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Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.

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A coastal town with a view of the sea and distant hills.
A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, a headboard with a painting of a beach scene, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A living room with a grey sofa, a painting of a wave, and a view of a house through a glass door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a window with blinds.
A dining table with a patterned tablecloth, a decorative bowl, and a framed painting of a seascape on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to St Ives Harbour
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Off-street parking available

Explore the area

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St Ives, CORNWALL
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tate St. Ives
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.

Driftwood Porthmeor a spacious and extremely bright, 2 bedroom maisonette with sea views from front & back. Large south facing sheltered sun terrace. Private parking for one vehicle outside the property. Sleeps 5. Lovely and clean. Quality appliances so you can eat in and chill out comfortably and in style. Tassimo machine, cafeteire, milk frother, microwave, double oven. Fridge freezer. Bedrooms have supportive mattresses, quality duvets & pillows. Situated just 5 minutes walk from the gorgeous award winning fine sands and crystal clear waters of Porthmeor Beach (Blue Flag & Tidy Awards), Harbour , Tate Gallery and town centre. Adjacent to property is Ayr's lovely playground and playing field. Driftwood Porthmeor has coastal sea views from all windows and offers peace and quiet after the hustle and bustle of town. Quiet, well behaved dogs welcome. All school holiday Friday- Friday bookings only.
Bed linen supplied over 5 days Easter to 1st September. No towels but these can be hired. Please read facilities for details on accessibility.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please leave hair free. No pets on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please see rental agreement. No smoking. Pets on request. See rules about cleaning.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8157474
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this holiday home is near the beach. St. Ives Theatre and Barbara Hepworth Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum. Consider Acorn Theatre for a night out or Saint Ives Leisure Centre if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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St Ives, CORNWALL

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 13 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bre Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Captain's Table - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet. located?

This family-friendly St Ives holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Barnoon Cemetery, Saint Ives Leisure Centre and St Ives Society of Artists. Porthmeor Beach and Harbour Sand are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time at this place! Clean, near the beach, and had everything that was needed! Beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base

Clean and comfortable place with great location for exploring St Ives and the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely size really clean and perfect location being close to town but also very quiet The allocated parking is a game changer when in St IvesThis lovely flat has everything you could need for your stay
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal location with parking

Close to Porthmeor beach for bodyboarding and a stroll around the harbour. Ideal for a holiday in st Ives.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you for being such wonderful guests please come stay again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very clean, spacious and well-equipped for a relaxed break in St Ives. It is situated in a quiet area though a fairly strenuous uphill walk from the harbour which might not suit everyone! Car parking is on-site and a great asset.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and cozy apartment

Stayed for three nights with 2 children. The apartment has all the necessities for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grest half term break

Host vwry responsive and helpful. Property very well equipped and immaculately clean.certainly got our steps in going in and out if town each day! We love staying in St Ives, thank you for letting us stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St Ives Break

A very comfortable, well equipped property, centrally located and with off street parking. It was perfect for us and we will return. Thank you Justine for all your help.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Thank you so much Tom pleasure to have you to stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Justine proved to be an excellent host responding promptly to all queries. The apartment is comfortably furnished ( rather than luxurious) and was spotlessly clean. Wifi is good. We did not use the cooker or TV so cannot comment on those. I have two caveats for older travellers: we are fit active with no health issues but we did find the walk up the hill a tad strenuous; there was no ‘popping back’ for a shower before dinner for eg. Yes there are taxis but these need pre booking. The other is that the over the bath shower is accessed via 2 steep steps. Again we managed ok but it could be a drawback for those with mobility issues. We did not bring our car but the parking space is a definite advantage!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

Great location 5 minutes walk to Porthmeor Beach. Property maintained in immaculate order with everything we could wish for to ensure our stay was a true home from home experience. Justine was helpful from the moment of booking to help and answer any questions. We will definitely be using Driftwood again for our stays in St Ives.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

St Ives is perfect

Some remedial work needed on door to balcony. A new key safe would make things easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2023
Thank you for letting me know Jill easy to sort I’ll get that done :)
Archival

8/10 Good

Excellent property, clean, comfortable and convenient.

