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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour

This unique, pet-friendly, 2 bed holiday cottage in St Ives, Cornwall is a quirky fisherman's cottage, full of character with beamed ceilings, wooden floors, sash windows and a stable door.
It is on a quite pretty terrace just minutes walk to beaches,restaurants,pubs,shops.

The cottage can accommodate up to 4 guests and comprises:
• 2 bedrooms:
• 1 Double room, with vanity mirror, hairdryer, iron, clothes rail and a cot (if required). From this room you can look out across a pretty garden, with its abundance of flowers, and catch a glimpse of the sea;
• 1 Twin room, with 2 single beds (one smaller than the average sized single bed) and clothes rail.
• 1 bathroom, with shower – towels are provided;
• Lounge area (with board games) and a log burner – perfect for those winter evenings.
• Modern kitchen with electric oven, microwave, smoothie maker, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer;
• Three-tiered, south facing garden, with BBQ area and an outside tap – please use this tap to wash your wetsuits outside;
• Small dogs are very welcome, at an additional cost of £40 per dog. Please note that dogs are not allowed on furniture or on beds please.

The cottage is set on a pretty terrace with another 10 cottages, which are all unique and different. All of the cottages have gardens, which is unusual for St Ives! Despite the number of cottages, the terrace is very quiet and all of the cottages’ residents are lovely and friendly.

The cottage’s three-tiered, south-facing garden, is a perfect place for you to relax and enjoy your morning coffee over breakfast or an evening wine, whilst cooking food on the BBQ.

The cottage is suitable for single people, couples or families.

There are 5 beaches in St Ives, one of which is dog-friendly all year round!

Both the beach and the cobbled streets of St Ives, which have lovely shops, restaurants and pubs, are only a 5 minute walk from the cottage.

Feel at Home
St Ives has fast become one of the UK's foremost holiday destinations and offers 3 award-winning sandy beaches. In fact, the bay was voted the third best bay in the world by the Daily Mail!
The town offers a maze of cobbled streets that host a vast array of high quality restaurants, galleries and shops.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not smoke directly outside cottage as the smoke goes in through neibours windows.Smoke in the garden please.
There is a dog stay charge for housekeeping of £50 per dog. Pets have to be kept downstairs in a basket and not allowed upstairs on beds or on sofa.

Important information

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Property # 8180563
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this cottage is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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St. Ives, England

What's nearby

  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mine Brewing Taproom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Bar & Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St. Eia - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour on 2 Sept 2026 start from AU$246, 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 The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The cottage is minutes walk to 5 beaches and the harbour located?

This family-friendly St Ives cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of St. Ives Theatre and St Ives Harbour. St Ives Society of Artists and Porthmeor Beach are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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. 32 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 60 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little place! Very clean 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Lovely cottage full of character. Very thoughtfully decorated. We loved it!

Cottage was just as described and was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thankyou Rachel for the lovely review. Lisa.
Verified

8/10 Good

David G.

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

Good central location for all amenities.

Good location, nice little cottage with a lovely little garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Thankyou
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian N.

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

Quirky cottage at centre of st ives

We had a lovely couple of days in Lisa‘s cottage and enjoyed the peaceful and quiet yet very central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thankyou
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10/10 Excellent

Ralf D.

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

Great place to stay in St. Ives

Nice little cottage in central St. Ives. We very much enjoyed to stay there as it is well equipped and perfectly located for walking tours along the beautiful Cornwall coast. Thank you very much, Lisa.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
Thankyou ralf you were lovely guests
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

Lovely cottage in great location

Lovely cottage in great location. Only 5-10 minutes walk to the harbour. Kitchen had everything we needed. Would highly recommend for 2-3 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thankyou Adrian for your lovely review,lisa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby G.

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

Cute little cottage in a great location

The cottage is a short walk from the various beaches and shops of St Ives, so perfect for a short break in the town. The cottage is well equip and it's amazing how everything is fitting into the place.The only negative side is the lack of parking and having to stop on a double yellow to load/unload. It took us about an hour to find a parking space when we arrived, so plan ahead!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2025
Thankyou Toby Yes parking not easy at Easter but did say a car park only 5 minutes down the hill
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely little miner's cottage. All amenities are here and its only a short walk to shops, cafés and beaches. Parking is a problem having only paid off site parking but a small problem considering the experience. Would recommend this cottage to all
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stunning even in the rain

This small and perfectly located cottage is an excellent base for all of Cornwalls highlights, Minac, Newlyn ,St Michael Mount and is minutes walk away from the selection of stunning beaches, supermarkets and amazing cafés and restaurants.Cosy, compact and well equipped.Highly recommend!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thankyou for a lovely review
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nina R.

