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Traditional Stone Built Fisherman's Cottage

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A stone building with two windows, a door, and a small sign.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.
A living room with two sofas, a chandelier, a window with curtains, and a door.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Portknockie Harbour
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Portknockie, SCT
  • Place, beach near Portknockie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Portknockie Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Portknockie Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Traditional Stone Built Fisherman's Cottage

Situated in the quiet fishing village of Portknockie, McKenzie Cottage is a renovated, traditional detached stone built fisherman’s cottage, which retains its original character. It enjoys a village setting within a quaint street and is only a short stroll to the picturesque harbour with its creel and leisure boats. The village still retains the charm of its fishing heritage days. There are a few small shops, together with a hotel, fish & chip shop and Chinese takeaway within easy walking distance. There is a children's paddling pool at the harbour which is very popular in the summer months.
The ground floor of the cottage has a spacious lounge, large kitchen/dining area, recently refurbished shower room with walk-in shower and utility room. Upstairs there are two bedrooms. Please note - there is a narrow staircase to the first floor (see photos).

STL Licence - MO-00055-R (Valid from 28 June 2026)
EPC - E (May 2022)

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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: dogs (limit 1 total)
Well behaved dogs by arrangement.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs must not be allowed upstairs in the bedrooms or on the sofas.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number MO-00055-F
Property # 8104419
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Buckie

Located in Buckie, this cottage is near the beach. Bow Fiddle Rock and Cullen Millennium Garden reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Well Road Play Park and Linzee Gordon Park. Ian Johnston Park and Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Portknockie, SCT

What's nearby

  • beach near Portknockie - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Portknockie Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Portknockie Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cullen Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Macallan Distillery - 49 min drive - 51.9 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rockpool Cafe and Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pub In The Square - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bijou By The Sea - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Portknockie Fish And Chips - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Stone Built Fisherman's Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at McKenzie Cottage: walk to harbour?

As of 8 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McKenzie Cottage: walk to harbour on 31 October 2026 start from NZ$214, 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 Traditional Stone Built Fisherman's Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Stone Built Fisherman's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Stone Built Fisherman's Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Stone Built Fisherman's Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Portknockie Harbour and Bow Fiddle Rock. Findochty Harbour and Cullen Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little seaside cottage! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cottage in a picturesque little town. Great place to have as a jumping off point to local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property in an excellent and tranquil location. The accommodation had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2025
Thank you for your kind comments. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

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

Beautiful location

Lovely little cottage. Enjoyed our stay visiting family
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean L.

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

Great stay

Very nice cottage in a peaceful location . The cottage has excellent facilities everything you'd need to make your stay very like being at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2022
Thank you for your lovely comments. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
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8/10 Good

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
We have been coming to Portknockie for over 45 years visiting family who live in the village we love it The cottage is well kept and has everything you need .We love the walks with the dog he absolutely loves the Beaches .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Becky D.

Our stay in Portknockie

The cottage was lovely and very comfortable. It warmed up quickly when we arrived and it had everything we could need to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roblin M.

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

Absolutely wonderful property

We loved this property. The location in Portknockie is perfect for doing a coastal walk, learning about the battle of Culloden or walking around the riuns of Findlater Castle. We met some locals who were lovely and saw some great sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

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

Perfect Property

Fantastic location, well equipped property everything you need for a perfect stay. We will return to this beautiful part of Scotland
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2023
Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you had an enjoyable time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete H.

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

Wonderful!

What a wonder this little cottage is. Just perfect for the two of us and our little pooch. Ideally located to explore the Moray coast and had everything we needed. The house is a credit to the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you had an enjoyable stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

good place to visit

Very comfortable and clean house with everything we needed. Very quiet village but perhaps due to time of yaer plenty of other villages to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thanks for your kind comments. I’m glad you had an enjoyable time.
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8/10 Good

Amber M.

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

Breathtaking Views

Had an amazing stay in Buckie. The ocean views while walking the cliffs were breathtaking. We had everything we needed and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Thank you for your comments. I'm glad you had an enjoyable stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James and Valerie C.

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

Lovely Christmas break

Lovely well-equipped renovated cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Simply the Best!

