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Interior
Living area
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near St Ives Harbour
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Saint Ives, England
  • Place, Porthmeor Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tate St. Ives
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

En-suite 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

En-suite 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sandy Feet Cottage | Downalong St Ives

Sandy Feet is a renovated and refurbished former fisherman’s cottage in the heart of old St Ives known as 'Downalong', perfectly located in a quiet cobbled pedestrian street just a couple of minutes walk from the town’s harbour, beaches, shops, restaurants and galleries.

Beautifully furnished in a contemporary beach style, extremely well equipped and extra cosy with real log-burning stove… perfect for summer and winter breaks!

Sandy Feet's 'Den’ is an extra room across the courtyard with sofa and tv, en-suite bathroom and washing facilities, the perfect space for teenagers to hang out away from parents, or for parents to escape for a little peace and quiet!

Two spacious upstairs bedrooms each have their own en-suite shower rooms. Bedroom one has a king-sized double and bedroom two can be arranged as king-sized double or as two singles.

With a rear courtyard ideal for dining al-fresco and storing surf boards, wet suits & beach gear, this really is the perfect cottage for your family holiday!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8748021
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this cottage is near the beach. St. Michael's Mount is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Porthmeor Beach and Porthminster Beach. St Ives Society of Artists and St Ives Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Saint Ives, England

What's nearby

  • Porthmeor Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porthgwidden Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • St Ives Station - 10 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rum & Crab Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St. Eia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Feet Cottage | Downalong St Ives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Feet Cottage | Downalong St Ives?

As of 3 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Feet Cottage | Downalong St Ives on 16 October 2026 start from NZ$461, 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 Sandy Feet Cottage | Downalong St Ives?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Feet Cottage | Downalong St Ives?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Feet Cottage | Downalong St Ives located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps away from Harbour Sand and Porthmeor Beach. St Ives Harbour and Porthminster Beach are also within 10 minutes. St Ives Station is 10 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. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Carol W.

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

Review

Nice property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2020
Glad that you enjoyed your stay Carol. Hopefully we will see you back again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin L.

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

Perfekte Lage, tolles Cottage

Wir haben jeden Tag genossen, es war super. Die Einrichtung ist sehr gut und die Lage im Zentrums ist ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung Wir hoffen, Sie eines Tages wieder zu sehen.
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10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

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

Excellent !

Everything about Sandy Feet was brilliant. Lovely location close to amenities. The cottage was exceptionally well furnished with lovely comfortable beds, linen and towels - everything you could possibly want from a holiday let. We highly recommend this property and will return Barry & Mary
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you Barry & Mary for your fabulous review! Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hopefully we will see you back in St Ives again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

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

The perfect place for a relaxing stay.

Sandy Feet is a beautifully appointed cottage right in the heart of St Ives. We loved the fact that we could walk to anywhere in the town in just a few minutes. Everything had been thought of, with milk and a bottle of wine left for us on our arrival. Overall, a very comfortable and welcoming place for a break.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks Nikki for such a lovely review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Feet. Hope to see you back in St Ives again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

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

Absolutly perfect!

From the moment of the arrivel until the end of the holiday our stay at Sandy Feet was absolutly perfect. The cottage is equiped as never seen before. Modern but cosy with every comfort one could imagine. Even the whitewine and the cornish shortbread for our welcome was delicious! Just the parking situation around the cottage was a nightmare. Once we got a space we decided not to leave again. So we didn't see much instead of St.Ives. The whole region would be good advised to open park and ride spaces out of St. Ives for daytravelers cause nearly everybody is stressed and the behavior of many drivers is more than agressive. Maybe it would help on first sight to rent a permanent parking space for Sandy Feet- Guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you for your review, and we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Feet. Parking is a bit of an issue in St Ives. Sandy Feet is located right in the heart of the old fishing quarter (Downalong) in St Ives so is surrounded by narrow cobbled streets, so most guests are happy to park their car and spend their holiday exploring St Ives itself. For those wishing to explore by car we would advise one of our other properties either slightly further out of St Ives or one with its own parking space (at sostives.co.uk).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Perfect for two couples