Apartment was first rate. The price to be paid for its fine views is a somewhat arduous climb on foot up some pretty steep hills from the town centre, harbour and town beaches, just something to be aware of if you are not naturally energetic (its location is too close to justify a taxi, and parking in town is very limited, we only saw one bus which appears to go to the Leisure Centre). Nonetheless, we had a great time despite its being out of season.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you 1st rate guests too! St Ives is very hilly! But stunning views :) 90% of properties are reached by hill climb. Great to keep you fit after those pasties!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St Ives Eagle’s Perch

A sweet and simple condo - basic comfy, nothing fancy. In a good location above the town center and with its own designated parking spot, but there are a LOT of steps to get to the unit and it’s on two floors. I would stay again, but it might not be the best choice for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute short stay

Nice little flat wirh a parking place. Clean and tidy well equipped for us . Dog friendly near the park but alot of steps if you have an old dog 🐕. Couldnt get the Microwave to work ? Not sure why. Interesting shower with deep tub you have to climb into. Great view from balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

St ives

Very nice location and parking is easy to access. Be very specific on guest number and be sure to order towels and linens as they are not available unless arrangements made. Is on the second floor so expect some steps for luggage. Basic appliances and kitchen supplies. Rooms are small but adequate. Shower/ tub is on a raised platform. Bring basics like toilet tissue and dishwasher detergent. Beautiful views from bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Thank you John, yes in winter linen has to be ordered (Mid Sept-APril). And when booking if you only book for 2 people and require a king bed then that is what will be made up and the 2nd bedroom will will left without linen to keep it fresh. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Christmas/New Year getaway.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay from Boxing Day until 2nd Jan. The maisonette is super clean and well equipped, the kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal including plenty of utensils, weighing scales and pans. The kids loved the added toys and games and if guests have younger children it’s lovely to see high chairs, a stair gate and plastic bowls and plates are all available. The maisonette is in an ideal location with the town and beaches within walking distance. Having a parking space that close to town is a big added bonus too. Justine is very proactive and helpful which is really appreciated. I would book this property with confidence again. Many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property just as described, the perfect base for exploring St Ives. Justine was a super helpful and friendly host, we had a lovely holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Die Lage in Bezug auf die Nähe zum Strand oder zur Stadtmitte war sehr gut. Die Lage der Wohnung in dieser ziemlich heruntergekommenen alten Anlage war schlecht. Wenn man auf den Parkplatz fuhr, roch es nach vermoderndem Abfall, der wohl auch nur selten abgeholt wurde. Das Haus von außen muss dringend saniert werden. Der Aufgang zur Wohnung ist steil und auch da muss man durch einen heruntergekommenen Hinterhof, vorbei an einer Messiwohnung. Die Fotos der Wohnung stimmen definitiv nicht mit dem Ist-Zustand überein. Auch da roch es unangenehm, als wir reinkamen. Die Spülmaschine enthielt größere Mengen an Essensresten, der Filter war seit langer Zeit nicht gesäubert worden. Die Geräte und auch die Möbel haben schönere Zeiten erlebt und sind jetzt als und verbraucht. Die Dusch ist absolut nicht geeignet für kleinere Kinder, ältere Menschen. Man muss erst zwei glatte Stufen erklimmen, um in den “Bottich” zu gelangen. Es gibt keine Zentralheizung und somit auch kein warmes Wasser. Dieses gibt es in der Dusche nur, wenn man einen Schalter betätigt (auch damit waren wir nicht vertraut). Die Terrasse kann man kaum nutzen, wenn man mal in Ruhe seinen Tee trinken möchte, da man den Nachbarn gleich auf den Tisch schauen kann und diese uns. Ich habe dem Vermieter auch schon einiges erzählt, was uns nicht gefallen hat. Er ist sehr nett, aber nicht wirklich auf die Zustände eingegangen. Wir werden dieses Objekt definitiv nicht wieder buchen und können es auch nicht weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unterkunft ist so lala

