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Beach Ground Floor Flat, Edinburgh, Golf Coast & Festival Sleeps 4,

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A calm harbor with boats docked near a stone wall.
A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance with steps.
A brick building with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, potted plants, and a sliding glass door leading to an interior space with a sofa and a lamp.
A living room with a sofa, a television on a wooden stand, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a sofa set, a TV on a wooden stand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • 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.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Musselburgh, SCT
  • Place, Joppa Shore
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Portobello Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Margaret University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. 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 Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Sailing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Musselburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Fisherrow Sands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Joppa Shore - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Portobello Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coade Stone Columns - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Queen Margaret University - 7 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Brunstane Station - 2 min drive
  • The Shore Tram Stop - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Joppa Rocks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kaffeine Cafe Deli - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Ground Floor Flat, Edinburgh, Golf Coast & Festival Sleeps 4, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Ground Floor Flat, Edinburgh, Golf Coast & Festival Sleeps 4,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Beach Ground Floor Flat, Edinburgh, Golf Coast & Festival Sleeps 4,?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beach Ground Floor Flat, Edinburgh, Golf Coast & Festival Sleeps 4, located?

This family-friendly Edinburgh apartment building is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Portobello Beach, Queen Margaret University and Musselburgh Racecourse. Leith Docks is 3 mi (4.9 km) away. Brunstane Station is 20 minutes by foot and Musselburgh Station is 26 minutes.

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. 68 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and our host, Mhairi, could not have been more friendly and helpful. Strongly recommend
Stayed 45 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in Musselburgh and recommend this beautiful flat to everyone who wants to discover the area of Edinburgh, Musselburgh or North Berwick. Thanks a lot to Mhairi and Matt for the warm welcome and for taking care of us.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely LOVED our stay! The flat was extremely comfortable, nicely decorated and absolutely immaculate. We had everything we needed there. The location was great...close to bus stop to venture into Edinbugh. Also a short walk from delicious food and grocery store. I always felt safe in the neighborhood even late at night.The hosts were THE nicest people...easy to reach and communicate with. Very thoughtful to have made sure we had strong coffee and fresh fruit when we arrived. They gave great tips on getting around and places near by to eat.I think we were very lucky that the flat was available when making arrangements to travel for the Fringe. I would highly recommend and absolutely return if I am lucky enough to visit Scotland again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious flat in an excellent setting; just a few minutes walk from the beach and bus stops into Edinburgh. Friendly host on site; would definitely like to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb place to stay

I stayed with my teenage daughter and we absolutely loved it. So much so that we stayed for an additional night. Location for us was perfect, very quiet and close to the beach. After busy days in Edinburgh it was great to come back to a well equipped home from home 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2023
Thank you for the lovely review and so glad you both enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super easy check in process. The flat had everything we needed. The kitchen was fully equipped and it was lovely to have a few bits for breakfast the next morning. The scones were delicious!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent accommodation

We had a great stay in Musselburgh. The location is beside the bus stops so easy access to Edinburgh on the 26 or 44 bus. Clean, quiet, well stocked and lovely little house. Great host, great communication and we would stay again.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mhairi was amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed as my husband recovered from unexpected heart surgery. It was an extra bonus to be just 1 minute walk to the sea and 10 minute walk to Lidl. We highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Thank you for the great review Amy, best of luck with everything and was a pleasure to meet you both.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, great base

Location was wonderful, walking distance to restaurants, bus stop 2 minutes away. Close to beach and walking distance to playgrounds which was perfect with our 4 year old. Loved everything about staying here, except we found the mattresses a little uncomfortable but that wasn’t a huge deal. Host Mhairi was lovely, lent us some flour when we needed it! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for the lovely review Trisha and enjoy the rest of your holiday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic flat in a lovely location

We stayed here with friends for the Edinburgh festival. Mhairi is very welcoming and provided us with some lovely home baking during our stay. Very convenient for the bus into town but great for a walk along the beach when you want a break from festival activities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks for the lovey review, it was a pleasure to welcome you. Perfect guests, hope to see you again sometime.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable flat with thoughtful owners in a great location

Flat is cozy with plentiful amenities and comfortable beds. Mhairi was very thoughtful and attentive in preparing the place for us to make sure our brief stay was easy and relaxing. Location is great for quick access to the beach, as well as grocery stores and restaurants nearby, but manages to feel quiet and secluded despite being so convenient to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your positive feedback Amy. Hope you and Kevin and the family enjoyed the rest of your holiday. Really liked the wild flowers you picked and left! Best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Ground floor apartment

Had a lovely stay in this well equipped apartment. Very much as described and shown in pictures. Great transport links to Edinburgh and the coast. Will be happy to stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Thank you for the lovely review and hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Location was excellent for accessing Edinburgh by bus. Also, to travel to points of interest in the area. Cosy and warm, close to beach. Mhairi was welcoming and helpful. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2023
Thank you for that and hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay around Scotland!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This apartment is perfect. It had everything we needed.

