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2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining
Interior
Beach nearby
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Escape to this traditional seaside townhouse in the heart of Edinburgh, where natural light pours into the spacious Living Room through three large windows. Enjoy panoramic views over Arthur's Seat and the Firth of Forth from the top floor, relax with a Jacuzzi bath in your family bathroom or catch up on your favorite shows using WiFi and Smart TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!

This is a wonderful, spacious, traditional seaside townhouse, built at a time when wealthy Edinburgh families also bought a house by the sea in order to cool off on those hot summer days.

Laid out over 3 floors, the wide staircases are a feature, particularly the winding staircase between the first and second floors (note; they're a bit too wide for standard stair gates, so may not be ideal for young children). The Living Room is positioned on the first floor, as was the norm for the time, with 3 large windows that let the light stream in. From the top floor there are views over the roof tops to Arthur's Seat from the front and across the Firth of Forth to Fife at the rear.

The house offers 4 bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, a WC on each floor, full gas central heating, high pressure hot water system, Primary Bedroom with ensuite, WiFi, Smart TV, travel cot, high chair, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, linen and towels. Hopefully everything you need!

City of Edinburgh Licence Number: EH-69033-F

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
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 is also known as

2 Mins Walk From Edinburgh's
2 Minutter Gange fra Edinburgh Best Beach!
2 Mins Walk From Edinburgh's Best Beach! Edinburgh
2 Mins Walk From Edinburgh's Best Beach! Private vacation home

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Portobello, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Murrayfield Stadium. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Portobello Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Brunstane Station - 4 min drive
  • The Shore Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portobello Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Miro's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Porty Vault - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beach House Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! located?

This family-friendly Edinburgh holiday home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Portobello Beach and Edinburgh Port. Royal Commonwealth Pool and Dynamic Earth are also within 3 miles (5 km). Brunstane Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 292 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Great house

Very nice and cozy, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Lovely home

We loved the location and the home. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

Beautiful Place

This is a wonderful place to stay. It is near the beach, a grocery store, and some good places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

Great Stay at the Beach

Our family very much enjoyed our stay in Portobello. The house was great and there a number restaurants, pubs, stores nearby. Portobello provides a nice break from the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh, but all of the iconic sites in Edinburgh are only a quick bus ride away. We would highly recommend this property and look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim Y.

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

Wonderful place

Very nice accommodations. Patrick was always quick to reply to questions. The apartment is well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

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

Christmas treat

Very nice and clean.Property a bit tired in areas.Overall had a lovely stay and would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette J.

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

Historic

Very, very nice, clean homey location, amazing. Just parking's a bit of a hassle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tressa J.

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

Wonderful and will return for another visit

This place was in a quaint location. Super quiet and close to the beach. Very clean and spacious. Very well maintained and overall amazing. Kitchen was very well equipped! Manager was so nice and welcoming. There’s even a store a couple min walk away for groceries. Bus stop was a short walk also and a short commute into downtown Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Holiday with friends

Fantastic property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

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

Fabulous home

Very welcoming home on 3 levels. Was beautifully decorated with quirks and style but also very well kitted out in the kitchen. Great heating, hot water, relaxing lounge, great kitchen and comfy beds with lovely white linens.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

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

City break - by the beach

Fantastic sized house able to accommodate 2 families The house was well equipped, we were able to access the house slightly early which was massive benefit after 7 hours of travel Parking was a bit tricky, but the proximity to the beach and overall quality of the accommodation more than compensated Grateful for the owners having us stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert S.

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

Portobello

Nice place and no issues, only problem is parking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful house with loads of charm and character, in an absolutely gorgeous town. Very clean and with everything we needed. Patrick was always quick to reply to any messages and friendly and helpful and the check-in was easy.Luckily we didn’t have a problem finding a parking space and they do seem to come and go throughout the day. Would definitely come back to both this property and to Portobello. Portobello is a very chilled place with a happy vibe and loads of very happy doggies on the beach! Loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada S.

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

Location, location, location

Amazing location, clean, responsive host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca Bowling 4.

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

Lovely family stay

Beautiful property and decor. Close to the beach. Plenty of room and great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Excellent property

Thank you Patrick for letting us stay in your lovely house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Family in Scotland

Wonderful trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ravi K.

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

Good house and location

We loved the stay in the house. It is a very nice and big house for a vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Barr

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

Christmas Break

Great property, everything you could need. Amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pusparaj T., Uk

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

Feels like your own home.

We enjoyed our stay. Very nice property at nice location close to Edinburgh city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Winter get together

Lovely house, had everything we needed for our stay. Fabulous location and good links to Edinburgh, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Great location

Great location, beach a couple of minutes walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonia S.

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

Wonderful!!

Everything about this home is perfect. The location is great, the home is lovely and comfortable and it has everything you could possibly need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

I do like to be beside the seaside!

The house was exactly as promised , and suited everyone in my family party . It would have been lovely to have made use of the garden area but the elements were against us in early February.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Review

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024