Wir haben diese Unterkunft für Ende September gebucht: Die Unterkunft ist sehr gut gelegen; allerdings nicht sehr ideal für Menschen mit Geh-Einschränkungen, da man steil bergauf laufen muss. Man hat jedoch einen fantastischen Blick und ist in 7 Min in der Fußgängerzone. Um die Ecke ist ein schönes Kaffee und eine Art Kiosk. Was uns nicht gefallen hat ist; dass man für die Bettwäsche und Handtücher extra zahlen musste- diese Regelung gilt jedoch nur ab Ende September. Dies ist nicht nachvollziehbar, denn September gilt im allgemeinen als Top Reise Saison. Zudem reist man als Tourist wohl kaum mit Handtüchern und Bettwäsche im Flieger an. Ganz schlimm war die Dusche und deren Funktion. Die Regelung der Temperatur ist furchtbar. Entweder man verbrüht sich oder duscht kalt. Der Wasserdruck ist so schwach,sodass man Shampoo aus langen Haaren nicht heraus gewaschen bekommt.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Locatio was great, although very steep hills into St Ives. The property was great.

Loved the location and views from the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location, highly recommend

The property is within easy walking distance of beaches and the beautiful harbour, we have two kids under 5 and all our needs were catered for. Justine was a great host and answered and resolved any queries easily.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An ideal location for the beach

As a holiday let, it was ideally located to get to the beach, harbour and high street within walking distance. Plus it also had a parking space outside of the house which is a nightmare in st. Ives to get a parking spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House for Family

We stayed for five nights in July. Justine was great at communicating and gave us all the necessary information well before we set off. The house was minutes walk from the beach and in a perfect location for all of St Ives, it had all the amenities we needed and more. It was also great exercise walking up and down the hill from the house daily. The house was quiet at night for a good nights sleep too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfekt

Super Lage, schönes Appartement, zu Fuß zum Strand/Surfen, Parkplatz vor der Tür
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and convenient

I stayed here with my husband and 2 year old for four nights to explore St Ives and the surrounding area. The walks into town, Porthmeor Beach and the Tate were short and simple. Very clean and charming property. Great size for a family. Well stocked with kitchen utensils to cook meals. Added bonuses for us were having a nice wooden playground just outside, the sun terrace, and a parking spot. Host was easy to reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Justine Jenkins

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Myself, husband, 2 children and a cockapoo live & work in Nottinghamshire. I run www.vitalityfitnessholidays.com and my husband is a consultant respiratory physician.

I grew up in Cornwall in Hayle and worked summers in St Ives as a teenager. Most of my extended family still lives locally.

Why they chose this property

I grew up here and we love St Ives and the whole area. I know the area really well and return to visit about 4 times a year.
Having a holiday let has given me a small income which enables me to work part time. This means I can spend a lot of time with my 2 children and support them through school. It also means we can visit our family regularly.

I think the coast here is the most beautiful in the whole of the UK. Simply never ceases to amazing me and we hope one day to be able to live here. It is wonderful to have the choice of 4 beaches all different to visit with gourmet contemporary cafes & restaurants.

Driftwood is easy to find and you can access it without having to go through the town centre. Private parking is right outside, being on a hill gives remarkable views.


What makes this property unique

I look forward to staying at Driftwood I love the way it feels like a house in the sky, beautiful coastal sea views, close to Porthmeor beach & coastal footpath. But very private, quiet & away from crowds. Driftwood is set in a block of 12 maisonettes, 6 at the top, 6 at the bottom. We are up 23 steps.
We have made it open open plan so you can spend time together as a family, we have a lot of DVD's, books and games we can play as a family that include everyone. It is so light and modern & keeping it clean is really easy we have equipped it so you can eat in easily and it has all the mod cons.
The private parking space is so convenient right outside in Ayr Court carpark.
We love the sun terrace & eat outside a lot using the Weber BBQ. As it is south facing and gets very hot so I often have my morning coffee on the sun terrace looking at the beautiful view of St Ives Bay and Hayle beach. Sunset/ sunrise its always beautiful.
Having Ayr field & playground adjacent means the children can just go off & play giving them some independence and us some down time. Our Cockapoo loves the field too . My favourite place is sitting in bed with the large square window open looking at the stars and listen to the waves crashing, then in the morning looking at the sea to see what the weather is doing and thinking about what the day will bring.

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