Whitstable Castle and Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Whitstable Station - 10 min walk
London (SEN-Southend) - 93 min drive
Restaurants
Whitstable Oyster Company - 5 min walk
Harbour Garden Cafe - 2 min walk
The Lobster Shack - 7 min walk
The Sea Farmer's Dive Taproom - 5 min walk
Birdies - 4 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Harbour House is a lovingly refurbished and centrally located beautiful three storey house, sleeping 9 guests, with private parking.
Harbour House is a spacious five-bedroom property with two bathrooms and the valuable amenity of off-street private parking. Its prime location is directly opposite Whitstable's harbour and beach, and just moments from the road leading to the town centre.
You check in using a key box code. I am however local to the area, so if you need anything or have any questions, I am only a phone call away and a short drive!
Whitstable's charming town centre is just a few doors down the road, while the beach and historic working harbour are conveniently located directly opposite the property. For family entertainment, a visit to Whitstable Castle, with its tea room, beautiful gardens, and play park, is highly recommended. The town offers a wide selection of restaurants and unique boutiques to explore. Further afield, the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral and Herne Bay's Victorian pier are both easily accessible via a short twenty-minute bus journey from Whitstable.
You have access to all areas in the property apart from the wall cupboards on the 1st floor landing and the lock ups in the garden.
The modern kitchen provides an ideal space to prepare and serve local delicacies in the spacious dining room, conveniently located off the welcoming entrance hallway. After enjoying a delicious meal, guests can unwind by the inviting log fire in the separate living room, creating a cosy ambience. A conveniently located ground-floor bathroom features a newly fitted shower suite, perfect for rinsing off after a day enjoying Whitstable's beaches.
The first floor offers two spacious bedrooms – one double and one king-size – along with a further single bedroom and another bathroom with a shower over the bath, making this floor ideal for families.
Ascending to the second floor, which offers views over the rooftops and harbour, you'll discover a twin bedroom and a fifth bedroom furnished with a double bed.
The outside space features a simple decked area, complete with a table and chairs for al-fresco dining and sunbeds for relaxation. This area also includes off-street gated parking for 2-3 cars.
There is off street parking for 2 cars and there is free street parking on the road and surrounding roads. The nearest paid parking is Gorrell Tank Car Park. Whitstable Train Station, on Railway Avenue, is the cheapest car park if you don’t mind a 10 minute walk. You can view the charges on the Canterbury City Council website. Street parking can be limited in the high season but once you have parked up, you are close enough to walk into town, beach, shops etc. You can also visit the 'Just Park' website to find out where to park in Whitstable.
There are frequent buses running from Whitstable to Herne Bay and Canterbury. You will find bus stops along Harbour Street, High Street, Oxford Street etc. The trains from Whitstable station will take you to Ramsgate or further afield to London. Whitstable Train Station is about a 10 minute walk to the town centre. Whitstable Taxi services are available for short fares or airport runs. The nearest airports are in London and the nearest Ferry port is in Dover.
No smoking. Please refrain from letting pets upstairs and on the furniture. Please keep a noise to a minimum after 10pm to respect the neighbours.
Note: The access to the single bedroom and this bathroom from the other first-floor bedrooms involves a few steps down.
Note: The traditional ceilings are low in the 2nd floor bedrooms so tall people may need to watch their heads!
Note: The front garden is a large private gated paved courtyard with seating on a decked area and has space for 2-3 cars.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Double-glazed windows
Garden
Recycling
Unit size: 2,573 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Rules
No Smoking
Please refrain from letting your pets on the furniture and going upstairs. Do not leave them unattended and please clear up after them
Please keep a noise to a minimum after 10pm to respect the neighbours
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 08251419
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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Whitstable, just steps from Whitstable Beach and Whitstable Harbour, and within a short walk of Tankerton Slopes. You'll also find Tankerton Beach and Whitstable Castle and Gardens less than a mile away.
Is there parking available at Lovingly refurbished and centrally located, with private parking Harbour House sleeps nine guests.?
Yes, parking is available for a surcharge.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Lovingly refurbished and centrally located, with private parking Harbour House sleeps nine guests.?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Are there hot tubs at Lovingly refurbished and centrally located, with private parking Harbour House sleeps nine guests.?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at Lovingly refurbished and centrally located, with private parking Harbour House sleeps nine guests.?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 20 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Lovingly refurbished and centrally located, with private parking Harbour House sleeps nine guests.?
Yes, every house at Lovingly refurbished and centrally located, with private parking Harbour House sleeps nine guests. comes with a patio.
Harbour House is a lovingly refurbished and centrally located beautiful three storey house, sleeping 9 guests, with private parking. Reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Angela J.
Jul 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house at a superb location.
Angela J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Dale c.
Nov 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, nice place in need to a little tlc
I really liked the bedrooms and the size of the property for 9 of us was perfect...
The location and driveway were so convenient, litterally across the road from all the amenities.
The property isn't perfect.... The bathroom and downstairs showeroom are very poorly finished and as a consequence have exposed wall, sub flooring and chipboard. There is also a substantial problem with mold in the showroom as there is no extractor (though weirdly a hole has been cut in the tiles to accommodate one).
The kitchen is also tired and probably in need of replacing entirely, with mold around the tiling, the sink not secured to the worktop and some of the units are blown from water ingress.
All 3 rooms at the very least need to be resilienced.
There's also damp coming through some walls in the downstairs where the plaster is peeling.
There bare floor boards could do with some runners up the stairs and rugs as whichever room you're in at the time, you can hear ever footstep on every floor (and It'll warm the place up).
Overall this is a great place and lovely, lovely house but it isnt really up to a holiday rental standard in my opinion and that being the case wouldn't recommend it as it stands.
Dale c.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
james r.
Oct 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Whitstable Harbour House
Really nice property in a great location. Owners were very quick and helpful when replying to queries. The property is quite loud with kids running about due to wooden floors throughout but otherwise all was great.
james r.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda B.
Jul 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Celebration
Family weekend away to celebrate a milestone birthday. Great house for this purpose. Fantastic location to explore Whitstable.