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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi - The old harbor master's apartment (Dunbar)
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Interior - The old harbor master's apartment (Dunbar)
Interior - The old harbor master's apartment (Dunbar)
In the heart of Dunbar Harbour conservation area, this two-bedroom flat offers a haven of comfort. With its newly decorated interior, fully equipped kitchen and free WiFi, you'll feel right at home. The living room boasts sea views and a balcony to take in the picturesque harbour scenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Water view

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About this property

The old harbor master's apartment

Fully equipped two bedroom 2nd floor flat situated in Dunbar Harbour conservation area. Easy walking distance to the High Street, leisure pool, train station etc. Lots of good restaurants, bars and cafes are also within easy reach. Situated in the conservation area the flat overlooks picturesque Dunbar harbour and the East Beach. It has been newly decorated, carpeted and equipped to a high level of comfort.
Living / Dining room with sea views and balcony. Smart TV and free wifi
Bedroom 1 - King size bed
Bedroom 2 - single bed with extra trundle single bed if required
Fully equipped kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher. Electric oven and hob. Large fridge and freezer.
Bathroom with shower over bath.
The flat is entered via a clean and bright communal stair and is situated on the top floor (2nd) floor. There is ample free parking at the harbour and on Shore Street as well as a designated parking space for the flat.
It would suit family of two adults and up to two children perfectly. The property is non smoking.
Dunbar has a great deal to offer visitors. It is on East Lothian's Golf Coast and has two courses - Winterfield and Dunbar which is an Open Championship qualifying course. The Coast to Coast Surf School is situated at Belhaven Beach on the outskirts of the town and offers surf coaching and paddle board sessions. Foxlake Adventures is a 5 minute drive away and is one of the biggest wakeboarding centres in the UK as well as offering rope courses and a zip wire. For the younger members of the family East Links Family Park continues to please with its selection of animals (farm and more exotic), railway and other attractions.
Dunbar is only 20 minutes by train to the centre of Edinburgh - one of Europe's top destination cities with many annual events such as the Edinburgh Festival and the Military Tattoo. There are also frequent buses to various destinations in East Lothian, Edinburgh and North Northumberland.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

We sometimes allow one well behaved dog but would want to talk to the owner before confirming this.

Parking is not allowed in the courtyard outside the flat. This is reserved for two of the other flats.

The block is very quiet and peaceful. We would ask all guests to respect this and keep noise levels reasonable at all times. Check in is 3pm-5pm

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 EL00241F

Frequently asked questions

Is The old harbor master's apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The old harbor master's apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The old harbor master's apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The old harbor master's apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The old harbor master's apartment located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is steps away from Dunbar Harbor and John Muir Way - East. John Muir's Birthplace and Dunbar Leisure Pool & Gym are also within 5 minutes. Dunbar Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay in Dunbar! The flat was very clean and well equipped, and the bed was very comfortable. The views are amazing as well. Susie gave us a lot of recommendations and we took advantage of many of them during our three night stay. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Dunbar, and The Old Harbor Masters Flat were both delightful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

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

Great stay!

This was a great getaway spot on the coast. We were able to walk to everything we wanted to do within the town and the property itself was as listed, very clean and well kept. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

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

Dunbar Getaway

Great property in a great location with a great host. Flat has everything you need and more. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

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

Nice little place in Dunbar

We were pleasantly surprised by the charm of this flat and the area. There is a lot to do and see around Dunbar and North Berwick, and it was very easy to hop on the train and go into Edinburg. The big bed was really comfortable and the shower worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Beautiful flat with a view in a central location

The property is even lovelier than the pictures don't justice, the view from the bay window over part of the harbour and further south towards the light house were beautiful and our toddler was absolutely blown away by all the things he could see out the window! It's such a central location within walking distance of the harbour, main street with shops and restaurants, swimming pool, and a fantastic park. Well worth a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark F.

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

Harbour view

Pleasant apartment very clean and comfortable. Only downside the parking space is only useable for a very small car - but on street parking was nearby.Overall a very good place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Better than advertised. The flat's location is ideal. The town of Dunbar stole the show. Our host is informative and personable. She made herself available at all times. Should we return, this is our first choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Superb harborside flat in Dunbar

We were delighted with this spacious, spotless, sunny and well-equipped apartment for our two week stay. The host was wonderful from check-in through close, offering assistance and information throughout. Highly recommend and look forward to a return.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The trip was faultless
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erwin d.

