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Looney Dunes, Camber - 1 min to sand dunes, 2 sunny gardens, 3 bedrooms

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Beach nearby, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Rye, England
  • Camber Sands
    4 min walk
  • Rye Golf Club
    3 min drive
  • Landgate
    8 min drive
  • Lydd (LYX)
    15 min drive

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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.

Looney Dunes, Camber - 1 min to sand dunes, 2 sunny gardens, 3 bedrooms

Looney Dunes is our own family holiday home - perfectly located right in the heart of the popular seaside resort of Camber Sands. Despite being just a moment's stroll from the famous 2-mile stretch of beach and its best bars and restaurants, the house enjoys peace and quiet even on the busiest of Summer days. With views of the sand dunes from the sunny south-facing back garden and upstairs bedrooms, it really is a fabulous place to take a holiday.

Since we come on holiday here ourselves, the house is very well equipped. Pretty much everything you might need has been thought of. In addition to the usual facilities that you might expect to find, you'll be in for a treat with original artworks, a whole wall of books in the living room (over 1,000 at the last count), a vintage Bang & Olufsen hifi system (with turntable and our record collection), a heap of board games, XBox360 (plus games) and loads of children's DVDs and movies to keep them entertained whilst you're enjoying a drink in the back garden - a total suntrap - watching the butterflies or the sun setting. The house is centrally heated throughout and enjoys a reliable superfast broadband connection through BT Infinity 2 at around 60 Mbps.

Looney Dunes has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 4 adults and 2 children - one master bedroom with a double bed, another main bedroom arranged either as two singles or joined together as a king-size double and a kids' bedroom with 2 full-size bunk beds. The two south-facing bedrooms enjoy views of the sand dunes. In the spacious family bathroom (no bath) there is a spacious shower cubicle with power shower, much the best way to clean away all the fine sand that you bring back from the long day at the beach!

There is plenty of room downstairs too. The house has a living room with French doors that open out fully onto a patio area with a lawn and flower beds beyond, plus floor-to-ceiling bookshelves along the entire length of one wall; a conservatory with dining table and chairs; a fully-equipped kitchen with separate larder; and a downstairs WC and porch area for storage.

The gardens must be our favourite part of this property. The south-facing back garden is the proverbial stone's throw from the sand dunes and is made up of a patio area and a flat lawn surrounded by shrubs and flowers on three sides (and populated by many species of butterfly throughout the long summer days). The garden is fenced all around and is fully enclosed. A high privet hedge in the front garden provides privacy from the cul-de-sac (so no passing traffic) and creates a natural goal for any penalty shoot out! This garden is also very sunny and provides off-street parking for 2 cars (3 at a pinch).

Here are the main details about the property:

Enclosed entrance porch - for all your coats, shoes, wellies, buckets and spades...
Hallway - with 3 under stairs cupboards; one converted into a larder with freezer and microwave; one containing an iron, ironing board, clothes horse, Miele vacuum cleaner; and one crammed full of kid's toys, masses of Lego, etc...
Downstairs WC
Living Room - 3-seater sofa; armchair; rocking chair; original artworks; floor-to-ceiling bookshelves along the entire length of one wall with over 1,000 books; Xbox 360 with games; loads of adult and kids' DVDs; board games; 1970's B&O hifi system (turntable/tuner/amplifier) with smartphone connections that allow you to play your own music through our vintage floorstanding speakers; French doors that open out fully onto the patio area of the back garden...
Galley Kitchen - fridge, freezer, electric cooker with hob, grill and oven, extractor fan, washer dryer, plenty of cupboards, toaster, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, milk frother, plenty of crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware, plus food basics (herbs, spices, condiments, etc)...
Door to:
Conservatory - with dining table and chairs, highchair (on request), blinds, door to back garden...
Back Garden - south-facing and a real sun trap, with views of the tops of the sand dunes, totally enclosed, secure, safe, an oasis of peace and quiet even on the busiest of Summer days; outdoor table and chairs for alfresco dining; barbecue; sunloungers to help top up the tan; a shed full of beach paraphernalia like boules, buckets and spades, etc; and an outside tap too...

