Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Luxury Art Deco, Award Winning and truly iconic for up to 16 guests located?

This family-friendly Shanklin vacation home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Small Hope Beach, Shanklin Beach, and Welcome Beach. Rylstone Gardens and Shanklin Chine are also within 1 mi (2 km). Shanklin Station is 12 minutes by foot and Lake Station is 12 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

2 November 2023

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Magnificent art deco house

We were a multi-generational family (13 people ranging from 2-70) celebrating a special birthday. The house was perfect for us all with plenty of bedroom and living space and a lovely big dining table. The bathrooms worked well even though not ensuite. Loads of hot water, crockery, glasses etc. We all slept upstairs and didn't need to use the downstairs bedroom. The gardens and outdoor space were fabulous, we just needed better weather. The locaction is excellent, there is a locked gate straight onto the cliff path with a very popular cafe metres away and steps down to the beach (quite steep return). The owners and manager were extremely helpful. Would wholelheartedly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham T.

20 August 2024

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All we wanted and more

A beautiful house full of fabulous art deco. We all felt very relaxed there and able to enjoy the house and all it had to offer. Fabulous location, ideal for all the family to explore the beaches and local towns. We had everything we needed and thoroughly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petros P.

28 August 2023

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One of a kind

Excellent House. Brilliant Location. 5* Amenities. The owners have put so much attention to detail in this house. The aesthetics are impecable. You feel the depth of the history and character of this building. it is superbly kept up to the highest stds. Literally every signle detail is thought through. It is fully equipped for a large group. They have invested generously to deliver a very luxurious stay, They are passionate about the house and hospitality. It makes the difference. Although, they specify it is a self-catering house, optionality on daily cleaning, toiletries, etc.. would be great. I think this house will continue to age gracefully as it is thoroughly looked after. Many generations to visit will enjoy its warmth, character and unique experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny N.

8 June 2023

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Penny N

A wonderful house, exactly as it appears in the photos , and a beautiful garden. Superb situation.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L.

1 May 2023

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Absolutely perfect

We absolutely loved our stay at The Art Decor House, the property is stunning, everywhere you look there is something else to look at, you can tell the property is well looked after, it was perfect to hold our small wedding, our family loved staying here, we’ve made some extremely precious memories in this house and we would all love to return again one day, and the gifts upon arrival were lovely, very kind, thank you so much for letting us hold our wedding here, will be recommending The Art Decor House to everyone!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruslan M.

9 January 2023

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Wonderful place ❤️‍🔥

Wonderful place, beautiful house, this house has everything for a comfortable stay. The owner of the house was very friendly and ready to help. I dream of returning to this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony R., Sverige

17 April 2022

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Sm..Art Deco

A great house and garden with excellent flow and comfortable bedrooms and living space. Perfect for a large group or family but those with boisterous children might need to sterilize certain areas of valued breakable 'decor' items shortly after arriving. All in all a wonderful example of an art deco house with stained glass windows to die for.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

27 August 2021

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An amazing property for a family get together.

11 of our family visited and stayed at Marine Villa during August 2021. Ages ranged from 11 to 90 and we also had family with accessibility issues which are well catered for. The ground floor accessible bedroom and shower were excellent for our needs. There is one en-suite bedroom, and the remaining bedrooms share 3 bathrooms, this gave our family’s and children a bathroom each which was great. The property easily catered for 11 people, with ample large and comfy bedrooms, large kitchen and multiple ovens, kettles and toasters. The dining room is fantastic seating us all, with room to spare. The house was spotlessly clean. Everything was provided including towels, toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets etc. The garden is lovely, where we breakfasted regularly. We bought two paddle boards whilst on holiday and these were carried up and down the coast path to the local beach on several occasions. A walk to the lower end of Shanklin Chine takes about 20 minutes along the coast path and esplanade. There is plenty of private parking for multiple vehicles. Karen, the house manager met and welcomed us warmly on arrival and went through everything with us. We were lucky to have the master bedroom, wow! This has to be seen to be believed. We envy Laurence and Sharon whom we met today on departure, both lovely and what a house to eventually retire too! We couldn’t find anything that wasn’t catered for or thought of, if we had I expect Karen would of had it covered. Not the cheapest place to stay, but the house is huge, 11 of us still made it look big. The cleanliness and quality speak volumes. Just book it, you won’t be disappointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

7 August 2021

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Second stay

We have just come back from our second stay in this lovely house. It had everything we needed to make our time really enjoyable. The location is wonderful for the views and convenience for cafes, shops and the beach. The owners had replaced things, redecorated rooms and added to the facilities since we had been before and the local team checked that everything was OK during our stay. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clare N.

23 July 2021

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Fantastic!

Marine Villa is a stunning house! Beautiful gardens and views and fairly easy access to the beach. Can explore the island easily! Would definitely recommend everyone to stay here!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

19 April 2021

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Just fantastic !

The property is stunning, well kitted out and very thoughtful hosts. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Warwick T.

