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Fabulous mid-century modern Edinburgh home by Portobello beach!

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

About this property

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

Fabulous mid-century modern Edinburgh home by Portobello beach!

Stylish, quality, spacious, bright & colourful flat with amazing views.

100m from beach. 25 mins bus to city centre.

Perfect for holidays/staycations, with family & friends or remote work (2 desks + fibre broadband 200Mbps).

Portobello is a thriving part of Edinburgh - abundant hospitality, leisure, retail & community.

You'd have sole access to my fully equipped home (2nd floor): large bedroom (super-king OR 2 large single beds), living/ dining room, bathroom, kitchen.

Free easy parking

The space: If you choose to stay in my place, I know you’ll love it - everyone does who wants a home-from-home experience.

As a PRIVATE HOME it is not a serviced apartment or hotel. You'll get far more for your money - but it's a different offer & experience. Please don't expect a reception service at 6am!

My flat makes for a luxurious and unique home to explore from. It is an ideal base for getting out into the city or the thriving local residential area, or for staying in and relaxing - or recovering from your excursions!

These are the reasons why people choose my home initially, and then come back again:

1. Light, stylish, comfortable, quality furnishings - with lots of real plants!

2. Comfortable beds - set up as SuperKing or 2 x single beds

3. Amazing views - in all directions & therefore great light & weather watching

4. Great location - easily accessible to/from the city by public transport, and to get to from the airport or city by-pass

5. In a thriving local neighbourhood - lots of independent shops, retail, leisure and hospitality on the doorstep

6. 100 meters from the beach & 2km flat promenade! Walk and wild swim in the Scottish sea anyone?

7. Remote work possible. High-speed wireless broadband throughout the house. 2 work stations.

8. Quiet building, surrounded by private ornamental grounds and no passing traffic.

9. Free and generous on-street parking

10. Fully equipped kitchen provides all the basics for full-on cooking or just having a cup of good tea/ coffee.

11. Spacious comfortable lounge & dining area for 4 people

12. Flexibility possible:
Up to 2 additional overnight guests can stay (on deluxe inflatable mattresses in the living room). £50 per person per night.

Late exit possible. £40 extends your stay until 2pm. Useful if you're leaving late or need to get some work done before you travel...

13. Serene space to improve your health & wellbeing. There's even a yoga mat you can use.

14. Home cinema available. I do not have a TV. There is a projector and screen with HDMI cable. You need to bring your laptop.

15. Read my books, or play board games and entertain your friends here.

16. Super clean. Always! :0)

17. Long-term AirBnB host & original 'house sharing' concept. This is my home and I am willing to share it. It takes trust in other humans... You are not adding to the local housing crisis. And you are helping me travel too.

18. Private/sole access - I will vacate the property during your stay.

19. Local guides and top tips and ideas provided by me - or my friends from the area.

20. Personal hosting service - by me. As a long-standing Superhost, my aim is to make your visit comfortable, enjoyable & easy. I am responsive, provide comprehensive & clear information and share top tips from over 30 years of local knowledge.

I want you to enjoy your time in my home, and I'll do everything I can to help you enjoy your stay.

In return I need you to take care of and respect me and my home. Specifically, this means:
- no shoes indoors
- no parties
- no pets
- no smoking / vaping
- no children - it's just not set up/ safely for little ones.
- be kind & respectful - don't touch or steal* my things - it hurts, is rude and unkind. *I know, you'd be amazed what guests do...

Please know what you're choosing here. This is a home from home, and not a hotel with reception services and facilities. Be realistic about this type of hospitality experience. If you want a hotel, go to one.

For the avoidance of doubt and misunderstanding about 'Modern'. My home is designed around the MID-CENTURY MODERN style. This is a period of architectural style and furnishing designs that are from the mid-1900s. It's a specific thing. My home has 'some old and unusual stuff' in it. It's not straight out of Ikea. I hope it's what you'll appreciate about it.

Location Description:
The apartment is situated 100 meters from Portobello promenade and beach. There are a good range of restaurants, bars and coffee shops within walking distance. The neighbourhood of 'Porty' is a favourite of Edinburgh locals of all ages. If you want to get out of the neighbourhood, or get more active, I have created a guide of tried and tested personal favourites of the surrounding areas, sights and cultural attractions.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services:
No Smoking, No Pets, No children, No Parties
Internet Access
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
1 Living room
1 Bathroom
1 Bath, 1 Shower, 1 Toilet
The lounge seats up to 5 people
Bright and spacious
CD/MP3/DAB Radio Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines

Dining Area: Seating for 4 people

Kitchen/Utility: Double Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Kettle, Toaster, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron

Outdoors: Balcony

Access: Car not essential, Stairs

Services: Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included

Facilities in each room: Bed, light, clothes storage

Holiday Type: Beach, Historic/Sightseeing, Town/City, Family, City, Christmas/Hogmanay

Local Activities: Swimming/Water Sports, Walking, Golf, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Zoo, Restaurants

Guest access: All areas of my home except rooms and/or cupboards which will be marked as private.

Please do not eat my food/ drink.

Please do not steal from me / my home. Its really not nice...

Other things to note: I am very responsive through the platform. Very occasionally I am travelling in areas that have limited internet / reception. If this is the case when you are at my home, I will let you know. We will work it out.

Registration number: EH-60489-F

Property manager

Claire Carpenter

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

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

This property does not allow children

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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
Property Registration Number 218396/230/16541

About the neighborhood

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Edinburgh, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Portobello Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • The Shore Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porty Vault - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Espy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Portobello Tap - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ormelie Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Miro - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous mid-century modern Edinburgh home by Portobello beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Fabulous mid-century modern Edinburgh home by Portobello beach! located?

Located in Portobello, this apartment building is steps from Portobello Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Edinburgh Port and Queen Margaret University. Meadowbank Stadium and Holyrood Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Brunstane Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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