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Seafront, direct ocean view, beautiful balcony, spacious flat

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Books
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Dining
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

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Saint Leonards, ENG
  • Popular LocationHastings Pier5 min walk
  • Popular LocationWhite Rock Theatre6 min walk
  • Popular LocationHastings Castle3 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)92 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Seafront, direct ocean view, beautiful balcony, spacious flat

This spacious and light-filled 4th floor flat is on St Leonards seafront, close to the new pier, Warrior Square, Hastings, art and culture (eg the Jerwood gallery), many restaurants, the beach, and all sorts of other activities. It has amazing views from its roomy balcony, high ceilings and a great location. It's laid out in boho-chic style, bare floorboards, rugs, open plan, etc. It's a very comfortable space and place to relax in. It is a really great place for couples and single guests to relax and enjoy a beautiful weekend by the sea. (Please note I’ve not been able to get the a/c serviced this year - so it’s not currently working).

Property manager

Neil

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Seafront Beautiful Balcony Spacious Flat Apartment
Seafront Beautiful Balcony Spacious Flat Saint Leonards
Seafront, Beautiful Balcony, Spacious Flat St Leonards-On-Sea
Seafront Beautiful Balcony Spacious Flat
Seafront, Beautiful Balcony, Spacious Flat Apartment
Seafront Beautiful Balcony Spacious Flat

About the neighborhood

St Leonards-On-Sea

Located in St Leonards-On-Sea, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camber Sands and Summerfields Woods, while White Rock Theatre and Hastings Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Clambers and BattleZone Live are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Hastings Pier - 5 min walk
  • White Rock Theatre - 6 min walk
  • St Leonards Gardens - 12 min walk
  • Hastings Castle - 2 min drive
  • Hastings Castle - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • St Leonards Warrior Square Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • Goat Ledge - 4 min walk
  • Starsky and Hatch - 4 min walk
  • Heist - 5 min walk
  • Kings Fish Bar - 8 min walk
  • La Bella Vista - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seafront, direct ocean view, beautiful balcony, spacious flat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seafront, direct ocean view, beautiful balcony, spacious flat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Seafront, direct ocean view, beautiful balcony, spacious flat located?

Nestled on the beach, this St Leonards-On-Sea apartment building is just steps from Hastings Beach and Warrior Square Gardens. Hastings Pier and White Rock Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Leonards Warrior Square Station is 8 minutes by foot and Hastings Station is 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Margaret F., United Kingdom

Disliked: Cleanliness
Shabby, definitely not chic
The flat advertising is full of mis-descriptions. Worst Vrbo property I’ve stayed in. No parking associated with the flat despite being claimed. Owner pleads plenty of road parking. You can’t park outside flat unless you pay exorbitant charges. There is a busy road out front (also not mentioned). I drove round for 20 mins looking for a parking space - goodness knows what it’s like in the Summer. It was up a steep hill and I was exhausted dragging my luggage back to the car when I left. Flat is on 4th floor (discovered after I had booked and paid). The building is fairly run down. Small lift which I would not use, so I had to drag my luggage up 20 stairs for each floor - my problem. No TV, microwave, or hair dryer. Flat is full of owner’s possessions. Every cupboard and drawer is packed (I have photos). Every surface is full of items and plants. Nowhere to hang clothes or put your own items, except on the floor. Fridge had owners food, and freezer full. Kitchen cupboards full. Bathroom contained owner’s personal products. I felt uncomfortable. Top oven stunk of fish - I left the burnt chip in the hinge. The oven door was disgusting. Baking trays were greasy. I ate out. Some cutlery had dried on food it. Coffee pot filthy. 24 plants in house (5 in bedroom) hence fruit flies. 35 plants on dirty balcony which is nothing like photos. Decorating is very poor. Thin rugs on bare boards. Stains and crumbs on table legs. I could go. Owner needs to wake up and smell the coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing terrace
We had a wonderful time. The flat is quirky and interesting. The terrace is amazing with fantastic views. There are lots of good restaurants and shops in st Leonard's too. Neil is a great host who let us check out later and I would highly recommend his apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place.
This little flat is all you need for a peacful tranquil stay by the sea, close to a local shop and bus services, would recomend a stay here to anybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laviniu D., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
It was a great stay for holiday. The view is really nice and the flat has it's own personality. We had a great time, I really recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky flat to relax in
Really loved the flat- with all the interesting objects and decor and the comfy viewing platform.You have inspired me. Super comfortable bed too. Fantastic to be overlooking the sea and so convenient for all the attractions. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky but in a Nice Way
The apartment was quite quirky, even messy but in a pleasant way. It was spacious and comfortable enough for the two of us for the four nights we were there. It was in an excellent location with fantastic sea views from it's open balcony. We were lucky enough to watch an amazing thunder and lightning storm which spread right across the horizon on one of the nights we were there. Easy level walk along the promenade into Hastings and a trip up the cliff railway to Hastings Castle, built by William the Conqueror, worth a visit. Bed very comfortable and plenty of cooking items and utensils are provided. Only downside, and the reason I didn't give 5 stars, was food in the fridge and freezer left by previous guests. We certainly didn't want to use it as it's hygiene quality was unknown of course, so my suggestion is for all food to be cleared out at the end of each stay (except for condiments like salt, pepper, sugar and similar items).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful break
Had a lovely few days away. A home from home. Comfortable and relaxing. It was very nice that small things were available to make the stay even better e.g. binoculars to enjoy the view from the balcony, a telescope to see the stars at night. The lift was a godsend after a busy day out! I would recommend this flat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robert A.

