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FAB LOCATION - CENTRAL YET ONLY 80 M FROM SEA

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Our picturesque harbour - one of the reasons why we love Stoney!
Stoney is lovely in spring time - why don't you come and see for yourself
Only 80 meters from the property - can it get any better!
Plenty of restaurants to choose from but you have the option to dine in
Go retro and watch one of our DVDs

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Stonehaven, SCT
  • Aunty Bettys
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Stonehaven Outdoor Pool
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Dunnottar Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

FAB LOCATION - CENTRAL YET ONLY 80 M FROM SEA

Only 80 metres from the sea and promenade, you can relax and feel at home in our quirky but stylish, recently modernised 3 bedroom listed apartment. We have tried to create a modern feeling in a traditional property - quite simply we love doing up old properties and creating a 'home from home' experience for our guests. The first floor accommodation is on two floors with bright, spacious open plan kitchen/dining /living room area and single cosy bedroom situated on the first floor. Living space/dining area provides adequate seating and the luxury of a SMART TV with Bluray/DVD player. Free wifi is also provided. Our lovingly and painstakingly restored staircase leads up to a bright, stylish twin bedroom with wall mounted TV/DVD player as well as a further attractive double bedroom with luxury bedding, tasteful decor and SMART TV. Please note we have the luxury of an actual three bedroom space so there is no need to make up sofa beds each day as the living room is an entirely separate space. Our recently modernised bathroom offering our guests the use of complimentary products is also located on the upper floor.

No car is necessary, as soon as you walk out the front door, everything is on your doorstep – lovely local little shops in which to browse in, cafes, restaurants, banks, small supermarkets, everything you could wish for. Have a gentle stroll via the scenic route along the promenade, stopping off at Molly’s for a delicious home cooked breakfast, lunch or dinner, or pay a visit next door from Molly's to the Bay Fish and Chip shop (brilliant fresh fish and worth the wait!) You may simply want to relax with a leisurely coffee at the Waterfront Cafe offering dramatic sea views or Molly's on the seafront. If you prefer sample some fine dining at one of Scotland’s best seafood restaurants, The Tolbooth (booking essential) overlooking the picturesque, historic harbour or just sit by the sea with an ice-cream from Aunt Betty’s – (toppings a must!) and soak in the atmosphere, whilst dolphin spotting. Further restaurants, cafes, bars, ice-cream shops, fish and chip shops (including the Carron famous for its deep fried Mars bars) can be found in the surrounding streets and are too numerous to mention you will just keep finding them!

For the children there is the adventure playground, teenagers the skate park and don’t forget to bring your swimming costume for a quick splash in our famous Art Deco Olympic sized heated out-door pool (summer months only) and offering midweek midnight swims. The leisure centre has an indoor pool open all year. We also have a bowling green, putting and tennis courts – there is something for everyone.

If you are feeling energetic you can walk up through Bervie Braes towards Dunnottar Castle - well worth the climb as once at the top the view on a nice day is amazing of Stonehaven Bay. A further five minute walk and passing the war memorial, you will see our iconic Dunnottar Castle in the distance a spectacular fortress ruins where you can take in the breath-taking awesome scenery, imagining life in the 15th century (Part of Hamlet was filmed here starring Mel Gibson) and a “must” visit.

Stonehaven also has one of the oldest golf courses in Scotland which straddles the Highland Fault Line and offers scenic views across Stonehaven Bay towards Dunnottar (visitors welcome any time and we are able to offer discounted prices). Nearby, the sandstone cliffs of Fowlsheugh hold one of Scotland's largest sea bird colonies. View the puffins during their nesting period; a truly memorable experience.

We hope you have enjoyed reading our introduction. . If you are interested in the property and visiting Stonehaven please contact me initially through the Enquiry button before making a definite Reservation as I still have lots more information to give you and I can also confirm your price at that time. I would also appreciate if you could just add a little note about yourself and your guests. If you then decide to make a reservation, once you have paid the service fee to VRBO I then manage your booking personally.

We have another property advertised with Home Away with only a minute's walk between them should you be looking for accommodation for more than one family. We hope that once you have visited Stonehaven you will feel like us and want to keep coming back!

