Luxurious historic seaside house on the North Coast 500

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A stone building with a steep roof, located near a rocky shoreline with waves crashing against it.
A room with a large window overlooking a rocky coastline and the sea.
A harbor with boats docked, a stone building, and a rainbow in the sky.
A room with a fireplace, a wooden floor, a checkered rug, and a large antler decoration on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a wooden island, stainless steel sink, and white cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Wick, Highlands
  • Place, Loch of Wester
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Castle of Old Wick
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Caithness Broch Centre
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪146 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Wick

Located in Wick, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. John O' Groats Ferry Terminal and Gills Bay Ferry Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch of Wester and Moray Firth. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Map
Wick, Highlands

What's nearby

  • Loch of Wester - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Castle of Old Wick - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Pulteney Distillery - 19 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Caithness Broch Centre - 20 min drive - 16.6 km
  • John O' Groats Signpost - 22 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Wick Station - 14 min drive
  • Wick (WIC) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Norseman - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪High Street Chippy & Chinese Takeaway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wick Chinese - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lucky 888 - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious historic seaside house on the North Coast 500 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Luxurious historic seaside house on the North Coast 500?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious historic seaside house on the North Coast 500?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious historic seaside house on the North Coast 500?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious historic seaside house on the North Coast 500 located?

This Wick holiday home is on the beach, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Loch of Wester, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lyth Arts Centre and Castle of Old Wick. Wick Heritage Centre and Wick Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay in the harbour

It was an amazing stay in the house and we even managed to swap a ride in the fishermen’s boat for a slice of cake. I would highly recommend staying at this house the steam room is the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply outstanding

This has to be one of the best places we have stayed in. Booked for a special occasion and came up trumps. Location is superb, the house is splendid.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Just wish we could have stayed longer!

We rented this house to hold my husband and I, our five children and my husband's sister. We couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay. There was plenty of room for all of us and we really enjoyed relaxing in the large but cozy sitting room after being out all day sightseeing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for the kind words. We are so happy you enjoyed special family time in beautiful Keiss - this is what the house is all about! Hope to see you again! Jill
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

We were a group of 10 family members. The house is well maintained and the gathering spaces extremely comfortable. We enjoyed walks, the beautiful views, and cooking together.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harbour House

Fantastic, brilliantly converted harbour house. Fun house with gorgeous sea views from every window. Comfortable, spotlessly clean and very well thought out. Great position to explore the North East.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2020
Just a belated thank you for the thoughtful words about the house - we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you back so that you can do some more exploring!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Wave House

We had a wonderful time and wish it could have been much longer. Beautiful spot and the house is so comfortable. Very easy and helpful communication with our host. It could not have been more fun! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

beautiful, beautiful, beuatiful!!!

many thanks for being in Keiss Harbour House, it was very amazing, beautiful and very fine holidays, because of the Charakter of the amazing house. happy greatings to Jill
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for the lovely comments. We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves and would welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous, and Great Location!

This house is a little off the beaten path (about ten miles north of Wick) but we will definitely stay here again if we return to the area. The home is huge, and absolutely beautiful inside - we called it Our Castle. The scenery is incredible - sunrises over the water were phenomenal. If you want a special experience, invite your friends or family to share this home with you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for the thoughtful words. We are delighted that you enjoyed not only the house but the stunning Caithness coast. We look forward to having you again one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent house for family holiday

My family had a gorgeous Christmas holiday at Keiss Harbour House. I didn’t want to leave. The house somehow managed to be better than the photos and it was fully equipped for our needs. Sunrise and sunset were breathtaking each day - as was the sound of waves. It was great to be walking distance to the pub and an historic site. We managed to see seals during our stay, too! Communication with the host was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harbor House Keiss

Stayed for New Year 2024 to 2025. Beautiful house, well equipped, great location for exploring far North Scotland (only 20 min drive to John O Groats)However the real star was the views over the harbor and sea, constantly changing, from still to waves crashing over the harbor walls, from bright Sunshine to snowy blizzards (and that could be all in one day!)Hade a great holiday and will hopefully be returning soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September

Dramatic. Unique. Beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Keiss

This property is an unbelievable experience! The location is amazing. The property itself and the amenities are excellent. The property is comfortable and welcoming and it made our holiday extra special being in such a great house in such an amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blown Away!

Absolutely blown away by this stunning property! This conversion has been done sympathetically, but has all mod cons. The kitchen is the best equipped I’ve ever used. The WOW that is the front room is simply breathtaking but at the same time manages to be warm and snuggly. Location is great and Keiss beach is all silky sand, my dogs absolutely loved it. Local pub is a 10 minute walk away and serves great food and is dog friendly. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a lovely house in a beautiful location ideal for a three generation family holiday.

