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The old harbor master's apartment

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Interior
The Captain's Chair!
Living / Dining Room
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Dunbar, Scotland
  • John Muir's Birthplace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Dunbar Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Belhaven Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Parking available
Water view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
We sometimes allow one well behaved dog but would want to talk to the owner before confirming this.
Parking is not allowed in the courtyard outside the flat. This is reserved for two of the other flats.
The block is very quiet and peaceful. We would ask all guests to respect this and keep noise levels reasonable at all times. Check in is 3pm-5pm

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number EL00241F

About the area

Dunbar

Located in Dunbar, this apartment is near the beach. John Muir's Birthplace and Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dunbar Golf Club and Winterfield Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dunbar, Scotland

What's nearby

  • John Muir's Birthplace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dunbar Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Belhaven Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • East Links Family Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Tyninghame Beach - 21 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's Dunbar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Foxlake Adventures - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Royal Mackintosh Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bostock Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Crown & Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The old harbor master's apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The old harbor master's apartment located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of John Muir's Birthplace and John Muir Way - East. John Muir Country Park and Dunbar Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km). Dunbar Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

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

Excellent Host

We spent 2 nights while we were attending a wedding at Dunglass. The apartment was clean, warm and well maintained. The host was extremely helpful. The apartment perfectly suited our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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

The Harbour Masters Flat

A wonderful flat to stay in, Dunbar is a quite fishing town. Very peaceful place to rest and recharge. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Very Nice Stay- Recommend

We stayed for a few days in June 2024. It's a very nice apartment, fully furnished. It's a short walk from the town's main street which has a couple of medium-sized supermarkets and several different restaurants. It's also about a 10-15 minute walk from the Dunbar train station and many bus stops for transportation options. Susie is very responsive with communications and answered all of our questions during the check in process. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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

Special Experience

Wonderful location, flat was spotless with a view to die for
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jens S.

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

Nice flat

Very nice flat, nothing to complain about. the location is nice a quiet and perfect for walks along the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

5 star property

Very clean and welcoming flat in great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

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

Stay at Old Harbour Master’s Flat

Lovely, relaxing stay in a very homely flat with a very attentive host and cake to boot! Thank you Susie :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola K.

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

Lovely comfortable stay

Beautiful accommodation and perfect location. Immaculate and clean, with tea,coffee,milk and home made yummy shortbread on arrival. Great communication from the host!! Comfy beds too! Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gill T.

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

Wonderful Harbour hideaway!

Perfect location, stunning views, comfortable spacious apartment, clean, thoughtfully decorated/furnished and stocked with everything we needed. Lovely, Super host -Thanks for making our stay perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

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

Great location in Dunbar

First time to Dunbar, this was a great wee flat. Really good location right in the harbour but only a five minute walk up the hill to the towns Main Street. Fab view from the living room window out to sea. The flat was well kitted out with everything you could need, including a cool box which we used for a picnic one day. The 2nd bedroom was a bit small as we were using the trundle bed which meant there wasn’t much floor space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

George B.

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

Good area Good for the pubs and shopping

Really good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ceri W.

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

Lovely property friendly welcoming host

Great apartment all facilities included real home from home ! Great view lovely situation light and airy highly recommended!

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect home from home

The pre arrival arrangements were spot on and the host Susannah explained everything very clearly. The flat is very welcoming and the location is great. It was spotlessly clean with all the necessary facilities to ensure an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ros C.

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

Fantastic harbour-side flat with coastal view

One of the best places we've stayed. Susie gave us a warm welcome and introduction to the flat and amenities. The flat had everything we wanted and more, and spotlessly clean. Very well-equipped kitchen (with the all important cafetiere) and thoughtful touches like milk and butter in the fridge, herbs and spices in the cupboard, so you can do some decent cooking without buying everything. There was a good selection of books and games, good Wifi and Netflix. The flat is spacious, and warm, and the entrance stairwell is very clean and nicely done. It's in a great location right beside Dunbar's historic harbour, and a two minute walk to the high street. There's a well-placed chair and binoculars in the bay window to enjoy the view, as well as a balcony for nicer days. The parking space right outside is a bonus. We only stayed two nights but we could have stayed a lot longer. I would definitely recommend and I plan to book it again for future trips to Dunbar.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty T.

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

Really enjoyable stay

We really enjoyed staying here, it's actually even bigger and more comfortable than the photos suggest. It's right on the harbour, and a couple minutes' walk to the High Street. Lovely town too. Would recommend it.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolute gem, spotlessly clean, very comfortable bedroom, kitchen equipped with everything you might need for a short break, lovely lounge with beautiful views of the harbour, there is nothing negative to say about this flat. Susie , the owner, was extremely welcoming and helpful . Thoroughly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

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