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Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches

Cottage near St Ives Harbour in St Ives

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TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 224 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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St Ives, Cornwall
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tate St. Ives
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the area

St Ives

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find St Ives Harbour and Porthminster Beach. BoatHouse Theatre and Harbour Sand are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Porthgwidden Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 12 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪St. Eia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bier Huis Grand Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬2 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.

Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches

Located on the ground floor of an old fisherman's cottage in the heart of Downalong, Surfers Nest (part of our budget-friendly range) started life as a net store and fish cellar for the cottage above. Only a few minute's level walk to Fore Street, the harbour and beaches. Providing good basic accommodation, this studio is ideal for the solo traveller or couples who want to be in the heart of town.

Kitchen/dining area
Breakfast bar with stools, electric cooker, microwave, fridge, stainless steel sink with a tiled surround and small water heater. Window with roller blind overlooking Teetotal Street.

Sitting room area
Painted granite walls with painted wood panelling below, small 2-seater settee, side-board, electric fire and flat-screen TV.

Bedroom area
Double divan bed, built-in wardrobe, drawers and reading lights. Small, high window with blind.

Shower room A very small room with shower, wash basin with small water heater and WC.

Heating is by electric fires.

Entrance porch and tiny courtyard with clothes line and a bench. 1-2 small/medium size dogs accepted.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 258 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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 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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

599181

Frequently asked questions

How close is Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches to the airport?

This cottage is 35.2 mi (70-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches to the beach?

This cottage is a short 9-minute walk from Porthminster Beach and 2-minute walk from Harbour Sand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Grand Casino Amusements (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches to downtown St Ives?

This cottage is 0.4 mi away from St Ives.

Surfers Nest - fisherman’s studio close to beaches Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie H.

Liked: Location
Great location, pet friendly. Some fixtures and fittings a bit dated but overall lovely place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this property is in an ideal location, centrally placed for beaches, walks and the town centregreat at anytime of the year and would book again if I'm staying the area
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a good place to stay just minutes from the town and beaches.Generally very clean.The outer front door needs fixing and a few kitchen items need replacing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Perfect location in the middle of a perfect line of cottages - just what I was hoping for. But, the ground floor of this terrace was basic, unheated and could do with a refurb. I know from experience that to really update this flat, you would need to throw 75-100k at it to insulate the ceiling (so you didn't have to listen to the 10 o'clock news), update the bathroom (massive sink not needed and tiny shower), simplfy the kitchen (4 hob cooker? who needs them, just a combo oven and one halogen plate) and the dishwasher tablet left with a bin liner? and I'm guessing that it would not be financially viable to spend that money.....So, maybe just have it as clean as possible, install some kind of heating to drive out the damp and try and forewarn guests in the kindest way that it is very basic and lower the price a little. Other people on the course stayed in B&Bs which were cheaper per night.I hate to be the negative one but after 40 years in hospitality its hard not be a little judgmental.There are so many things going for this property but it just needs to be a little cheaper and the listing a bit more realistic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026