The communication with the owner throughout the process of booking to leaving has been excellent. Jill clearly cares about the property and her guests. Any issues encountered were dealt with efficiently and helpfully. The house is well equipped and the log fires a welcome bonus when it's cold! The 'grand hall' has the wow factor, as all the family commented on arrival. One thing we would suggest is adding shower curtain/screen in the small bathroom which would be useful for a large family group as we were. As a harbour location, you do need to take care in parking and in turning especially at night. Overall, our experience was very positive, and this is a house we would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

I stayed at Keiss Harbour house, for the second time, with family and friends in September 2021. The house is beautifully kept and extremely well-equipped as well as being lovely and spacious. We particularly loved the view from the windows ----- the sea in all its glory with fishing boats coming in to the harbour and the occasional seal popping its head out of the water. The owner, Jill, was extremely helpful in all my correspondence with her. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Lage, tolles Haus.

Wir verbrachten zu fünft eine wundervolle Woche im Harbour House. Die Lage am Meer ist spektakulär, das Haus ist toll eingerichtet, sauber. Es passte alles. Bei einem kleineren Defekt kam sofort der Hausmeister und veranlasste eine Reparatur. Toll auch, dass man bei den Fischern frischen Hummer und Fische kaufen kann. Wir haben den Aufenthalt genossen und können das Haus uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Loved everything about house and location. Perfect for our family get together to celebrate my 60th birthday. Thank you Jill, dram was much appreciated
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Highland home

The Harbour house is a perfect retreat from the world. The owners have thought of everything in equipping the house to the highest standards, with great Wifi too. Great communications throughout with Jill who has definitely earned her five star rating. Our family of five (three teen boys) loved being there and hope to return very soon. Worth every penny.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Mooi ervaring havenhuis Wick

We hebben een heerlijke midweek gelogeerd in het havenhuis in Wick. Alles was zoals de foto’s ons deden geloven. Een ervaring om nooit te vergeten. We hebben zelfs een zeehond gezien in de haven.
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10/10 Excellent

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Just wonderful

Can’t praise this property enough everything brilliant from start to finish and such a relaxing time - if you get a chance to book do it - you will not regret it wonderful
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2020
Thank you for such kind words - it warms out hearts that you enjoyed yourselves and had a relaxing time - this is what it's all about! Hope to see you again in future.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic well equipped and located property for large group

We stayed here at the end of October, 2 families and 3 dogs. The house was amazing in a beautiful location right on the harbour and 5 mins from the beach for our daily dog walks. The house is very well equipped with all you could need to cook and entertain yourselves. We arrived to a spotlessly clean house and were settled in very quickly. Keiss itself is a hamlet village but Wick is just 10 mins drive away with a large Tesco and plenty of take aways which deliver to the house. We loved the house and its amazing location - we would recommend this house and the very helpful owner.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We had the most fabulous fantastic stay celebrating my 60th Birthday. The location is beautiful and Jill the owner could not do enough for us We will hopefully return next year. I cannot recommend this location enough please visit and you will not regret it. Thank you Jill for lending us your wonderful home
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you sincerely for such a thoughtful review. We had the easy part - you guys were the most fantastic guests we could hope for and we can't wait for your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harbourside Bliss

Can not recommend this beautiful property more highly. From the moment we walked in we felt welcomed and at home. Such lovely artwork, furnishings and a brilliantly well equipped kitchen complete with extremely comfortable beds. Sublime location, many hours are whiled away watching the ever changing seascape from the picture perfect windows, with a fire burning warmly. A perfect location for exploring Caithness and surrounds...when you can be lured away from the house. Local shopping is good, only a few minutes away in Wick, and the surrounding villages offer excellent pub meals. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
WOW! Thanks for such a fantastic review. We're so happy you experienced all that Keiss has to offer - it's everything we hope for our guests. Thank you for being such wonderful guests throughout and leaving the place immaculate. It's bookings like these that just warm our hearts! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning place for any purpose of visit!!! Highly recommended.

We are small group of friends who recently visited this Keiss House - an amazing, exceptional and memorable time spent together. The house is just perfect for its purpose. Hopefully will have a chance to return. Owners are lovely and helpful. A bottle of whiskey has done that rainy night on arrival late evening!!! 😁 thanks to owners again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It was wonderful to have you and thanks for the lovely words! These were really great guests and we hope to see you again!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

STUNNING BEAUTY

So happy that we were allowed to stay in your incredibly beautiful home. Beautiful nature in the area. And those cute puffins. The fishermen we met and the fresh crab that we ate. Everything was there, we enjoyed it so much. Thank you so much Jill . Loves from Belgium xxx
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves and made the most of all the wonderful things Keiss has to offer! Thanks for being such excellent guests - we hope to see you again some day!
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