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Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish

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TV, DVD player, books
Exterior
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4352 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish

Beachcomber cottage is a traditional fisherman's cottage next door to the Michelin star restaurant "LochBay", run by Michael Smith. It is also a minute's walk from the "Stein Inn" that celebrity chef Paul Rankin took over in 2019.
The accommodation warmly welcomes you with it's coal fire and traditional interior. There are 2 bedrooms, one shower room, and a kitchen/diner too, all that is needed for a very comfortable stay here on Skye.
Benefitting from a private garden to the front, across the road, heading down to the shore, facing west so sunsets here can be spectacular.
Waternish has a dark skies area where, on occasions when the atmospheric conditions are right, you can see the Aurora Borealis.
Come see for yourself!

Property manager

Catherine MacPherson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3789 sq ft (352 sq m)

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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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 is also known as

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Beachcomber Cottage Waternish
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Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish Isle of Skye
Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish Apartment Isle of Skye
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About the neighborhood

Map
Highland Council, Scotland

What's nearby

  • The Shilasdair Shop - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Dunvegan Castle - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Neist Point Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Claigan Coral Beach - 36 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Coral Beach - 36 min drive - 19.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Edinbane Lodge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Three Chimneys - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jann's Cakes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Old School Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪YURTea&Coffee - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish located?

Situated in Waternish, this apartment building is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Shilasdair Shop and within 9 mi (15 km) of Trumpan Church and Dunvegan Castle. Macleod's Tables and Claigan Coral Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jess H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 Days in Stein
We loved our time at the Beachcomber Cottage. It was perfect for our group of 4. The views from the property were wonderful and it was a great place for exploring Skye.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey F.

Great Stay
Lovely cottage in fine location. We will book again.

10/10 Excellent

Christina

A great cosy cottage in a beautiful location and only a few meters from a great pub The Stein Inn. The cottage was clean, easy to check in and had everything you’d need, even a fireplace. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent B.

A very nice stay
a fantastic location and a top-quality apartment
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8/10 Good

Ian K.

Beachcomber
Very nice cottage in a great location for the Waternish peninsula.
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10/10 Excellent

Alana W.

Beachcomber rental was superb!
Beachcomber was in an excellent location, the restaurants were fantastic and the close town’s were delightful!

10/10 Excellent

jordi m., barcelona

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Very nice house with everything you need.Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ceci Z.

Beachcomber house
We had a lovely time stay at Beachcomber house. Perfect location 🥰 will definitely come back next time 🙏
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10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

Beachcomber Cottage
Very comfortable cottage in Stein. Ideal for 2/4 people.

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property.
Beachcomber Cottage is a great property in a wonderful location on Skye. It has a good layout and is very well equipped. Externally there is a garden with outdoor furniture and ample parking. There is a quality restaurant and Inn within easy walking distance. We will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Cosy stay in Stein
Cosy property, very well equipped and comfortable. It had everything that we needed for our stay. We would be very happy to stay again and recommend it to friends. Extremely handy for Lochbay Restaurant and the Stein Inn.

10/10 Excellent

Jane L., Templeton, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage
We had the best time at this cottage! It is adorable, comfortable, and in the perfect location. It was myself, and my three adult children, and it was the perfect location to call home while exploring Skye.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Lovely Cottage in a Superb Location
Beachcomber cottage is a charming and very well appointed accommodation within doors of 2 of the best restaurants Skye has to offer. The place was spotless, warm and very comfortable and the Waternish Peninsula area is both beautiful and a little less well trafficked part of the island. We would highly recommend both.
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10/10 Excellent

Benedikt S.

Nice cottage at the sea side
To whom it may concern, We enjoyed to stay in this lovely place. It is a perfect location to relax, enjoying the sea und having tea in the well garden. Best regards Benedikt
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10/10 Excellent

aimee m.

Perfect stay!
Beautiful cottage set right on the shore equipped with everything you could need for a perfect stay on Skye! We chose this beautiful place for a base to explore Neist, Storr, Quiraing and more as it was ideally located with most places 35-45 minutes away. Portree is also around a 30 minutes drive. The cottage itself was cosy, warm and spacious enough for 4 adults. The lounge and fireplace was welcomed after hiking around the island all day. We would highly recommend this place and would 100% stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Veronique P.

