Host & Stay | No 3 Sandside — Guest Reviews

A perfect location Positive: Property is ideally located with gorgeous views , courtesy of the living room floor to ceiling windows. The area is quiet, house is very inviting and works surprisingly well for families with small children. Negative: No dislikes Perhaps only comment would pertain to the downstairs bedroom which is quite bright in the night.

The stay at Cottage Sandside No 3 was wonderful for me, my wife and my daughter. We felt at home in the accommodation from the moment we arrived until we left. Although the accommodation was in the centre of Whitby's tourist attractions, i.e. close to Whitby Abbey, harbour, 199 Steps etc, it was very quiet, relaxing and restful. The weekend we were in Whitby happened to be the Whitby Pirate Festival, so the town was full of people dressed up as pirates. I recommend the accommodation to anyone who wants to discover Whitby and the surrounding area. Thank you!

Lovely location if you’re ok with steps and slopes - which is essential for Whitby! A lovely little street and very close to the 199 steps. We stayed three nights as a family of four (kids 6 and 8) and it was lovely, but snug. The kitchen is well equipped but small, especially as there isn’t an entrance hall, boot room or utility - plenty of space for a long weekend, but I think we might have felt a bit cramped for any longer. The kids loved their bedroom in the loft and the views were beautiful. Probably would have been tricky location if our kids were younger - but great for our age!

Brill place to stay, the only downfall was parking but once we managed to find a parking spot our time here was ace, the kids loved it.

overly priced, poorly thought through. Positive: beach view Negative: difficult to get to with lots of bags and things for a baby. not generally ideal for children as on three levels and tight stairs. kitchen was tiny. be aware there may not be more than one toilet roll and no welcome pack with things in. we didn’t even have any washing up liquid. only one t- cloth for drying pots. no milk for tea on arrival.

This property is stunning, love what they have done with it all. We had our stay hindered with the heating issues but ot Positive: The property itself is stunning, attention to detail is 10/10 really lovely property and views. Negative: As stunning as the property is, we had two days of problems with the heating in the attic room where our three year old slept. The rest of the house has central heating control but the attic has one electrical heater which has manual control locked and is remotely set by the owner. I tried to get in touch the first night to change it from 7 degree and to no avail, tried again the second night and finally on the third night it was rectified. We stayed four nights. 7 degree is just not acceptable while zero conditions outside, out little one became unwell because of this. Please have the heater unlocked for manual control for the next person so they don’t have to go through what we did, if it wasn’t for this it’s a cracking place to stay. I know others have mentioned this too and we were aware but the access is pretty difficult, had to park on the other side of the water and walk up. It’s a difficult check in and out because of it but I’d say well worth the hassle, the property and location is stunning.

The location. was fantastic - not only beautiful but ideally situated for the Abbey, Brewery, local shops and restaurants etc. It wasn't the easiest to find and with a young family packing and unpacking took some coordination but apart from that our stay was perfect. I'd recommend researching car parks in the area as the one closest is small and is usually fully. The others are a good 20min walk from the property. All fine, if you're prepared.

Lovely looking at the sea Positive: The view Negative: Steep stairs, would not be good for the very young or old

Wonderful stay in a beautiful home by the sea overlooking harbour Positive: Location, view's, cleanliness, facilities little Gem in the old town whitby would recommend and will be staying again Negative: Not really suitable with people with mobility Problem

Perfect for much needed rest and relaxation Positive: Stunning property, all the decor and touches were just beautiful! I traveled with my Mum (70s) Sister (50s) Myself (40s) & My Daughter (teens). The property and location was perfect for us all. Little touches made eveything easier (ie milk, sugar, tea & coffee etc) and the butter biscuits went down very well with the youngest of our party. Thank you for a wonderful stay - I hope we are lucky enough to be able to book and come back one day, soon. Negative: Absolutely nothing! It was amazing!

Best ever stay in Whitby Positive: Spotless and beautifully decorated to a very high standard. The view from the property is stunning and the location ideal. Negative: Nothing.

