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*Stunning Seacliff Apt* overlooking Ventnor Beach
Hi David and Mandy your place is beautiful ! What a view ! Love how it’s decorated, everything you need and very clean. We had a great stay and hope to be back later this year best regards Joy and Mark

Beautiful seafront apartment, free parking permits
A fantastic apartment right by the seafront. A great location for literally everything! The property looks just like the advert and it felt homely and comfortable. Both Soraya and Matthew were amazing hosts and very very responsive and kind. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a seafront bnb!

Flat D, Cowes, an apartment with amazing views.
Lovely apartment close to all amenities. No parking outside but the public car park was 2 minutes away. Great area with lots of pubs, cafes and restaurants. The apartment has everything you could possibly need and Anna left us a very nice bottle of wine! I would definitely recommend this apartment to others.

Apartment by the beach
We had a wonderful stay at The Tides it lived up to everything it was portrayed to be. Melanie and Deborah were extremely helpful and everything was left in immaculate condition and extremely clean and tidy. Would definitely come back and recommend this to anyone who wants a lovely stay looking over the beach. Thankyou both for this lovely relaxing weekend. Jackie and Leigh.

Quirky & cool with amazing views to Isle of Wight
Sam's place is a really amazing apartment and we had a lovely few days on the coast. We know the area quite well and have stayed in a few different places and this was definitely one of the best. the views from the living room and dining room make the place and are worth every penny. would recommend to others.

East Wittering Beach, Sea Views, Beach Access
We had a lovely few days in this flat. Great location on the beachfront, sunsets from the balcony and views of the sea. The flat was comfy and really lovely. We were delighted with it all!

Coastal View Apartment
We stayed for 6 days in mid-August and it was such a great location and experience for us. Coming up to the day of arrival, Laura was in contact in relation to recommendations for places to see and things to do on site, advice on getting over to the island, where the local shops were etc. The apartment was really quiet and the place was well cared for. When we checked in there was everything there we needed. The fridge was empty and clean, as was the freezer. Everything you would expect for the kitchen was there. You do need to supply your own washing powder, but that was ok. Check out was just as easy and while it was early (10am) there are plenty of ferries running at that time to get you back to the mainland.

Osborne retreat-calm & cosy studio annexe, Warsash
I booked The Osborne Retreat for my Mom to stay local in Warsash whilst she came to visit from Florida. The space was very clean, she had exclusive use, had all the essentials in the bathroom and kitchen plus fresh linen. Ample storage space and layout of the space made it feel larger. Great location across the road from a park and very close walk to the local shops! Clare was very communicative and made the whole stay very easy and relaxing.
Waterfront house rentals

Olive House- 4 bedroom property on the harbour!
The property is lovely. Great location and wonderful house. Everything you could ask for. The property was also spotless which is so often not the case, so that was fantastic. Kimberley was also great, very nice and regularly in contact with us if we needed her. 10/10 stay!

3 Bed Flat Overlooking River Arun West Sussex
We had a lovely stay at Kays place! It was spotlessly clean, beautiful linen for bedding. Highly recommend, thank you Kay!

The House at Ryde Sands - modern beachside living
We have just returned from an amazing stay at the House at Ryde Sands. The views from the lounge and master bedroom are STUNNING! The house was very clean and tidy and well equipped. I honestly don’t think we could have found anywhere better to stay. Thank you Beth & Scott xx

Sea Front Beach House, Sea View, Direct to Beach
Princy's property was a perfect place to stay for us. It was spacious, modern and beautifully clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed. We particularly liked the lay out of the bedrooms as it suited our family of 2 grandparents, our daughter and son-law and their 3 boys . We loved the openness of the house, the conservatory and being able to walk straight out onto the beach. Absolutely lovely watching the windsurfers and at night to look out and see the night sky full of stars. We were very fortunate to choose a weekend when we had wall to wall sunshine. Be aware that the house is on a private road that is not tarmacked. We would love to go back sometime as we loved every minute of our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed the Jungle Crazy Golf at Chichester Golf Club, which also has escape rooms. Thoroughly recommend this lovely place.

Canal view home in Chichester nr Goodwood
I'd like to say from start to finish Thi communicated really well, the house was lovely and everyone that stayed with us said the same in that it felt homely and had everything thing that we could ask for, a home away from home. It was right next to the canal in Chichester with very easy access to the main town with plenty of shops tk visit. We wouldn't hesitate in booking Thi's home again. Plus the treats were very welcome, especially for our niece who stayed with us.

