Apartment

Between the Beach and the Shops

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Relax in the lounge
Main bedroom with King size bed
Twin room, can also be Super king or triple.
Family bathroom, shower over bath
En-suite to main bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Portsmouth
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Internet access
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Portsmouth, England
  • Place, The D-Day Story
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kings Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Southsea Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Between the Beach and the Shops

- Stay in a spacious Edwardian apartment, in central Southsea, 3 minutes walk to shops and restaurants
- Just 4 minutes walk to Southsea Common and beach.
- Relax in a bright open-plan living space with a well-equipped kitchen
- Enjoy flexible sleeping arrangements with a king en-suite and adaptable second bedroom
- New comfy beds with extra deep mattresses
- A 10-15 minute walk to attractions like Southsea Castle, Canoe Lake, and the D-Day Museum

There is a large open plan living area with sofa, lounge chairs, table and chairs and well equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine.

This large apartment offers a king size en-suite bedroom and a large 2nd bedroom which can be set up as Super King or Triple single beds. The newly refurbished bathroom now offers a shower over the bath.
Book now for a comfortable stay with allocated off road private parking in a prime location, no car needed once you arrive, there`s lots of local transport, and walking is so easy as Portsmouth and Southsea are so flat, and everything is close by.

A maximum of 4 single adults can be accommodated in separate beds. No parties, stag or hen nights.
Please note there is ring doorbell covering the entrance to the property.
Once inside the communal hall way, the apartment has its own private entrance.

We are trying to do our bit for the environment
Wherever possible we are trying to avoid single use plastics and buy local/British to lower the carbon footprint by providing the following:
Refillable toiletries in reusable bottles (please don`t throw them away!) They are British-made and Cruelty free too
Environmentally friendly loo roll - Who gives a crap Made from re-cycled paper with no plastic packaging.
We provide a washable microfibre cloth for dishes rather than single use cloths.

The apartment is dog friendly (max 2 dogs) and there is a £25 fee.
Quiet hours 11pm to 8am
Please leave the apartment clean and tidy as you found it.
No house parties, hen or stag parties without prior agreement.
Only booked guests are permitted in the apartment

Please do not wait until check out to report any issues, let us know during office hours, and report any check in issue immediately.

Refundable damage deposit of £150 is required.

On-line check-in required post booking ID may be requested.

The following charges may be applied :
Lost keys £30
Extra Cleaning £20 per hour - We allow for 2.5 hours cleaning per stay if it takes longer, we will have to charge you the additional cleaning cost.
Up to 2 dogs allowed a £25 fee applies per stay.

Utilities are subject to a Fair and Acceptable Usage Policy. Should the allowance be exceeded, we reserve the right to apply a supplemental charge to cover this amount. Information surrounding the Fair Usage Allowance can be requested and found on our website.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours 11pm to 8am Please leave the apartment clean and tidy as you found it. No house parties, hen or stag parties without prior agreement

Important information

You need to know

Property # 12035101
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Portsmouth

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Southsea, a neighbourhood in Portsmouth. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Southsea Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portsmouth International Port and Southsea Hoverport. Clarence Pier and HMS Warrior are also worth visiting.
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Portsmouth, England

What's nearby

  • The D-Day Story - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kings Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southsea Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southsea Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clarence Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Fratton Station - 9 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪FarFarOut - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Meat & Barrel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panero Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drift - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Agora Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Between the Beach and the Shops pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Between the Beach and the Shops?

As of 5 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Between the Beach and the Shops on 6 July 2026 start from NZ$329, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Between the Beach and the Shops?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Between the Beach and the Shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Between the Beach and the Shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Between the Beach and the Shops located?

Located in Southsea, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kings Theatre and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Gunwharf Quays. The D-Day Story and Southsea Beach are also within 15 minutes. Portsmouth & Southsea Station is 25 minutes by foot and Portsmouth (PME-Portsmouth and Southsea Train Station) is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Georgina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had visited this property before and was pleased to see it had maintained its standards. It is well situated for shops and restaurants and for visits around the area. The host was helpful and ensured everything went smoothly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thanks for letting us know you meant to give 5 stars. We would love to have you back, glad you enjoyed your return visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Véronique L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hébergement correspondant à la description. Bonne situation. Calme.Echange facile avec la propriétaire. Logement propre.Cadeau de bienvenue, même l'accueil des chiens est prévu. Bonne literieNous avons passé un agréable séjour.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Eibhlis Dixon

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