Great place to stay! Soothing sounds of the sea, even with a gale, it was wonderful listening and watching Mother Nature through the beautiful windows in the home! Relaxing, comfortable and quite convenient to restaurants and shops! Loved the decor! Thanks for the coffee tea and snacks! Very much appreciated!

We stayed for Christmas, it was just what we needed after a difficult year for us. We were looking for somewhere right on the beach, to capture the serenity we needed ....we got just what we ordered! Parking /access is a bit tricky as reviews state , but don't let this put you off ! A little tip, if you park on the corner of the Duke of York public house, you can access the property to drop off your bags with a 2 min flat walk, before moving your vehicle to the Abbey. This removes The 199 step walk with juggling luggage ! This property is a must if you want a traditional beach stay with awesome fish and chips a few feet away ! Communication from host 5 star. Nothing to fault.

Positive: The view. Negative: This is the 2nd property we have booked through booking .com this year where the property owners had external control of the heating, on both occations we have paid a premium to sit with a blanket on our knee with no control of the heating. We are a couple in our 60s and live in the real world. The next property we book through any site will be one where we have control of our environment.

Had a wonderful week at No 3 Sandside (September 2023); Getting luggage into the property took a bit of working out but if you are fairly fit we would recommend dropping a person and your baggage off in the turning circle for the abbey at the top of the steps and then you can park your car in the abbey car park; I then waited for my other half and we managed to negotiate down the slope rather than the steps with our suitcase and other belongings; House is wonderful - views out on the beach and harbour so peaceful and relaxing and spent many hours watching the boats come and go; Peaceful at night and everything you need in the property; Whitby is fab, loads to do and lovely eating places and pubs; would recommend Duke of York right next door and we visited Pizza West, Cosa Nostra, Trenchers and the Magpie - all of which were fab (recommended in guidebook). All in all a wonderful property and a wonderful place.

Brilliant view and facilities Positive: The view and the facilities were great and the cleanliness was very good! Negative: We found the chairs set up a little annoying when you wanted to relax and watch tv

Went for rest & reset and was not disappointed. No3 Sandside is right in the heart of Whitby bay giving you amazing views of the sea you could easily sit and watch for days on end House was very clean and cosy, sad to leave but loved the amazing stay

Positive: Already booked again for next year! Negative: Chairs were uncomfortable.

If you like scenic views this place is perfect. The lounge is better than on the photos - way more spacious- perfect. Kitchen equipment and crockery all lovely and high standard. Thanks for biscuits milk and coffee etc. Most places on air bnb don’t supply foil or baking paper or enough loo paper which I always think is a shame. I’d rather no biscuits and enough loo paper! It’s tricky to find in the dark and the pavement flags in the steps are loose but these are NOT the properties responsibility- it’s council stepped paving but honestly a trip hazard in the dark with suitcases. Whitby is an amazing place for a weekend.

Excellent place, as per other users comments parking can be difficult

Negative: No nearby parking and information on parking was lacking

Wonderful ,I enjoyed a swim every day Positive: The view Negative: The wooden stairs up to the lounge a better sand rail would be helpful, I’m 80

We’ve stayed in many luxury apartments and cottages over the years but this one probably had the best views. Positive: This was a luxury holiday accommodation with stunning views minutes from beach, shops, pubs and restaurants. Would definitely recommend Negative: The only fault we had is that the wifi network and password displayed in the property was incorrect and different from the back of the wifi box so couldn’t get on the internet straight away. Minor problem.

This property has a nice view but the property was not cleaned to a good standard for the price paid Positive: The view is lovely and the bedrooms are good sized. Location is good. Negative: The house did not feel clean at all. The bathmat had brown stuff all over it. The downstairs bedroom stank of cigarettes. There were some black bin bags and sellotape just on the bedside table so I don’t think it was properly cleaned or tidied. It was also clearly unhoovered as it had big bits of rubbish under the bed. It was also not child friendly at all! There were no doors blocking any of the stairways. This meant the ground floor bedroom and living room had no barrier between them too so there was no sound barrier at all.

