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Self catering flat, parking, 4 min walk to beach, 3 min shops. Ferry discount.

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Check in is 4pm. Ring the doorbell for the host.
Sandown beach is 4 mins walk away.
Sandown beach
Sandown Pier - 4 mins walk
Sunset at Sandown Pier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 426.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sandown, England
  • Sandown Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sandown Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Isle of Wight Zoo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 King Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Self catering flat, parking, 4 min walk to beach, 3 min shops. Ferry discount.

Small ground floor self contained flat suitable for a couple or couple and 2 children. (not a party pad) This apartment consists of two 12’x12’ rooms and an ensuite shower room. There is a twin sofa bed (2 side by side singles, ideal for siblings) Please consider how much space you will need before booking. All bedding and towels provided including seperate beach towels. Near to Sandown Beach and Pier. Bus stop approx 50 meters away. Private entrance at the back of the house with patio garden and garden furniture. Furniture cushions are not waterproof. If used, please put cushions in the box at night and the cover back on the parasol. (Sea mist and sea gulls are not a good combination!) The patio garden is shared with a family member who lives in the flat over my kitchen, he is mostly out at work and seldom around) Parking provided. Kitchenette/lounge with full size oven/grill, large microwave, 2 ring hob, toaster and kettle, fridge with small freezer compartment, washer/dryer and twin sofa bed. Central heating. Starter pack provided inc tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits, bread, jams & marmite, cereal, milk and condiments. (Gluten free and Vegan cereal and gluten free biscuits available, please ask in advance.). Discounted ferry booking service available, at least 25% off standard car rates with Wightlink, less discount with Red Funnel and just a small amount for foot passengers. Please arrange this well in advance of your sailing as discounted rates are limited and subject to availability. Car reg and make needed. No smoking, vaping or candles anywhere at this property please. If booking through Expedia, please download the Vrbo app for ease of communication with the host. Please check in by 8pm. Please note that the owner lives on site.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note that the sofa bed is 160cm long
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No candles, naked flames allowed, no vaping please. Fire alarm system is sensitive, use of any of these may set the alarm off for the whole property.
No sanitary products to be flushed down the toilet. House is nearly 200 years old and sewerage cannot cope with this. Thank you
Proof of identification may be required prior to the stay for insurance purposes.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sandown

Located in Sandown, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. Portsmouth International Port and Ryde Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Priory Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sandown Pier, or check out an event or a game at Fratton Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sandown, England

What's nearby

  • Sandown Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sandown Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yaverland Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Isle of Wight Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shanklin Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Sandown Station - 8 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fins Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Boardwalk Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Reef - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boojum & Snark - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Self catering flat, parking, 4 min walk to beach, 3 min shops. Ferry discount. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Self catering flat, parking, 4 min walk to beach, 3 min shops. Ferry discount. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self catering flat, parking, 4 min walk to beach, 3 min shops. Ferry discount. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Self catering flat, parking, 4 min walk to beach, 3 min shops. Ferry discount. located?

This family-friendly Sandown apartment building is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Sandown Pier and Sandown Beach. Isle of Wight Zoo and Yaverland Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Sandown Station is 8 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 19 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Poppy B.

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

10/10

Amazing, lovely host and perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous accommodation. Spotlessly clean and excellently equipped - Ally thinks of everything a holidaymaker could possibly need, and the cereals, jams, biscuits and teas are a welcome touch. The apartment is a very short and easy walk to the beach, pier and shops. Thank you, Ally, for another perfect holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely perfect holiday stay. Beautifully equipped, lots of those special finishing touches that really help. Like snacks, hot drinks, milk, breakfast cereals. Absolutely spotless, really comfy bed. I had the very best holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe H.

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

June

Excellent all
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahid S.

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

A Lovely Stay on the Isle of Wight

Location was perfect, peaceful and relaxing. The apartment was spotlessly clean and the bed was very comfortable, with everything we needed for a great stay.Our host Ally was incredibly helpful and welcoming and making sure we felt right at home. She not only bought us the cheaper ferry tickets but also managed to change the timings of our trip at a very short notice on our request.she also provided us with a variety of breakfast items.It really made a difference to our trip.We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway on the Isle of Wight!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Ideal location

We found this apartment to be ideal for our visit to the Island. Location was important to us and this matched our needs. Beautifully presented, our host provided everything you might need.It was cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Summer Break

Beautifully furnished, exactly as described, convenient location to the beach. Comfortable bed and great shower. Lots of little extras provided by Ally.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zaki I.

