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2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!

Family-friendly holiday home in Edinburgh

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Exterior
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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • 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

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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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Map
Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Portobello Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coade Stone Columns - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Joppa Shore - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Edinburgh Port - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Holyrood Park - 7 min drive - 2.9 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
  • ‪Beach House Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Espy - ‬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.

How much is parking at 2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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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2 Mins Walk from Edinburgh's Best Beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 299 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great house, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place!! We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this beautiful home! Hope we can come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean. Loved the location. There was plenty of space for our family! It was worth our trip from the states! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

Kristyn B.

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

Three days in Edi

Plenty of room for 6 of us. Loved the beach time we got with the cute cafes and restaurants. A nice escape from the crowds in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

Christine L.

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

Perfect short stay.

Beautiful house to stay in. Everything you would need was there. Such a well equipped kitchen, comfy lounge and very comfortable beds. A few minutes walk from the beach. Local buses near by to explore the area. A perfect break away for a catch up with family. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Phenomenal from beginning to end

This incredibly charming house was ideally located in a quaint and perfectly located neighborhood steps, from the beach, amazing restaurants and shops and within a short commute from tourist, destinations. This was a perfect place for our once in a lifetime visit to the UK.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marco m.

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

Great time in Edinburgh

Great reception, wonderfull house, everything available .Very easy acces to the city via bus.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berend V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location for our purposes. Very clean. You will need to bring own toiletries. Local cafes/restaurants great. Everyone friendly. Would be very happy to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

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

Kelly W.

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

Holiday with friends

Fantastic property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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

Michael H.

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

Amazing!

Every now and then you come across a place that is so amazing that you actually consider NOT recommending it to others just so you can keep it to yourself.This place is a slice of heaven. Comforable, cozy, clean with a full kitchen. Next to Portobello beach, which was perfect for morning strolls with Lorne rolls and a coffee in hand. Close enough to Edinburgh to do all the touristy stuff but far enough away to avoid the crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

Andrea M.

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

Great property

We really enjoyed our stay here. Wonderful location near to the beach and shops and the property had everything we needed. Patrick was a great host!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie P., Nottingham UK

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

Great stay

The place was wonderful and had all we needed. Just a short walk to the beach and easy bus access to the rest of Edinburgh!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

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

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Good sized property for 8 of us to attend wedding just 4 minutes away 2 mins to the beach and a short ride to Edinburgh What mot could you ask far Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024