This is a very well appointed and extremely well located cottage. With two double ensuite bedrooms it is perfect for two couples. The cottage is in a quiet backstreet but a minute or two from the main shopping streets, the harbour and the Tate. It is difficult to think of anything missing from the house that guests might need, and at the time of our stay everything looked so bright and new we thought we might have been its first guests (the visitors book showed we were not!). If we could change one thing it would be that the owners provide a letter box. There was no obvious place for arriving mail to be left, which is a concern when awaiting a forgotten Tate membership card! However, full marks to Alan from So St Ives who pulled out all the stops in trying to track our package down (it did turn up eventually). Visitors do need to be aware that parking (as for many of the central properties) is a five minute walk away up a fairly steep hill and is charged, so this may need to be considered along with the rent (£47 for our one week stay). However, you can't have both quiet, car-free streets, and expect to park outside your front door! All in all, an excellent place to stay, highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review for your stay at Sandy Feet. All feedback is appreciated and we welcome any suggestions and act on them wherever possible. Hopefully see you back at Sandy Feet again one day!
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10/10 Excellent

Oskar J.

Photos don’t do it justice!The highest standard..

Photos just didn’t do this justice. It is furnished to the HIGHEST standard. Beautiful kitchen, SMEG range cooker and fridge, designer bathroom, wooden beams and high ceilings! And amidst all that, impeccable clean. We honestly though it had just been done this year. Great place. Would recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you so much Oskar for such a lovely review. Very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Feet, and hopefully we will see you again one day. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Immaculate property good position great courtyard

Sandy Feet a lovely name to start with, when you walk inside it!s a real wow. The attention to detail is wonderful also everywhere is so clean and the showers were great. Thank you so much for the treats left us. I would certainly recommend Sandy Feet to anyone in fact already have.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you so much Margaret for writing such a lovely review, and thank you also for recommending Sandy Feet! Hopefully we will see you back again soon. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Excellent

Hi sandy feet was fantastic everything we hoped it would be,clean,1st class furnishings throughout,beautiful cottage feel in central location 2 minutes from fore st ,Ideal will be back regards Alan&Maureen Maureen Ashcroft
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks Alan & Maureen for writing such a lovely review. Sandy Feet is a very special property and I am so glad you enjoyed your stay there. Hopefully see you again soon! Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

The property was immaculate and superbly located

I spent just under two weeks at Sandy Feet, with my wife and two kids (2 and 7 yrs), and I can honestly say we had our most enjoyable family holiday in St Ives there. The property is immaculate, and equipped with every possible pot, pan and utensil you could ever need. The house is cosy, but plenty big enough for a family of 4 in the main house - the 'den' across the courtyard also provides a lovely additional space for older children (and grown ups!) to hang out quietly, and use the playstation / shower / toilet. We also found it very handy for the buggy! The bathrooms and showers are beautifully appointed, and the bedrooms / bedding were all very comfortable and homely. In terms of location, it's perfect too. Just 2 minutes walk from Porthmeor Beach and the Harbour and seconds from Fore Street with all its shops, restaurants and pubs. Alan at So St Ives could not have been more helpful and communicative. Although parking is limited, with a little patience we were able to find a space in the Barnoon long stay car park every time. We fell in love with Sandy Feet, and are sure to be back again. Highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Wow, what a brilliant review, thank you Ed! We're blown away by your positive comments and love it that you love the house as much as we do. Thank you for taking the time to write such lovely comments, and of course we would love to welcome you and your family back to Sandy Feet some time soon. Alan
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10/10 Excellent

Deena A.

Perfect getaway!

We couldn’t have picked a better place o stay! Everything about Sandy Feet was amazing. The condition of the place is pristine and had all the latest amenties at hand. The location is absolutely perfect as everything is only a few minutes walk away. We highly recommend sandy feet for a romantic getaway or for a small family. We CANT WAIT to be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Feet, our very first guests! Thank you for taking the time to write a review and of course we would love to welcome you back very soon. Alan

About the host

Hosted by Alan

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We have loved St Ives ever since holidaying here many years ago. After living in Birmingham and London we eventually managed to fulfil our dream and make the move to Cornwall. We now live just outside St Ives, and absolutely love it!
Alan and Sharon

Why they chose this property

St Ives is a very special town and Sandy Feet is a beautiful cottage perfectly located to explore it all on foot.
The cottage is newly refurbished, extremely well equipped and furnished to a high standard.
With heating and real log burner Sandy Feet cottage is ideal to escape to at any time of year.

What makes this property unique

Restaurants, bars, shops and galleries are all within a couple minutes walk, so there is no need for a car!
Despite being so centrally located, Virgin Street is pedestrian only and quiet with no passing traffic.

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