The place was just as stunning as advertised. Falling asleep to the waves was the best. The beds are comfortable and the living room is just perfect. It’s in a very walkable area. But if you have issues with walking down and uphill I would be cautious. Parking is a bit of a nightmare and cost can rack up. I suggest bringing a wagon if you pack heavy like me because it will be a bit of a walk and you can’t drive up to the air bnb. They only provide starter amenities so I would suggest bringing toilet paper. There isn’t a store close by. There is one about a 10 minute walk away. We did absolutely love this place and would come back in a heartbeat!

BEWARE: Beautiful apartment but horrendous parking situation. Be wary of bookings in August; see previous reviews for info on August Regatta and unbearable overcrowding generally at this time of year. Horrible time to visit. The apartment is lovely with incredible views. Communication was also good with a helpful interactive guide. The kitchen could do with a deep clean in the drawers (hair and food inside), areas of the lounge were dusty, and the bottom bedroom has a musty damp smell, but clean overall. The parking ruins the experience - the long stay car park is tiny (we waited 45 mins for a space) and is a considerable walk up a narrow, cobbled street with hills - absolute nightmare with luggage. Horrendous with kids and I’d say virtually impossible for anyone with mobility issues. Check regatta dates - thanks to a previous review we avoided and secured refund for that date, but we should have been informed by the host upon booking. Check in is too late. We won’t be returning

Perfect property can’t wait to come back Positive: Location was excellent, great views and easy to get round whitby. Comfy beds too would happily stay for a couple of days or a week or more.

Positive: Beautiful view across the bay .Near little shops .The property is well appointed and decorated with high-end finishing touches , well thought out, and gives a cosy seaside vibe . Negative: Property was not clean, and had to get a cleaning team sent out .The customer service was however excellent and they sent a team within an hour or so They property is in a lovely location but there is a steep slope to get to the property and when sandy people were slipping over .You can't park near the property, and parking at the lower end of town is £13.50 per day . When you arrive, if you can get through the street, you can park before the slope and offload,this I found out from a local who had been very helpful . then move to the car park as mentioned .We parked in Church St car park as the other is the Abbey, and you have 199 steps with your stuff, etc .Church ST is the nearest .Today, when checking out, it was very problematic as lots of people walking on the road as narrow streets with hardly any pavement , lorries delivering, and other holiday makers trying to get their cars the nearest that they could .The upstairs room has low celling and stairs near where you get out of bed , this is not safe for young children .There are little steps up to the lounge from the kitchen and a half staircase leading down to the larger bedroom .Going upstairs the stairs are narrow and slightly winding .

A beautiful home in a stunning location. We’ve stayed on Sandside before but in another home, we both agreed this one was superior! We’ll be back!

Really Lovely view. Clean Property. Stylish decor. Positive: The view and living room concertina opening doors. Negative: We stayed at the property for only two days so the propertie’s arrival and departure times impacted our enjoyment . Therefore, if I were able to change something, then I would recommend the owners tighten up on their changeover/cleaning period. We could not see any reason why it should take six hours to complete this task. If better scheduling of the cleaning was put in place, then access to the property could happen earlier, for example, from 2pm (instead of 4pm) and secondary in importance would be to have the leaving time at 11am (instead of 10am). So our recommendation would be to have a three hour changeover/cleaning period to clean the property (instead of the current six hours).

Positive: Amazing location. Lovely decor. Milk provided. Negative: No washing machime.