22 September 2020

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Even better than the listing

It truly is the fantasia of Art Deco which the listing and pictures suggest, but with delightful grounds, a spectacular view, and oodles of space too. The hosts couldn't have been more helpful - a real treasure.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

John R.

22 August 2019

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Marine Villa

Great location with wonderful views. The house and facilities were excellent. Particularly impressed that you were able to lay on a Spitfire doing aerobatics on our arrival.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Laura H.

20 June 2019

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Very Enjoyable Stay!

We had a lovely stay! The house is beautiful! Great house for a big group of people and the views out to sea were amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

8 June 2019

Big Family Stay

Having stayed innShznklin many times as kids we chose the same for a big family holiday. We booked Marine Villa and were not disappointed. It’s a beautiful property in a fantastic position with amazing gardens and views. The huge dining room was great for family dinners and a hilarious Murder Mystery night. A lovely stroll along the cliff path to Shanklin or Sandown and a couple of great cafes and bars literally hundreds of yards from Marine Villa on the cliffs. Will definitely be back. Also note the b&b opposite is ideal if you need extra beds.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

2 January 2019

Perfect family Christmas, complete with decorations!

This home was perfect for a holiday family reunion. Plenty of space, towels, beds, showers and toilets. Something for everyone - a run down by the beach, a stroll through the amazing gardens, cooking, an easy afternoon reading, or taking in a movie. The dining room is warm and inviting allowing for wonderful family meals and making amazing family memories. Really perfect us all. Thank you so much Marine Villa!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Viv E.

4 November 2018

A stunning property in a lovely location.

We had a wonderful stay in the Art Deco House. We went with our children and grandchildren to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary and it was a perfect venue. The house is really well equipped and the welcome pack was very much appreciated. We would thoroughly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

5 September 2018

Memorable visit

What a wonderful venue for special celebrations and family gatherings. Our stay was planned to celebrate my 70th birthday and Marine Villa enabled the whole family to spend some precious time together on the Isle - ages ranged from three to seventy years but the house suited all. The venue gave plenty of space to be all together for meals etc. - or individually to find a quiet corner to read or just sit and relax. The house is well equipped and the garden is beautiful. Many memories have been made and the time to enjoy each other’s company, aside from what is normally a hectic world, can not be undervalued. All would love to return in the future....and hope to.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

21 August 2018

A holiday you will treasure

I stayed here with family to mark my 50th birthday. We’d been stunned by the photos and descriptions of the house, but the reality exceeded these. An absolutely beautiful place, as is clear, but this beauty isn’t at the expense of it also being a comfortable, welcoming and very well appointed place to stay. Great location - lovely to pop out of the garden gate and straight onto the coast path - and beautiful views out to see from most of the bedrooms.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

12 August 2018

Brilliant

The property was absolutely amazing; cleaned and presented to a very high standard. I would definitely go there again if I could afford it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

29 June 2018

A fabulous house for a large family reunion

We were looking for a house suitable for 10 adults and 6 children, 4 generations, 92 years old to 9 months. What a find!!Fabulous. The house was spacious, especially the drawing room; the kitchen well equipped for all the cooking plus all the household facilities for dealing with such a large party. There was a huge garden for the children to play in, and there was seating for eating meals and lounging in the sun. The view from the upper sunroom was superb. Some spent time on the beach, down the nearby steps, others walked the adjoining coastal path. It was also easy to catch the bus to other parts of the Island. Everybody of all ages thoroughly enjoyed their stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

James F.

17 June 2018

Superb house for a family holiday

We all really liked the house and had a great time. Thinking of booking again for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Antonia W.

10 January 2018

Definitely recommend the Marine Villa. So much history and decor. Fantastic location.

We had a 60s birthday party with 10 friends and we all had a fabulous time. Great to come ‘home’ to gather in the drawing room after a nice long walk just leaving from the back gate enjoying the seaside of Shanklin. All aminities were great, very well equiped kitchen, and all the bedrooms perfect for everyone. I can’t thank Laurence enough for the service he provided us, and Lizzy who helped us settling in. We had an unforgettable weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Isabel k.

19 December 2017

Beautiful house, wonderful views, delightful owners.

We booked Marine Villa for a house party with family and friends to celebrate a special birthday. As all of us are fans of the Art Deco period the house was perfect.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alyson L., Oxford

10 October 2017

fantastic long weekend stay with friends

the house and garden exceded our expectations. It was stately with views over the sea from the top storey. The inside had an art deco theme with no expense spared, in the kitchen there was everything you could possibly need. American fridge-freezer and to our delight, (there were 10 of us) there were 2 dishwashers. we did the huge, stately dining room justice with banquet feasts (one evening we used the outside barbeque) the beds had top of the range tempur mattresses which were not too hot like some. the weather was a bit cold because it was October, so we didnt use the outside dining table or sun loungers, but it would be excellent for hot weather. the gardens were grand with a large well kept lawn with a central pond and fountain ( which wasnt on) there was fish food in the house to feed the fish in the pond. Wed would like to thank Laurence and Sharon for allowing us to share their much loved home

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

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