Host Mhairi very friendly and helpful. Location excellent. Lovely extra personal touches. Beds very comfortable. Would not hesitate to recommend this place and will definitely use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
Thanks for the great review Ann and leaving everything so tidy. We would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay!! Location is wonderful for getting around and exploring - bus is a short 2 minute walk and takes you right into Edinburgh.The property is exactly as illustrated, and Mhairi the host, was wonderful to deal with!!! Thanks so much Mhairi - your scones and homemade jam were delicious and a lovely treat. Thanks for coming to the Fringe and supporting our performer - so appreciated.We will definitely be back!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous autumnal break in Musselburgh

Mhairi is a fabulous host. Just what we needed as a base for exploring the area. And 30 seconds to the beach as a bonus. Many thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2022
Thanks for the lovely review and was a pleasure to meet you all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly located

We stayed here so I could go with my friends to the ladies day at Musselburgh races. We were perfectly situated for going into Edinburgh on the bus with buses every 10 minutes or so. The flat was lovely and only a minute from the beach. The owners were very helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay again. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2022
Thank you for the lovely review and look forward to seeing you in the future, hopefully!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay in a great location

I stayed at Mhairi’s property for six weeks and by the end, it really felt like home. It was a great place to get immersed in the local community, and was very convenient for travelling into Edinburgh and beyond. Mhairi was a fantastic host, and was so generous in offering baked goods and other treats throughout my stay. Thanks so much for having me Mhairi, and I can’t wait to hopefully come back again soon!
Stayed 39 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Thanks for that Ben you are welcome back anytime and lovely to meet you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location Near Edinburgh

This is a delightfully quiet flat, just a 25 minute bus ride from downtown Edinburgh. The sand beach is less than a minute's walk away and was perfect for an evening walk. The host lives upstairs and was very prompt in replying to emails. This was my wife's favorite place we stayed at while on a two week trip to Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Adon thank you so much for the great review. Glad you all had a great time and who knows, we may see you back again in the future. Best wishes Mhairi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at the cottage. The location was absolutely perfect for us, being so close to both Queen Margaret University and Edinburgh. It's also just a short distance from the beach, which was a lovely bonus.The cottage itself was very comfortable, especially the beds and the showerp. Mhairi is a super host who has thought of everything—the kitchen and bathroom were fully stocked with all the essentials we needed.A special thank you to Mhairi for the incredibly welcoming gifts especially the home made scones and jam, and for her kind offer to help my niece. It was those thoughtful touches that made our stay so memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home-base to explore Edinburgh, while offering a nice retreat from the city

Mhairi was a very generous host. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family of four. A few snacks were also provided -- fruit, cereal, and milk. The apartment is very conveniently located near a bus stop to the city. Mhairi helped us with bus schedules and how to navigate Edinburgh. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Brilliant, thanks very much for the lovely review.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quiet, clean, exceptional host!

Run to.your computer right now to reserve Mhairi's wonderful rental.We loved the quiet away from Fringe Festival frenzy! It's a very easy 25 minutes bus to the city center. Stroll along the beach to the historic Ship Inn pub for a meal. Mhairi answered all our questions, filled our fridge with breakfast food, and supplied us with good coffee and home made scones and jelly. The space was spotless . If we could give 10 stars, this experience would earn it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
What a great review, thank you so much and am so pleased you had a great time in Scotland staying here. Hope the rest of your European trips were a success and maybe see you again if you ever make it back this way.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This flat is in a great location. Just a few seconds walk to the beach! Mhairi , the owner, met us upon arrival. She was even willing to pick us up where we dropped the rental car off. The flat has everything you need. Bus stops right in front. Short walk to Fisherman Harbour and food stores (Lidl, Iceland and Aldi). Mhairi leaves a detailed book with contact numbers and directions for appliances). She also made fresh scones and flapjacks and shared some with us! We hope to stay with Mhairi in our future trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My visit

Mhairi was a superb host during my one-week stay. She assisted with all of my needs and was always available. Such a friendly person! The flat was spacious, clean, and welcoming. Getting into Edinburgh was quick and easy, with a bus stop only a few minutes away. Mhairi even drove me into Musselburgh on one occasion. The flat is a bargain given high rental prices in greater Edinburgh. Mhairi was the best! Michael
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for that Michael!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy flat

We had a three-room flat plus kitchen, bathroom and space for washing-machine and drier. It was very convenient to be able to was our clothes. Because of several food allergies I usually cooked myself which was no problem as the kitchen offered everything needed. The beach was directly behind the house, Musselburgh harbour and promenade only a few minutes away. Mhairi gave us very supportive information how to get to Edinburgh without car and when and where to see King Charles as we came during the Royal Week. We had a nice stay and would return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
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