Vacation rentals with beach access in Shetland Islands

We had a fantastic time on Bressay, I'm very happy I chose this little island over the mainland, it was peaceful and quiet with breathtaking scenery and still very close to Lerwick & the big shops. The apartment itself was perfectly located within the island: a very short walking distance from the local café, shop & play park downhill - and a little longer, but lovely walk to isle of Noss uphill, ferry to the mainland wasn't too far either, around about 30-40 mins walk... Kim was incredibly nice and helpful offering us lifts & taking our luggage down to the ferry port on our last day! The apartment was perfect for our needs: lots of green area outside, lovely fresh air, beautiful surroundings, stunning views from the terrace, spacious rooms, comfortable bed & armchairs, lovely modern bathroom (++Shetland 🧼 Co toiletries 😍), compact well equipped modern kitchen. I'd love to return, thanks so much for everything Kim & Lindsay!

We had a great stay at number 9. The little house was cosy, clean and very well equipped with everything we needed for our short stay. The house is really central with shops and restaurants a few minutes' walk away. It was easy to park and only took a couple of minutes to walk to the house through pretty gardens. A great base for our explorations of the mainland!

With friendly, helpful hosts and a cosy, warm atmosphere, this one of the best places we’ve stayed. From the breathtaking views to the comfy and beautifully equipped accommodation with its warm and relaxing spa, Niki and Piet have created a true oasis of tranquility in a hectic world. While Shetland itself was even better than we’d hoped for, our trip was made truly special with our stay at Voortrekker.

Brilliant place to stay with amazing views! The apartment was pristine and had everything we needed, and Kim was lovely and welcoming - even being super accommodating with a late check out to give us time to do the Bressay parkrun. Would highly reccomend!

Voortrekker ranks as one of the top places I've ever stayed. Not only was the apartment very evidently thoughtfully handcrafted (half of the furniture is built-in) it was also very functional with everything well supplied, especially the kitchen. This was only made better by its location, with amazing views and perfectly positioned near the airport and for adventuring in any direction you'd wish. The spa is a fantastic addition. Lastly, Niki and Piet were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable hosts – plus they helped me out (twice!) when I had car trouble. As a woman travelling solo, the apartment struck the perfect balance of privacy/independence and security/safety. I highly recommend staying here!

We enjoyed exploring South Mainland Shetland from this lovely central location. Our hosts were very friendly and informative and nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend Voor Trekker. You would not be disappointed.

Was my second time staying with Jane...truly felt like my home from home after a rough sea voyage! The accommodation is super clean and comfortable, right in the heart of Lerwick with views overlooking the harbour. Jane is a superb host and I could not have wished to have been looked after better. Thank you!

Beautiful spot right next to the bay. Ideal for self-sufficient trip - right next to the bus stop for the 21 from Lerwick, a great shop and St Magnus Hotel. Lots of lovely walking and swimming round the Ness - I would recommend.

We had such an amazing stay at Jenny & Pete's! The home was so comfortable, with a really great kitchen set up and a fabulous shower (strong pressure and super hot!) and the most beautiful views over the hill side and cove below. Very convenient to Lerwick, right at a bus stop and less than 10 minutes from town. Jenny was also a really great host, flexible with our check in time and dropping off luggage early, and even helping us sort some car trouble at the end of the trip! Highly recommend!

A wonderful cosy welcoming house! We felt instantly at home. Perfect location for exploring Lerwick and especially good for Up Helly Aa!

The Nurses Annexe in Mid Yell is absolutely lovely. The house itself is very modern, well equipped, comfortable and spotless. Lindsay and John live next door and were extremely welcoming and helpful, on hand with recommendations of where to visit. Even though Mud Yell is a small village, there is a leisure centre with a pool close by and a shop about 3 miles away which sells everything. The house has a lovely sea view. We stayed two nights but would recommend staying longer because the ferry connections to Unst and Fetlar are excellent. We spent a day on Unst and would have liked to visit Fetlar too. Highly recommended.

Perfect and quiet house. A real dream

Fabulous spot to stay for a few days in Shetland. Easy access to everything from this location. Wonderful wildlife and extremely friendly people. Great welcome basket with milk, butter, eggs and bread rolls which helped us with picnic lunches. Great food at the local pub too. Thank you x

Julie was a pleasure to deal with. From the start she responded promptly and warmly and was the reason I chose that property. The cottage itself is warm and cosy and perfectly placed for walking along the coast - and in easy reach of Scalloway, Lerwick and the main road round the mainland. Not too much room for outdoor gear, or suitcases in the bedroom, but, as I say, very cosy! Would definitely use again.

Amazing quiet place with a wonderful view. Spacious house with everything you need for stay. We really didn't want to leave and hope to return one day.

We were going to Shetland for a family birthday and Carole helped with recommendations in advance for getting a cake organised which was excellent. Ina's cakes and bakes was fantastic House was brilliant well equipped lots of space and walking distance from a small beautiful beach. Views out across the bay were stunning Ample parking for multiple cars. Carole was easy to contact and quick to respond when i had a question. House is fairly central for exploring the islands and Carole's directions were spot on and made perfect sense. We had a really enjoyable week.

The Appartment is very nice and tidy. It was easy to find thanks to the hosts given Informations. I just can recommand it.

Great stay with a lovely host in a fantastic, central location. Jane made us feel right at home and was always smiling and super-helpful. Couldn’t ask for more!

Excellent location (Bressay). Very regular local ferries across to Lerwick. Bressay is stunning. Lindsay & Kim are excellent hosts + live on-site so always available if u have any queries. Flat we stayed in (Pettifirth) is perfect for couple, or two friends who don't mind sharing double-bed. All mod cons, very high-spec, v.good heating, v.good wifi for internet, fully equipped kitchenette inc dishwasher, tea/coffee/milk/condiments & cereal provided, lovely shower-room, toiletries provided, decent-sized wardrobe with plenty of hangers & two deep drawers, nice towels, dining table & two chairs, double-bed, two comfy armchairs, good TV, flat is spacious for 2 people, triple-aspect windows with stunning views. Communal areas also lovely & with the views. Lots of tourist info. Off-street parking. Ground-floor veranda. Outside seating & picnic/dining-table (all with views). Bressay stunning. Remember it is very rural (1 small shop) so you will need car. Flat is about 30 mins walk to ferry. X

Valerie's 2 bed apartment is located in the most scenic part of Lerwick. Bain's Beach is opposite and you could spend all day looking out of the panoramic window watching the world go by. It appears to have been recently refurbed as everything was like new. She has made sure everything you might need is there. It of course is in an iconic location if you are a fan of the TV show Shetland but that aside it is effectively in the middle of Lerwick. Shops and restaurants are a stones throw away. We will come back to Shetland - we had a wonderful trip - and would only want to stay at this location again