Whitby Positive: Loved the view. It was immense and so close and handy to walk into Whitby. Lovely decor inside. Bifold window is a bonus Negative: The bed upstairs is ridiculously uncomfortable. Its small and we both had bad backs. They need to invest in a better mattress. And quality pillows. Considering what we paid. There is no door leading to other couples bedroom so that made them uncomfortable. As they were woken with us using the toilet. There's also a mirror facing bed so you can see them sleep. Also we could not use livingroom when they went to bed. Once again due to lack off a door for privacy and noise Also very bright downstairs due to window on door. Slight damp smell downstairs. Towels need to be improved as they were discoloured

Fabulous Positive: Location was perfect, on the beach and only a short walk to town Negative: Polyester sheets!

Just perfect

A perfect location and a great sea and sunset view regardless of the weather. Good communication and helpful guides and advice

Nicely presented but blighted by anti social behaviour immediately in front of the property

This little gem of a place has amazing views of the harbour at No 3 Sandside Whitby located in a great place for all th Positive: This little gem of a place has amazing views of the harbour at No 3 Sandside Whitby located in a great place for all the restaurants, shops and pubs 2 bedrooms although there was only 2 of us Spotless clean and very well equipped Hosts and Stay were so good with their communication answers all questions quickly Would definitely recommend a stay here Negative: Nothing

Second time here loved it again

Positive: The location and cottage was stunning. To sit and watch the sea and view was delightful. Negative: Parking being such a distance but did not put us off coming back

Positive: Everything Negative: Impossible to find anything I didn't like it was perfect

Glorious views over Whitby bay Positive: The cottage was lovely, beautifully decorated, spectacular views & great location. Check in was straightforward & good communication from the hosts. Negative: No allocated parking & local parking is expensive, maybe an arrangement with someone could be made? - having said that it wouldn’t put us off booking again. We booked Monday to Friday but you can’t get in till after 4pm and have to be out by 10am so if you’d like 5 days you’d really need to book a 7 day stay, that’s our plan for next time!

Exceptional accommodation made better by the view. I could sit in the living room watching the sea and never go out. Great!

Brilliant views and location Positive: The view Negative: No parking

Relaxing Positive: Bifold doors and views Negative: People have fires on the beach directly under property, so was noisy and very smoky when bifold were open

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We had a great stay at No 3 Sandside. It is a great spot on the front with fantastic views. It’s expensive for the size of it but you are paying for the views and the location so you look outwards not inwards. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, I used a beach trolly to bring my luggage etc from the car. A slightly earlier check in (4pm) and later check out (10am) would be helpful, especially given the nightly rate.

Positive: Location and view Negative: Parking a good distance away (over the 199 steps if it's the Abbey Car Park!). Not a problem once u know to drive down the cobbled street to the property and unload.. And then park up...

A perfect view Positive: A view like no other and a perfect place to relax Negative: Nothing springs to mind

We had a lovely stay at Sandside No. 3. It looks out over the beach and harbor of Whitby, and the sound of the waves is constant and delightful. It's near the bottom of the 99 Steps and walking distance to just about everything in town. Although there are often a lot of tourists on the pedestrian-only part of Church Street leading up to the 99 Steps, the crowds disappear at the end of the day, there's almost no one on the street before 10:00 AM, and we were never bothered by noise. The home is tidy and bright, with a nautical theme, the kitchen well-equipped. The hosts were highly responsive. Parking is a bit complicated since there's no dedicated parking at Sandside No. 3 and the fairly small public car park in Church Street is often full. (The car park at the Abbey has plenty of spaces, but requires a journey on foot up and down the hill that may be difficult for some visitors.) That aside, we really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Sandside No. 3.

Perfect home from home the location could not have been more perfect central to the old town beach front with harbour views. Watching the boats go out & return each day made this holiday. The property is immaculate with a home from home feel spotless well kept with everything you could wish for in a property. Welcome goodies made us feel welcomed from the start. Will return 😊

Impressive Lovely holiday home despite difficult to drag suitcases down when checking in as we didnt know the area

A remarkable place to say. A fantastic location overlooking the beach & harbour. A beautifully presented and thoughtfully equipped AirBnB - the best I’ve ever stayed in (and I am a frequent user of AirBnB).

