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Love Shack by the Beach

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View of beach and sea from the front deck and garden
View of Maenporth Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall
View from The Love Shack of Sunrise at Maenporth Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall
View from front deck across garden. There's a big house built on the left now
Open Plan Living area (there is no rear garden now, just a small yard and wall)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61076.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Falmouth, England
  • Maenporth Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Falmouth University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gyllyngvase Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Love Shack by the Beach

My Love Shack (The Nook), is located directly opposite Maenporth Beach, near Falmouth in Cornwall.

A true Home from Home experience and one step up from camping.

Fully furnished but you MUST bring your own Bedding (Duvets, Pillows and Covers), Towels and Toiletries.

My family purchased The Nook and Cranny in August 2009. The Cranny has recently been replaced by The Beach House, which is located right next door.

I do have plans to replace The Nook in the future, with something a little more up to date, but I thought I'd let family and friends enjoy it first (and you of course). Sharing is caring right?

So here's your chance to experience this little gem and enjoy what I trust will be a memorable and enjoyable beach holiday in this magical location by the sea.

LOCATION, LOCATION......

The Nook is a step up from camping, with 3 bedrooms, open plan living/dining room, a full kitchen and a family bathroom, with mains pressure hot water shower - AND IT'S ON THE BEACH!!!

The Nook has an enclosed, level, child-friendly garden and a huge timber deck, both directly opposite the beach, with stunning views of Falmouth Bay, Pendennis Castle, St. Anthony's Lighthouse and further out to sea.

Both the garden and deck are shared with the owners of the adjacent Beach House, which is immediately next door and was completed in May 2019. It is not shown in all the pictures, so as to avoid any confusion or get you too excited.

Hey, you're getting a good deal but not that good!

SO WHY'S IT SO CHEAP?

Here's why it's such a great deal. It's likely cheaper than Camping or Glamping and probably cheaper than staying in a Surf Pod, Holiday Cottage, Apartment, Youth Hostel, Bed & Breakfast, Guest House or Hotel (especially if there are 6 of you staying).

You're going to be Camping/Self Catering, in an old timber Beach Shack (Cabin, Lodge, Bungalow).

You will need to take all your own bedding (including sheets, pillows, pillow cases, blankets, duvets, sleeping bags, etc) plus towels (including beach towels), shampoo, soap, shower gel, shaving stuff, toilet rolls and all personal items, food and drink you need and would expect to take if you were camping. You remember those days right?

Don't worry if you do forget something.

CO-OP is less than 2km away and only 4 minutes by car, on the way to Falmouth - Mongleath Ave, Falmouth TR11 4PN

POST OFFICE & STORE - Mawnan Smith is only 3 km away and 5 minutes by car - The Post Office, The Square, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth TR11 5EP

ASDA, LIDL, SAINSBURYS and Falmouth Town are only 6km away and 10 minutes by car.

ASDA - Jennings Rd, Penryn TR10 9LY
CO-OP - Mongleath Ave, Falmouth TR11 4PN
LIDL - Falmouth Rd, Falmouth TR10 8AB
SAINSBURYS - Ashfield Rd, Falmouth TR11 2RZ

DINING OUT

The Award Winning Cove Restaurant and Bar is less than 100m from your doorstep, with stunning views from the large terrace overlooking Maenporth Beach and Falmouth Bay.

There's also a cafe, restaurant and at least 1 decent Pub in Mawnan Smith, plus some fantastic waterside pubs, hotels and restaurants less than 10 minutes away by car.

SELF CATERING FACILITIES

There is basic cooking equipment (oven & hob), kitchen utensils and washing facilities, including a washing machine and maybe even a tumble dryer. Please look after them and do not overload them or leave them turned on when not in use.

The Air Conditioning units may even be working when you're there but it's not guaranteed (due to the seaside climate). Again, please don't leave them on when not required or when you're out.

The Nook is by the sea and you may experience 'Cornish Mist' and the occasional chilly Sea Breeze. You WILL get condensation on windows from time to time. The trick is to keep the place well ventilated as much as possible and just wipe the windows now and then, mopping up any condensation from windows and sills. Do NOT leave books, phones, tablets, laptops, cameras and other valuables on window sills or by the windows. They could get damp and I can accept no responsibility for any damage to your personal belongings. You have been warned.

The price you pay includes electric and water (there's no gas) and there will be no refunds whatsoever - especially if things don't work properly (Phone Signal, Air Con or WIFI) - or if it rains!

Remember, you're Camping in an old timber shack by the sea!!! But at least you're not in a tent ;-)

Our family love this place and I'm sure you will too.

We still visit and stay in The Nook now and again, so we'd really appreciate it if you would look after our little timber Love Shack by the beach and leave it clean and tidy when you go home.

We operate a 'Clean and Go' Policy, so you will not be charged a Cleaning Fee. A Hoover and Cleaning Products will be provided and a £150 deposit will be returned if you leave our home clean and tidy and no damage has been caused during your stay.

That means no skid marks in the loo and no toothpaste, food, fat and hair in basins and plug holes please.

AND FINALLY

Please sign and leave comments in my Guest Book before you go and make sure you leave the keys for our next guests.

Have fun and I truly hope you have an amazing and memorable stay in my Love Shack by the beach.....

Property manager

THE LOVE SHACK
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Falmouth

Located in Falmouth, this chalet is in a rural area and on the beach. Falmouth Art Gallery and National Maritime Museum Cornwall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Penjerrick and Budock Vean Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aberfal Outdoor Pursuits, or consider a night out at Performance Centre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Falmouth, England

What's nearby

  • Maenporth Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Swanpool Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Falmouth University - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Pendennis Castle - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 15 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Penmere Station - 7 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gylly Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maenporth Beach Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hooked on the Rocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Princess Pavilion - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Penmere Fish Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Love Shack by the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Love Shack by the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Love Shack by the Beach?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Love Shack by the Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Falmouth chalet is just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Maenporth Beach. Bream Cove and Aberfal Outdoor Pursuits are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Magda T.