This self-catering cottage is a must! Beautifully presented and very clean. Excellent facilities and an exhaustive range of kitchen supplies. We shall be returning😊
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Haste ye back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine E.

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

Mackenzie

Very clean & well equipped Lovely walks Great Fish & chips 2 minute walk from property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2023
Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you had an enjoyable stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Wonderful stay at McKenzie cottage

We know the area well as we have family in the area but this was our first stay at the cottage. What a great place 😊 Everything you need for a relaxing stay, Morag has thought of everything! Less than a minute to the harbour , beautiful coastal walks from the door and sooo quiet in the cottage. Thank you, we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
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10/10 Excellent

caroline l.

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

Amazing little cottage

A lovely little cottage, really close to the harbour where you get to see the amazing sun setting over the harbour in the evening. The cottage has everything you need and is very comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2023
Thank you for your kind comments. Glad you had an enjoyable time.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Lovely cottage in a quaint wee village.

The cottage was lovely, cosy, comfortable and very well equipped. The village is well kept and quaint with the best fish and chips I have had in a long time. We just walked along the amazing coastline from Portknockie and explored local caves, beaches and harbours. Even teenagers enjoyed it (although reluctant with the walking). I would thoroughly recommended this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you very much for the kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. I agree about the fish and chips - they're well known in the area. The local walks offer so many lovely views of the coastline and beyond.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Little Scottish Paradise

Property was clean everything that u have from home is there from games to books.to.tv etc. Beautiful walks and even the sun was shinning. Beaches are great for your furry one too. Locals are friendly fish and chips awesome. Beautiful all rounder trip. Couldnt ask for better.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

A Quiet Coastal Cottage

We always try to find rentals with character that are slightly off the beaten track but still near to places we plan to visit - in this case the whisky distilleries of Speyside. The cottage is quiet, well equipped and sits just a half block off the bluff overlooking the port. It has easy access to the coast trails and an excellent fish and chips shop just a short walk away. I think you'd want your own transportation (car or bike) if you stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2024
Thank you for you kind comments. I'm glad you had an enjoyable stay in Portknockie.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bec L.

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

Serene and peaceful

The cottage was all we needed and the area is spectacular! We took long walks, watched dolphins, and played near the water. Morag and Grace were so kind to us. We cooked and a lot, and the kitchen was well-stocked. Such fun. We have been traveling the country a while now, and these were by far the most comfortable beds and sofas so far. That was a huge bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2022
Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you had an enjoyable stay in McKenzie Cottage and that you were able to explore the local area.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Excellent cottage, would highly recommend.

McKenzie Cottage is a cosy home from home in the delightful village of Portnockie. It is well equipped and has all the amenities we required for our stay. The utility area was a great space for muddy shoes, and wet coats to be stored and having an outside door directly into that space was ideal. We had one minor issue with the keys but that was quickly resolved with a phone call to the property owner who answered our call straight away. I would highly recommend this cottage and we will hopefully be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2023
Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. 'Haste ye back'.
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

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

Gorgeous cottage beautifully appointed

I didn’t want to leave. This is a gorgeous cottage in a peaceful setting and was a lovely change after being so busy in Edinburgh. Every possible kitchen utensil and piece of equipment was supplied. I appreciated the lovely shower gel, and the generous supply of laundry detergent. Shower has great pressure. There is a dryer but I didn’t use it. Hanging my clothes in the crack or the line around the bag did the job nicely. Comfortable bed with good linens, and I appreciated the bedside lamps. Be aware the bedrooms are upstairs and the bathroom is downstairs. Not a problem for me but good to know. Such a comfortable place to stay and I just wish I had booked it for longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2024
Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you found the cottage comfortable and had an enjoyable stay. The cottage description does mention the shower room is on the ground floor and the bedrooms are upstairs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location to explore Moray Coast. Comfortable and well setup for self catering. Can eat out on certain nights if desired. Had a lovely time for 3 days here, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2026
Thank you for your kind comments. I’m glad the cottage was suitable for your stay. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das kleine Cottage war perfekt! Es hat an nichts gefehlt und die Vermieterin hat uns im Vorfeld alle notwendigen Informationen zeitnah und sehr gut verständlich übermittelt. Wir empfehlen diese kleine Oase uneingeschränkt weiter!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

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