• Entire home
  • 1938 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Island House is a recently renovated vacation home in West Mersea where guests can make the most of the garden and terrace. The property is around 21 miles from Freeport Braintree, 26 miles from Chelmsford Train Station, and 27 miles from Hedingham Castle. There's a picnic area and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Offering a patio, this vacation home also has a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Hylands Park is 31 miles from the vacation home, while Colchester Castle is 9.2 miles away. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 miles from Island House.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.1
High score for West Mersea
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Audrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was great, we were down seeing friends on the island & it was the perfect location.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely well appointment house with great social spaces - the kitchen was amazing! Jamie was a very attentive host and responded very quickly to any questions or minor issues! Would certainly recommend for your next break away!
  • Sadia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Jamie was an amazing host and prepared a last minute stay for us due to another host failing on us! Island house exceeded our expectations and Jamie and family were amazing. The house was comfortable and spacious with a lovely big garden and...

Hosted by Jamie

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Jamie
Island House is a fabulous family four bedroom detached home and has a generous open plan kitchen on the ground floor, leading to a separate dining room with a table to sit 8. French doors open to the rear south facing garden and patio area. The kitchen includes, induction cooker, D/W, F/F, Nespresso & washing machine, lounge with electric fire and TV. Enclosed outdoor dining area, patio table set and charcoal BBQ. Parking for 4 cars, and fast WiFi. No smoking please.
My name is Jamie, and I live with my partner Alexa, and our dog Roscoe. We love to travel, have enjoyed both hosting and staying as guests in Airbnb's around the world for the last 8 years, enabling us to experience exciting new places and make new friends around the globe I am more than happy to assist if I am available on the island.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Island House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Bathtub
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Fireplace
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Common Areas
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Island House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Available 24 hours

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib by request
    Free

    Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 crib available on request.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Island House

    • Island House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The nearest beach is 2,800 feet from Island House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Island House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Island House is from 10:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

      • Island House can accommodate this group size:

        • 8 guests

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • The prices at Island House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Island House is 1,950 feet from the center of West Mersea. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Yes, Island House is popular with guests booking family stays.