Stairs to:

Landing - with airing cupboard (the property is centrally heated and so is warm and cosy in the winter months too), stairgate (if required)...
Bedroom 1 - double bed with sumptuous sprung mattress; wardrobe with full-length mirror; bedside tables with lamps; room for a cot (a travel cot is available on request, meaning that the house can comfortably sleep 4 adults, 2 children and a baby)...
Bedroom 2 - orthopaedic, adjustable, divan beds can either be arranged as 2 singles or fixed together as a kingsize double; wardrobe with full-length mirror; bedside tables with lamps; large window with wooden blinds and views to the dunes...
Bedroom 3 - full-size bunk beds for 2 kids; wardrobe; small chest of drawers...
Family Bathroom - includes a walk-in shower cubicle with power shower (no bath)...
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Camber Sands. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Camber Sands and a 3-minute drive from Rye Golf Club
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Chris and Jenny

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Smartphone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.

Property is also known as

Looney Dunes Camber 1 min Sand Dunes 2 Sunny Gardens s
Looney Dunes Camber 1 min Sand Dunes 2 Sunny Gardens s Rye
Looney Dunes Camber 1 min Sand Dunes 2 Sunny Gardens s House
Looney Dunes Camber 1 min Sand Dunes 2 Sunny Gardens s House Rye
Looney Dunes Camber 1 min Sand Dunes 2 Sunny Gardens s House Rye
Looney Dunes Camber 1 min Sand Dunes 2 Sunny Gardens s House
Looney Dunes Camber 1 min Sand Dunes 2 Sunny Gardens s Rye
Looney Dunes Camber 1 min Sand Dunes 2 Sunny Gardens s House Rye
Looney Dunes Camber 1 min Sand Dunes 2 Sunny Gardens s House
Looney Dunes Camber 1 min Sand Dunes 2 Sunny Gardens s Rye
Looney Dunes Camber 1 min Sand Dunes 2 Sunny Gardens s

Looney Dunes, Camber - 1 min to sand dunes, 2 sunny gardens, 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We had a cracking long weekend here. 5 mins flat walk to the sandy beach (even closer if you lump it over the hill). Chris and Jenny met us at the house and explained everything we needed to know. They were also super accomodating setting things up for our toddler in advance (gates/cot/chair). Thanks to the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Looney Dunes
We had a lovely 7 day stay here. I could not believe how well equipped the house is. There is everything you could possibly want or need. Thank you so much Chris and Jenny we will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elise A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Short break!
"Looney Dunes" is lovely property and was perfect for our weekend break at Camber Sands. My little four year old loved the games in the living room and the books in the kids bedroom were a lovely touch. The property is in a fantastic location right by the beach and we had some great food at the local cafes/restaurants that were also just a short stroll away. We arrived later than expected but it wasn't an issue at all. The communication with Chris was fab and he was very accommodating! We hope to visit again in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic House by the beach
Chris made sure the house was perfect for our arrival. It has everything you need for your family. It’s the prefect little simple beach retreat near the wonderful Camber sands only minutes away! Couldn’t recommend it more. The beach stuff for the kids and beach towels were brilliant and helpful, the honesty “I forgot something” at the supermarket cupboard is a brilliant idea. The kids loved the garden and the sofa in the lounge and great to have a drive for parking! Great stay and great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cracking Camber
We spent the most wonderful May bank holiday at Looney Dunes. Chris was very communicative from the outset and went out of his way to make sure we had all the provisions and information we needed from the outset. After a slight oversight (on our part) around check in times he and his housekeeper were very accommodating and understanding. The house was perfect as a little bolthole for enjoying the Bank Holiday break for our family of 5 and 2 x dogs. Everything was pristine, the welcome pack was delicious and a lovely personal touch with home-baked goodies and it was perfectly located within a stones throw of shops, eateries, a park and of course the dunes and beach. Wonderful, thanks Chris and Jenny!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen D., London, UK

Fantastic stay in Camber Sands
We couldn’t have asked for more from our mini holiday- 4 days of great weather, and a great holiday home in a fantastic location close to the beach. Chris the property owner was absolutely lovely, quick to respond to questions and requests, and the welcome basket and home tour was gratefully received. Highly recommend Looney Dunes to families, buckets and spades aplenty, toys & books and a lovely kids room. Thanks for a brilliant stay!

