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Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch

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A stone building with multiple windows and a door, featuring a traditional architectural style.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a bookshelf.
A staircase with a handrail on the right, leading to an upper floor.
A flat-screen TV on a stand in a room with a large window overlooking a deck.
A gravel driveway leading to a house with a sign reading "Harbour Masters".

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Loch Linnhe

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Fort William, SCT
  • Place, Loch Linnhe
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West Highland Way
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Highland Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Fort William

Located in Fort William, this apartment is in the mountains and on a lake. Old Fort of Fort William and Commando Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ben Nevis Distillery and Aonach Mor Ski Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Lochaber Leisure Centre and Highland Soaps. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Fort William, SCT

What's nearby

  • Loch Linnhe - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • West Highland Way - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Highland Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Glen Way - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Fort of Fort William - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 9 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Self Catering Apartment with Unrivalled View over Town and Loch located?

This family-friendly Fort William apartment building is located on a lake, just steps away from Loch Linnhe and West Highland Way. West Highland Museum and Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre are also within 5 minutes. Fort William Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is older, but functional for our group. Very convenient to town with great views from the upper floor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large home for hiking getaway

The property is large and comfortable with amazing views of the loch and mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Many thanks for staying. Glad you enjoyed the views.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big house, great location

Good house for a semi-large group. Excellent balcony overlooking town. Close to great hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We got there on Monday at 4:30pm. Went to dinner and came back to find there was no hot water to bathe the baby or wash baby bottles. The host had us go down to a basement/cellar to boost the water heater since the water was at 14C. There was a steep incline down to this basement/cellar and it was dark and hard to open an old pad lock and the door with keys while trying to manage a flashlight on the phone. We boosted it the hour recommended and it only went up to 33C in an hour, so boosted it again. This happened again on Wednesday and Thursday. It was very frustrating to heat kettles of water to get the baby bathed and bottles washed. 6 kettles up and down the stairs from the kitchen to the bathtub.The tiles in the bathroom are not as clean as they could be.Do not understand why they would turn off heaters and water heater when they know when you are to be there. The cleaning crew was there that day, and should have made sure water heater was on and water was hot.TV was a 2010 and couldn't be used to stream from without a fire stick. On Wednesday it rained and there was water running down the inside stone wall in the upstairs bedroom. The lower bedroom was water damaged when we got there on Monday,on the ceiling that is most likely from water from the stone wall. On a positive note, the view was stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Old Harbour Masters house. So it does need some maintenance. Stay was okay, bed next to kitchen not that comfortable. Had a washer but not clothes dryer. The view was amazing and location was great, only a few minutes to downtown Fort William.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2025
Thanks for staying and your comments. Victorian era houses always need maintenance. It never ends! I am always seeking ways to increase the sustainability of my business and reduce energy consumption, which is why I removed the tumble drier. As ever, I regularly review the balance between guests desire for convenience and the cost to the business and planet.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Poor communication

We never got an email with the code for the key safe. Contacted VRBO and was on hold for ages. I was given the phone number for the owner who we phoned and he contacted us back after some time. He gave us the code and was apologetic but still waiting for up date from yourselves. We got into the property some 2 hours late which wasn't a good start to our break. Communication had been good to this part. Accommodation suited us and great location. Would use again for a group of lads
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay in Fort William. Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants and a 20 minute drive to Ben Nevis and Can Mor Dearg mountain for hiking. The host was extremely helpful and communicative. I couldn’t find something and he answered his phone immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Klasse Blick

Das Hafenmeisterhaus lag sehr zentral für Fort William und die Umgebung. Wir haben viele tolle Touren von dort aus starten können. Der Balkon war total schön mit einem tollen Blick über die Umgebung. Auch das Haus war sehr schön aufgeteilt und ausreichend ausgestattet. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Schön wäre, wenn das obere Bad eine Duschvorrichtung gehabt hätte.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Très grand et bien équipé. Une terrasse incroyable avec la plus belle vue de la ville
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We would return

Loved the apartment and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Excellent location with proviso...

