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TV, DVD player, books
TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom85 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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St Ives, Cornwall
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tate St. Ives
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mermaids Rest - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

This traditional 4-storey cottage is a true taste of traditional St Ives. Mermaids Rest is a charming granite cottage, tastefully furnished with original wooden floorboards throughout and white painted walls and rafters. Located in the conservation area of Downalong, it is literally seconds away from the beautiful Harbour beach and a couple of minutes' walk from the surfing paradise of Porthmeor. Close to all the local shops, restaurants and beaches, Mermaid's Rest is within a residential area so is a perfect getaway any time of the year.

Ground Floor
3 steps up from Rose Lane to the hall.
Sitting/dining room. Attractive dual aspect room comfortably furnished with ornamental fireplace, 2 settees, book shelves, TV/DVD, extendable dining table with seating for 6.
Carpeted stairs with handrails down to kitchen. Low headroom at lower end of stairs.

Lower Ground Floor
Kitchen. Spacious room with kitchen table and seating for 4. Ample work surfaces and storage units, fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Separate sink by door to small, shared rear courtyard with space for surfing gear.
Bathroom. Bath with power shower over, WC, sink and heated towel rail.

First Floor
Bedroom 1. King size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside table, lamp and window to Rose Lane.
Bedroom 2. Twin beds, 2 hanging cupboards, chest of drawers, bedside table and lamp. South facing window to courtyard side.
Separate WC and sink.

Very steep carpeted ladder-style stairs with handrails on both sides to attic room.

Second Floor
Bedroom 3. Twin beds under the eaves in this attractive room with lovely views of the Harbour and Porthminster beach. TV, wardrobe, chest of drawers and chest.

Please note that standard stair gates are not suitable for these staircases, stairs are also very steep and may not be suitable for some.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Porthmeor Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Porthmeor Beach and 3 minutes by foot from St Ives Harbour
This cottage offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This St Ives cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 915 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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