Best Location in St. Andrews

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

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St. Andrews, SCT

University of St. Andrews
‪2 min walk‬
Old Course at St Andrews
‪5 min walk‬
St. Andrews Links
‪20 min walk‬
Dundee (DND)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Located in the heart of St. Andrews just a few short blocks from the first tee at The Old Course, this flat offers comfort and convenience for exploring the town as well as easy access to the University. Shops, restaurants and markets are just a stroll away from the front door. Historical sites including the cathedral ruins, castle and museums are all within walking distance. The building was constructed in 1771, relatively new by St. Andrews standards, where the University itself is 600 years old. The 65 square meter dwelling has two bedrooms, one bath and a full kitchen and can accommodate 4 adults. The living room features a beautiful bay window, fireplace and comfortable seating for conversation and cuddling up on the couch with a great book. Amenities include wireless internet service, flat-screen TV and stereo. The Kitchen contains all modern appliances and cookware. The flat was completely renovated in 2013.

Property manager

Roberta Fraese

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Well behaved

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking on the premises. Pets are not allowed unless prior arrangements are made with the host.

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number FI 00168 F

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Andrews

Located in St. Andrews, this apartment is in the city centre. British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include St. Andrews Aquarium and Cambo Estate Gardens. La Petite Epicerie and Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Andrews, SCT

What's nearby

University of St. Andrews - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Old Course at St Andrews - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
St. Andrew's Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
St. Andrews Links - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

Leuchars Station - 9 min drive
Dundee (DND) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪BrewDog St Andrews - ‬4 min walk
‪The Tailend Restaurant & Fish Bar - ‬3 min walk
‪Rector's Café - ‬2 min walk
‪Rule - ‬5 min walk
‪Whey Pat Tavern - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Location in St. Andrews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Location in St. Andrews?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Location in St. Andrews?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Location in St. Andrews located?

Located in the heart of St. Andrews, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews. St Andrews Wine Company and Hamish McHamish Statue are also within 5 minutes.

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

My husband and I just travelled all through Scotland for 3 weeks and just loved it. Our final destination was St Andrews and this VRBO which IS The Best Location in St Andrews ! The apartment was absolutely beautiful, so well appointed and the location was amazing within walking distance from the heart of the area. Both Roberta and Lynne were incredible hosts and very attentive with any inquiries we had. The apartment decor added such a lovely charm to our stay. Much thought has gone into everything and it shows. We loved the activity of the Pub below us. It just added to the University vibe !! Thank you for such a great experience. We just love St Andrews and Scotland !!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C., Dallas, Texas

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Perfect Stay

My husband and I have stayed before and will stay again. The apartment is in an ideal location with beautiful windows looking out over the pretty streets of St. Andrews. Inside, the apartment is beautifully and warmly decorated. Check-in and check-out is easy and smooth.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

20 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay for graduation week

The property was just as listed… lovely & an ideal location for visiting St Andrews during grad week. We were met promptly upon arrival & the snacks provided were greatly appreciated. Thank you for hosting a perfect spot for our family!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing in St. Andrews

My husband and I were in St. Andrews for the golf tournament and stayed in a hotel in another part of town for that time period. We moved into this apartment after the tournament to relax and enjoy the town of St. Andrews. This apartment is beautifully maintained and is in a perfect spot to walk to everything in St. Andrews, so in that respect the location is perfect. We used the kitchen for breakfast and some lunches and it was very well equipped. Lynne, the property manager, even put some snack food in the house as well as milk, juice and fruit for our use. The only reason we gave the check in a 4 is because Lynne was unable to meet with us to let us in and give us a tour, but she texted the instructions to us which were very easy to understand and she was good about getting back to us when we had questions. We gave the location a 4 because it is located over a bar and since it was quite warm we had to have the windows open and the noise in the evening was a bit bothersome to us. We could hear it a little bit in the bedroom at night as well, Bottom line is we had a wonderful time and it was very relaxing, comfortable, clean and efficient so that's why I gave it a 5 for the overall rating. (P.S. The apartment does have a washer, but it's a European style washer / dryer combination and is not nearly as efficient as the separate washers and dryers we have in the US. We spent way too many hours doing our laundry. That being said, we were quite grateful to at least have the ability to wash our clothes.)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eiichiro K.