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

3 Bullans Terrace

Very pretty terrace of houses, peaceful with a beautiful garden. Not ideal for anyone with mobility issues as any way you go, it’s up a steep hill. The cottage is small, the stairs are steep and the upstairs is somewhat cramped. We had a lovely time in St Ives
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2024
Nina I did not know you had mobility issues as all of Cornwall is very steep I said to contact me with any issues There is a bus that goes up and down from outside the cottage and a taxi is only£2.80
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10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage close to all the amenities that St Ives has to offer. Just a 5 minute walk to the shops and 15 mins to the beaches. Property is clean with a small garden where we BBQ’d one night. It’s a small cottage which was fine for four of us but probably too small for 4 adults. Lisa the owner very communicative and helpful. Would definitely recommend for a lovely St Ives break!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Thankou jon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff T.

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

Spend time back in time

As travelers from Australia, we decided on a self contained old worker's cottage as a change from the ordinary motels. We were not disappointed. Although small ( or compact ), the house came with the mod cons we required. Whether summer holidaying or like us, travelling about Cornwall, the house is central to beaches, shops, transport and restaurants and tourist spots.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline F.

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

Wonderful stay in St Ives

We loved our trip to St Ives. The cottage was great for us, as a family of 3. I appreciated the location; on the outskirts of the centre, so you're close to everything but not sureounded by tourists all the time. The cottage is small, but enough space for the three of us and lovely to have some outside space to use. We dound the knives in the kitchen very blunt, which did make cooking a bit difficult, but that was our only minor complaint. Lisa was on hand with support when needed, which was much appreciated. Would certainly recommend to others.thatkitc
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEE S.

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

great location to both the harbour and The Tate.

we had a very enjoyable time. the cottage is very snug and doesn't take long to warm up.. Very well decorated throughout perfect in size for a small young family. Also the housekeeper obviously takes a lot of care as it was very clean throughout .As mentioned you couldn't get a better location. we wouldn't hesitate in going back there. Tat ta.. lee , Asa and Edvin.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matthew R.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed!

From the description and photos of the cottage on Vrbo we guessed it was going to be a small cottage but not as small as it actually was!It definitely is only suitable for 2 adults and 2 small children at most! It was very clasutraphobic with 4 adults staying and no privacy when using the tiny bathroom (every sound made in bathroom can be heard throughout property!) The bedding and pillows were of a very poor quality as were the mattresses which were also stained. The 2 single bed frames were substandard too! The shower leaked into the lounge below if the power was up too high when showering. There should be a sign in the bathroom clearly stating that the shower shouldn't be put on full power! This issue was first mentioned by a guest in 2022 and it still hasn't been sorted!! Not good enough really! The garden needs to be tidied up a lot.Lovely neighbour at no 4 was very helpful and chatty. We feel that the price we paid for the 3 nights was very overpriced for what we got.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Well from the photos and description of the cottage you knew it would be small and with one bathroom As all the fisherman’s cottages in st ives are small why did you book for 4 adults!!! And you Even took 3 dogs without telling me or paying Why oh why would you book a tiny cottage for 4 adults and 3 dogs no wonder claustrophobic… As in my guide I sent you..shower powerful but cubicle small please have shower on medium as if on full power will leak..obviously you took no notice as the guest 3 years ago did same thing!! Bed linen is from “next” and have never had a complaint before Just make sure next time you book accommodation it accommodates how many people go
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa hat ein sehr schönes Häuschen, abseits vom Trubel der Stadt, aber doch nah am Zentrum mit kleinem Garten und sehr netten Nachbarn. Bei den engen Straßen in Cornwall ist es fast besser ohne Auto zu kommen. wir konnten aber gegen Gebühr beim RFC Rugby Club parken, der etwa 7 Minuten entfernt ist. wir haben den Urlaub bei ihr genossen und möchten uns für die schöne Zeit bedanken.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Thankyou
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helge G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alles super geklappt, die Vermieterin ist sehr freundlich, die Nachbarn auch, das Cottage ist einfach schön
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

beach holidays

Confortable und quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bettina W.

