Within a short walk of Carbis Bay Beach, this cottage is within a mile (2 km) of West Cornwall Golf Club. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden
Set on Headland Road and equipped to offer guests with everything they could need to be completely comfortable during their stay, Mermaid Cottage includes a kitchen/dining area with a lovely big table for converging round after a day spent down at the beach. The cosy living room with its sofas and TV is great for chilling out in the evenings, and there's more than enough space for everyone to get comfy with a movie or their favourite show. Outside, the garden which lies to the back of the house, has an outdoor dining suite for fresh air feasts, and plenty of grass for a game of boule or badminton. There’s also a delightful balcony off one of the bedrooms which has sea views and is perfect for a bit of relaxation in the sunshine, cup of coffee or glass of fizz in hand.
The home’s four bedrooms lie upstairs on the first floor and include two super kings (with the option of converting to twins), a bunk room which is ideally suited to children, and a room with a double sofa bed which accesses the balcony. There’s also a family bathroom on this floor with bath and shower over, while a separate cloakroom can be found off the hall on the ground floor.
Just 3 minutes’ walk from the SW Coast Path, those who enjoy scenic strolls will love how easy it is to Hawkes Point where the views over the bay are stunning. Porthkidney Sands lies close by and offers the wild tranquility and beauty of a mile-long beach which is backed by sand dunes. Of course, Carbis Bay Beach is the place to be if you’re into watersports and sunbathing. With its turquoise water, fine white sand and beach-based surf centre it’s an idyllic place for days out. You’ll also discover a clutch of first-class restaurants right by the sea, and for a shopping or culture fix as well as more dining options, the iconic town of St Ives is easily reached by car or train.
For guest’s safety, Mermaid Cottage has a motion sensor Ring Doorbell, which records guests and visitors when approaching the front door.
Pets: 1 pet allowed. Please advise the Luxury Coastal team directly if you would like us to host your pet after completing your booking. A charge of £40 per pet per stay/week will be applicable and required before your stay. We will arrange and invoice with you directly upon booking confirmation.
Good Housekeeping Bond We ask our guests for a £200 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterwards if there is no claim. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Pets
This property welcomes pets
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: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
626521
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this cottage?
This cottage is located in St Ives, a short 10-minute walk from Carbis Bay Beach and also 19 minutes on foot from West Cornwall Golf Club. You'll also find Porthminster Beach and Cornwall National Landscape within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden?
No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.
Is this cottage next to a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden?
Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a kitchen as well as a garden.
Does Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.
Does this cottage offer breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
Does Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.
How close is the airport from this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall), which is about 26.3 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden?
Yes, every cottage at Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden comes with a patio.
Mermaid Cottage, Carbis Bay - Parking, pet friendly, enclosed garden Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Richard R.
Aug 19, 2023
Fantastic Location
Nice little cottage in a great location. Ideal for leaving your car and exploring Carbis bay & St Ives.
Perfect for dog owners as there is a dog friendly beach within 1 mile.
Richard R.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
May 25, 2025
Excellent location
A spacious 4 bedroomed holiday home in an excellent location. Close to the beach and you can get the train to St Ives very close by. The kitchen was well equipped and living room relaxing. The garden wasn’t suitable for children and needs some TLC.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Oct 30, 2023
Great Stay in Carbis Bay
Mermaid Cottage was a lovely home - ideal for our group of ladies and so close to the beach (we spent every day on the beach) Versatile as all rooms bar the sofa bed could be spilt into singles. Great size kitchen and dining table meant we had fun evening meals together.
Would recommend for.a by group of friends or a family.
Great communication and def would book.again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel H.
May 10, 2025
A very enjoyable Easter break in a lovely home
We absolutely loved staying in Mermaid Cottage. The house was absolutely spotless including the fridge, dishwasher etc... I could see that the cleaner had been meticulous.
The location is perfect with just a few minutes stroll from Carbis bay beach in one direction and Porthkidney beach in the other.
The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed and the lounge was very comfortable and relaxing.
The beds were really comfortable and the whole cottage had really good storage.
We will definitely look to stay again in the future.
Rachel H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dec 6, 2023
Beautiful Home perfect location
We stayed at Mermaid Cottage in October and were blessed with lovely weather. This meant we could take advantage of all the places we wanted to visit that were either in walking distance, a short train ride or a drive within 1 hour. The South West Coastal path is a few minutes walk from the door step and the train station a 10 minute walk and only a 4 minutes ride to St Ives. The house is a warm and welcoming home, with a lovely kitchen with a large table perfect for families to share meals and a sheltered and private garden. The living room has a big comfy sofa and the bedrooms have insanely comfortable beds. The front bedroom has a view of the sea, beaches and coastline. It really was a lovely home to spend our Cornwall break and we wouldn't hesitate in returning for another holiday. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Lovely break away, property was clean inside and lovely location.
Couple of things.
Garden had not been checked as very deceased rat on lawn, been there a long time and was disgusting to have to bag up after dog had found it. Someone elses full poo bags also out there.
Couple of bulbs missing with no replacements and also we couldnt get on freesat no connection available. Owner also has blocked gutter above front door, large amounts of water cascading down.
Property felt unloved and photos made it look a lot better than it was. Garden very unkept, lawn not cut. Door handles falling off. No welcome pack or any instructions for the house. I would not return to this property. Felt over charged for what it was.
jenny P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ruth M.
Dec 9, 2025
A good place for a winter break
We spent an enjoyable week in Mermaid Cottage. The house was warm, even though we had horizontal hail on a couple of days. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well-equipped. It is also very well located for walking and access by train to St. Ives - lots to see and do!
However, there are a number of things to note. There is no door from the hall into the kitchen / dining room, so it is impossible to shut a dog in that room at night. There is a stair gate but that is broken. Luckily, our dog is trained not to go upstairs, but there was nothing physical to stop it doing so. Also, the house description shows a rug in the living room which is no longer in the house. I’m sure that a rug would make the room a little cosier. There is only one sofa, although the description states two sofas. Finally, we were expecting Freeview on the televisions as in the house description, but, after checking with the housekeeper, it doesn’t work. We could only watch on iplayer etc and our own Netflix subscription.
All these issues could be easily resolved and the house would be even better!