30 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very lovely property

It is clear that the property was updated a number of years ago with much care and attention. The abode is wonderful and has everything that one would need for a most pleasant stay. The only issue that we had was the noise from the pub downstairs quite loud on Saturday.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C., Dallas, Texas

10 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in Every Way

This perfect apartment is in the middle of St. Andrews. It is beautifully and warmly decorated down to the smallest details. We have stayed in other lodgings in the area, but this will always be our first choice from now on.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

3 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely the perfect place to stay in St. Andrew’s! The flat was ideal and you can’t beat it!

From dealing with the owners and property manager from our stay in the flat, it couldn’t have been more perfect for my daughter’s graduation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taremeredzwa N.

28 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic St Andrews Stay

One of the best properties in town! Would definitely stay there again! Thanks so much to our lovely hosts - see you soon

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O.

28 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely stay in St Andrews

The flat was very comfortable and stylish . Very well equipped. We loved the mix of old and new from furnishing to artwork to accessories. Great location. Everything was on our doorstep. Owner answered promptly to any queries we had. Lynne our contact in St Andrews was just lovely, so helpful. We loved our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laine S.

18 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the property!

The place lived up to the photos - great location, wood floors, bay windows. Perfect place for us to easily visit with our son, who is a student at St Andrews. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

23 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely flat. Great location

Owner very helpful. Comfortable property. Great for town and beach

6/10 Okay

Maple A.

16 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Disappointed

The checkin process was unyielding and caretaker was rude and disgruntle. He was short and cutting when we met even willfully allowing the door to slam in my face. He only thawed when I became direct and firm in conversation with him. He was unresponsive when I had problems with getting the TV (which has 4 remotes) to work and very gruff. Not what I expected in St Andrews. Unfortunate as it would have taken so little to make a good impression. Despite staying 2 nights and paying for 4 only using one of the two bedrooms; at 10:07 he opened the door without knocking to me in my dressing gown saying “oh, you are still here, I thought you left”. After a few awkward seconds he said he was going for a coffee and will be back. I told him it will take more than a coffee to be ready and he responded that he will he back in an hour. I did my best to be out of there as quickly as possible not to encounter this man again. There were signs of what’s to come when I was pressured weeks in advance to give them an arrival time because the caretakers wife was going on holiday and she needed to line matters up. This coming at a time when there was an impending death in my immediate family and I was not sure when I could make the trip to take my son to school as I may need to be planning a funeral. No consideration or flexibility in having a friend get the keys to stop the persistence of setting a check in time. Soo stressful it all was - unnecessarily. Lovely home but am not likely to repeat the experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clifford S.

10 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best located flat in St Andrews !

Absolutely perfect location, could walk to any and all amenities, university buildings, and golf. Well appointed flat, everything in great working order, stocked with basic necessities upon arrival like nespresso, milk, biscuits, and other items. Easy check in and check out, and owners were always available as needed. If visiting, golfing, or have a student at uni, this is the flat to have! Looking forward to staying here in the years ahead as we visit. Thanks for a truly memorable week.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

3 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another amazing stay at 4B Alexander Place St. Andrews

We just left this beautiful flat after spending a lovely week in St. Andrews celebrating our daughter’s graduation from the University. I had stayed in this flat a few years ago while visiting her and it was just as lovely this time as last. The flat is so comfortable and felt like our home away from home. Lynne, the property manager, is wonderful and greeted us upon our arrival. She had the refrigerator stocked with eggs, butter, jam, juice, milk and pastries and it was such a lovely welcome. Could not recommend this adorable flat more highly and we’re just sad that we won’t be visiting St. Andrews for a long while now that our daughter has moved back home to Boston!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

David T.

17 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent spot in St Andrews

Beautiful flat in great location. Stayed for nearly a week and found it very comfortable in a great location. Just a couple of blocks from the Old Course and a very short stroll to the stores and restaurants of Market Street and South Street. Loved it.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

1 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We had a great time at the flat. Everything was great. Only complaint was the contact information for the manager was not available in the property guide as instructed. That was while using the app. Made for a bit of confusion during check in. But, all was good. Thank you.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jace D.

12 Feb 2019

Amazing authentic Scottish experience & great host

The apartment was cozy, comfortable, and 100% pure Scottish charm. Well cleaned and stocked. Roberta made sure all of our needs were taken care of. Great vacation spot!

10/10 Excellent

Zoe S.

11 Feb 2019

A truly memorable home!

The Fraese’s apartment could not have been a more enjoyable place to stay on our visit to St Andrews. It’s location, thoughtful details, and overall aesthetic bring a sense of home to the experience. And it’s an easy walk to all the town has to offer! Thanks for a memorable time!