Property manager

Frances
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note there are stairs in the property
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Regrettably no pets are allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A short booking form along with our standard terms & conditions will be sent to you on time of booking which must be signed & returned within 7 days

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 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 first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number AS00272F

We should mention

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

About the area

Stonehaven

Located in Stonehaven, this apartment is near the beach. Stonehaven Tolbooth and Dunnottar Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at RSPB Fowlsheugh and Falls of Feugh. Stonehaven Outdoor Pool and Aunty Bettys are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Stonehaven Aberdeen, SCT

What's nearby

  • Aunty Bettys - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stonehaven Tolbooth - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stonehaven Outdoor Pool - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dunnottar Castle - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • RSPB Fowlsheugh - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Stonehaven Station - 17 min walk
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Newton Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Carron - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Square - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Creel Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FAB LOCATION - CENTRAL YET ONLY 80 M FROM SEA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at FAB LOCATION - CENTRAL YET ONLY 80 M FROM SEA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FAB LOCATION - CENTRAL YET ONLY 80 M FROM SEA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FAB LOCATION - CENTRAL YET ONLY 80 M FROM SEA located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Aunty Bettys, Stonehaven Tolbooth and Stonehaven Outdoor Pool. Dunnottar Castle and Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Stonehaven Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay!
We had an amazing time at the property. It was equipped with everything you need and more with lovely extra touches. Nice and homely, clean and super central location. Lots of information on the area with plenty of recommendations. Would 100% recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very good organisation and uncomplicate days in a nice surrounding.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week in Stonehaven
Super property - spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, very well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Freaking Amazing!
Frances paid attention to so many details - it truly was a home away from home. So appreciate the cleanliness and coziness of this home. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr
Excellent correspondence. Lovely property in fantastic surroundings. Everything you’d need for a comfortable and happy stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing break
Lovely clean, quaint property. The host was fantastic and made our stay very special.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Find
Delighted to have found this property in Stonehaven. The communication with the owner prior to arrival was second to none, very detailed and adapted to the ages of my family. On arrival at the property everything was perfect, lots of little touches to make us feel so special on our weekend. Little things like the kids bubble bath and bubbles and snacks especially for their age. Stonehaven is a beautiful town, we will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunny Stonehaven
We were absolutely delighted to stay here the apartment is beautiful and like an Aladdin's cave of discovery from room to room and wall to wall. One of the best places I’ve ever stayed at. Location is excellent too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic accommodation in an idyllic location within walking distance to the beach!
Frances has made us most welcome during our short stay. She added her own personal touches throughout the property and left us with a good stock of treats on our arrival. Would highly recommend this little gem of a place as a base for exploring Aberdeenshire!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great area, close to everything. Train station is within walking distance for side trips. Host was remarkable with ideas for sites to visit. Will return! We had everything we needed in this very comfortable flat. Will come again!
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will & Saha
This is one of the best holiday let’s I have ever stayed in.it really is home from home with an extremely high standard of cleanliness and the extras is awesome and appreciated! Thank you so much Frances for allowing us to stay, you went above and beyond our expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer and Michael S.

Wonderful Holiday Get Away
We had a fabulous stay in Stonehaven. The area is so beautiful. Frances was an amazing hostess she made sure we had everything we needed. The cottage is cozy and the beds were very comfortable. Great places to eat near by but if you want to stay in the kitchen is well stocked. We would definitely come back.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Apartment in a great location
We had a lovely time in Stonehaven and the apartment was like home from home. Lots of attention to detail in every room and little surprises for us to find. Very clean, well equipped and very comfy beds. Would definitely go back, Frances was a great host and provided lots of useful information.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend
Our stay was lovely. Frances was so accommodating and quick to respond. The apartment was very clean with so many little thoughtful extras (chocolate was my favourite!) I would definitely recommend this rental and would stay there again in a second.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juditg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab holiday
Fantastic, Frances very informative, welcoming property. Central for everything. All you need nearby
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful holiday
The apartment was very well appointed and very homely. It was very conveniently positioned for easy access to the town, the beach and local attractions. We had not visited Stonehaven before but will definitely be back! The treats that were left around the apartment were appreciated. We had a wonderful holiday, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful short stay
From the first contact with the amazingly helpful owner Frances this trip could not have been better. The apartments has been beautifully modernised and is full of lovely decorative features. You can tell the owners love it! Very cosy and comfy and spotlessly clean The most generous welcome pack was such a pleasant surprise after a traumatic journey. Stonehaven itself is a lovely spot and I could not recommend it and the apartment more!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a great location
Frances has thought of everything in this property - it’s a perfect holiday home from home and the additional local information provided is excellent. The property is well-equipped and beautifully decorated, with thoughtful little touches in the most surprising of spaces. Communication with Frances was great and she is happy to provide suggestions of things to do or to let you get on with your own thing - entirely up to you. The location is good - plenty of parking nearby, metres from the beach and surrounded by places to eat (we ate A LOT during our stay! ) We will definitely stay here again if holidaying in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan F., Larbert

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back to Childhood.
Fantastic experience. Spotlessly clean and the kitchen was so well equipped. We were up to see the fireball ceremony plus it was a return to my wife's childhood. Over all it was a great 4 days with my wife my son his wife and my granddaughter. The exceptionaly good weather also enhanced the experience.. Frances the owners hospitality was fab - u l-ous. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA C.