Excellent location of house with the best view but difficult to access living room when there is only a curtain to shield the top bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal. Great place to stay

Found this accommodation very well situated. Could not ask for more in the house. Everything you could ever need and views amazing. Five adults and so much room to move around. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Venue

Exactly what we needed for a 3-Night trip to cover places on the West Coast Easy to drive to Skye, Glenfinnan, Shipwreck of Corpach, Eilean Donan etc and an easy walk to both Tesco Express and Morrison’s House was well stocked with everything we needed and was perfectly located for walking around Fort William View from the balcony was stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent for large families

We had a wonderful time here. The view is tremendous and the place was perfect for our needs. Thank you for making this place available.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large home for our family of 7 people.

Great location, short walk into main street and train station. Easy parking and access. Great lounge area and views. Well equipped kitchen. Beds were a little firm for some. Bunk room would not be suited for older kids. Was perfect for our family group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay

What a fabulous place to stay, could not fault this place. Excellent location in Fort William, comfy beds, fabulous views, will be recommending this place to friends and family.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

We were surprised at the lay out of the apartment - more information and photos required

It was okay - more dilapidated than we It was okay - could do with freshening up - we would give it 3 stars
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Base Camp for a lovely outdoors vacation

Really good stay. There are a lot of stairs. Best views in town from upper deck. Super convenient location to walking area, train, library, supermarket, pubs, etc. Ample easy and safe parking. Slightly hard to locate. It might help to send a picture or put a flag on the hedge or something. Downstairs Entry holds an odor of past wetness but the upstairs apartment is fine. I am very sensitive and concerned at first but up the steps it isn’t noticeable. I love all the doors on all the rooms-even the kitchen. It allows you to change temperatures for each area quickly. Kitchen is well stocked for all needs. 3rd floor den has a treasure trove library for the area which was really helpful. Bedrooms were plentiful and comfortable. Wish our party was bigger, we didn’t use 2 of the bedrooms. We noticed the long counter upstairs in den with power outlets which would make a great place to do work if you need to work while you are away. We were very satisfied with our stay, our communication with Nick, check in, cleanliness was great, value and especially the view. We were only sad our stay wasn’t longer. 2 days weren’t enough for all the outdoors activities. Steal Falls were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base in fort willam

Group of four men found this place perfect for our needs.. the views from balcony and amount of space was perfect for our needs! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

Great location with lots of room
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Casual retreat

This is a difficult review because my family had such varying opinions. This would be great for a youth group. The previous reviewers pointed out many of the features such as great location, plenty of cooking supplies, and an awesome view. We were looking for a break from hotels in our journey. The property allowed us to spread out, cook some meals, and wash clothes. This is not a fancy place, but more improved than the pictures show. It’s clean, but does have a strong mildew smell that you can quickly eliminate by opening windows. There was no clothes dryer, which was a huge disappointment for us. But 2 issues genuinely need resolution and hopefully will be addressed quickly. The master bed was comfortable. But the beds in the twin room were not usable, maybe a box spring and not a mattress? Our daughter ended up in the sofa so she slept neither night. The hot water heater for shower was also broken and required a game of chance as to what temperature would come out. There is a bathtub on the top level which helped. My son had his own cozy nook so he lived his stay. The WiFi, TV and cable were excellent. There are interesting displays and area information available. Parking is easy. I would recommend this place with caveats hoping that the beds and hot water are fixed soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ideal location with excellent views

Stayed here for 2 nights so we could walk up Ben Nevis. Great location both near Ben Nevis and Fort William. Property very clean and well equipped. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Apartment with a view

Great spacious clean accommodation with a well equipped kitchen and super top balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ft William

Location was OK, house was sub par
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
You stayed in a property that I had just spent £13000 on new glazing and other improvements, for a price cheaper than any of the bunk houses or Youth Hostel could provide for a similar group. Sorry I could not meet your expectations on this occasion.
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