8/10 Good

Erin B.

22 Dec 2018

Beautiful property in a fantastic location!!

This is such a cute flat and a fantastic location! Having lived in town we knew just where this place was but for those who haven’t, it is just about as central as possible. It’s at the end of Market Street which is the main shopping part of town, within sight of the bus station, and a short walk to both the beach and all of the historic sights. The flat itself has a lovely design in every room and is fresh and clean. There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two twins that can be pushed together to make a super king. In addition the couch pulls out! The beds were all quite comfortable and the pillows were fantastic. There was a lovely selection of snacks, breakfast foods, tea and coffee provided for us which was just the extra touch to make us feel at home. Overall we had a fantastic stay but I will mention a few negatives. The floors, while lovely are incredibly squeaky. It did put a damper on a good nights sleep. Lastly I would note that the shower is a bit difficult to sep in and out of as the tub is quite high. I would recommend choosing a different location if you have limited mobility or for the owners to put in a grab bar.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karyn H.

27 Nov 2018

Perfection!

Location combined with beautiful, comfortable and modern, efficient furnishings make this an absolute gem of a flat. The decor is so tastefully done from the antiques to the art to the modern kitchen and bath. It’s a precious, confortable, charming apartment. There really could be no finer location when visiting St Andrews.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

20 Aug 2018

All First-class: Location, Comfort, Host, Value

It was a pleasure to enjoy this rare apartment that fully delivers, as strongly positive reviews described -- supported by the best host we've ever dealt with (prompt and pertinent in all responses). By any direct measure -- comfort, coziness, cleanliness, location, bed quality and local manager contacts -- the apartment is as good as any we've experienced in ten rentals. Plus, there was more breakfast food the day we arrived than in any prior experience. That supply lasted our five days and we never had to eat breakfast out once (though I had five cafes on tap from my research). The bar below was zero noise problem, despite our presence during the World Cup mania. Overall, a refreshingly wonderful experience from start to finish

6/10 Okay

Kelly A., Vancouver, BC, CANADA

1 Aug 2018

Great location and nicely decorated

The good - great location where you can walk out your door to all the restaurants and shops on Market Street, 5 minutes walk to St Andrews, etc. The apartment has been nicely renovated and has great beds and bedding. Downside is the kitchen is tiny if you want to cook. Would recommend the owners get some new frying pans as the ones they have weren’t great (everything stuck) and updated cutlery/utensils. There’s is no washer or dryer but we dropped our laundry around corner but costs you. The TV didn’t work at all during our stay and the TV is tiny - not great for us who wanted to watch it in our downtime. We let the owners know. And overall I think the flat is lovely but a little expensive for what you get....they may have priced it because there was an event that week tho.

10/10 Excellent

ryan m.

26 July 2018

Amazing apt and amazing location

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerald O., San Francisco

30 May 2018

Fantastic Flat in Heart of St Andrews!

Roberta and Kurt and have a fantastic place in the heart of St. Andrews minutes from the Old Course. The flat has great amenities including thoughtfully provided supplies for continental breakfast! Communication was quick and insightful making the entire experience all the more seamless. Would hope to return and highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Todd W., Laguna Beach, California

18 Dec 2017

Location Comfort Character and Charm

A last minute visit to see my daughter a PhD student at St Andrews. Could not have been more fortunate that the flat was available. She was quite happy to escape the confines of her dreary dorm and hang out with dad. Highly recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Roberta Fraese

Kurt and Roberta are from Seattle, Washington, USA. Their daughter Kathleen graduated from the University of St. Andrews in 2014 and 2015. Their other daughter Clara graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2017. They also own an apartment in Paris, France and a Floating Home on Vancouver Island, BC Canada. Kurt is a Geologist and retired CEO of an Earth Science and Technology Consulting Firm in 2017. Currently he provides business advisory services and executive coaching to organizations and sits on several boards; Roberta retired from the University of Washington in 2017 and currently manages their properties.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love St. Andrews while our daughter was attending University there. The property needed renovation. Roberta saw its potential and brought it back to its original grandeur. It's location is ideal for exploring the town, the historic ruins and walking to the beach, the Old Course, and as several other golf courses in the vicinity.

What makes this property unique

Center of town. Proximity to golf courses (easy walk) and University facilities. Full modern kitchen. Beautiful, large bay window. Sleeps 4 adults comfortably. Top of the line bedding.

Languages:

English

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