Family-friendly vacation rentals in Saint Ives Bay

We really enjoyed staying here as a group of five adults and 1 toddler. Plenty of room for us all and having 2 bathrooms was really great. The cabin is comfy and cosy, with beautiful views of the Cornish countryside. We used the cabin as a base to explore Cornwall as it is located centrally within easy reach of many popular towns. We loved coming back to the cabin in the evening and using the hot tub and waking up to the very friendly alpacas! You do have to drive up a very narrow and steep lane to reach the cabin but we were lucky that the lane is very quiet and so we never met any oncoming traffic. We would absolutely recommend and would love to return one day.

Fabulous, looked great on the photos but even better in reality. The outside space with the sofas on the sunny terrace and hot tub was lovely, very well equipped spacious kitchen, lots of living space, loved the dining conservatory with views, pool table. Seahorse had everything we needed and more. Great location with easy walk to carbis bay and easy access to St Ives centre and beaches via 3 minute train ride. We loved it, Thank you

One night is not enough!! The hot tub was the highlight of this place as it felt super relaxing and calming after our super long drive to cornwall. We visited cornwall’s beaches and Shaun’s place was so comfortable and cozy that we only wish we could stay for a bit longer or at least be able to check-in earlier for a more relaxing experience. The bathroom was squeaky clean, hygienic and really cute and made the girls feel comfortable as home. The cottage had almost all amenities needed for the stay. It was one of the most affordable places in Cornwall and would definitely return!

This was a lovely week away in the perfect surroundings. If you want somewhere in Cornwall with beautiful views and a quiet atmosphere, but still close enough to all the attractions, beaches and towns then this honestly is the best place to be. Added benefits include a gorgeous bath tub, hot tub (does take a little while to warm up) and sauna. I wish I had also taken advantage of the garden a bit more which seems like a peaceful place to chill out in the morning. Would highly recommend

We had such a wonderful time at Mill Pool Lodge despite some grey and wet weather. The beds were comfortable, the house is simply furnished and had what we needed. Jenni had sweetly made a delicious home made cream tea for our arrival. The gardens are absolutely stunning, tones of space to explore, all with different characters, it was wonderful walking round and spending time outside there, the birdsong was incredible and the Merlin bird ID app identified a tone of species. We enjoyed the hot tub too, and had a very relaxing time. We used the place as a base to explore our favourite North Cornwall beaches and towns. They also kindly lent us body boards as we forgot to bring ours! Would absolutely come back, what an incredible and special place, thank you for sharing it with us!!

What a wonderful find. We met at Tygwella for a family holiday, some of us coming from Australia and some from Manchester. The house was ideal. It was spacious so we could occupy different “wings” with our own bathrooms and come together for meals, chat and play. The house was very generously supplied with basic provisions, kitchen and laundry equipment. We wanted for nothing. Having two ovens was great for cooking adult and children’s meals. The location was so peaceful with great views and easy access to the coast path and beach.

Thanks Kate and Simon, I know our stay was short but you made us very welcome and were sure to stay in touch before, during and after our stay. We also appreciated you leaving us some little essential food items and a surprise bottle of fizz! A very cosy stay.

lovely well furnished place, set in a stunning location. super friend and helpful host and dog

Wow - what an amazing place to stay! This is probably the most memorable AirBnB I have stayed in so far. You are right on the edge of the seafront and by the harbour, with the double aspect living room enabling you to see both - the sea views are just stunning. Margaret was a really friendly and communicative host, and the parking space is good. I would heartily recommend this as a great place to stay; it is just so special being able to look out and see the sea from bed, and to hear the waves lapping at the shore as you go to sleep or make your cup of tea in the morning.

Carla was great. Great comms. Location is 100m from Tesco. 45ims to st Ives and 15 mins to Carbis bay.

Great place, lovely to be able to park right out the front and have grounds on site for the dog. Place was done to a really high quality, beds were super comfy and bathrooms were a really high spec. Kitchen contained everything you needed to cook in. Really short walk to the Badger Inn local pub and only a little further on to the station for train into St Ives.