Stunning views over Lymington river
Corrine’s cottage is in an excellent location, very easy to get to the high street which has loads of lovely restaurants, bars and shops. Inside the cottage it’s super lovely, comfy and clean. Hard to fault to be honest, we’ll definitely be choosing the same location if it’s available next time we go.

Solent View - panoramic views of the sea & beach
Solent View is a large, comfortable house and is exactly what you see in the description. Plenty of room for 6 of us, a nice 10 minute walk into Lee along the sea when it is fine and books and games to entertain if it is wet. Portsmouth attractions also on tap via a pleasant foot ferry from Gosport, 10 mins drive away. Overall, a really good lication for a family stay and Mark and Lesley were attentive and caring hosts. Recommend.

Seaside converted Boathouse in Warsash Village
What an amazing place. Can see why award winning. Presented beautifully, like walking into someone’s home. Everything thought of. The open plan upstairs living/kitchen area was spacious and has everything you could need. We were sailing out of club across the road so could not have been more convenient. Very peaceful and comfortable beds, very pleasant sitting outside drinking coffee in the morning. Cosmo the dog enjoyed walks round local field and along the coast. Could happily have stayed longer.
Waterfront apartment rentals

“When all else fails take a holiday”~Book Trinny’s
Home from home.Excellent central location to the harbour,restaurants,pubs and supermarkets.Added bonus of secure covered parking.Found it great for days out as straight onto all the main roads whichever way we were heading.The apartment was much larger than the pictures and the kitchen and lounge were very well equipped.Tricia was super responsive with communication and really helpful with our requests.Can highly recommend Rivazza curry house for lamb railway curry,probably the best curry ive ever had.

Luxury Beachfront Apartment with Sea View+Parking
was a great apartment clean good location nice sea view from balcony and bed room was surprised to get there and finn had left us some bits in the fridge and other food was a nice touch 👍🏻 thanks for a good stay will defo stay there again thanks

New Upscale Contemporary Apartment - River Views
Wow! Where to even start! This was my first time using air BnB and Ted has made it an amazing experience. Ted was super helpful from start to finish. I struggled with the booking system, no worries for Ted! He asked me to request the dates again and we booked straightaway. He was quick to reply and came across friendly and professional. When we arrived at the property, thanks to the guide we had received from Ted, getting into the property was a breeze and the location was easy to follow. Thanks for the annotations and pictures! Now onto the main event, the property. The flat was exactly as described and pictured and wow, that view off of the balcony overlooking the docks really is something else! The flat was very clean and tidy, had basic amnesties available as well as tea, coffee, milk portions in the fridge etc. The bedrooms were well stocked with towels and plenty of hangers as well as soap etc. The stay/flat was really wonderful and Ted even more so. Thank you so so much (:

Goldeneye beach apartment, nearby forest
We had such a wonderful time at Rob's place in Elmer. The beach is on your doorstep with the most beautiful blue water! There are plenty of places to eat and drink both within walking distance and a short drive. Rob was fantastic with communication and also with recommendations on places to visit - we highly recommend taking a beach walk to Felpham and stopping for lunch at the Lobster Pot or taking another beach walk in the opposite direction for a roast at the Black Horse! The place itself was comfortable and clean and we wouldn't hesitate to stay again!

Historic Lymington Quay | Two The Old Alarm
We absolutely loved our Easter stay at the old alarm. Jules was a fabulous host, providing lots of helpful info prior to arriving. The flat is situated right in the heart of Lymington Quay.. it’s beautifully presented with all the amenities you will need. Jules provided a lovely welcome basket and even Easter eggs for the children, which was very thoughtful. The parking permit came in really handy when exploring the New Forest. We love this part of the country and will definitely stay again when back in the area.Thank you for a wonderful stay! Recommend The Kings Head a couple of doors Down - the atmosphere and food was great.

Entire basement apartment close to the seafront
It was great staying at Beshley's place, just 10 mins walk from Canoe Lake and the beach, so was very convenient.

Rockpools-steps from the beach. *Ferry Discounts
This was our first visit to the Isle of Wight and Katie's lovely apartment was the perfect base for exploring the island. It is comfortable, homely and clean with a small private garden, off road parking and is only a short walk to the beach and local amenities. We visited as a couple but it would also be ideal for a young family. We would happily stay here again. Thanks Katie!

Modern Beach Side apartment with easy access.
We had two night's in Chris' apartment. It was superb - in a very good position on the seafront. It was well equipped and Chris' instructions were very clear. The sun shone all the time! we had a great time.
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140 properties
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70 properties are a good fit for families
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- New Forest national park
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