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Rockfish - next to Porthmeor beach, sleeps 8 with sea view.

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Beach
Beach
Beach
Bathroom
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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St Ives, England
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rockfish - next to Porthmeor beach, sleeps 8 with sea view.

Rockfish has just undergone an extensive refurbishment and now offers stunning accommodation to the highest standard. With a contemporary interior, four boutique style bedrooms, wonderful sea views and superb location just a 1 minute walk from Porthmeor Beach and close to the centre of St Ives, Rockfish provides a luxury home from home experience for up to 8 guests and is the perfect place to relax & enjoy a wonderful holiday in St Ives.

Walk in straight from the beach to a convenient basement level shower room with fully tiled walk in shower & cloakroom.

The ground floor hosts the open plan Scandinavian style living space with log burner. Sliding doors give access to both a front terrace with table & chairs and a split level rear terrace with the latter enjoying uninterrupted views of the sea and The Island. This includes a dining table & an enclosed seating area plus space for a BBQ. The large kitchen includes all modern appliances plus a coffee machine & a dining table that seats 8 guests. The lounge area enjoys a large sofa, separate chair, log burner & 65" SMART TV & Wifi..

On the first floor there is the family bathroom with walk in shower & two double bedrooms both with zip & link double beds, luxury furnishings, SMART TV's and fitted wardrobes plus a smaller room with bunk beds.

The master suite is housed on the second floor. With a dual aspect this room is light & airy with fantastic sea views, a super king bed, luxury fittings and a roll top bath and en suite plus a 50" SMART TV.

Open all year. Suitable for families & large groups. Cot & highchair provided. Short breaks available outside of high season and school holidays (including June & September). No smoking, pets welcome.





















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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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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 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

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Carbis Bay Beach and St. Michael's Mount can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour. St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum are also worth visiting.
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St Ives, England

What's nearby

  • Tate St. Ives - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Barbara Hepworth Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 11 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mount Zion Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Balcony Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rockfish - next to Porthmeor beach, sleeps 8 with sea view. pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Rockfish - next to Porthmeor beach, sleeps 8 with sea view.?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rockfish - next to Porthmeor beach, sleeps 8 with sea view. on 5 June 2026 start from NZ$863, 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.

What time is check-in at Rockfish - next to Porthmeor beach, sleeps 8 with sea view.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rockfish - next to Porthmeor beach, sleeps 8 with sea view.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Rockfish - next to Porthmeor beach, sleeps 8 with sea view. located?

Nestled on the beach, this St Ives holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tate St. Ives and St Ives Harbour. Porthmeor Beach and Harbour Sand are also within 5 minutes. St Ives Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gareth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location, amazing house, super helpful host, thank you Jo!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alec K.

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

Lovely family holiday

Rockfish was perfect for a family holiday of 6 adults, 1 child & 1 baby. There was plenty of space & we loved that the property was so close to the beach which meant if we forgot something it was not far to go back. We also liked that the house was away from main part of St Ives but still within walking distance to all the shops, restaurants & bars. Jo was a great host & was helpful with suggestions of where to eat & book before our holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2022
Thank you for your lovely review it's much appreciated. We hope to see you all again. Best Wishes, Jo
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10/10 Excellent

Imogen C.

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

Amazing hol!!

The house was in the perfect location for my family, we had prams amd all the beach accessories and it was perfect. The house is set out for entertaining and lots of family time. We will definitely return xxxx
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

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

A perfect winter vacation

We loved our stay in St. Ives at Rockfish. The town is charming and the house had everything that our three adult couples needed. We enjoyed daily walks along the coast and through the town. Thanks for a wonderful trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Perfect house for our New Year visit.

We loved it! We spent a week over new year with the family and the house was perfect. I’ve visited St Ives many times at New Year and it is a great place to enjoy the celebrations, which is why Rockfish is perfect. There are bigger houses with spectacular panoramas but very few that can boast a better location in town. We walked along the coastal path most days which is stunning. However, when we wanted to venture out for food and drink everything is on your doorstep. The Porthmeor Cafe is less than 100 yards away (which incidentally is amazing) but the centre of town is less than 100 yards in the other direction. The house itself worked really well for the 5 of us. I think for a group of up to 6 it’s perfect. High end TV’s, Sonos, well equipped kitchen and very clever decking in the back garden for a summer cocktail (I’d imagine as we weren’t brave enough to sit out in December). Apologies to anyone who wants to book if for New Year 2020 as I’ve already reserved it :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Excellent holiday

We stayed here for our 2018 holiday....What a beautifully stunning place to stay. We had a holiday with my mother in law, 3 teenagers and a 6 year old. This property worked well for everybody, had space for everybody and the SMART TV's came in very handy for music/films/TV. It is beautifully decorated with a high end finish. I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! The view was amazing from the living room, 3 of the bedrooms and the terrace. The position in St Ives was amazing aswell, it gave us incredible flexibility with our families activities. The Kitchen was well appointed and we loved the coffee machine. You also have many sitting areas outside to the front and the back! Our 6 year old named the back terraces 'The Castle'. there is a heater outside aswell for those cooler nights. Communication with the owners has been excellent. It was the BEST holiday we have had so far! Thank you,
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thank you for your lovely comments, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Our aim was to ensure that Rockfish provided a luxury holiday experience for larger groups or families and so we are over the moon to hear that you found that the property worked well for you & your family. We do think that Rockfish is ideally located for everything that St Ives has to offer so its also great that you found the property gave you incredible flexibility with your family activities...we find it handy to be so close to the beach, especially with younger children! Thanks again and we hope to see you back at Rockfish in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Joanne Smith

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My name is Joanne Smith & I own this property with my husband Nick. We purchased this property on our first ever visit to St Ives, it was extremely neglected and we have spent the last 2 years renovating it with a view to offering luxury accommodation for visitors to St Ives.

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