Close to St Ives Harbour, Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views
The house is in the heart of St Ives with parking for 4/5 cars directly above the famous surfing beach of Porthmeor with fantastic sea views.. The old town and the harbour are just a short and fairly level walk away. The house has recently been totally refurbished to a very high standard and given a contemporary beach house theme. The property sleeps 12 people with a bathroom, 4 en-suite shower rooms and central heating throughout.
All the main reception rooms and the master bedroom have amazing sea views of Porthmeor Beach taking in the Island and the headland called "The Clodgy". Four of the other bedrooms have some views of the sea and four of the bedrooms have access to a balcony or decked area.
The ground floor contains: A contemporary kitchen/diner with a large bay window and panoramic sea views, TV with DVD player, CD/ radio, and seating for 10/12. A fully fitted kitchen with 2 pyrolytic ovens, hob, 2 dishwashers, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Two twin bedrooms with nautical decoration , one of which has an en-suite shower room, the other is next to a cloakroom with a basin and wc.
The first floor contains: A large lounge overlooking the sea with 3 sofas, 2 rattan chairs, TV and murals of St Ives. Two king size bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms including shower, basin and wc and direct access to the decked area. One king size bedroom opposite the bathroom with private balcony. One bathroom with bath and overhead shower, basin and wc.
The second floor comprises the master bedroom with king size bed, an en-suite shower room and private balcony with views over the Beach.
Outside there are two decked areas with some sea views accessed from the first floor. The first has sun loungers and casual seating and the higher level has garden tables and chairs for dining. There is off street parking for 4/5 cars , a cold outside shower and a garage for storing surfboards etc. with a washing line .
PLEASE NOTE: Short breaks of 2, 3 or 4 nights are calculated on a percentage basis (not a nightly rate) and are normally, only accepted from November - end of February, unless we still have availability closer to the commencement date.
A two-night break may be booked through this website. You will need to contact us for an exact 3 or 4 night price.
We do not accept a short break during the Christmas week but do accept a 3 or 4 night short break over the New Year.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the ocean
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)
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gull Rock is a Frontline House above Porthmeor Beach, with Amazing Sea Views located?
Nestled on the beach, this St Ives holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of South West Coast Path Section 20 Trailhead and St Ives Harbour. Porthmeor Beach and South West Coast Path Section 21 Trailhead are just steps away. St Ives Station is 15 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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a superb 3 storey house with amazing sea views over Porthmeor Beach and the headland. Clean, tidy and well equipped with plenty of external space for entertaining with further sea views. Have stopped in 3 large houses around St Ives so far, and this is by far the best house. Highly recommended.
The star of the show for this house is the location and the size. We had three families together, totaling 7 adults and 3 kids (all 6 and under). While aspects of the house were challenging with the little ones, overall it was great with the downstairs rooms and various bedroom options. The kitchen was well equipped with dishes and cutlery, though could have used a few more small additions. One other challenge was the steepness of the stairs given the lack of handrails. Overall, it had an amazing view, very easy to get to the beach and into the town, and good parking. Definitely recommended!
The house is very well equiped, two dishwashers! Lost of dishes and cutlery. Great for more than one family with domnstairs room with kitchen and big table and upstairs sitting room with lots of couches. If the sun is out you can sit on the terrace with lots of people and look out over the sea. The house has an amazing seaview and is located in a dead end street. This means it is relatively quiet in the busy summerweeks of st ives, walk down the road and your at the beach. A bit further and you'r right in the old towncentre.
Large house. We were a family of 7 and 2 dogs. Plenty of indoor space. Car parking Is important in st ives and we could fit 4 cars. Great location. Well equipped with the exception of the TV which was not internet enabled so no ability to steam films.
We loved the property but sadly our stay was marred by the downstairs hot water system failing which meant no hot water from kitchen sink, shower and radiators for drying shower towels for 4 days. We had to call for someone to come to rectify the situation. This situation caused a bit of a problem
Yvonne B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Richard A.
20 Aug 2022
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Family holiday 2022
Excellent location, good size property, good facilities. However there were a few issues with cleanliness. These included, rubbish found under sofa in lounge on arrival, a rotten onion in one of the kitchen cupboards & sweet wrappers under one of the beds.
Maybe you might want to consider putting a handrail on the stairs as several of our party found it difficult to go up & down them with nothing to hold on to except the spindles. An enjoyable holiday which with a bit more TLC would have been even better.
The question was asked by several members of our party, why such a late check in & such a n early check out?
Perfect location next to beach and perfect setup for 6 adults and 4 children. House has been very tastefully modernised with the unusual benefit for St Ives of having 4 car spaces.