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4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, stereo
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot Tub
    Hot TubHot Tub
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

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Colchester, England
  • Popular LocationFive Lakes Resort14 min drive
  • Popular LocationColchester Zoo19 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Essex19 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)66 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Oceanside stay.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Mersea Island Vineyard and 6 miles (10 km) of Cudmore Grove Country Park with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Gosfield Lake Golf Club and Five Lakes Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Five Lakes Resort - 14 min drive
  • Layer Marney Tower - 15 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 19 min drive
  • University of Essex - 19 min drive
  • St. Osyth Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 21 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donkey & Buskins - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mersea Island Fish Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious beach house owned by watersports' lovers, a stones throw from the sea!.

Island Retreat sits in the heart of West Mersea's Anchorage area. A 2 minutes walk from the sea, close to local pubs, restaurants and the village.

It is a spacious, inviting, beach house owned by a family of watersports' lovers with off street parking.

You can all congregate in the generous kitchen, stretch out in the large south facing lounge or better yet under the parasol overlooking the garden. It's all there.

Island Retreat is a private house on a gravel road with off street parking a short walk from the sea and is suitable for upto 8 guests in 4 bedrooms.

Our beautiful home offers a large open plan living/dining room with a cosy wood burner and patio doors leading to the garden.

There is plenty of space for the whole family, with a play room to keep the children entertained, and a generous family kitchen with breakfast table, the perfect spot to come together and plan the day’s adventures.

You’ll find a conveniently placed bedroom/playroom on the ground floor with either 2 singles or a double bed, along with a walk-in shower room.

Upstairs are a further three double bedrooms all of which have views of the sea on the horizon, and a good-sized family bathroom with a tub.

You can walk to local shops, restaurants, cafés and the beach.

** Some pets allowed, by arrangement only**

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 35

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: ** Some pets allowed, by arrangement only**

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spacious beach house owned by watersports' lovers, a stones throw from the sea!. to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.4 mi (70-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spacious beach house owned by watersports' lovers, a stones throw from the sea!. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious beach house owned by watersports' lovers, a stones throw from the sea!. to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.8 mi (29-min drive) from Mill Beach.

Does Spacious beach house owned by watersports' lovers, a stones throw from the sea!. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spacious beach house owned by watersports' lovers, a stones throw from the sea!.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Spacious beach house owned by watersports' lovers, a stones throw from the sea!.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Spacious beach house owned by watersports' lovers, a stones throw from the sea!.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Spacious beach house owned by watersports' lovers, a stones throw from the sea!. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Spacious beach house owned by watersports' lovers, a stones throw from the sea!. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious beach house owned by watersports' lovers, a stones throw from the sea!. to downtown Colchester?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from West Mersea.

Spacious beach house owned by watersports' lovers, a stones throw from the sea!. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Together
I couldn't fault this beautiful spacious home. It had everything we needed for the perfect family get away, and the playroom and trampoline in the garden got a big thumbs up from my grandchildren. The location was great for exploring everything that West Mersea has to offer, especially the seafood! Everyone went away feeling totally relaxed! One big thumbs up for me, was that John the owner greeted me at the property in person to show me how everything worked!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house close to the sea
Great house with lots of space for six adults - we had a great few days. Location is excellent and John the owner is super helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023