Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet.

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

St Ives, CORNWALL

Porthmeor Beach
6 min walk
St. Ives Theatre
6 min walk
Barbara Hepworth Museum
7 min walk
Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
23 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Parking available

Bar

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

Driftwood Porthmeor a spacious and extremely bright, 2 bedroom maisonette with sea views from front & back. Large south facing sheltered sun terrace. Private parking for one vehicle outside the property. Sleeps 5. Lovely and clean. Quality appliances so you can eat in and chill out comfortably and in style. Tassimo machine, cafeteire, milk frother, microwave, double oven. Fridge freezer. Bedrooms have supportive mattresses, quality duvets & pillows. Situated just 5 minutes walk from the gorgeous award winning fine sands and crystal clear waters of Porthmeor Beach (Blue Flag & Tidy Awards), Harbour , Tate Gallery and town centre. Adjacent to property is Ayr's lovely playground and playing field. Driftwood Porthmeor has coastal sea views from all windows and offers peace and quiet after the hustle and bustle of town. Quiet, well behaved dogs welcome. All school holiday Friday- Friday bookings only.
Bed linen supplied over 5 days Easter to 1st September. No towels but these can be hired. Please read facilities for details on accessibility.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from St Ives Harbour. A spa tub is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a patio in the vacation home.

The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
Amenities include a terrace
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Just a 5-minute walk from Barnoon Cemetery and 9 minutes by foot from St Ives Harbour

As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a spa tub, a terrace, and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Justine Jenkins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking includes off-street options
On-site parking
Car not required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Electric kettle
Freezer

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Soap
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Books
Games
Video library

Outdoor areas

Patio
Terrace
Barbecue
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Limited housekeeping
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the sea

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Swimming nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Power boating nearby
Golf nearby
Hiking 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Please leave hair free. No pets on furniture

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 and a first aid kit

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.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Stunning sea views, parking,central St Ives, 400m to beach. Sunny patio. Quiet. Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

vicky p.

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Grest half term break

Host vwry responsive and helpful. Property very well equipped and immaculately clean.certainly got our steps in going in and out if town each day! We love staying in St Ives, thank you for letting us stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gaye B.

16 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute short stay

Nice little flat wirh a parking place. Clean and tidy well equipped for us . Dog friendly near the park but alot of steps if you have an old dog 🐕. Couldnt get the Microwave to work ? Not sure why. Interesting shower with deep tub you have to climb into. Great view from balcony.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

JILL I.

31 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

St Ives is perfect

Some remedial work needed on door to balcony. A new key safe would make things easier.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom C., Dorset, UK

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

St Ives Break

A very comfortable, well equipped property, centrally located and with off street parking. It was perfect for us and we will return. Thank you Justine for all your help.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

john b.

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

St ives

Very nice location and parking is easy to access. Be very specific on guest number and be sure to order towels and linens as they are not available unless arrangements made. Is on the second floor so expect some steps for luggage. Basic appliances and kitchen supplies. Rooms are small but adequate. Shower/ tub is on a raised platform. Bring basics like toilet tissue and dishwasher detergent. Beautiful views from bedroom.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great base

Clean and comfortable place with great location for exploring St Ives and the local area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon F., Cheltenham

30 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Mr

Great location 5 minutes walk to Porthmeor Beach. Property maintained in immaculate order with everything we could wish for to ensure our stay was a true home from home experience. Justine was helpful from the moment of booking to help and answer any questions. We will definitely be using Driftwood again for our stays in St Ives.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE H.

24 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal location with parking

Close to Porthmeor beach for bodyboarding and a stroll around the harbour. Ideal for a holiday in st Ives.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cemal K.

12 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and cozy apartment

Stayed for three nights with 2 children. The apartment has all the necessities for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed our time here.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann D.

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

St Ives Eagle’s Perch

A sweet and simple condo - basic comfy, nothing fancy. In a good location above the town center and with its own designated parking spot, but there are a LOT of steps to get to the unit and it’s on two floors. I would stay again, but it might not be the best choice for everyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

2 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Christmas/New Year getaway.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay from Boxing Day until 2nd Jan. The maisonette is super clean and well equipped, the kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal including plenty of utensils, weighing scales and pans. The kids loved the added toys and games and if guests have younger children it’s lovely to see high chairs, a stair gate and plastic bowls and plates are all available. The maisonette is in an ideal location with the town and beaches within walking distance. Having a parking space that close to town is a big added bonus too. Justine is very proactive and helpful which is really appreciated. I would book this property with confidence again. Many thanks.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

27 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Locatio was great, although very steep hills into St Ives. The property was great.

Loved the location and views from the property.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrew w.

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location, highly recommend

The property is within easy walking distance of beaches and the beautiful harbour, we have two kids under 5 and all our needs were catered for. Justine was a great host and answered and resolved any queries easily.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raj B., Telford, Shropshire

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

An ideal location for the beach

As a holiday let, it was ideally located to get to the beach, harbour and high street within walking distance. Plus it also had a parking space outside of the house which is a nightmare in st. Ives to get a parking spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

30 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House for Family

We stayed for five nights in July. Justine was great at communicating and gave us all the necessary information well before we set off. The house was minutes walk from the beach and in a perfect location for all of St Ives, it had all the amenities we needed and more. It was also great exercise walking up and down the hill from the house daily. The house was quiet at night for a good nights sleep too!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri C.

26 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and convenient

I stayed here with my husband and 2 year old for four nights to explore St Ives and the surrounding area. The walks into town, Porthmeor Beach and the Tate were short and simple. Very clean and charming property. Great size for a family. Well stocked with kitchen utensils to cook meals. Added bonuses for us were having a nice wooden playground just outside, the sun terrace, and a parking spot. Host was easy to reach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

lena r.