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Short break May 2019
Lovely house which has been well thought through. It had everything we needed and more plus the owner was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J., England

A lovely, beautifully decorated house, minutes from the beach
We spent a long weekend at Looney Dunes with friends and had a wonderful, relaxing time. Chris met us on arrival and showed us where everything was. The house is immaculate, clean and has everything you could want, including a well stocked honesty larder, fully equipped kitchen, fab sound system and hundreds of books to while away a lazy afternoon. The dog basket and bowl were much appreciated by our dog who loved tearing around the secure back garden. We all would whole-heartedly recommend Looney Dunes and hope to return soon. Many thanks Chris for sharing a fantastic home, and thanks to your son for baking such a wonderful surprise birthday cake for my husband!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Looney Dunes - lovely house with all needs catered for!
When we arrived we met Chris who showed us around the property. My grandsons were particularly impressed there was an X Box which of course they played during our stay. They also loved the selection of dvds, and the older ones of us found ourselves reminiscing with some of the LP's! Then, if that wasn't enough, there were the many books to go through, that's if we had the time! Went to the beach, boys loved the beach board, badminton set and boules, all of which kept them busy. Luna felt very at home in the dog bed provided and settled in almost immediately. Lovely touches were the home made jam and chocolate cookies which made us feel at home. Our every need was catered for down to the beach towels, and nothing was too much trouble. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely holiday property and hope to come back ourselves in the not too distant future! Thanks again Chris - we all had a lovely relaxing break, the boys didn't want to leave! Jenny, Brian & family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Super house in a peacefult yet convenient location.
The house is very close to the sand dunes and beach in Camber. We appreciated the peaceful yet convenient location. On arrival we were greeted by Chris who showed us around the house and pointed out where everything was situated in the home. Chris has been extremely friendly and helpful before, during and after our stay at Looney Dunes, nothing is too much trouble. I have to add that Chris’s attentiveness is NOT in any way intrusive. The house is beautifully furnished and is equipped with everything you could possibly need for a holiday. My grandson even borrowed a bucket and spade, bats and ball and a sand scooter for the beach. We also enjoyed playing pool and swingball in the garden. When I say this house has every requirement for a brilliant holiday I really mean everything. There was a fabulous welcome pack of groceries, including homemade bread, jam and cookies, which were delicious and much more. The honesty cupboard is a fab idea as you have no need to worry if you forget anything. All ages are certainly very well catered for, from small children to oldies, like ourselves. You can even bring along your four legged friend if you so wish. (with owner’s approval). If you like a beach holiday close to amenities then I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Looney Dunes, Camber. It is close to Rye, less than 10 minutes by car. It is also quite easy to visit other places in the South East, we particularly enjoyed visiting Canterbury. We had a super two week holiday and would love to return again in the future. From the four of us, thank you Chris for everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neil T., Berkeley USA

Bliss
🎵O I do like to be beside the seaside 🎶
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frankie S.

Looney Dunes is a lovely house in a great location!!
This is a well kept house which comes with a warm welcome and was an absolute pleasure to stay in!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

Good
21-28 April 2018. Nice size well equiped house within walking distance to all that Camber has to offer and a haven of peace in the maelstrom that is Camber on a sunny day. Nice warm wellcome from Chris including a goodie tray. The Owl Pub very friendly (for dogs and humans), serves a nice pint and bowl of water (for the dog). A welcome break which we would recommend. Phil & Riitta + laid back lurcher Mr Darcy.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Beautiful house, great location.
We had a fab long weekend. It’s a beautiful house, with excellent facilities. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Bishop’s stortford, Hertfordshire

Great house with great set-up for families
Wonderful house, great location to the beach, and a friendly welcome. Couldn't fault it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., London

Perfect for our family get together by the beach
We stayed here with our two kids and their Grandparents for a long weekend and everyone enjoyed their stay. It was just a short walk to the beach. There is a lovely enclosed garden and the house was very clean and cosy. The owners really have thought of everything with a variety of outdoor games, Xbox, dvds, a filled pantry (with an honesty box). I would love to stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Iain S.

