City center stay.With a stay at this Parkstone vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Poole Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Baiter Park. Poole Harbour and Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Greggs - 16 min walk
Top Wok Parkstone - 11 min walk
The Grasshopper - 12 min walk
Chicken And Blues - 10 min walk
The Gate of India - 4 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Harbour Lookout - Sleeps 14 in 5 bedrooms
A beautiful property newly listed for 2020. Newly refurbished to a high standard for guests of up to 14 looking to get away. A rare open plan 5 bedroom and 3 bathroom property filled with natural light overlooking Poole Harbour. Set in the increasingly popular Ashley Cross, just 10 minutes from Bournemouth Town Centre. The Harbour Lookout boasts stunning views across Poole Harbour for friends and families to enjoy.
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 3 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
The Harbour Lookout - Sleeps 14 in 5 bedrooms Poole
The Harbour Lookout - Sleeps 14 in 5 bedrooms Reviews
Reviews
9.4
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Martyn W.
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, as described everything provided for an enjoyable stay Only criticism was certain things looked tired and needed updating. However pleasant stay
Martyn W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Colin R.
Aug 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect for our needs, clean and in a great location. Large towels were not provided and this was not clear from the instructions.
Colin R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Esther K.
Sep 26, 2024
harbour lookout
The Habour lookout was a beautiful home the rooms had everything you needed for a fantastic stay they were clean and tidy the back garden area was perfect for fun in the sun and games.
Esther K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emma B.
Aug 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bank Holiday weekend away
Great place to spend the weekend with friends. The kitchen had plenty of cooking equipment. The location was good. My only comment is the outdoor bins were all full when we arrived so couldn't take the recycling and rubbish out until the binmen came on the morning that we were leaving.
Emma B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Aug 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We had a lovely time! Great location! Great views and super peaceful. Highly recommend! :)
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Matt S.
Aug 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Successful stag weekend.
Stayed at the property for a stag weekend. Location is amazing. It's right by the station so access is easy and it's near Ashley Cross that has lots of good bars. My only issue was that I ended up bringing a lot of things unnecessarily. They said specifically no towels, but they mean full size towels. They actually did have hand towels for each bathroom laid out, which is great, but if that had been clearer it would have saved me space not to bring my own. It was similar for things like hand soap and a couple of kitchen things like sugar and salt. I messaged to ask about what was provided and a lot of the responses was that they might be there but they can't guarantee it. I guess that's based on what previous renters leave, which is fine and I like that it stops unnecessary waste. But then we ended up bringing the same stuff because it wasn't guaranteed to be there.
Matt S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pauline M.
Aug 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Lovely house with amazing view of Poole harbour. Enjoyed the fireworks over harbour on Thursday from balcony. We were a family of 10 with 4 children from 2 to 11 & we all had a great stay. The house was very well equipped & close to the station for getting about.
Pauline M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Adrian S.
Aug 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Four night family get-together
We all had a really good time at the property. It helped that Ashley Cross is a nice area with good eateries. Thank you.
Adrian S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christian L.
Jul 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Hen Party Weekend
I very well presented property that my party enjoyed full.
Very recommended
Christian L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debbie R.
Jun 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Hen Weekend
Apartment was amazing very clean spacious and beautiful location.
My daughter had a fabulous stay for her hen weekend.
Debbie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cherry F.
Apr 7, 2023
Lovely find
Overall we had a great experience, however we had never been asked to empty bins and put rubbish in bins and to vacuum and mop floors before leaving( stripping the bed is usual) and we stay in VRBO properties at least 6 times a year,( not all booked by us)
Cherry F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jody M.
Apr 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
40th birthday
So happy I booked this place for my girlfriends 40th.
All kids and adults had a great time…will be back in the summer
Many thanks
Jody M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicola W.
Feb 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house for large family
A really lovely short weekend stay, we were a family group of 14 people ages from 6months to 70+ years, the house suited us perfectly 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and a lovely large area upstairs open plan. This really is a home from home with literally everything you need for a getaway.
Train station 1-2min walk which we jumped on to go into Bournemouth.
Tried the local grasshopper pub for food which was really nice, nice food and friendly staff.
This house has a lot of stairs to gain access so bare that in mind for those who struggle with stairs maybe a banister on the inside stairs would of been good however overall an amazing stay thank you
Nicola W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vicky B.
Oct 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
The venue is absolutely stunning and the views from the living room were amazing. Perfect location. The host was easy to contact with any issues I had. Highly recommend.
Vicky B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Christina T.
Sep 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fab place for an extended family group. All rooms were v comfortable and great garden and location
Fab stay
Christina T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Metti Y.
Sep 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
We had a great stay here, was spacious enough to accommodate a big group and still not feel cramped.
Metti Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Samantha T.
Aug 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Lovely property in a great location. Plenty of space for all of us with a great communal area. Just missing a pair of scissors!
Samantha T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
John P.
Aug 20, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
60th Birthday Celebration
Property is a good size and good location. On arrival we found property to be dusty and had cobwebs mainly around windows especially in kitchen and living area. Carpets were worn especially on stairs, door handle damage on walls. Generally needed some redecorating. Main issue was extremely squeaky floorboards in kitchen and living area. However, overall the property worked well for us.
John P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tracey T., Englefield Green
Aug 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, stunning views
We had a fabulous time at this property. The location was good, really nice sized property and we particularly loved the view.
Tracey T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Sarah T.
Jul 29, 2022
Friends and family holiday
We had a lovely 3 night stay, thank you. The house was spacious, well laid out and clean. Comfortable beds and linen. The sea view was relaxing. Just be aware of parking restrictions if you have more than 1 car. There are parking bays outside the property but with no parking permits there are restrictions. We parked our 2 cars in the station car park opposite the house.
Sarah T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jill B.
Jul 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location Just 6 minutes to beech Close to Bournemouth and Poole plus bowling and other activ
Good response times
Good instructions re check in and out
Everything needed for a family holiday of all ages
Good location
Jill B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joanna W.
Jul 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property
We were a group of 10 friends getting together for the weekend. Property was a fantastic location with stunning views, it was well equipped and very clean, and a lovely garden to enjoy. Would definitely recommend. We were only there for two days but it really did feel very homely.
Joanna W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gemma W.
Jun 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property perfect for our needs
We have just returned from a hen do this weekend. The house was perfect, the beds were all comfortable and facilities clean.
Such a good space for 12 of us, two fridges which was really useful.
You need to take your own towels. toilet roll and handwash which is important to remember.
Really impressed and very happy 😃
Gemma W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Joanna A., Aldershot
Jun 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends walking holiday
Good location for us as a group,
Joanna A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Susan O.
Jun 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Lovely house. Had everything we needed
Close to train station