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

Excellent

Lovely place to stay ,exactly as advertised. Great base for exploring Cornwall. Can defiinitely recommed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hebe T.

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

Cute little stay!

Our stay at The Nook was really lovely! We stayed here for our holiday and we all had a very comfortable stay. The location was amazing, getting to be right be the beach was so wonderful and we enjoyed being able to see and hear the waves in the morning! The communication with the owner was also fab, they gave us all the information we needed and was super helpful. Thank you very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

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

Great little place to stay.

Easy and quite place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Becs H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab family break

We had four nights here over Feb half term with a 7 and 4 year old. We loved rockpooling, exploring the caves & the beach cafe all literally a few steps from our door. Also enjoyed a trip into Falmouth for swimming pool & maritime museum. The chalet is as described and Hayden was very responsive to our needs. Thanks for a great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Little Gem

We chose the Love Shack because of it’s proximity to the beach, it is literally a stones throw away! It’s a very cute place to stay and whilst it’s not show house standard you know what you’re getting if you read the description!It’s a good base for exploring Cornwalls delights and you can walk to Falmouth if you’re so inclined. We loved our stay and have already recommended it to friends so if you want a no frills stay at a great price the Love Shack is what you’re looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

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

Stay at the Love Shack

The Shack was exactly as advertised. Small but comfortable. The owner was forthcoming with all relevent information and the place was perfect for investigating family history in Cornwall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie G.

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

Love this place... all about the beach

Great place if you like to swim in the sea...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

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

Amazing stay at the nook

Always a pleasure to stay here so convenient and friendly host on hand.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Knitting Retreat

Perfect setting for a relaxed weekend of crafting, eating and drinking. All that you could need in this quirky accommodation. Second stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen F.

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

Fabulous

Lovely simple place to stay. Beautiful location fabulous ive booked again for next year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Delightful!

It was just perfect. A cozy little house on a charming beach right near the South West Coastal Path. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Pat

An amazing place to stay, if you want a beachfront property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joley M.

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

Great

Lovely place to stay, owner is very good at responding to any queries
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

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

Just what we needed

Comfortable, well equipped and in a great location for visiting busy Falmouth and beyond, while still enjoying some quiet winter calm and beautiful Cornish walks and scenery. We had breakfast on the deck one morning; a real treat in November! Great communication before during and after our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shhhhhhhhh! don’t tell everyone

A wonderful location, the children had the most magical time✨ Well equipped and the layout was perfect. The previous stay didn’t leave the property particularly clean but that is absolutely not the owners fault. We look forward to staying again next year ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Holiday at the Nook

Stayed with granddaughters 10 & 12 , they were both happy and enjoyed staying at the Nook , it was ideal for us as a family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michiel M.

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

Perfect location

Not the best weather, but enough to do. The house is really next to the station. Really good!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

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

Summer sun

Perfect spot for beach and getting around plus all you need in this property by the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Lovely location

Very helpful host and lovely spot for a family break
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great little shack, brilliant location

From start to finish a great stay! H was brilliant at keeping us informed of check in process and we found the shack clean and well stocked for all our needs. Located where it is on the beach made it a great stay! Falmouth town is less than 10 mins away so plenty to see and do! Our whole family enjoyed the trip and we will be visiting again in years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Perfect location

We had a super stay. It’s in a superb location and our host communicated really well in the run up throughout our stay. Can definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

James B.

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

Excellent stay...

Great little place in an excellent location. communication with Hadyn equally excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL H.

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

Summer week away

The house is everything you need. All rooms are air conditioned and the facilities are terrific. The location is absolutely stunning. Just over a small road from the beach couldn't ask for a better location. It was a pleasure to stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara S.

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

Great Location!

Amazing location right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

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

A lovely week by Maenporth beach

We had a very relaxed stay at the Nook, a wonderful old beach property literally a stones throw from Maenporth beach. H our host was great, always very responsive to any questions we had and the stuff he send over about location etc was extremely helpful. If it wasn’t for the 9 hour drive there and back from Grantham, I’m sure we’d go back every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by THE LOVE SHACK

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Our family love this place and I'm sure you will too.

We still visit and stay in The Nook now and again, so please look after it for us during your stay and report any issues or damage immediately so we can reslove them quickly.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location

The Nook at Maenporth is 10 minutes from Falmouth in Cornwall and directly opposite a sheltered, sandy beach, perfect for families and beach lovers alike.

There's an Award Winning restaurant just 100m away and the Cornwall Coastal Footpath is right on the doorstep, in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

You can get Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board lessons on the beach, from Arvor Sea Kayaking, or just enjoy the sand and rock-pools.

The Eden Project, Minack Theatre and National Maritime Museum are all easily accessible by car, together with many other attractions for both young and older visitors alike.

Falmouth is well located to visit other popular areas of Cornwall, including; St. Mawes, Helford Passage, Penzance, Mousehole, Mevagissey, Flushing, Truro, Penryn, St. Ives, Newquay, Padstow, Fowey and Looe.

What makes this property unique

The Nook is a 3 bed detached beach shack with an enclosed, level garden and a huge timber deck, both directly opposite the beach, with stunning views of Falmouth Bay, Pendennis Castle, St. Anthony's Lighthouse and further out to sea.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests