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Blue View | St Ives. One bed apartment with car parking and incredible sea views

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Contemporary living space with amazing views
Stunning view over Porthminster beach and beyond!
Kitchen and bar
Light and spacious living / dining / kitchen space... with views!
Light and spacious living / dining / kitchen space... with views!

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near St Ives Harbour
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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St Ives, Cornwall
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Blue View | St Ives. One bed apartment with car parking and incredible sea views

ST IVES APARTMENT WITH CAR PARKING AND AMAZING SEA VIEWS

Bright, light and spacious one-bedroom apartment with spectacular sea and coastal views through large picture windows.

Centrally located just minutes walk to the beach, harbour, restaurants and many galleries of St Ives. An absolute must for St Ives, Blue View has its own parking space, undercover and secure in the building's basement.

Decorated in a contemporary boutique beach style, the apartment is unusually spacious and perfect for two people with plenty of room for a cot if necessary.

Original artworks adorn the walls alongside contemporary seaside detailing. The apartment is cool and classically contemporary yet extremely warm and welcoming.

Secure car parking
Wi-Fi included
Large 40" digital flat-screen TV
Fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher
Communal laundry facilities available for guests use
Bedroom: king-size bed with Hypnos mattress
Includes quality bed linen
Dressing gowns and slippers provided
Iron/ironing board
Hair dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

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Property # 8109042
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this apartment is near the beach. St. Michael's Mount is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Porthminster Beach and Porthmeor Beach. St Ives Society of Artists and Saint Ives Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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St Ives, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porthminster Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 4 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Onzo - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue View | St Ives. One bed apartment with car parking and incredible sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue View | St Ives. One bed apartment with car parking and incredible sea views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue View | St Ives. One bed apartment with car parking and incredible sea views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue View | St Ives. One bed apartment with car parking and incredible sea views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue View | St Ives. One bed apartment with car parking and incredible sea views located?

Situated by the ocean, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Porthminster Beach and St Ives Harbour. Porthmeor Beach and Carbis Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). St Ives Station is only a 4-minute walk and Carbis Bay Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

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

Week away

We were blown away with the view, like a picture! The apartment was very comfortable, and would say everything was of a high standard, beautiful furnishings, very well thought about. Great location, and we would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2023
Thank you Colin for your lovely review, and great to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully we will see you again soon!
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8/10 Good

Kirsty R.

Great stay but needs a clean

Great location, amazing views, parking only criticism the apartment is dirty and collecting/taking the key to the cafe is a bit of a nightmare in the height of summer. Overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2020
Thank you for your feedback which is much appreciated. Just wanted to inform you that the apartment has now been completely re-designed and re-furbished to a high standard. As well as new fixtures, fittings and furnishings you will be pleased to hear that we have a new cleaner with much higher standards! We are hoping to resolve the issue of picking the keys up by having them in a key safe at the property so you can arrive at your own convenience. If you are interested in staying again then please do get in touch.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

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

Does what it says on the tin

Small but well laid out apartment with spectacular views, plus on-site parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2023
Thank you Nicola for your feedback. I know it is a matter of opinion but, for a 1-bedroom apartment, Blue View is fairly spacious, and certainly larger than many 2-bedroom cottages in Downalong St Ives! Hopefully you enjoyed your stay.
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4/10 Poor

Douglas M.

Dissapointed apart from the view

On arrival strong smell disinfectant in bathroom, replaced by odour that required continual use of extractor fan.The cooker difficult to use, notice on washing machine directing to the launderette,will leave at that,except to say poor value for money paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
The cooker and all other appliances are new now that the apartment has been completely refurbished and designed to a high specification. The views remain the same but the apartment is now very different with quality fittings and fixtures. The laundry room is available to all guests but, as you mention, is operated by inserting coins. However, this does free up space in the kitchen for other useful appliances (such as dishwasher) so we apologise that this wasn't made clear on your previous visit. Hopefully you will give Blue View another chance!
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10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

Winter escape

Fabulous location and facilities, just perfect for a winter escape by the sea. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2022
Thanks for your review Denise. Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hopefully we will see you again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Harriet W.

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

Amazing!!

We had the most incredible week at the apartment. It was clean, great size and the view was to die for. Would certainly come back again. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2021
Thank you so much Harriet for your lovely review. Was great to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and especially the view that we never tire of! Hopefully we will see you again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

emma D.

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

Great time

Lovely location great place
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2021
Thanks Emma, great to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Beautiful flat, fantastic views

A lovely flat, beautifully decorated with all the facilities you need. Such a fantastic view as well, so lovely to watch the ever changing weather and seascape. Getting in and out is a bit of a faff with doors and keys but understandable for security. Always a trek back up the hill - but then you get the fab views! A second tea towel would have been nice and a sharper bread knife!! But otherwise a really lovely place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

Good place to stay

Great location close to town centre with enclosed parking space. Warm modern apartment with classy interior and comfortable beds. Full views over Porthminster beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your great review Paula. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Blue View, and we hope to welcome you back to St Ives in the not too distant future!
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10/10 Excellent

joanne k.

