10/10 Excellent
Neil T.
25 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neil T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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New to Vrbo Unique coastal detached property
Holiday home in Truro
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Porthtowan, England
- Place, Porthtowan Beach5 min walk
- Place, Wheal Coates Tin Mine7 min drive
- Place, Trevaunance Cove10 min drive
- Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
About this property
New to Vrbo Unique coastal detached property
A part converted and extended 1924 ‘Dennis Motor Coach’ now providing a unique one bedroom character home with glorious valley and sea views towards St Ives, set in established gardens with driveway parking. An unusual and fascinating opportunity to stay in a complete one off.
5 minutes walk to the beach.
Low ceiling heights in parts of the house.
Porthtowan is a small village on the North Cornish Coast. Great for surfing, walking the coast path, or just lying on the beach!
5 minutes walk to the beach.
Low ceiling heights in parts of the house.
Porthtowan is a small village on the North Cornish Coast. Great for surfing, walking the coast path, or just lying on the beach!
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Amenities
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Please do not allow pets on furniture
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Truro
Truro is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Fistral Beach and Carbis Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour.
Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Mount Wise Stadium, or consider a night out at Gwennap Pit.
Porthtowan, England
What's nearby
- Porthtowan Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Chapel Porth Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
- Trevaunance Cove - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
- Portreath Beach - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cornish Pantry - 8 min drive
- The Inn For All Seasons - 8 min drive
- Portreath Arms - 10 min drive
- Red Lion Inn - 8 min drive
- Schooners - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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About the host
Hosted by Mike
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