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

Absolutes Juwel mitten in der Stadt

Wir haben das Objekt wegen der günstigen Lage zum Hafen und Strand gewählt und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Nur ein paar Minuten zu Fuß und man hatte alles was man wollte und konnte das Auto getrost stehen lassen. Was bei dem gewöhnungsbedürftigen Linksverkehr oft nicht geschadet hat. Ein schnuckliger Ort und eine sehr hilfsbereite Gastgeberin hat den Urlaub perfekt gemacht. Die Unterkunft war klein aber man hatte alles was man braucht. Zum Parken hat uns die Vermieterin einen Privatparkplatz in der Nähe vermittelt. Das ist auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
Ahh Thankyou Bettina You were a pleasure of a guest. Lisa.
Verified

6/10 Okay

graeme a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Last minute booking.

We would not have chosen this property but our original cottage was cancelled the day before due to boiler failure. This property was chosen as it accepted a dog. But there were some major problems that we informed the manager about. The kettle was split on the bottom and leaked water. The main tap in the kitchen would come off and splash water everywhere if we turned 2 taps on. The main bedroom had a king sized bed and so no room to get in and out. Lack of draw space. The shower leaked on to the room below every time it was used but no water came out on to the bathroom floor. The smaller bedroom had 2 beds but no room between the beds and sockets and switches were sited just above the pillow on one bed. We think it is overpriced but we were grateful for the stay so do NOT want this review to be public. Just for your information and hopefully manager can sort out some of the problems. She was helpful and responded quite quickly but these items above need addressing and soon. We have pictures
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

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

The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. Bonus was we could take our dog and had a nice

Bonus was we could take our dog and had a nice garden
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thankyou Rebecca
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

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

Charming cottage

Cosy and charming cottage with lovely aspect over St Ives. Very well kitted out kitchen. Lovely garden for sitting out with a glass of wine amongst the vines!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2021
Thankyou for a lovely review. Lisa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

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

Lovely bijou cottage within walking distance of st Ives main beaches

Lovely stay in very cute bijou cottage within easy reach of town and beaches of St Ives Fantastic restaurants and bars all nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
Thankyou Linda You were a lovely guest Lisa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tess W.

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

Beautiful Cottage

My two young daughters and I spent a fabulous week in this pretty little cottage. I made use of the parking on offer; I was a bit of trek up the hill and pricey but worth it given the parking stress in the area, not sure what I would have done without it! The cottage itself was very pretty with lots of lovely ornaments and pretty touches around the place. Basic provisions including, bread, milk, butter, tea, coffee were even provided. The tiered garden was lovely for relaxing with a book and drink at the end of the day. Communication with Lisa was excellent before and during the stay. Would definitely recommend this place and Lisa as a host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
Thank you Tess
Verified

8/10 Good

Rowena H.

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

Great location, cosy cottage

We are a family of 4 with a dog and had a great holiday in this cottage. The location is very central, close to all beaches and shops. It was clean and the owner was very helpful and attentive. The cottage is typical of St Ives in that it is small with low doorways and four adult-sized people is probably too many as storage space is limited, but for anyone else it’s a good base.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Thankyou Rowena Glad you had a nice time.

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Rutter

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I live in Lichfield in Staffordshire,and grew up in Sutton Coldfield.
I am a haidresser by profession and own a small Hairdressing Salon wich is located in Walmley,Sutton Coldfield.
I have two children a boy and a girl,who have spent many holidays in St Ives,crabbing in the rock-pools and eating ice-creams.
My love for St Ives has only increased as ive got older as to apprecite what a beautiful place it is,the light and the way the sea joins the sky, the changing colours of the sky and the changes in the sea each different season.
I have visited St Ives so many times throughout different months of the year.The summer is lovely with the warm weather sitting outside The Sloop having a drink and chatting to holiday makers.The Spring with the heady spring air and the glistening of the sea.The Autumn,October is hazy and time for the dogs on the beach enjoying themselves.November is time to wrap up warm and walk the coastal path,then head to any of the pubs to eat before going back to the cottage to snuggle up beside the logburner.And then Christmas and New Year which is amazing.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with the cottage becuse it was so pretty and uniquecottage has a lovely 3 tiered garden with abundance if flowers and shrubs and because the garden is southernly facing it is great to sit in the sun and have a barbaque.The cottage is set on an off the road terrace along with another seven cottages,some painted lovely colours with beautiful gardens,the owners of the other cottages live there permantly and are really friendly and kind.

What makes this property unique

Where the cottage is situated is just a few minutes walk out of the town centre which means it is quite and peaceful away from all the crowds,yet only minutes away to the hustle and bustle.
Again just a few minutes from Porthmeor Surfing Beach and the lovely Porthmeor Beach Cafe Bar.
A few minutes th the Cinema and Kidz r us shows and the cobbled streets of st ives town with the shops restaurants and bars.
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