We have just returned from an excellent 3 night stay. The location was perfect, we loved waking up to the sea and being able to walk into the old part of the town so easily. As other's have stated the access is a little bit tricky however if you walk from the Duke of York pub it is flat! We hope to return soon.

Absolutely perfect. We were looking for somewhere to forget our hectic lives for a few days. No.3 ticked every box and m Positive: Everything! It was just what we were looking for. Perfect location, perfect views, warm and cosy but lovely and ‘airy’, clean and had everything we needed. Negative: I literally can’t think of anything.

This our second time here and we will be back! We love the views as it just as pretty in all weathers.

Positive: Great location. Clean, comfortable accommodation.

Good

Perfect stay as usual Positive: We love it at sanside. This was our third stay. It’s so peaceful and beautifully decorated. Negative: Slight problem with amount of towels left this time but not important in the grand scheme of things. Everything is lovely at the house

Perfect cottage for a restful holiday break by the sea. Positive: Fabulous views and location Negative: Nothing at all, not to like.

A truly wonderful location overlooking the harbour walls. The house was spotless and well set out. Great location, less than a minute's walk to the shops, pubs and restaurants.

Fabulous location, lovely property, disappointed with Host and Stay Positive: Lovely accommodation, fantastic location Negative: Cleanliness could have been better, no storage space for food in the kitchen. Very disappointed that we had to pay insurance cover, have never had to with booking.com previously, will not be booking with Host and Stay again, we had paid for £500 worth of cover but we were still warned that if we forgot to report any damages before we left we would be charged again. Also too many unnecessary reminders to vacate the property by 10 am which all felt very patronising. Will stick just with booking.com in future.

A fabulous stay, perfect location & beautifully clean & decorated, will definately be back again!

The property was absolutely stunning, spotlessly clean and 2 mins walk from shops and restaurants. Unknown to us when we booked, it was Regatta weekend ! We had a great view of the races from our sitting room, and lovely views of the sun rising and setting, it was idilic. The quirky furnishings in each room were right up my street, we totally loved them. Regarding parking, we parked at the long stay in Church Street 5 mins walk away £10.80 for 24 hours. On departure we drove the car up to the top of Church street to load up, you’re allowed to for access. If we had known we would have done the same on arrival. Our accommodation was the icing on the cake, making our short break in Whitby fantastic. This booking was well worth the money, we will 100% be booking again in the future.

Lovely location, quaint, clean and homely cottage in lovely harbour town. Positive: Lovely view, great location Negative: Slight smell of damp in downstairs bedroom. Although lovely location, very restricted car access could make it difficult for some.

A beautiful few days in this very relaxing property. The views are awesome and better in real life than the pictures. Thanks very much

Absolutely stunning views of the water! Will definitely be back again!! Decor really lovely, and location in Whitby perfect

We had a lovely stay at 3 Sandside and the views were amazing!!!! Good communication from Host & Stay throughout.

Positive: The Location!

Our stay was fine. Weather great! However we were disappointed with the cleaning. Also very unhappy with having to pay £25 insurance fee - not refundable. This is not shown when you try to reserve the holiday! Very poor practice!!

Great location over looking Whitby and close to the coast path

Really enjoyed our stay , everything was clean and up to standard . Would definitely stay again .

Accommodation was exactly as described with quality furnishing, homely but not over cluttered. Views across the bay were truly amazing and enjoyable regardless of the weather. Had a great break thankyou and have already rebooked the same accommodation for our next trip to Whitby.

Ideal location for a weekend in Whitby, right on the beach and walkable to all restaurants and attractions. Enjoyed the view of the sea from the living room and the bedroom

A fantastic replace to stay. The views and sounds from the harbour into the living room and top bedroom are worth every penny. We couldn’t have picked a better place. You’re in the heart of old Whitby. One tip would be: Dont park at the Abbey to drop/pickup bags, depending on the time of day as the street leading to it can be crowded, you can drive to the start of Henrietta St to drop off, then park up at the Abbey car park.