Beautiful cottage
Beachcomber cottage is a total gem! We loved every minute of our stay! The cottage is beautifully decorated, very clean and well equipped with all the necessities you need. The interaction with the team was professional and very friendly. We would recommend a 100% and hope to be back one day!

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachcomber Cottage
Quaint cottage directly on the Loch Bay. Clean and comfortable. Garden with seating and table. Stone beach with water access. Found many pieces of colorful pottery and glassware! There are two restaurants, one is Loch Bay which is Michelin awarded. Weeks wait to get a reservation. The other is Stein. Reservations suggested. No other food, so stop at a Co-O prior to arriving!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friends and I stayed at the Beachcomber for 3 nights of a 2 week trip in Scotland. Honestly, I would have been happy to spend the whole 2 weeks here. The stay was one of the highlights of the trip with the charming location, local history, surprising restaurant choices from historic inn to Michelin Star and gift shop with items by local artists. The cottage was over the top charming as well, with equipped kitchen, lots of info on surrounding area, clean, comfortable, can't say enough good things. I will happily return if possible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise B., Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stein stay
Absolutely loved the cottage and location. When the weather turned quite cool, the lounge room heating wasn’t operating at all so we replied to their welcome email with two messages for help. Received no reply. Everything else was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Fishing Cottage
This cottage was very well set-up, for us- great heat (we were there in Feb.), well-equipped, nice furnishings, and overall very comfy. We enjoyed the coal fire in the living room very much! The location is wonderful, just across the little road from the loch, and also it was very quiet. We would have appreciated a notebook of instructions in addition to or instead of the video set-up, which was NOT so convenient for looking up answers to questions, (and also totally puzzling to us at the beginning), and we never did figure out the tv. Nevertheless, we would happily go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage in a picturesque peaceful setting on the water with a storybook view
This is a great VRBO! The cottage is set within a row of traditional fishermen’s cottages. The historical old cottages, although outfitted with modern amenities, provide a perfect backdrop for the serene picture perfect setting. The sunsets here are truly breathtaking and just being here makes you exhale all stress. The private gated garden which goes to the waterfront is wonderful too. A wonderful surprise is being next door to a Michelin star restaurant (also residing in one of the fisherman’s cottages). We were lucky to be able to eat here (get reservations in advance..Loch Bay). The food was perfectly prepared and presented in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Also a couple doors down in another of the fisherman’s cottages is the Stein Inn which has the oldest pub in Skye with a great traditional pub atmosphere and good food/drink. The host, Cat, was great! We had one small issue at check-in but Cat was quick to respond and we were grateful! We loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice place, but...
The property is very well kept, well-appointed dishes and appliances, bathroom is nice, bedrooms are nice. But this note is particularly for Americans traveling in summer: The house has no A/C nor does it have any fans. This is not an issue in other seasons, but if you catch a summer that is warmer than usual (increasingly frequent in Scotland now), then it could be an issue. House owners there have not yet adapted to this fact, so this means almost no place has A/C or fans to assist with air movement. Bring your own portable battery powered fan. Secondly, the village of Stein is very remote by most American standards. Be prepared to navigate single track roads to get there, and bring in food at least for breakfast: there are 2 restaurants in Stein, but no store. Closest stores are in Portree or Dunvegan. It's a beautiful place and we enjoyed our time there; we just needed a fan...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Cottage was clean and very comfortable with a great view of the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Magical stay in Waternish
This is a wonderful snug cottage. A great location for activities on Skye. All of the amenities of home. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Highly recommended
A lovely cottage in an excellent location.. Beautiful views of the shore( telescope provided). We were part of a terrace of traditional cottages alongside a pub, a craft shop/ gallery and a restaurant and there were lots of divers coming and going - so plenty going on. The kitchen was well designed and very well equipped . There was no file in the cottage to explain where things wwere. Because of this, we didn't discover the lovely garden across the road until our last day. And we spent some time searching for oven gloves andall of which were there, but that is the only quibble.AThe cottage was very well equipped and avbeautiful0place to return to after enjoying the wonderful landscapes of tSkyye. Mary An ideal place for people who want to be in beautiful surroundings? I really liked the decor And there are some beautiful pictures on the walls.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024