The place was stunning couldn't falt a thing

We had a great time in St Ives and the view in the morning of the sunrise was a real treat to wake up to. The flat was in a wonderful location and a short stroll from all amenities Would love to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hello Joanne Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for your stay at Blue View. I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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8/10 Good

EMMA N.

Enjoyable stay. Great location. Lovely apartment - clean and tidy

Great location and stunning views made even better by the sunshine. Apartment was well decorated and clean. Access good. Comfy bed and powerful shower. Would recommend it to others. Only downside was noisy neighbours upstairs with a young child who ran around early morning and evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Emma for writing a review of your stay at Blue View. Great that you enjoyed the apartment and the view, not so great that you had to endure early morning noise from the kids upstairs. Most of the apartments in the building are let out to holiday makers so it was unlucky that you stayed at the same time as the noisy early risers upstairs. Hopefully we will see you again for a more peaceful break! Alan
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Beautiful location and apartment

My wife and our 5 month-old stayed in Blue View for a week in July and had a wonderful time. The apartment was lovely and Alan was accommodating and communicated well. +ves: - The apartment has recently been refurbished to a high standard and had plenty of amenities that made it feel like home (kettle, pots and pans, working stove, laundry facilities etc). It was clean and well-presented on arrival - The view was absolutely beautiful and looked right over the beach and we could watch the sunrise every morning (easy with a young child) - Location was fantastic and super convenient to walk to everywhere in St. Ives - Underground parking. This is actually a big plus given the lack of available parking around St Ives -ves: - Not a big negative but was a little bit tricky to initially check ourselves in as the building has two entrance points. Just have to follow the written instructions closely sent by Alan and you won't have any issues - There is no air conditioning but we didn't find it a big issue as it was only noticeable on very hot days in the middle of the day - but we were out most of the time so it was generally fine. Once you open the front and back windows you get a very nice breeze through the apartment so it does cool down well in the afternoons
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Blue View David, and thank you for taking the time to write such a great review! You're absolutely right that the garage is necessary as parking spaces are notoriously hard to find in St Ives. Hopefully we will see you back at Blue View again one day. Alan
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8/10 Good

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Great location, great views and great apartment..

Breath-taking views of the bay and an easy walk to actually get onto the beach. Close enough to the town centre for easy access but far enough to be very peaceful. Well maintained apartment and very clean with everything you would really need, the only downside was the lack of any private outside space but with everything so close that never really became a problem. Secure basement parking was great to have (the icing on the cake really) but more so because it limited the distance that the bags had to be carried to just a few yards. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this apartment to other couples.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Robert for taking the time to write a review of your stay at Blue View. We're so very pleased that you enjoyed your stay, the apartment and of course the all-important parking! Hopefully we will see you back again soon. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

TIM H.

Fantastic property amazing views

Lovely little apartment with everything you could need. Easy walk to everywhere in st ives. Most amazing views over the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you Tim for taking the time to leave a review. So pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Blue View, and especially the amazing view! We certainly never tire of it. Hopefully we will see you back in St Ives again soon. Alan
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8/10 Good

holly b.

Perfect Porthminster

Don't be fooled by the exterior, which is a modern block of flats. Inside is a lovely space, beautifully decorated and fitted out. Tasteful and High quality. The View is spectacular of the sea and beach. Mesmerising. Perfect for visiting Porthminster beach and The Beach cafe restaurant. You need fairly good mobility though, steps and hills! But everything (Tate, shops, galleries, restaurants etc) is within reach and there is secure parking for the car, a boon in St Ives.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Holly for writing a review of your stay at Blue View. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay (despite the hills and steps, which are very much part of St Ives' character). Hopefully we will see you again soon. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Really nice property once you gain access

When we arrived the first impression was not that great from the outside however once inside the property has the wow factor. Furnishings all of a really good standard and well equipped. The view across the bay was Mesmerising and the location is just a short walk into St Ives. We had a great holiday and would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hi Steve Thank you so much for writing a review of your stay at Blue View. Completely understand your initial reaction but very pleased that you enjoyed the interior of the apartment and the stunning views sufficiently to want to return! We very much look forward to welcoming you back to Blue View. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Nic H.

A lovely modern and clean apartment situated in the ideal location with secure parking

Just had the most fantastic week in ST Ives. The apartment is in the perfect location, looking out over the sea and within a few minutes walk from the harbour and town. We spent our week between the 4 sandy beaches, which are all within walking distance. Our daughter spent the week looking round the galleries, too many she lost count!. We would recommend BLAS burgers as a great place to eat. The Blue View apartment is fully equipped with everything you need, very modern and what a view. Will be booking for next year thanks for a fantastic holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
So glad that you enjoyed your stay at Blue View. The apartment has now been completely refurbished and re-designed so please get in touch if you are interested in a return visit.
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4/10 Poor

Ian w.

