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Beach Vista
St Ives, Cornwall
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With exceptional views over the harbour and sea, Beach Vista is a luxury holiday home in St Ives that comes pretty close to perfection
2 nights from £525 Book Nowkey features
Sea View
Footsteps From The Beach
Wi-Fi
Patio/balcony
Children Welcome
Near Coast Path
Freestanding Bath
Family Friendly
Bathtub
Washing Machine
Dishwasher
Cot Available
High Chair
Coffee Machine
TV
Hair Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Oven
Iron
Overview
There’s no doubt that Beach Vista’s location is its piece de resistance however, and with the harbour being just 200 metres away, and the beaches of Porthmeor and Porthgwidden closer still, this is the perfect place from which to enjoy all that St Ives is famous for. The apartment's furnished front terrace peers out between the cottages right over the bay, and it’s from here that you, cup of coffee or glass of ice-cold fizz in hand, can take in the ever-changing colours of the sky and sea. Upstairs through the picture windows in the master suite, the views are just as spectacular, so if you fancy whiling the hours away with a good book, this is the best spot for it.
A beautiful old pilchard port with its historic fishing quarter and cobbled streets still intact, St Ives has long been a favourite for those in search of a slice of authentic coastal Cornwall, and with some of the county’s best surfing beaches peppering the bay like Gwithian and Porthminster, it’s no wonder water sport and beach lovers flock to this far-west corner of England’s coastline. Of course, the town is also a haven for those looking for artistic inspiration, so unsurprisingly there are numerous independent galleries lining its narrow streets, not least of which being the renowned Tate St Ives overlooking Porthmeor beach. Barbara Hepworth’s sculpture garden is also a must-visit destination when staying here, as are the town’s numerous restaurants, boutiques and beachside cafes.
*Please note that access to the apartment is via a set of steep metal steps so would be unsuitable for those with limited mobility
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Things to know
Check in time: 16:00
Check out time: 10:00
Good Housekeeping Bond or Accidental Damage Waiver
We ask our guests for a £150 Good Housekeeping Bond, pre-authorised against your credit card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterward if there is no damage. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.
Alternatively, a one-off, nonrefundable Accidental Damage Waiver of £30 can be added to your booking to replace the Good Housekeeping Bond and can be added as an extra when processing your booking.
Pets: No pets allowed
Number of steps: 1 flight of external metal access stairs, 1 flight of internal steps
Type of heating: Central heating
Linen & Towels: Bed linen is provided for your stay, however, if you require use of the travel cot you will need to bring your own cot linen. Each guest will be supplied with one hand towel and one bath towel for their stay. (If your holiday is longer than 10 days, please contact the Luxury Coastal team to discuss a mid-stay linen change)
Wi-Fi: This property offers free Wi-Fi for guests, however, we cannot guarantee the speed and connectivity. Therefore, if you are planning to work during your holiday, we recommend bringing a Wi-Fi dongle.
Coffee Machine: Magimix Nespresso coffee machine with a few starter pods provided
Smoking: All of our properties are non-smoking and we ask that any party member who smokes, do so off the premises.
Property Surroundings: Please note Beach Vista located on the vibrant St Ives harbour front. As a result, there may be occasional noise from the street and surrounding area.
Room Information
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Living
This property lies in a terrific spot which is tucked behind the first row of seafront buildings on St Ives harbour. Being in the old part of town means access is down narrow alleys between its buildings, and then up a flight of metal steps
Living Room
Entrance level (ground floor) open plan living room with plenty of seating in the form of two sofas and four armchairs
Coffee table, bookshelves and sideboard
Smart TV with Freeview -
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen
Open plan with the living room
Contemporary and amply equipped with *Magimix Nespresso coffee machine, fridge, freezer, oven, induction hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner
The washing machine is located in a utility cupboard in the family bathroom
A selection of cookware, utensils, cutlery, crockery and glassware
*A few starter pods are provided
Dining
A cleverly designed extension of the kitchen worktop with bar stool seating for six -
Bedrooms
Bedroom One
On the ground floor and furnished with twin beds that can be linked to form a double bed (please request at time of booking), side tables with reading lamps, free standing wardrobe with drawers and hanging space, and Smart TV
Bedroom Two
Positioned at entrance level (ground floor) and furnished with a double bed, an occasional chair, side tables with reading lamps, built-in wardrobe with drawers and hanging space, and a mirror
Master Suite
Upstairs on the second floor and boasting extraordinary views over St Ives harbour, the bay, The Towans, Godrevy Point and beyond. A window seat with upholstered cushion creates the perfect viewing point
One half of the suite is furnished with a luxury double bed, side table and lamps, a built in wardrobe, and chest of drawers, with the other half featuring its own lounge with sofa, chairs and Smart TV (Freeview)
This bedroom has a fabulous en-suite with freestanding bathtub
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Bathrooms
Family bathroom
A large contemporary shower room on the ground floor with double walk in shower and rain-heads, hand basin, cabinet with mirror, heated towel rail and WC
Bathroom two
The top floor en-suite with free-standing bathtub, hand basin, cabinet with mirror, heated towel rail and WC
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Outside
A private terrace with rattan lounge suite and glass balustrade lies to the side of the property (at entrance level next to the front door), and boasts fantastic views over the beach, harbour and bay
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Parking
This property does not offer its own parking however several local council long stay car parks can be found in the area including:
The Island Car Park 0.1 mile (3 minutes walk)
Smeatons Pier Car Park 0.1 mile (3 minutes walk)
Barnoon 0.3 miles (8 minutes walk)
St Ives Car Parks and their tariffs
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Good Housekeeping Bond or Accidental Damage Waiver
We ask our guests for a £150 Good Housekeeping Bond, pre-authorised against your credit card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterward if there is no damage. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.