16 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay in St Ives !

This two story flat was charming and clean and comfortable. Short walk (9-10 min) to the center of town and beaches. Conveniently located with parking which is huge bonus in St Ives!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie N.

18 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

St Ives Flat for 4

Great stay with very helpful host. Definitely would recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jade M.

2 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant break away at driftwood 25th June 2021

When we first arrived driftwood was just how we expected it to be , homely clean and comfy! Had everything you could possibly need. Having 2 young children’s 2 and 4 years old it was very well equipped for them. It was just like a home from home . Comfy beds , and a chilled living room area. St Ives is such a beautiful place the views from driftwood windows are amazing . And especially in the from bedroom, we opened the window and looked at the stars late at night. The beach is just stunning , and my children Absolutely loved it. Driftwood also has a little park at the side which Is a god send when you have kids! There is a few steps at driftwood as it is on the top floor so be prepared. However you wouldn’t get your views if you was on the ground floor. The hills … welllll if you was a fit Olympian then I’m sure you wouldn’t have a issue!! However me on the other hand .. well found it a challenge ( ha ha ) but I guess it’s good for the calorie burning! This apartment is the perfect location , right next to the beach in walking distance. Locals shops etc . The apartments it’s self was like it was meant for us, children’s games , little bits and bobs to play with high chairs etc , and kids little plastic plates knifes and folks. There is also everything you need to keep it tidy! Which is in a Little cupboard under the stairs also provided hair dryer and iron and ironing boards . Lovely seating area outside which is where my husband and I , sat at night when the little ones was in bed, and played cards. Little town .. At times I did feel like the town was Absolutely hammered And this wasn’t in term time , so it wasn’t school holidays so am not sure . But it was hard to get into anywhere for a meal . We did try and book before hand however they said no need to book its first come first serve .. but then when you get there it’s bookings only . So that kind of was the only downfall visiting st Ives. So we ended up just cooking majority of the time with having young children . The host was amazing! And any questions I had to answered promptly, which was quite a few before I even arrived! Thanks again Justine to a wonderful holiday. And your apartment is all what anyone can ask for :) thanks for letting us stay The McDonalds

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Steve G.

27 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

4 Ayr Court

Overall the property is clean and well maintained internally. However, the outside space needs some attention as not very enticing, needs a weed, paint and the BBQ replacing (currently BBQ is unusable). WiFi did not work during the stay, seem to be issues with the router. The shower is temperamental, with the water changing during a shower from piping hot to cold constantly. Worth noting the deposit is returned three weeks after you leave the property, regardless of the condition the property is left in.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

3 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax and enjoy 😎

Accommodation has everything you want for your holiday 15 minutes walk to beach or town and if you don't want to walk back up the hill a taxi will cost £3.50 enjoyed our week apart from the weather but hey you can't garantee that in the U.K. ☔️

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Michael P.

16 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

St Ives holiday

Very nice property offering everything for a good holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., Hayling Island

4 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Calm, clean, spacious, light apartment near to but well away from the hustle and bustle

This was our third stay at Driftwood and I don't think there's anywhere else in St. Ives we would stay in now. We love how spacious yet homely the apartment is (quote from our 9-year-old son, who particularly loves his own home: 'I always feel really at home here and don't want to stay anywhere else'!). We also love how close the apartment is to Porthmeor Beach with its wonderful beach cafe, the Tate, the Island, etc. (It takes about 6 minutes to walk down and 9 back up - even carrying stuff.) It's also a very quick easy walk into any other part of St. Ives. And yet the apartment is out of the cramped and crowded streets, with lovely views of its own across to Godrevy. The apartment is equipped with everything anyone could need. The beds are extremely comfortable. It really has become a home from home for us. This year, we hired a chalet (beach hut) at West Beach, which we'd not been to before. It's all part of Porthmeor but definitely more secluded (and out of the usual south-westerly wind), slightly more chilled and has a great vibe in the evenings. The pizzas there are wonderful. It's also better for smaller children/younger families, as the sea isn't quite so vigorous and at low tide, there's tonnes to explore among the rocks and sand. We were slightly needy about keys this time but the owner and house-keeper both could not have been more helpful and patient. Thank you Justine and Diane once again. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

22 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay, enjoy the hills

Although not in the centre of the town, this is an ideal base for a stay in the wonderful St Ives. Getting around on foot is the best way to enjoy the town and you can reach the many places of interest and lovely beaches in 10-20 minutes. Driftwood is at one of the high points in the Ayr district of town, so there are wonderful views from both front and back. We're a family of 5 and found there was plenty of space to enjoy time together, either at meal times or when just relaxing. Check-in was simple and the facilities for cooking and washing clothes (and drying them) were very good. We enjoy walks along the coastal paths and beaches, all of which are quickly accessed from this property. The town and area is a gem (in our view) with masses of activities on the doorstep. If you want to go further afield, we can recommend using buses to reach places such as Land's End, Marazion, Mousehole and other sights in the locality, rather than the car, unless you fancy getting your hiking boots on to get around - a perfectly good idea if you've time. Perhaps the only negative of the property is the rather delapidated set of steps you climb to reach the front door. This presents a less than positive impression, when in all other ways, we would recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona H.

2 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent spacious place

Justine was helpful and great at answering any questions even before booking . Lovely spacious downstairs area with every detail thought out down to condiments for when you are eating in. All information you need if you can’t find something in the welcome book, very clean and cosy place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019