Shabby not Chic
The details on Vrbo are misleading, advertised with parking and air conditioning. There was no parking with the flat, it was street parking. The air-conditioner didn’t work and probably hasn’t for some time. The description of shabby is accurate, I would not use the word chic. The whole flat is cluttered with ornaments and house plants, making many surfaces almost unusable. The kitchen area was cluttered leaving little work surface available to use when self-catering, one item on the worktop being a plastic watering can. There is virtually no kitchen cupboard space available for guests to use, full with the owners foodstuffs, there was food left in the fridge, including out of date milk and the salad crisper draws were grubby. There were bits of stale food under the front of the washing machine and cooker. The air conditioning needs to be removed from the website entry, it is unserviceable. When we received the access instruction on 25 Jun , told not to use the ac. The patio doors need maintenance. They are difficult to open and close. On a couple of occasions I was not sure I was going to be able to close and lock them. The access details attempted to describe how to close the doors these instructions didn’t work. My wife was unable to open or close these doors. The difficulty with the patio doors was not highlighted until 25 Jun, less than 2 weeks prior to the stay. The owner stated that parking in the roads behind the flat was “ completely easy and a minutes walk from the flat. I paid for parking out front a couple of times, but when I was able to park in Magdalen Street, it was way up the top of the hill some 6 minutes walk, not 1 min. There was nothing available any closer. It is misleading to include parking in the summary details. The saving grace was the balcony and the good luck to have excellent weather. Also access to nice restaurants with good service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent BOHO flat with fabulous sea view
May not be everyone's cup of tea, but it is eclectic. Variety of interesting books to read, idiosyncratic decor, great balcony and seagulls as close neighbours. Loved it. It's a lot of stairs or a tiny lift!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio M., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Astonishing apartment with beautiful view
One of the best apartments we ve stayed so far. Amazing views on the seaside. The sound of the waves, flowers and books everywhere in the house. All great. The location is only at 15 min walking from the old town. Quiet area. Highly recommend this place to everyone who wants to spend a lovely weekend in Hastings. Giorgio
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Joseph P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Yes and No Regarding Our Stay
The flat contained all the owners personal possessions including his cloths in the wardrobes so we had no choice but to live out of our suitcases. Parking near the flat was for the most part a nightmare and my wife's car was scraped twice The view from the balcony was great though We were not keen on the area as a whole although there was some worthwhile visits out of the town
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
Easy time
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place and great view
Perfectly located and with amazing sea views. Had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 day break
I adored staying here . If it was for sale I would want to buy it exactly as it is . Would love to stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Loved the flat. Beautiful decor and had everything we needed. The view from the balcony is stunning, no matter what the weather or time of day. Great base for exploring. Really relaxing stay, and Neil is the friendliest host you could hope for.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cosy and a little quirky, perfect for us.
Idyllic
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Tony S.

St Leonard's Short Stay
We really enjoyed the sea view. Flat is in a good location with easy access to interesting shops, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

pamela d.

Ok have stayed in better places
Could do with decent pillows on bed, also cooker dirty and rusty. Old food left in fridge, cupboards with old food in
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Watford

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully relaxing!
We stayed in Neil’s flat for 9 days and had such a fantastic time away from it all. It is in a brilliant location and the view is just spectacular - we loved spending evenings on the balcony, just looking at and listening to the sea. The flat is very comfortable and we will always return; not least because communication with Neil is always so civilised and pleasant. Another lovely stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

michelle s.

Liked: Cleanliness
19/7/21
Great holiday, Hastings Old town is lovely. Lovely to sit on the the balcony , great view. Could be tricky finding a parking space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hastings is great
We did lots of walking, ate well at local outlets. Flytipping spoilt the immediate locality.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Holiday
Spent blissful two weeks in Neil's delightful flat. Loved the 'viewing platform' which was so relaxing for reading. The balcony was much appreciated as was the travel rug on windy days! Peaceful and private - would recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old town Hastings
Beautiful beach side appartment
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely flat with character
Quirky flat with great view of the sea from balcony and inside. In the heart of St Leonard’s and easy walk to Hastings old town. Lovely place to spend a few days.

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location
This property is situated in an ideal location. Quiet and very relaxing. Had all amenities we needed and more. Was sad to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021