Great location but..

This apartment is in a wonderful location with stunning views of one of the nicest beaches we have seen anywhere. It also has secure parking which is brilliant in busy St Ives. Unfortunately, although the apartment is fairly modern with a very nice bathroom 3 things let it down. The worst thing is the damp musty smell which is hard to live with until you buy plug in air fresheners. We had to wash any clothes that we did not wear on holiday as as they had been hung in the wardrobe and smelt. The bed is very uncomfortable. Finally it's a let down when the property is advertised with a washing machine yet you have to pay to use the one in the laundry room. We spent over £25 on air freshener and washing/drying costs . It's a real shame that the things let the property down because as mentioned the location is stunning ascenery is St Ives.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Apologies that you encountered problems during your stay at Blue View last summer. The apartment has now been completely refurbished so there should be no more damp! The bed (and all the other furniture) is new and of top quality, so I'm certain you will have a cosy nights sleep on the Hypnos mattress if you were to return. We hope to hear from you again soon.
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8/10 Good

Lesley M.

Amazing views

Had a lovely week in and around St Ives. The property is ideally situated with the bonus of secure parking and amazing views. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
So happy that you enjoyed your stay last summer. The apartment has been completely refurbished and designed with some lovely new furniture as of May 2017, so we hope you will return for another stay soon.
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8/10 Good

John A.

Short break

Very pleasant apartment with amazing views.Great shower and well equipped apartment.Parking in the garage excellent.One major complaint we had no directions to get to the property.....that needs to be clarified.St Ives one way system made it an unpleasant start to our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Blue View in 2016. We wanted to let you know that the apartment has now been completely refurbished from top to toe, so as well as the stunning view we can now offer a very comfortable stay with high quality furnishings. We now offer detailed directions and information re directions and parking, so thank you for flagging this up. Hopefully we will see you again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Lovely apartmemt

My husband and I had a lovely weekend at this apartment. We booked it for the views and we weren't disappointed! The apartment is very nicely decorated and has secured parking which is a really bonus so you can park the car and forget about it. It's a few minutes walk into town and even out of season there are plenty of wonderful restaurants to choose from. I recommend the caffe pasta which has fantastic sea food and steak. Well worth a visit! Also Alba looks a great restaurant. You need to book on the weekend so we plan to get organised next time. The apartment owner, Yienia, is a lovely lady and very helpful. In our opinion the only possible way this apartment can be improved is by adding Wi Fi. Thanks for a lovely holiday!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your stay at Blue View apartment. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Best wishes Ylenia
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10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Excellent location and perfect apartment

The comfortable and spacious apartment provided all the facilities we wanted and was topped off with an incredible view of the beach. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for Blue View. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best wishes Ylenia
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6/10 Okay

Austin B.

Nice location

Picking up the key to the property is not easy, particularly on a busy Saturday afternoon. The collection point is a shop in a pedestrianised street in the middle of town so finding somewhere to park nearby is difficult. We ended up stopping a long way away and walking back. The apartment is in a great location, overlooking the sea and just s short walk out of town which is great for walking off the evening meal! It is also right next to the station from which there is a very scenic train journey to St Erth. The apartment was reasonably clean (don't move any furniture - the cleaner doesn't!) but smelled very damp on arrival. We left the windows open for a couple of hours then it wasn't too bad. We also had to go out and buy washing up liquid, scourer/sponge and tea towel as these weren't provided. I think these kinds of things cost pennies to provide and make all the difference when you are staying in a holiday home. We also found the bed extremely uncomfortable (although that might just be personal preference) and the tv signal very intermittent, making watching tv quite frustrating. When we arrived the toilet seat was broken but that was fixed very quickly once I let the owner know. This sounds like a terrible moan but all in all our stay here was great, the apartment location is fantastic and the secure parking is a big bonus.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback from almost two years ago! The apartment has now been thoroughly refurbished to a high standard, so gone is the musty damp smell. With new furnishings comes a new tv and new extra comfy king-size bed with Hypnos mattress, amongst many other features. We also have a new cleaner worthy of the surroundings, so we would love to see you return and enjoy the new improved Blue View!

About the host

Hosted by So St Ives

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We have loved St Ives ever since holidaying here many years ago. Having previously lived in Birmingham and London we eventually managed to fulfil our dream and make the move to Cornwall.
We now live in St Ives, and absolutely love it!
Alan and Sharon

Why they chose this property

The apartment at Carrack Widden has such a stunning view you can't fail to be impressed and instantly relaxed.
We love St Ives and Porthminster is our favourite beach, so the view over the beach and bay beyond is very special to us.
The apartment was in need of updating but is now well and truly worthy of its superb location.

What makes this property unique

Amazing views and great location.
And central St Ives with car parking!!

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