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

Beautiful apartment at harbor

Beautiful apartment with nice view on the sea. Excellent stay for visiting the Scottish coastline and just in the close neighbourhood to Edinburgh. Friendly host and well kept appartement. Absolute recommended for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Morley

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

Great place for a weekend stay

We used Susie's place as a base for attending a wedding in the local area and it was just what we needed. Well located, all the amenities that you could need (the iron was especially helpful...) and a lovely communal space to relax and look at the beautiful view. The beds were made up as two doubles for us and our friends which was really helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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

The Harbour Masters Flat

A wonderful flat to stay in, Dunbar is a quite fishing town. Very peaceful place to rest and recharge. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Harbour view in Dunbar

A lovely comfortable well-appointed flat with a great view. Susie is a great host - she was very helpful and even arranged an early check in and late check out for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Swifties

Visiting from the US to see Taylor Swift concert and spent a few lovely days in Dunbar. Really enjoyed the flat and fishing village feel. Beautiful little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

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

Excellent Host

We spent 2 nights while we were attending a wedding at Dunglass. The apartment was clean, warm and well maintained. The host was extremely helpful. The apartment perfectly suited our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeanette m.

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

Wonderful.

We loved staying at this property, the location close to the sea and only a few minutes from the Main Street where there were shops and cafes was great. The train station was not far off for access to Edinburgh. Susie was always responsive and helpful. The accomodation had every thing we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Glorious Getaway

We had the most marvelous time at the Old Harbor Master’s apartment! Everything was just perfect. The location was great. We walked & walked all over Dunbar. We loved waking up to the singing seagulls each morning. Wonderful memories made and we look forward to a return visit in the future. Julie
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Very Nice Stay- Recommend

We stayed for a few days in June 2024. It's a very nice apartment, fully furnished. It's a short walk from the town's main street which has a couple of medium-sized supermarkets and several different restaurants. It's also about a 10-15 minute walk from the Dunbar train station and many bus stops for transportation options. Susie is very responsive with communications and answered all of our questions during the check in process. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shellie S.

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

Great Get-a-Way!

We loved our 4 night stay at the Harbor Master's Apartment. Susie was there to great us when we arrived and was so friendly and helpful, explaining everything for us and giving us great suggestions. The apartment was good size and beautifully decorated to the seaside theme with a great view of the harbor. It was within walking distance to the train station which we used daily for trips into Edinburgh. It was nice each afternoon to leave the hustle of the city and return to the Quiet, comfortable, easy-going and safe feel of the beautiful seaside village of Dunbar. There were several places to eat in town, just a short and enjoyable walk from the apartment. Wish we could have had even more time to stay in town and just explore and relax. Absolutely loved the apartment and town! Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Holiday Haven in Dunbar!

This flat is fantastic! The view from the sitting room is just gorgeous as it looks out onto an inlet of the North Sea. We loved the reading nook, but it was difficult to concentrate on the written words with such a view. The layout is great for families, especially how the rooms are separated by a hallway and door from the sitting/dining room. All the amenities we needed were there, including a washing machine and microwave. We even had a choice as to hang our clean, wet clothes inside on a rack or outside on a clothesline. The neighbourhood is lovely and quiet with lots of birdsong. The location was easy to access, and we walked all over Dunbar, including wonderful footpaths. This place was our favourite, and we highly recommend it! Thank you to Susie and Seamus for providing such a haven on our holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, flat comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was place to stay for a couple of nights while attending a wedding nearby. Plenty to see and do nearby Susie, the owner, was quick to respond to any questions. Would definitely recommend and will stay here again if back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing view from this lovely 2 bedroom flat. A very comfortable place to stay with everything you need. Located in an ideal location for the town and for exploring the local area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susannah met us to walk us through the flat. She was cheerful, friendly, and helpful. Her communication was top notch; the flat was clean and perfect for our needs. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena B.

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

Stay at Dunbar

Great property, in great location, within walking distance of the train station to go to Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023