Alternatively, a one-off, nonrefundable Accidental Damage Waiver of £30 can be added to your booking to replace the Good Housekeeping Bond and can be added as an extra when processing your booking.
* Please note Beach Vista located on the vibrant St Ives harbour front. As a result, there may be occasional noise from the street and surrounding area.
Welcome to St Ives
Thereās something special about holidays in St Ives and we just canāt quite put our fingers on it. It could be the beautiful light thatās attracted artists to the resort for generations, the cobbled streets and coastal viewsā¦or that feeling of being a world away from the hustle and bustle. Whatever it is, St Ives has a charm thatās unlike any other, and weād recommend it at any time of year.
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Reviews
Lovely St Ives stay
4.7/5
4.7/5
This was our second stay in this lovely apartment, so already aware of the interesting entranceway and steep outdoor flight of stairs...and then the reward of an amazing view of St Ives from the balcony/decked area. We were welcomed with some beautiful scones and a well stocked hospitality tray. All beds are very comfy with good quality bedding, good fluffy towels too. The kitchen/lounge is well equipped with every kitchen utensil you could possibly need, the room is spacious with comfortable sofas all around. The top floor bedroom has wonderful views across beautiful St Ives. It has a sofa where you can sit with a coffee and relax ...taking full advantage of the view. The other 2 bedrooms are both well-presented. We enjoyed our stay very much and look forward to returning soon.
Lea, 22 May 2026
Hi Lea, Thank you so much for your review and for choosing to stay with us again, it means a lot to have returning guests. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the apartment just as much on your second visit, and that the views across St Ives continue to impress. The balcony and top-floor bedroom really are special spots to relax and take it all in, so it’s great to hear you made the most of them. It’s also lovely to hear your kind comments about the comfort of the beds, quality of the linens and towels, and how well equipped and spacious the living area is. Thank you for mentioning the entrance and stairs as well, it’s always helpful for future guests to be aware, and as you say, the views certainly make it worthwhile! We’re so pleased you had another enjoyable stay and we very much look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team
Beach Vista
2.8/5
2.8/5
This property has so much potential and is located in a beautiful corner of St Ives overlooking the magnificent harbour. On the listing it does not state that the property is situated above a lively pub which music plays until midnight on the majority of nights, this did not create a relaxing environment for our holiday. The walk up to the property was absolutely covered in rubbish and bird droppings which leaves a lot to be desired when walking up to the property. The steps up are covered in algae, I would not recommend this for anyone who is uneasy on their feet. From the pictures the balcony/decking looks clean, fresh and well kept. This is far from reality with the decking clearly not being cleaned before our arrival, covered in faeces on the furniture and surrounding flooring. I completely understand the seagull infestation in St Ives but this was clearly not cleaned and the pictures from the booking do not match what is on the balcony, along with completely different flooring (pictures need updating). Walking into the actual property it had a stale smell and I knew immediately this had not been cleaned, there was food reminiscence on the floor and counter tops in the kitchen/living area, kids toys pushed under the sofas, kitchen facilities dusty, which was no acceptable. On top of this we could not find the tv remotes, which were in fact shoved into the sofa and on inspection after moving the cushions to find the remote the sofas had not been cleaned with food and sand within, disgusting! All of the windows and blinds had not been cleaned and were covered in thick layers of dust throughout, this property is not kept clean and standards are not maintained throughout. In the main bedroom we also found used and dried up contact lenses on the bedsides which again shows the lack of attention to detail when cleaning. This property massively needs its photos updating as it does not match the fresh and clean look on the photos when booking. All issues were sent across to the host on our first night and they sent a cleaning team in the following day to rectify most of the issues. As this property is branded a ĀluxuryĀ stay, I would definitely say this is not value for money and will not be returning, I also would not recommend this place for anyone else due to the reasons above.
Alex, 17 Sep 2024
Thank you Alex for taking the time to share your comments with us. We were incredibly sorry to hear of the problems that you encountered when you arrived at Beach Vista, of which we were unaware until we received your review. This is not the usual standard of service that we strive to achieve and we are sorry that this was the case for your stay. We always try to do right by all parties and we are pleased to hear that you reached out to the local contact who came over to rectify the situation. With regards the music, this is not something that we have previously had feedback about, however there are pubs and restaurants all the way along the seafront so there will be some noise from them. Please be assured your feedback has been passed on to the owner and the housekeeping team so that they can look to make changes moving forward. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
Mary - Luxury Coastal
Fabulous location
4.5/5
4.5/5
We loved our stay at Beach Vista. ItĀs not the prettiest of entrances and lugging cases up the flight of stairs at 9:30pm at night wasnĀt great, but once inside the apartment it was worth the amble. The property is in an amazing location and the room upstairs had amazing views of the harbour and beyond. Views in the other rooms were less special but the standard of cleanliness and furnishing was high throughout. For us, the lack of blinds in the top bedroom wasnĀt ideal. If the seagulls donĀt walk you the sun definitely will. At least the views compensated somewhat for the dawn wake up calls! Not a complaint, more a hint to others to bring sleep masks. The only downside to this beautiful property is the constant smell of pasties from the shop below and the noise in the back bedroom from the restaurant fan/aircon(?) below - altho this did stop by 11pm. And to be honest, the positives of this property far outweighed any minor niggles. There is everything you need at the property to make for a very comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend it to others - the stairs might not be suitable for all.
Amanda, 18 Aug 2023
Hi Amanda, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased to hear you had a lovely stay, the views of the harbour certainly are amazing. Thank you too for the feedback regarding the blinds in the top bedroom which we have passed on to the owners. We are delighted to hear you would recommend Beach Vista to others and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to one of our properties again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
Mary
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