Skip to main content
Entire home

Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub

Photo gallery for Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub

Large south facing lounge. A lovely place to sit and look at the garden.
Our south facing patio table with seating for 8. Its a real suntrap.
Family size kitchen dining for 6. Cook/Eat. Smart 52Inch TV w/Sonos Soundbar
Bedroom 2: Kingsize bed, hanging space, drawers and lovely reading lights too
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

View map
Colchester, England
  • Place, Mersea Island Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub

Set In the heart of Mersea Island's waterside Anchorage area.

This coastal gem is great for beach walks, the sea is just 2 minutes away.

Close to local pubs, our famous Oyster restaurants and the village.

A spacious, beach house owned by a family of watersports' lovers with off street parking for 2 cars.

Extended families can congregate in the generous kitchen, the large south facing lounge. Or better yet in the hot tub overlooking the garden.

It's all there.

*Pets by arrangement only*

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior
Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks
Colchester
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
Cosy and warm old school country house surrounded by countryside and walks

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
** Some pets allowed, by arrangement only**
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Put rubbish out
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mersea Island Vineyard and Gosfield Lake 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 Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir. Travelling with kids? Consider Colchester Arts Centre and Xtreme Gaming. With power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
View more Holiday homes in ColchesterOpens in a new window
Map
Colchester, England

What's nearby

  • Mersea Island Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 29 min drive - 18.2 km
  • University of Essex - 32 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 57 min drive - 63.8 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 21 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donkey & Buskins - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Layer Fox - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪The Hare and Hounds - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub?

As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub on 21 July 2026 start from AU$809, 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 Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Island beach house. w/Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly Colchester holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mersea Island Museum and Mersea Island Vineyard. Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect, cant wait to return, john is a fabulous very caring host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property with great access to the Mersea Coast Road, host John was very helpful and always on hand to answer any queries, can highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious kitchen and sitting room and having the extra outside table space was a bonus.The location was very quiet, and ideal for walks or just sitting looking at the view.The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms had excellent showers with plenty of hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great house close to the sea

Great house with lots of space for six adults - we had a great few days. Location is excellent and John the owner is super helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
It was a pleasure to host David and his group. They looked after the place so well and we look forward to hosting them again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic Christmas stay at this beautiful property. From the moment we arrived, the house was clean, tidy, and welcoming.The host was fantastic, providing excellent communication and helpful voice notes on how to use the house features. They even checked in shortly after our arrival to ensure we had everything we needed.
Christmas morning visitors!
Down by the sea
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
So happy that my beloved Island Retreat helped with a lovely family Christmas. The elves footprints pic is so cool. Thankyou for your stay and I hope we host you again, Very best wishes. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is an excellent location to stay when staying on Mersea Island. Plenty of restaurants nearby and few minute walk to sea. Well appointed house with good garden facilities, owner in good contact if needed. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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

Superb Accommodation

Fantastic well presented property. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommend. Even a detailed voice message from the owner with instructions for everything from the hot water to the oven to the WiFi! Thank you very much for our stay John!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Hi Rob, thanks so much for taking the time to stay and to reivew too. Also thanks for the 6meals and all the sauces! Very tasty. Hope to see you and your work crew again. Kind regards John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Family Get Together

I couldn't fault this beautiful spacious home. It had everything we needed for the perfect family get away, and the playroom and trampoline in the garden got a big thumbs up from my grandchildren. The location was great for exploring everything that West Mersea has to offer, especially the seafood! Everyone went away feeling totally relaxed! One big thumbs up for me, was that John the owner greeted me at the property in person to show me how everything worked!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Sally was a lovely guest, it was great to show her around and to help her birthday go well. I'd happily host her again. Thanks so much for looking after the place so well too! I hope to see you all again.

About the host

Hosted by John Ready

Host profile image

Languages:

English, French, Italian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Go further with the Stayz app

  • Easily message your host
  • Access, share and manage your trip
  • Earn OneKeyCash on holiday rentals
Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app
QR code to download the app