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

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Point of interest
Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, stereo
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Colchester, England
  • Five Lakes Resort
    14 min drive
  • The Waterfront Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Wivenhoe Station
    32 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    67 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Located in Colchester, this vacation home is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Mersea Island Vineyard and Cudmore Grove Country Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Gosfield Lake Golf Club and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Five Lakes Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Layer Marney Tower - 15 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Park - 18 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 19 min drive
  • University of Essex - 19 min drive
  • Abberton Reservoir - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Marks Tey Station - 21 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Layer Fox - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Donkey & Buskins - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Coast Inn - ‬3 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**
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

John Ready

Languages

English, French, Italian

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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • 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

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

  • 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
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

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Patricia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent location to stay when staying on Mersea Island. Plenty of restaurants nearby and few minute walk to sea. Well appointed house with good garden facilities, owner in good contact if needed. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Accommodation
Fantastic well presented property. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommend. Even a detailed voice message from the owner with instructions for everything from the hot water to the oven to the WiFi! Thank you very much for our stay John!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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