Lovely house with everything you could need
Great comms from Chris before our stay and he was there to greet us when we arrived. Kindly showed us around and was extremely helpful throughout the stay. The house is lovely, perfect for us (2 adults, 4 year old and 2 year old). Has everything you need and then some. Loved the toys, games, books, dvds and music. We really appreciated the welcome pack (kids loved the cookies) and the honest larder was a great touch. The garden, had loungers, games and an assortment of stuff for the beach. Great location for the beach, 50m up and over a dune, or a more leisurely 200-300m to the main entrance. Overall we loved it and would definitely recommend staying here for a break in camber and/or rye

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

The property was fantastic! Clean, smart and plenty of meat finishing touches
Our family loved staying here and felt so very welcome. From the home baked cookies when we arrived to the vast array of toys, games, books and things to do provide by Chris and Jenny it made the weekend a treat. A fabulous property with a great well maintained garden and only minutes from the beach we had a great time. Can't wait to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Arko S.

absolutely perfect
great location 5mins walk from beach. inside of house is very well maintained with a considerate welcome pack and a considerable supply of provisions in the honesty larder plus tons of toys, books records to stay busy. the strong wifi all over the house was the icing on the cake.

10/10 Excellent

joanne g.

very impressed with facilities
Enjoyed staying here. Very close to beach and local eateries. Comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Superb holiday home - something for everyone!
This house had everything- books and games for kids and grown ups, lovely rooms and conservatory, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, but close enough to walk to beach, pub, restaurant or Holiday park. It is very close to a lovely beach with golden sands that go on for miles. The owners are lovely and made us and our pet pooch very welcome. Their attention to detail was superb and we will definitely be returning! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Abbas A.

Fantastic property, really close to the beach...
Spent an amazing extended weekend at this property, and what an excellent place to stay, it's close to the beach, extremely well-equipped and the owners really made a huge effort to ensure we had a great time. Their attention to detail just kept surprising us! I cannot recommend this place enough for its location, how well equipped it is and the wonderful owners, Chris and Jenny. I wouldn't think twice about booking this place again, and in fact, seriously considering it for the summer!

10/10 Excellent

Tommy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
wunderschöner Urlaub
Wir wurden bei der Ankunft gleich sehr herzlich (inklusive selbstgebackener Cookies und Brot) von Chris empfangen und durch das Ferienhaus geführt. Da Chris und Jenny das Haus auch selber für Urlaube nutzen, fehlt es wirklich an nichts. Eigentlich bräuchte man nur einen Rucksack mit ein paar Klamotten mitbringen, wenn da nicht immer noch der ganze Platz im Auto wäre. :) Alles sehr sauber und in sehr guten Zustand. Zum Strand sind es nur wenige Minuten. Man hat sogar den Vorteil einen Strandaufgang zu nutzen, an dem kaum Parkplätze sind. Dadurch ist hier auch weniger los. Wir haben auch viele Tipps für Erkundungen in der Gegend bekommen. Gerade Hastings, Rye und natürlich London sind sehr sehenswert. Wenn das Regenwetter doch mal zuschlägt, kommt im Haus sicher keine Langeweile auf. Es ist genügend Unterhaltung vorhanden. Mein ganz besonderes Highlight war der alte Plattenspieler inklusive gefühlt 200 Schallplatten. Sehr schön. Wir können das Ferienhaus nur weiterempfehlen. Besser geht es fast nicht.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at a great place
We had a great time + we got way more than expected. We - family of five - wanted a beach, a house and some calmness. We got it all and in addition all kind of toys for the beach/the garden/inside + Prime + Xbox + cool Books. In addition, the hosts Chris & Jenny are also very nice. Regarding the location Cambers / Ray = nice beach, windy (English coast), great fresh fish shops, a nice playground for kids nearby, a lot of locals (not only tourists)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, quiet house next to the beach
Lovely welcome by Chris at arrival. Thanks a lot, Chris! Everything you need was in the house. We had a late arrival, but to our delight Chris had prepared fresh baked bread and cookies among others amenities. :-) The house had enough space for the four of us and we enjoyed the week in Camber immensly.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019