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The old harbor master's apartment

Dunbar apartment with kitchen

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A view from a window overlooking a harbor with boats and a building in the background.
A room with a wooden desk, a framed picture of a ship, a radiator, and a door leading to a kitchen.
A narrow street with a stone wall on one side and a row of potted plants and flowers on the other.
A coastal street view with parked cars, buildings, and a clear sky.
A room with a window overlooking buildings, a grey sofa, a white chair, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Dunbar, Scotland
  • Place, Dunbar Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, John Muir's Birthplace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, John Muir Country Park
    ‪4 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Dunbar

Close to the beach.Steps from the apartment, you'll find Dunbar Harbor and John Muir Way - East. John Muir's Birthplace and Dunbar Leisure Pool & Gym are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dunbar Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • John Muir's Birthplace - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • John Muir Way - East - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • John Muir Country Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Belhaven Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Dunbar Station - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pine Marten - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bostock Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hector's Artisan Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shapla tandoori - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The old harbor master's apartment

Fully equipped two bedroom 2nd floor flat situated in Dunbar Harbour conservation area. Easy walking distance to the High Street, leisure pool, train station etc. Lots of good restaurants, bars and cafes are also within easy reach. Situated in the conservation area the flat overlooks picturesque Dunbar harbour and the East Beach. It has been newly decorated, carpeted and equipped to a high level of comfort.
Living / Dining room with sea views and balcony. Smart TV and free wifi
Bedroom 1 - King size bed
Bedroom 2 - single bed with extra trundle single bed if required
Fully equipped kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher. Electric oven and hob. Large fridge and freezer.
Bathroom with shower over bath.
The flat is entered via a clean and bright communal stair and is situated on the top floor (2nd) floor. There is ample free parking at the harbour and on Shore Street as well as a designated parking space for the flat.
It would suit family of two adults and up to two children perfectly. The property is non smoking.
Dunbar has a great deal to offer visitors. It is on East Lothian's Golf Coast and has two courses - Winterfield and Dunbar which is an Open Championship qualifying course. The Coast to Coast Surf School is situated at Belhaven Beach on the outskirts of the town and offers surf coaching and paddle board sessions. Foxlake Adventures is a 5 minute drive away and is one of the biggest wakeboarding centres in the UK as well as offering rope courses and a zip wire. For the younger members of the family East Links Family Park continues to please with its selection of animals (farm and more exotic), railway and other attractions.
Dunbar is only 20 minutes by train to the centre of Edinburgh - one of Europe's top destination cities with many annual events such as the Edinburgh Festival and the Military Tattoo. There are also frequent buses to various destinations in East Lothian, Edinburgh and North Northumberland.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number EL00241F

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The old harbor master's apartment to the airport?

This apartment is 39.2 mi (56-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The old harbor master's apartment have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is The old harbor master's apartment to the beach?

This apartment is 1.5 mi (4-min drive) from Belhaven Beach and 3 mi (14-min drive) from Hedderwick Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The old harbor master's apartment offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The old harbor master's apartment?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The old harbor master's apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The old harbor master's apartment?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The old harbor master's apartment have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The old harbor master's apartment have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The old harbor master's apartment to downtown Dunbar?

This apartment is 0.2 mi away from Dunbar.

The old harbor master's apartment Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, flat comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was lovely and bright, it had all that we needed for a short break. Washing up liquid and store cupboard basics appreciated.Beds were comfortable and bedding was crisp.Partial view from living room of the tide coming in was very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was place to stay for a couple of nights while attending a wedding nearby. Plenty to see and do nearby Susie, the owner, was quick to respond to any questions. Would definitely recommend and will stay here again if back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

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

Great stay!

This was a great getaway spot on the coast. We were able to walk to everything we wanted to do within the town and the property itself was as listed, very clean and well kept. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing view from this lovely 2 bedroom flat. A very comfortable place to stay with everything you need. Located in an ideal location for the town and for exploring the local area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay in Dunbar! The flat was very clean and well equipped, and the bed was very comfortable. The views are amazing as well. Susie gave us a lot of recommendations and we took advantage of many of them during our three night stay. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Dunbar, and The Old Harbor Masters Flat were both delightful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

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

Dunbar Getaway

Great property in a great location with a great host. Flat has everything you need and more. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helena B.

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

Stay at Dunbar

Great property, in great location, within walking distance of the train station to go to Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Short stay in Dunbar

Very nice flat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well appointed cosy apartment located in a very quiet area by the inner harbour.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susannah met us to walk us through the flat. She was cheerful, friendly, and helpful. Her communication was top notch; the flat was clean and perfect for our needs. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

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

Nice little place in Dunbar

We were pleasantly surprised by the charm of this flat and the area. There is a lot to do and see around Dunbar and North Berwick, and it was very easy to hop on the train and go into Edinburg. The big bed was really comfortable and the shower worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

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

Superb by the sea

As good as it looks in the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Perfect location

This was our third time at the apartment-we love the view of the old harbour-the apartment is spacious comfortable and has everything you need to hand. Susie the owner is so helpful and makes our stay a great success each time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark F.

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

Harbour view

Pleasant apartment very clean and comfortable. Only downside the parking space is only useable for a very small car - but on street parking was nearby.Overall a very good place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous apartment with peaceful surroundings, well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Susannah was a great host with some great suggestions for activities. Would definitely like to revisit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Great Place to Stay

Quiet, very clean and very comfortable. More spacious than the photographs suggest. Very close to Dunbar’s shops and restaurants and an excellent location for coastal walks. Excellent communication with the owner. A great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danial D.

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

Waterfront

Excellent communication, excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Beautiful flat with a view in a central location

The property is even lovelier than the pictures don't justice, the view from the bay window over part of the harbour and further south towards the light house were beautiful and our toddler was absolutely blown away by all the things he could see out the window! It's such a central location within walking distance of the harbour, main street with shops and restaurants, swimming pool, and a fantastic park. Well worth a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Superb harborside flat in Dunbar

We were delighted with this spacious, spotless, sunny and well-equipped apartment for our two week stay. The host was wonderful from check-in through close, offering assistance and information throughout. Highly recommend and look forward to a return.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erwin d.

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

Beautiful apartment at harbor

Beautiful apartment with nice view on the sea. Excellent stay for visiting the Scottish coastline and just in the close neighbourhood to Edinburgh. Friendly host and well kept appartement. Absolute recommended for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The trip was faultless
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Great Location

Apartment is spacious and comfortable and with a lovely view down to the harbour. Susie is so helpful and welcoming. We love it and have booked to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan Morley

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

Great place for a weekend stay

We used Susie's place as a base for attending a wedding in the local area and it was just what we needed. Well located, all the amenities that you could need (the iron was especially helpful...) and a lovely communal space to relax and look at the beautiful view. The beds were made up as two doubles for us and our friends which was really helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Harbour view in Dunbar

A lovely comfortable well-appointed flat with a great view. Susie is a great host - she was very helpful and even arranged an early check in and late check out for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024