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The Boathouse at Croft Downie

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom323 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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North Kessock, Scotland
  • Place, Sarens PSG Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Victorian Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastgate Shopping Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Inverness

Located within a leisurely stroll of Moray Firth, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of Sarens PSG Stadium. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Sarens PSG Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Victorian Market - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 12 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 14 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The King's Highway (Wetherspoon) - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪MacGregor's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pepe's Piri Piri - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Boathouse at Croft Downie

Be at one with nature in this beautiful and peaceful boathouse on the shores of the Moray Firth. Surrounded by beaches and ancient woodlands, the boathouse at Croft Downie offers the perfect rural retreat with long romatic walks along the beach or through the forest. Immerse yourself in nature, surrounded by otters and heron, with the occasional glimpse of red squirrels, deer and even the Moray Firth dolphins. Idylic isolation just 15 minutes from Inverness town centre. This completely unique studio property with beaches either side sits on the South shore of the beautiful Black Isle between Kilmuir and the Kessock Bridge, with 270 degree views over the Moray Firth. The 30m2 studio apartment has a super-king-size bed at one end, a working/eating area in the middle and a fully fitted kitchen and living area at the other end. The property benefits from an en-suite shower-room and a wood burning stove. Downstairs, guests have access to wild-swimming in the shallows of the Moray Firth and a private spa room with double-ended bath and outside shower. There is plenty of outside seating along with a gas barbeque and plenty of space for camp fires. Guests have exclusive access to the studio apartment, private spa at beach level, beaches, lawn and ample car parking with multiple sitting and dining areas. Beach and forest walks can be directly accessed from the property, and boats, canoes and kayaks can be launched easily from the beaches beside the property. Guests can contact Graham by email or telephone at any time with local backup numbers available for emergencies.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Unit size: 323 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights

Please take recycling and rubbish to the bins at the end of the road.

Please take any empty bottles to the bottle bank in the village.

Please leave the key in the keybox (6870).

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (218 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Property Registration Number HI-20511-F

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

764903

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Inverness within a short 9-minute walk of Moray Firth. Sarens PSG Stadium is also within a driving distance of 4.9 mi.

Is parking available on site at The Boathouse at Croft Downie?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Boathouse at Croft Downie?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a fireplace, a fireplace in some house, as well as a beach.

Are there hot tubs at The Boathouse at Croft Downie?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at The Boathouse at Croft Downie?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Inverness (INV), which is 12.8 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Boathouse at Croft Downie?

No, there aren't any house at The Boathouse at Croft Downie that offer a balcony.

The Boathouse at Croft Downie Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

roderick m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place. The design and location was just perfect. The views and cosyness of the boathouse was also perfect. Clean and comfortable. It has everything you need for a short stay. We want to go back just to spend time there and maybe bring our kayak as the location is ideal for watersports . We also went for a cold water dip as it’s ideally set up for that so took the opportunity. Brilliant . We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steffen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026