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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! (Edinburgh)
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Escape to this traditional seaside townhouse in the heart of Edinburgh, where natural light pours into the spacious Living Room through three large windows. Enjoy panoramic views over Arthur's Seat and the Firth of Forth from the top floor, relax with a Jacuzzi bath in your family bathroom or catch up on your favorite shows using WiFi and Smart TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!


Whole property - 140sqm

This is a wonderful, spacious, traditional seaside townhouse, built at a time when wealthy Edinburgh families also bought a house by the sea in order to cool off on those hot summer days.

Laid out over 3 floors, the wide staircases are a feature, particularly the winding staircase between the first and second floors (note; they're a bit too wide for standard stair gates, so may not be ideal for young children). The Living Room is positioned on the first floor, as was the norm for the time, with 3 large windows that let the light stream in. From the top floor there are views over the roof tops to Arthur's Seat from the front and across the Firth of Forth to Fife at the rear.

The house offers 4 bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, a WC on each floor, full gas central heating, high pressure hot water system, Primary Bedroom with ensuite, WiFi, Smart TV, travel cot, high chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, linen and towels. Hopefully everything you need!

City of Edinburgh Short Term Let Licence Number: EH-69033-R

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! located?

This family-friendly Edinburgh vacation home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Portobello Beach and Edinburgh Port. Royal Commonwealth Pool and Dynamic Earth are also within 3 mi (5 km). Brunstane Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 313 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked kitchen, beautiful sitting room with open fire and underfloor heating in the main bathroom a joy on a winter’s day!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent family home. Warm, clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again if the owner lets us lol!Thanks so much for a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay for our family. Kids live in London, Vancouver and Yorkshire and the house was the perfect place and size to all get together for a couple of days. Will definitely book again if staying in Edinburgh. Thank-you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and lovely home ! We had a wonderful stay and easily took the bus in and out of Edinburgh.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great house, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Great house

Very nice and cozy, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

Beautiful Place

This is a wonderful place to stay. It is near the beach, a grocery store, and some good places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, spacious home. Comfortable and clean with everything needed to feel at home. Excellent location right near the beach, bus for a quick trip into Edinburgh, and plenty of stores within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Lovely home

We loved the location and the home. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely wonderful home for a large family or group of friends to stay at! There were 7 of us in our party and the home was a great size for us. All of us having beds, ease of use of the restrooms, and a dining room large enough to accomodate those late night meals after a day exploring the city. Couldn't have been better for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

anita p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house!! It was beautiful and we enjoyed all the original items there like the fireplaces and wood shutters The kitchen was well stocked. Dining room and parlor were great to visit with the entire family of 6. The host was wonderful at communication. Great location for public transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca Bowling 4.

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

Lovely family stay

Beautiful property and decor. Close to the beach. Plenty of room and great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Great Stay at the Beach

Our family very much enjoyed our stay in Portobello. The house was great and there a number restaurants, pubs, stores nearby. Portobello provides a nice break from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh, but all of the iconic sites in Edinburgh are only a quick bus ride away. We would highly recommend this property and look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was brilliant and felt like a home. It was warm and comfortable and had everything we expected and more. The location was brilliant with lots of place to eat and drink on the doorstep. There’s also a supermarket a few minutes walk away. The bus service into Edinburgh city was so easy to use and very frequent. Communication was excellent. Parking outside the house was challenging but there’s plenty of other options. This is one of the best holiday homes we’ve rented and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Great property

We really enjoyed our stay here. Wonderful location near to the beach and shops and the property had everything we needed. Patrick was a great host!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Good sized property for 8 of us to attend wedding just 4 minutes away 2 mins to the beach and a short ride to Edinburgh What mot could you ask far Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Great property fantastic location

Great property, well equipped and very clean. Fantastic location, two mins to the beach, two mins to the bus stop for regular buses to Edinburgh.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pusparaj T.

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

Feels like your own home.

We enjoyed our stay. Very nice property at nice location close to Edinburgh city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ada S.

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

Location, location, location

Amazing location, clean, responsive host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Our stay

Lovely house - loved the character of the rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Family weekend

Wonderful location for family gathering. The house provided everything required and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette J.

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

Historic

Very, very nice, clean homey location, amazing. Just parking's a bit of a hassle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary & Fiona M.

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

Great cosy house in a fantastic location

perfect base for visiting relatives in Scotland, excellent local eateries, great public transport and easy access on the roads to the borders and Aberdeenshire. Enjoyed beautiful Edinburgh again and were able to cook in the superbly equipped kitchen
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia C.

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

Xmas getaway

Very clean, warm and cosy. Loved the layout of the house. Lovely morning walks along the beach and easy access to all buses
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023