Five Star Host!
Our lovely rental made our stay so much more enjoyable..loved Stonehaven..loved the central location of the flat.. loved the extra touches..loved the cleanliness..loved this comfortable home from home with fresh decor throughout,Frances has great taste and made our family feel so welcome with kind,thoughtful gifts for everyone - much to the delight of our youngest who enjoyed the treasure hunting! Thankyou so much Frances - you made a short family trip so much less stressful than it could have been given the circumstances.x
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bec L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best!
We had such a fantastic time staying in this property! Frances gave us tons of helpful information about the area. The place itself was pleasant, peaceful, clean, and well-stocked. We so appreciated all the treats and personal touches. My son is pretty outspoken, and this was our 6th VRBO in Scotland. This was the first one he was sad to leave! The area is magnificent, and we loved being about to walk to everything. There are great places to eat all around. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elsie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stonehaven
Lovely flat in town centre and 2 min walk to beach . Everything you needed and more in the flat a home from home . Great having 3 bedrooms . Location is perfect for a family trip as in town and a great bus service in to Aberdeen . Walking to Dunnottar Castle along the cliff top path was amazing with stunning views . The Castle was a must see and well worth the walk . Flat was decorated with Easter treats which the wee ones just loved . Stonehaven is a lovely town with plenty of walks around and the harbour a short walk away . Highly recommend the accommodation and the town for a holiday .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy C., Fruit Heights, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in the North
A last-minute booking luckily brought us to a dream property. Frances was amazing and accommodating. Every detail of this property was thought-through and utterly charming. The location was great and the home was everything we needed and more. The main bed was extremely comfortable, the kitchen was very well appointed and the house was bright and cheery. The decor was so fun and breezy. There was plenty of room and we were very content. Our daily walks on the beach and strolling around the delightful town gave us the recharge we were sorely in need of. The only problem is that now I've left a piece of my heart in Stonehaven and will always yearn to return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Graeme W., Brisbane, Qld Australia

Lovely Apartment with an Amazing Host
My stay here was amazing. I could not fault it at all. Frances pays so much attention to detail and puts so much effort into making sure that your stay is special. I had never heard of Owners Direct before I made this booking, as I live in Australia, and it wasn't well known here when I made the booking. As a result, I was a little apprehensive about the whole process. But I needn't have been. I couldn't have chosen a nicer apartment if I'd tried.

10/10 Excellent

Neil M., Airdrie, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Birthday Bucket List....
I'm starting this with... WOW!!! Absolutely amazing finding this on here. Superb location beautiful flat with a welcome pack left for us. Also milk was in the fridge and Prosecco!!! Frances was brilliant to communicate with from our original booking till we came home. Also she came to the flat to give me a cake for my 50th birthday!!!! How many hosts would do that. We were here to see the fireballs at Hogmanay and it was breathtaking with the fireworks at the end at the harbour. If you haven’t been before please go you will love it. Also stay here if you get the chance you will not be disappointed. Will definitely be booking here again and parking wasn't an issue also.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Frances

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Hi

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile.
I was born and brought up in Aberdeen 15 miles to the north of Stonehaven so over the years have had many trips to this seaside town and a lot of happy memories. Due to work I had to move away but still have many friends and relatives in this area and visit regularly. I was lucky enough to purchase this property in 2013 and a further one in 2017 with only a minute's walk between them (also advertised on Home Away). I love Stonehaven and hope that after your visit you too will see why.

Why they chose this property

Stonehaven is quite simply a beautiful place and is great for young and old alike. Once you have visited, you will definitely want to come back!

What makes this property unique

The apartment is quirky, has everything on it's doorstep and is lovingly looked after by the owner; a real home from home and somewhere you will experience true Scottish hospitality which we pride ourselves in offering. We are sure you will have a great time from start to finish - you only have to read our reviews!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests