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Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly.

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Located in St Monans, this charming cottage offers a cozy retreat with an open plan living space and outdoor seating area. Discover the quaint colourful houses, narrow winding streets, and preserved architecture of this former fishing village.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly.

The East Neuk of Fife stretches from St Andrews down a coastline peppered with small villages, full of character, which face across The Firth of Forth to East Lothian on the opposite side. A jumble of quaint colourful houses lead down narrow winding streets to line the harbours and rocky shores and their distinctive crow-stepped gables, fore stairs and red pantiles preserve the impression of their time as fishing villages that were totally dedicated to the sea. St Monans itself became one of Scotland's busiest fishing ports for many years but, from the mid 1800's the fleet dwindled and the village had to rely less on fishing and more on its heritage, capitalising on its preserved architecture and waterfront (that is still very much a working harbour today). The Neuk has an open plan living/dining/kitchen on the ground floor. Stairs lead to the shower-room and bedroom. The top floor provides the 2nd bedroom. The cottage is set back from the road providing an outdoor space for sitting.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number FI-00726-F

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Saint Monans, SCT

What's nearby

  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 22 min drive - 23.0 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 22 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 23 min drive - 24.3 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 26 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Springfield Station - 21 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪West End Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cocoa Tree - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kinneuchar Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish fisherman's cottage in heart of pretty harbour village, pet-friendly. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from St Monans Heritage Collection and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wood Haven and Billow Ness Beach. Anstruther Golf Club and Elie Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corinna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy comfortable House, absolutly clean and everything there ( coffee/ tea ,Some spices , everything for cleaning : kitchen or clothes .. very comfortable beds ..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cite sea villlage cottage. Very tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B., Malton, North Yorkshire

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

Enjoyable stay!

Great cottage in a lovely location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage, beautifully equipped and extremely comfortable. The town of St Monans is quiet, stunning and welcoming. A coffee and breakfast sandwich from the Giddy Gannet across the road and a walk around the harbor is an amazing way to kick start your morning. Steven is a brilliant host, friendly, super responsive very very helpful and does everything to ensure you feel right at home in his home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Scottish Coastal Golf Trip

A great place to stay - tidy, well-appointed and charming. While St. Monan's is a touch quiet the location worked perfectly for our trip. The Giddy Gannet across the street was a perfect start to our days.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

j.w. k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

A great place

A lovely cottage in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Professor MOIRA L.

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

Lovely St Monans and excellent cottage

Great few days well equipped holiday house… clean and instructions all clear and helpful Would recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

Lovely house

Had very pleasant stay, house was quirky & homely, comfortable & cosy. Nice quiet area with plenty to do in surrounding areas. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable property, in a beautiful location. It was very clean and the little cafe, Giddy Gannet, was a real treat. While the property has a washing machine as listed, it does not have a tumble dryer as listed, rather it is a drying rack. Noting this in case you need one as with this property being by the water (which is delightful!) it takes a while for the clothes to dry.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Loved it!

Comfortable, great location, good facilities, friendly town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig C., Glasgow

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

St Monans break.

Most enjoyable stay in a very quaint seaside village. Well placed for coastal walks and everything this part of Fife has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jane M.

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

Great away

The cottage was in a lovely spot. Cottage was fully equipped for your break ,lovely and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Happy days in St. Monans

Lovely stay at this cottage in S. Monans. Beautiful harbour and scenery. Walks right around St. Monans worth it..and saw quite a few hidden viewpoint gems.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan B.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful small cottage just yards from the harbour. Very comfortable, well equippped and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail N.

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

Perfect break, ideal location

Perfectly placed to enjoy all Sr. Monans has to offer, especially the nearby tidal pool and Giddy Gannet opposite. Sun shone every day, a real surprise for September 😍🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

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

St Monans

Great weekend break, nice simple clean accommodation. Could do with an outdoor light as very difficult to open door in the dark. Overall comfortable & pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan R.

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

Quaint fishermans cottage.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property, in particular walks along the coastal path, that were not too challenging. The accomodation was clean tidy and compact. The beds were comfortable and bedlinen, towels etc clean and of a good quality.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonty F.

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

Family catch up

A great place if you wish to walk along the costal areas, a great home as described, would book if this is what your after and good location for all areas
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Great stay.

Had a great time in a small fishing village. Great for walking, we had a dog. Only downside was Vrbo giving incorrect arrival information, which caused me to leave at 3am when i could have left home at a more respectable time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Isabella B.

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

Relaxing

It was lovely only thing that was not so great was there was not a local pub !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie G.

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

Overall impression

The cottage was very clean and everything worked however that attic is not suitable for adults. There were not electric sockets there as well as the absence of a mirror - very important for ladies. I think lick up details could also be clarified .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alison S.

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

St. Monan's

A lovely little cottage in a quiet St.Monan's. The cottage has everything you need, it is very clean and is in the perfect location for accessing all of the beautiful villages surrounding St.Monan's. It has great access into St.Andrew's as well. Being 7 months pregnant I wasn't able to enjoy the Coastal path in the way we wanted to, so ended up driving from village-to-village (which was still absolutely beautiful and the food on offer at each place is fantastic). However, when baby is here we are planning on returning so we can do it all again on foot. We would really recommend this stay though, and look forward to returning. Out little dog, Alfie, had a great holiday - the beaches are fantastic! Steven was a great communicator/host and the cottage was exactly as described :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Morag G.

Beautiful house in charming location.

We really enjoyed our 3 nights here. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is that behind the house is an industrial unit which was noisy from 8am. The house is stylish and well equipped. It is a good base for exploring the area. We walked to Elie in one direction and Pittenweem in the other. We loved our fine dining lunch at Craig Millar’s Restaurant- at the West End of the village. The well-stocked shop and the great cafe opposite were also appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Woche in St Monans. Das Haus ist sehr schön eingerichtet und bietet alles, was man braucht. Der Ort ist günstig gelegen für Ausflüge in die Umgebung. Wir waren zum Beispiel in Edinburgh, Sterling, St Andrews und haben einige Outlander-Drehorte besucht ;) und haben und abends immer wieder gefreut, in dieses hübsche Haus zurückzukommen. Man ist in ein paar Schritten am Hafen und auf dem Küstenweg, der in beide Richtungen ein echtes Erlebnis ist. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen - eine echte Empehlung für alle, die das Meer, aber auch sightseeing lieben.We had a wonderful week in St Monans. The house is very nicely furnished and provides everything you need. The location is convenient for trips to the surrounding area. For example, we visited Edinburgh, Stirling, St Andrews and checked out some Outlander filming locations ;) and we always looked forward in the evenings to returning to this lovely house. The harbor and coastal path are just a few steps away, which is a real experience in both directions. We would come back anytime - a true recommendation for anyone who loves the sea, but also sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025