This was our second stay at Sharon's barn and we will definitely come back again. It's in a great location, has all the bits and pieces you need for a week's holiday and is incredibly comfortable. the bed is very comfy and we slept soundly, waking ready for a walk to the beach for a swim.

We had a lovely couple of nights away with our Daughters, the apartment was very clean and cosy the views & surrounding area are beautiful. Mike was a great host.

Perfect location for visiting all areas. Lovely and quiet, very peaceful. Very well equipped

Wow what an incredible little find. We stayed at Gila’s place for one night with our dog. The owners met us for check in and were very friendly and informative before during and after our stay. The place is a perfect little retreat- so peaceful and tranquil but still super close to all the tourist attractions in Cornwall. The kitchen was incredibly well equipped for everything you could need and the bed was super comfortable. The place was also very dog friendly and accommodating for our furry friend. We will definitely be returning. Thank you Gila!

Although the accommodation is quite bijou it didn’t feel it and was very comfortable and homely. People over 6 foot may have an issue with headroom in the bathroom and bedroom downstairs but upstairs is open and spacious. The garden swing was fun and the outside space near the barn is private although the field with the swing beyond is overlooked by a neighbour with a friendly dog called Olive. Would definitely stay again, especially liked Chapel Porth Beach, and the vegan pasties at Aggie Beach Cafe.

The property matched the description provided, though the photographs give the impression of a larger space. Nevertheless, it perfectly met our requirements. Chris was exceptionally responsive to our inquiries, addressing various questions we had. The area was clean and filled with ample natural light. Our children thoroughly enjoyed the surrounding land for play, as well as the small game room stocked with toys, which was a welcome respite during a particularly rainy and windy day. The on-site washing machine was available for free use, and the washing line proved to be quite useful. Although the outdoor pool was not heated, it did not deter my children from taking a dip and having fun. I would certainly consider staying at this property again.

lovely place in peaceful surroundings. This is now the third time I have stayed in one of Emmas properties at this site, all have been fantastic. Great host, great location.

My family of four recently stayed at Pamela’s place in Portreath and we had a blissful week in paradise! Everything about the week was great - Pamela and her family are so lovely and friendly and it truly felt like a home away from home. I booked this place especially for the amenities of the pool and hot tub and my kids (11 and 8) loved it! It was so nice to have an uncrowded swimming pool to relax at! The apartment was clean and cozy and was a great base for our week of adventures. It was nice to be able to walk 5 minutes for a morning pastry and coffee from the local bakery. It is clear from its immaculate and beautiful nature that Bassett Acre is a source of pride for Pamela and her family and they were perhaps the most gracious and friendly hosts of any place my family has stayed. We are already planning another stay next summer!

The Lodge was fab! The decor was outstanding. The hosts communication was perfect. I would choose the accomodation again in a heart beat! Thanks so much!! 😆

Stunning apartment, spacious and modern . Very clean. Welcome pack provided and toiletries. Beautiful views across the bay. 5 min walk down to the sea. 10 mins back ( uphill ! ) Lovely balcony to have a glass of wine. Peaceful location. Would thoroughly recommend.

Our stay with Stephen was great! Very clean and private space cabin. With a lovely outside area where we sat with some friends. Very quiet and peaceful. Stephen was great and really flexible RE: check-in timings and always had a very quick response to any queries I had before our stay. Would highly recommend.

Marcus's place was great for our visit to Cornwall. The apartment was very clean and in a nice building. Within walking distance to lots of restaurants and two beaches. When we got lost during check in Marcus was available over phone and he called us again later to make sure we got in okay. Very friendly!

This was our family’s second stay at what is our favourite spot at Retallack. The lodge, being right on the water, feels peaceful and secluded, but is only a few minutes’ walk to the pool, restaurant and other amenities. Mel is a great host, always replying quickly, and the lodge has everything we needed for our stay. We’d definitely come back again.