta. Thank you so much for your lovely comments, I’m so glad that you enjoyed your birthday weekend 😊 Delighted to hear that you would visit again! Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim. C.

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

Quality break

Very pleased with our stay in this very modern cottage right next to the beach.Highly recommond
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
Thank you so much Tim, I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully you will visit again sometime! Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen a.

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

Barmouth sea front

The property was beautifully furnished and equiped. Views are wonderful. We had a heat wave so needed the windows open but then suffered some traffic noise early morning and late afternoon. Overall a lovely holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Stephen, I'm so glad that you liked the property and enjoyed your stay. It is rather unusual to have a heat wave in Barmouth especially at this time of year! I hope that the fan helped and that the traffic didn't disturb you too much. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back again sometime. Best wishes. Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura

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

The best view in town!

We had four fabulous days in Beach Haven. Perfect location, set a little bit further along the coast from the main tourist area / fairground area which means it’s unspoilt and less busy, but within 5-10 mins walk you’ve got the town / pubs / restaurants, Train station, big Co-Op and of course beach is seconds away! Would thoroughly recommend the accom, it’s a very special place, very spacious and with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Laura. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you might visit again sometime. Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue k.

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

Lovely

Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Thank you so much Sue, I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Mr and mrs Kinley

Absolutely gorgeous property in a ideal location opposite a stunning beach.our dog was totally spoilt running up and down it and we loved the walks and beautiful scenery .Also there are some wonderful places to drive and visit.There are some lovely places to eat out around the harbour just a short walk to the end of road.we loved it and would love to return.Thankyou to the hosts for our lovely Welsh treats and marvellous communication 10 out of 10
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Thank you so much Debbie, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our little beach haven. We would be delighted to welcome you back! Wendy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis D.

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

Amazing

This property is absolutely fabulous It's light crisp and airy and gets the sun all day You certainly don't feel cramped as you walk about the place There is road noise and the chatter of passing public but that's a small price to pay for the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you so much Francis, I’m so happy to hear that you loved the property and the location. Hopefully we might be able to welcome you back again sometime! Wendy
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