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Mermaid's Secret, The Sands - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Apartment in St Ives with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby
Spa
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, Internet
Outdoor dining
Perched above Carbis Bay, Mermaid's Secret offers a serene retreat with an inviting living room and sea-facing terrace perfect for sipping bubbly as the sun sets. With its high-spec kitchen, spacious bedrooms each featuring their own television, landscaped shared gardens with lush lawn and borders planted with wild grasses and palm trees nearby.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Mermaid's Secret, The Sands - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Apartment in St Ives with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a patio and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 not 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
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
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

640631

About the area

Map
Carbis Bay, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Carbis Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Ives Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • West Cornwall Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Carbis Bay Station - 4 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Gourmet Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Porthminster Beach Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Porthminster Beach Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Gannet Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Badger Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid's Secret, The Sands - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mermaid's Secret, The Sands - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid's Secret, The Sands - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid's Secret, The Sands - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid's Secret, The Sands - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carbis Bay Beach and Porthminster Beach. West Cornwall Golf Club and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carbis Bay Station is only a 4-minute walk and St Ives Station is 27 minutes.

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Reviews

Mermaid's Secret, The Sands - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

8.8

Excellent

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable stay

This is a lovely property in a great location. It’s very well-equipped and a generous in size. It’s lovely to have sea views from both bedrooms as well as the living room. I really enjoyed the outdoor area with lovely furniture from which to enjoy the beautiful view. It was also great to have private parking in a secure area.
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8/10 Good

Mermaid’s Secret, The Sands, Carbis Bay.

Overall we enjoyed our stay in Mermaids Secret, The Sands. The flat is situated in a good position with both excellent views across the bay to St Ives and within a short walking distance of the train station. The flat itself is nicely furnished and well stocked with what would be required for a holiday let. There are two issues that I would like to bring to your attention. Firstly, when we arrived the flat had been cleaned but was dusty in some areas and surfaces looked like they had been cleaned with a damp cloth and left to dry with the cloth strokes left visible across all the surfaces and we had to clean this off. The second issue was that the shower head in the main bathroom was like trying to shower with a hosepipe rather than a shower. The shower in the en-suite was excellent. Please note I am not complaining but just alerting you to our findings / viewpoint for improvement purposes. We enjoyed our stay in the accommodation and would rate it highly.

8/10 Good

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025