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

It's a small world

flat all ready and stocked with the food and drink we needed. She contacted me before the trip just to check what kind of essentials (milk, bread etc) we would need and had those already in the house when we arrived which was a lovely touch. Ally The location of the flat is perfect for walking down to the coast and experiencing the lovely sandy beach and Sandown Pier which are only a few minutes walk away. There is always a good buzz around the beach area, we found there was lots to do there to enjoy a fun day with kids. The local shops are also just a couple of minutes walk away, a mix of small businesses and larger supermarkets. There is something for everyone around there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Small and bijou

Friendly and extremely helpful host. Very small apartment, but has absolutely everything you need for a short.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thando T.

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

My first visit to the Isle of Wight

Communication with the accomodation manager was excellent from the time of booking up to the end and was very helpful when we experienced some hiccups with our trip, the house was very clean with classy furniture and very quiet environment, I highly recommend this accomodation to aspiring visitors ,it was very suitable for me,my husband and our 7 year old boy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greta V.

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

A piece of paradise

This little apartment is a jewel in the crown of self-catering properties! Spotlessly clean, comfortable, exceptionally well-equipped (Ally really has thought of everything) and an easy few minutes’ walk from Sandown town shops and the beach. Ally is the perfect hostess: on hand if needed, yet not intrusive. We had a fabulous holiday, thank you, and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was decorated to a high standard. There were lots of little extras provided. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely apartment

Lovely modern and comfortable appartment, the host was very wecolming. Added extras of bread, milk, cereals and more. I would definitely recommend this accomodation. In an ideal location with excellent parking facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

India C., Sheffield

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

Great place to stay

Lovely little flat, clean and modern and close to everything. Bread and milk provided on arrival as well as plentiful supply of tea, coffee, biscuits, cereals and jams. Host was lovely and showed us around everything. Easy check in and out and great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade C.

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

Amazing stay

I was very impressed with Ally Great Hostess. Amazing and clean little apartment. All kitted out amazingly. We will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula E.

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

Amazing flat

Thank you Ally for the attention to detail and pride you take in making the flat clean, comfy and well equipped, literally everything you need is there even beach towels & cooler bag, the location is perfect, the bed is super comfy. My husband and i stayed for a week and have NO complaints at all, thanks again, we will definitely return. Paula & Paul
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Amazing place

Compact, however everything you could ever want and more was provided. Lovely touch of milk, bread, butters, teas and coffees, biscuits too ! Only a,few minutes walk to beach. Host fantastic, very helpful, communication fab. Recommend to anyone Lovelyvtouches of milk, bread , biscuits and more trears
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anya G.

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

Great

We were there for work purposes, unit was absolutely perfect. Everything you would need, very comfortable bed, great shower and all spotlessly clean. Ally was so helpful in anyway. Hopefully be back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade C.

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

Beautifully cosy.

Yet again second time stayed here and it was absolutely amazing had all the facilities that’ we needed everything was astonishingly tidy and clean. Couldn’t fault our stay. This is our second time here and me and my partner love it. So cosy and warm. Kitted our beautifully and Ally Is such an amazing supportive hostess. Very welcoming . I really appreciate the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

Hats off!

Ally's place has exceeded our expectations in every sense. A true 'home away from home'. The host, Ally, is very welcoming and helpful. The apartment has everything you need; very clean and extremely well presented. Exceptional! We highly recommend Ally's place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Lovely stay

Ally was really welcoming giving us a full guided tour of the flat that was really nice and well stocked with breakfast food. Flat really modern and has own private entrance. Off street parking was very welcoming. Only had a few days stay but really nice and location to local amenities very good. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean although small. Situated close to the beach, grocery shops and takeaways. The local pubs are good but not all serve food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

alan s.

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

Holiday 24

Although small the Flat had everything you needed thank you for the extras i.e food items. The Bistro Bellamy and the Chinee Restaurant had some great meals. Would certainly recommend this lovely flat. We would have liked a stair rail being elderly stairs quite steep Linda and Alan
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

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

A perfect three night stay

I was lucky enough to find this property and it did not disappoint. Ally is a lovely host and I feel as though if I requested something she would go out of her way to help...not that I needed anything as the apartment has everything required to make my three night stay perfect. I visit the island every year to visit friends so I will most definitely return....Thank you Ally.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Flat

A very compact but well fitted out flat. The welcome pack was far more than I have ever had before. It was well situated in the town and the owner was really friendly and nothing was too much trouble for her.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ally McCabe

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Ex primary school teacher.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with the Isle of Wight when I used to come every year with one of my schools. We still meet up when they come over.

What makes this property unique

Sunny patio garden, close to the beach and high street but in a quiet area. Discounted ferry, usually at least 25% off standard car ferry price with Wightlink depending on time of year and which service used. Parking at the property. Please note that I live in the main house and a family member lives in the flat over my kitchen. He is mostly out at work but needs access through the patio garden.

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