Skinidin stay.With a stay at this Skinidin vacation home, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Skye Silver Gift Shop and 6 miles (10 km) of Macleod's Tables. Dunvegan Castle is within 6 miles (10 km) and Loch Eishort is within 9 miles (15 km).
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Architect designed eco house with stunning loch and Mountain Views
Immerse yourself in nature in beautiful surroundings. Stunning views from glass fronted house overlooking loch Dunvegan, close to Dunvegan village and castle, with restaurants and amenities. Short drive to dramatic Neist Point, and famous 3 chimney’s restaurant. Coral beach is also located about 30 mins drive or less away the other side of Dunvegan. Staying here you have an amazing view but still close to main roads for the rest of the island. Often staying too far from the main roads means a lot more driving. This location allows you to have the best stay without spending all your time driving. There is a wood burning stove for cosy evenings with complementary free bag of logs and kindling. Complimentary packet of coffee for cafe Tierre on arrival. The property itself was designed by Dualchas architects who are a recognised and award winning practice. The house is angled towards the views to give maximum effect from the landscape. The windows all have views and the house allows for you to feel immersed in the surroundings which is very relaxing and mesmerising. This area is very close to my family's hearts and I feel privileged to have watched nature and the ever changing elements unfold before me. The night skies when clear are incredible and walking just up behind the house can give beautiful views.
Downstairs is open plan kitchen through to dining and living area. There is a tv with Freeview. Internet service is very good as Skye was upgraded about 10 years ago. There is a lot of storage for clothing etc upstairs and downstairs there are shelves where you are able to store goods. There is a dishwasher, induction hob and electric oven. The upstairs bathroom has a bath and the downstairs bathroom is a wet room. Hot water is supplied by an emersion tank which switches on with the heating. Therefore sometimes it may be necessary to wait for the water to re heat if there have been long showers taken.
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 915 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave keys in the safe box
Please take all glass recycling with you. We do not have a facility for glass. There is glass recycling at car park in Dunvegan
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: steep stairs young children must be supervised
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 5438849695
Architect designed eco house with stunning loch and Mountain Views Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtakingly beautiful house and very comfortable
This is the most beautiful, well-designed house we have ever rented. Coming back after a day of wandering to its views of the loch and sheep and lambs wandering by was wonderful and relaxing. The kitchen had everything we needed. The beds and furniture were very comfortable. If you want to be in the center of a town this property is not for you - Dunvegan is an 8 minute drive on a small road. For us it was perfect and we were sad to leave.
Julie H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maryanne D., Sydney
May 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Lovely house with beautiful views, we had lambs out the front and seals in the bay. Very comfortable stay.
Maryanne D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Skye W.
Aug 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A breathtaking location
My wife, daughter, mother in law, and I stayed four nights in July. The weather was rough, but it didn’t matter as sitting in this beautiful house and watching the rain blow horizontally across the heather was truly lovely.
Skye W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Bryan K.
Jul 31, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Safety Concern & No Hot Water
Isle of Skye is beautiful and the home was in a wonderful location; however, I need to give 1 star due to the fact that we did not have heat or hot water during our stay.
The biggest concern is safety. We were in constant communication with the host regarding the lack of heat and hot water. The host told us to flip a switch in the fuse control panel. The first few attempts did not work. I decided to not try again before going to bed (even though the host advised that it’s safe) and thank god I didn’t because if I did, the house would have been on fire while we were asleep.
I know this
We stayed for 3 and didn’t have any hot water until the third night and it was not even enough for the 4 of us to shower.
Bryan K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Havala B.
Jun 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful retreat to make home base!
We stayed 3 nights here as we explored all over Skye. The setting is beautiful, with sheep all around to entertain during the downtime. The home is well equipped with everything we needed for our family, including a baby. There was a high chair and a portable crib. Be aware that there is a stair in the main area as well as up to the bedroom. Our baby isn’t able to do stairs yet, so it was fine. Also, the weather was quite chilly and we had planned to do laundry during this portion of the trip. We should have done laundry the first day so there was ample time to dry (no machine dryer). Lastly, wifi information is on the internet box, we never found it while staying.
Havala B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
Jun 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort and beauty
Bright airy and spacious home with a beautiful view. Sit in the living area and look out for hours at a scene that is like a painting.
The bedrooms are comfortable and well fitted with room darkening shades.
Great water pressure and good hot showers. Well appointed kitchen.
It’s off the beaten path and away from the crowds. Shops in town have more than the basics.
Take a walk up the hill behind the house or down to the water after dinner. Lovely
Jennifer L.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marc H.
Sep 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The Timber House
Fantastic location and view. Very relaxing. We have some issues with lights which the host tried to have fixed but we didn't get any feedback and we were without bathroom lights the entire time.
It would have helped to have a more extensive information sheet upon arrival. Small things, such as info that the wall heaters are timed to come on and that we didn't have to spend time trying to work them out. Where to buy extra wood; where is the nearest grocery store etc. Little things like that can really help you settle in.
Marc H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy P.
Sep 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Skye stay
Wonderful cottage. Great scenic views and felt very private. We lived our stay!
Nancy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie P.
Aug 29, 2023
Lovely cottage on Skye
We loved our stay on Skye! The property is beautiful and comfortable but what we loved most of all was the hypnotic views over the loch. So beautiful! Our kids loved playing there and one evening we even spotted a large pod of dolphins showing off in the bay. What an unforgettable experience!
Another nice touch is that the cottage is just a stroll from the 3 Chimneys where we had a delicious family meal.
Juliet is a very nice host, very responsive and full of good tips to explore the island. I really hope to come back and explore Skye even more. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stephanie P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
WA R.
Jan 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Well earned rest! Needed to escape and unwind.
This was perfect for us! Much needed break and wowed by the beautiful surroundings. Incredible location close by to attractions such as neist point and coral beach. Great meal at 3 chimneys up the road. Timber house was so cosy and we enjoyed our escape - exactly what was required! Tranquil just to watch the sea, seals and sheep!! Thanks to host for moving dates due to weather and making everything so easy..
Das Haus liegt definitiv nicht zentral. Das liegt aber in der Natur der Sache. Als einziges zu bemängeln war, dass die Heizungssteuerung etwas kompliziert war bzw. keine Informationen dazu Vorlagen.
Ansonsten war das Haus sehr schön, es war alles vorhanden was man braucht und die Aussicht ist umwerfend.
Definitiv zu empfehlen, wenn man Skyes Natur erleben möchte.
Christian
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Albrecht m.
May 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exklusive Lage mit Komfort
Sehr entspannend. Gerne wieder
Albrecht m.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Martin F.
Aug 11, 2023
Amazing visit to the Isle of Skye
Nice location, magnificent view
Martin F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jean-Pierre M.
Jul 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Endroit remarquable
La maison est très belle et donne une splendide vue sur le loch