Beautifully styled and superbly well-equipped, Emerald's gorgeous interior strikes just the right balance between airy elegance and home-from-home convenience. Topped only by its postcard-perfect location overlooking Carbis Bay beach, this second floor apartment showcases spectacular views over white sand and aquamarine waters, with a large balcony creating an unrivalled vantage point from which to take in the ever-changing moods of the sea and sky beyond. Superior furnishings and luxurious features adorn every inch where a sense space and light flow throughout.
We ask our guests for a £100 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterwards if there is no claim. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.
Located in St Ives, this apartment is near the beach. Cornwall National Landscape and Marazion Marsh reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Saint Ives Leisure Centre and St Ives Society of Artists. St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. Visit our St Ives travel guide
How much is parking at Emerald - Free Parking - Free WiFi - Stunning Sea Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Emerald - Free Parking - Free WiFi - Stunning Sea Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Emerald - Free Parking - Free WiFi - Stunning Sea Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Emerald - Free Parking - Free WiFi - Stunning Sea Views located?
Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carbis Bay Beach and Porthminster Beach. West Cornwall Golf Club and Cornwall National Landscape are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carbis Bay Station is only a 2-minute walk and St Ives Station is 29 minutes.
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 Jun 2026
Beautiful flat. Very clean. Great views of the beach.
Flat in excellent location, with views of beach. High standard of cleanliness. Secure parking and 3 minute train ride to St Ives.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 Sept 2025
Stayed at Emerald on numerous occasions.
Great place to stay. Good location for the local beach and easy access into St Ives via excellent train service.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan L.
6 Jun 2026
Amazing views
We all had a lovely holiday very relaxing despite the weather the views were amazing. When you take a walk down to the beach, there’s a shortcut. Please make sure you know how to use the fob it took us a couple of days needs to be explained, more thoroughly in the information book apart from that we had a wonderful time.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
12 Sept 2023
Amazing stay
Amazing stay perfect location, clean and tidy modern interior. We had a great holiday would definitely go again xx
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 May 2024
Great location and excellent accomodation.
This was our 4th visit to Emerald. High standard of accommodation with lovely views from the main bedroom and balcony.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
10 Mar 2024
We love this apartment
We love this apartment - it suits us - a few things needs addressing re the bedding and cleaning but we still enjoy staying here
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P.
17 Nov 2023
Excellent apartment with outstanding views!
Lovely comfortable apartment, beautiful views. Our 2nd visit to this lovely apartment! Some nice walks. Often see seals swimming up and down the bay. Popping up to watch the beach goers.
Take a nice short trip on the train into St Ives. Highly recommended!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 Jul 2025
Stylish and comfortable apartment
We have been visiting this apartment block for 10 years and stayed in many different apartments.
Emerald is definitely one of the better ones.
Car park level handy for transferring luggage.
Very comfortable super king bed and quality fixtures and fittings throughout, uncluttered and very tastefully furnished. Sky TV was a bonus for rainy days.
We would prefer black out lined curtains, the balcony is very overlooked and the outdoor furniture isn’t very comfortable, however that said, these are small personal niggles and you can’t please everyone! We will definitely be returning to Emerald
Can’t argue the view was amazing , property was nice and clean , unfortunately the beds was very hard indeed , when we asked for a possible mattress topper we was told if we could buy one then we would be reimbursed!, I feel there is no personal care anymore and like I explained me and my sister don’t drive so was impossible to be able to purchase a mattress topper as we both are copd suffers ,my sister slept on the sofa the whole time we was there therefore we left a day early for a nights sleep .
Fabulous apartment with amazing views over Carbis Bay. Really brilliant access to the beach, local amenities and a few steps away from the railway station to hop on the train to St Ives or St Erth. We definitely hope to be back soon.
Perfect location for walking the coastal path which is on the doorstep of the apartment. The view of the beach is fantastic, we were there in October but we’re still able to take full advantage of the balcony to enjoy being so close the the sea.
Well equipped kitchen and apartment throughout has everything you need for great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Steffie R.
19 Jan 2023
Lovely apartment
A lovely relaxing two week stay - really enjoy staying in this apartment - please however ensure the upkeep is maintained to keep it in its best condition
From a partner site
8/10 Good
17 Jul 2023
Emerald stay Carbis Bay
A stunning apartment with views to die for over beautiful Carbis Bay. Best location we have stayed in as the beach was in easy walking distance, perfect! Apartment was spacious and very tastefully decorated.
Only slight negative: it could have been cleaned to a higher standard.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
26 Apr 2026
On the whole a lovely apartment
A lovely apartment but it does need more attention being paid to its cleanliness. There is always evidence of dust/fluff around the place especially on the floors. The bedding is really overdue for replacement - it’s dingy and no longer white. For the cost we pay it should be better.
We really really like staying in this apartment but it does need a little better TLC.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
2 Nov 2024
Love this apartment
We do love staying in this apartment but it is in need of a little extra care - simple things which would easily be remedied.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Carol R.
13 Sept 2025
Summer Holiday
Fantastic location not everything was as it said it would be on arrival …welcome package or even coffee pods? Wardrobe door was off its runners in the main bedroom… and for the price that we have paid it should have been spotless .
From a partner site
8/10 Good
24 Jul 2023
Wonderful views
We have stayed at Emerald in the past when it was listed with Sykes and the last review we did on it was 2 years ago. We mentioned it was looking a little not up to standard so we were surprised this time that it was still as it was. Floor of wardrobes dirty, paintwork dirty especially on the ensuite bathroom door which is covered in dirty marks. Crumbs in the cutlery drawer.The blind in the kitchen and small bedroom are both broken.
Apart from these things which are so easily rectified it's a lovely apartment with easy access to the beach and train station.