What a lovely place to stay. Really enjoyed it. The huge bifold doors and window of the view of the harbour was worth everything. Very well equipped, very high specification of finish. Lovely!!

A stunning cottage with the most incredible views. Had everything we needed, was very clean, full of charm and character, warm, cosy… you feel right at home. Perfectly located to enjoy everything beautiful Whitby has to offer. Lack of parking wasn’t an issue for us as we only had a 3 night stay and not much luggage. ‘Host & Stay’ were very responsive with any queries we had, excellent service from them, Charlie in particular. We will definitely visit this cosy cottage again.

It’s a beautiful little cottage with views out across the harbour. It’s nice to sit in the living room and hear the sea. It’s easily walkable to everything. It is a little tricky to park nearby (like everywhere on the beachfront) so pack bags that you can easily walk with you to and from the car.

Lovely to lie in bed and hear the sea. A cosy and beautifully appointed holiday home Positive: Superb location and the decorative design and little touches were delightful. Negative: Not really a dislike as such, but the armchairs and the bath most definitely cater for smaller framed visitors. I don’t have a bath at home and was looking forward to a relaxing soak but my shoulders didn’t sit well and I am by no means a giant!

Excellent accommodation.With a perfect view.

From the start we delighted, the view was amazing and we sat watching the world go by for hours! The location was great for waking around the harbour and visiting attractions, there were plenty of places to drink and eat, we would recommend The Fisherman’s Wife and The Board Inn. The house was comfortable, had everything you needed for a lovely stay, we will definitely be going back.

Outstanding view of the beach and harbour from an incredibly cosy and inviting property. We can’t wait to return.

A lovely place in a lovely location and is true to photos. Booking / access etc was straight forward. Whitby is good for your soul.

This place is amazingly located. The living room with bifold doors that open to the beach below is a wonderful place to sit and watch the harbour. Everything in the house was pristine- it all felt brand new! Beds and sofas are all very comfortable. The location is away from the busy streets but so close to everything. A haven from the crowds on the Bank holiday weekend. We’d definitely stay again.

Positive: Was für eine wunderbare Möglichkeit die Ostküste zu besuchen. Wir fühlten uns in diesem Haus besonders wohl. Die Ausstattung, all die schönen Details, die Sauberkeit und natürlich die !!! herrliche Aussicht !!! ( auch die kleine Terrasse) sorgten dafür, dass wir die Zeit so richtig genießen konnten. Durch die gute zentrale Lage befindet man sich direkt in lebendiger Umgebung mit Shops und Gastronomie und erreicht fußläufig alle Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt. Das Haus ist ein optimaler Ausgangspunkt, um die herrliche Küste zu erkunden. Diese Unterkunft bietet uns einfach genau die Annehmlichkeiten, die wir bei unseren Reisen so lieben.

Amazing views cozy and peaceful Positive: Location and veiw Negative: Only issue but didn’t bother us as stated on top floor bottom floor bedroom did smell damp but didn’t bother us as didn’t use that room

Great location, beautiful flat. Incredible views.

great location in the old town.

Fantastic cottage right on Whitby harbour beach, very private and quiet and beautifully furnished. The cottage was super comfortable and the view is worth every penny! Just one warning though, due to the set-up of the town parking is a fair ways away if you have luggage and access requires walking and the use of steps.

Very pleasant Positive: Location, stunning view. Nice decor. Negative: Parking, but we knew that going in. Maybe more instructions/warning around how to get to the property, turning car around and unpacking car. It can be a bit of a shock if not prepared and also not realistic to walk from carpark with all the luggage. Heating didn't work properly and downstairs room got very cold. There was no washing up liquid or sponge so had to buy my own.

Lovely house in a great location! Extremely clean and comfortable and easy to find. Incredible views of the harbour! Would definitely stay here again.

Great location & position

Absolutely loved this place, the view is incredible and the interior spec is really good. I could spend hours watching and listening to the sea with the bi-folds open. One of very few places I'd go back to