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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4352 sq m

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Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

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Highland Council, Scotland

Dunvegan Castle11 min drive
Claigan Coral Beach36 min drive
Coral Beach36 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely loved the cottage and location. When the weather turned quite cool, the lounge room heating wasn’t operating ...

Louise B.

Jun 30, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

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

Ben Greer

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Isle of Skye

This apartment is located in Isle of Skye. Macleod's Tables and Claigan Coral Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Shilasdair Shop and Skye Silver Gift Shop. Skyelight Candles and The Brother's Point are also worth visiting.

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Highland Council, Scotland

What's nearby

Dunvegan Castle - 11 min drive
Skye Silver Gift Shop - 15 min drive
Neist Point Lighthouse - 22 min drive
Claigan Coral Beach - 36 min drive
Coral Beach - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Three Chimneys - ‬14 min drive
‪The Old School Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Waterside Cafe Bistro - ‬10 min drive
‪The Misty - ‬9 min drive
‪Edinbane Lodge - ‬10 min drive

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachcomber Cottage, Waternish located?

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Louise B., Brisbane, Australia

30 June 2023

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

Russell K.

14 June 2024

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Ideal Cottage in Beautiful Location

We loved our stay in Beachcomber Cottage. It was an ideal place to end our days and it had the same rural vibe as the rest of the Isle. Perfect for a family of four. It was very clean and well maintained with modern appliances in an otherwise traditional house with lots of history. Be sure to plan your arrival such that you arrive with all the groceries and supplies you will need, as Stein does not have anywhere to buy groceries or other necessities. The house came with plenty of dishes and silverware as well as paper towels and all detergents needed to operate the dishwasher and washing machine. Note there is no dryer, but a hanging rack is available as well as a clothes line in the garden if you feel adventurous. There is a hot water supply, but the shower is an electric shower which worked very well. If we ever come back to Skye, we would try to stay here again. The information about how to use some of the appliances is contained on a single tablet computer that was not working for us, so some physical instructions might be helpful as a backup. For example, there was some trial and error to get the washing machine to work as it is not obvious what tray to load the detergent for which cycle. It's a nice front-loader unit in the kitchen and luckily we are familiar with them, but the short cycles don't use enough water to dissolve a detergent pod. Most of the other appliances are also good quality and pretty self-explanatory, so it wasn't much of a problem.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

14 June 2024

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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8/10 Good

Ian K.

2 June 2024

Beachcomber

Very nice cottage in a great location for the Waternish peninsula.

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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey F.

30 May 2024

Great Stay

Lovely cottage in fine location. We will book again.

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

27 May 2024

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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

Keith B.

5 Mar 2024

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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

aimee m.

26 Feb 2024

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

Philip B.

24 Feb 2024

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

Veronique P.

6 Nov 2023

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

Simeon

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Benedikt S.

23 Aug 2023

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

Vincent B.

9 Aug 2023

A very nice stay

a fantastic location and a top-quality apartment

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10/10 Excellent

Audrey-Elodie M.

31 July 2023

Magnifique endroit

Magnifique endroit, conforme aux photos. Le logement est très agréable, propre.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

7 July 2023

Beachcomber Cottage

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

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10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

7 July 2023

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.

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10/10 Excellent

Alana W.

7 July 2023

Beachcomber rental was superb!

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

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10/10 Excellent

Ceci Z.

7 July 2023

Beachcomber house

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

10/10 Excellent

christine M.

5 July 2023

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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.

24 June 2023

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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

Jane L., Templeton, California

22 June 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

MARY

15 June 2023

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

jordi m., barcelona

13 Apr 2023

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Amazing place

Very nice house with everything you need.Perfect location!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

8 Mar 2023

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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

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