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Bright apartment in Charming Newhaven, Leith

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Marina
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 551 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Newhaven, Scotland
  • Place, Edinburgh Port
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Yacht Britannia
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at this vacation home in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. .This vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Princes Street and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from University of Edinburgh.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Port - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Newhaven Heritage Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Botanic Garden - 8 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Newhaven Station - 4 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Haven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Fishmarket - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr Nick's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bright apartment in Charming Newhaven, Leith

The apartment is in the centre of Newhaven (meaning "New Harbor"), a Historical and Conservation area of Edinburgh.
It is one of few apartments in historical fisherman cottages. It is a bright, romantic, clean and quiet lovely house with its private entrance.

This Bright Apartment has just been renovated. Its offer you a lovely and quiet place where to rest after a busy day around. There are two bedrooms, in the opposite parts of the apartment, so you can have a lot of privacy. You have a spacious living room, a lovely kitchenette and sparkling bathroom.

Newhaven is a beautiful and peaceful place where you can find everything you need but out of the noise and busiest roads. It is also part of Leith and in 5 minutes walk you can be in Ocean Terminal with is Shopping Centre, Omni centre if you enjoy cinema.

In the same street you can find a traditional Scottish pub, a Fishmonger, a Hairdresser, a good Cafe, take away, bike rental and a lot more. Climbing gym, Fitness centre, Swimming Pool, big Asda just 2 minutes away.

IMPORTANT The City Of Edinburgh Council set a Tourist Levy of 5% on the basic nightly price of the first 5 days of the stay. It will apply on booking made from the 1 October 2025 on stay from the 24 July 2026.
So if you book today (2/10/25) a stay on Jan 26 you will not be charged. If you book today for Sept 26 you will have to pay the 5%. If night stay is 130x4=520 you will pay £26 extra. I will send you money request for the TAX if apply.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a private pool. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features books and rock climbing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 549 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 deadbolt lock
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

Bright apartment in Charming Newhaven, Leith Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roberta was wonderful, and easy to communicate with. the place was exactly what we needed, and comfortable. Only glitch for us was that there was a washer, but the radiators were the dryers- the machine did not do double duty. But we are familiar with this process (have radiators at home) and everything worked fine. The placement of the home made for an incredible view for walking- with the ocean, pier, and harbor; it was easy to pick up the bus and a tram! There was even a mall and grocery a short walk away. I have a bad knee, but I was able to make it. Enjoyed the walk back with the groceries tho- that is not on the apartment, just the lifestyle!- and it was one that we appreciated. If we come back again, I will look for Roberta, and at securing this apartment again, easily.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to explore Edinburgh. Clean accomodation within walkkng distance of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly host and communication was fantastic. Walking distance to town bus and tourist bus as well as restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute apartment

Everything was fine, the apartment itself and the surrounding with restaurants, pubs, supermarket and so on.For breakfast we can recommend The Haven!I only missed the personal contact for check in. But we arrived late.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us

We loved our “get away” apartment in Edinburgh. It is located literally across the street from the water and seconds from the bus stop, which we used many times since the apartment is not centrally located. The bus system is great. We “old” folks who are not as adept at using phone apps as our younger friends, still found the bus and tram app accurate and user friendly. Also, the drivers are very helpful. The #16 takes you directly downtown and back. Soon, we were old pros. The apartment itself is efficient and well stocked with linens and kitchen supplies although we never cooked. (The Pier House restaurant across the street is excellent for both breakfast and dinner. We ate there several times.) There is a tiny, but well stocked grocery store for basics (no fresh meat, limited produce) including a post office about a block or two from the apartment in the direction opposite the water. Uphill all the way. Neighborhood is quiet. Roberta was easy to contact and very receptive to our needs and questions. My husband injured his foot the first night we were there and Roberta was very kind and helpful. If you are looking for a quiet retreat away from all the hustle and bustle of downtown, this is your place.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 night stay

It was a cozy 2 bedroom apartment, very close to the pet and fish market. Very close to bus stops and about 30 mins away from the royal mile from the bus.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roberta’s place

This was my second stay at Roberta’s flat in Newhaven. It’s the perfect place to stay and enjoy all that Rdinburgh has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramza1890 p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Stay

Impressed with the location. Near the water, a host of restaurants and the tram station for easy commute into Edinburgh. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Janelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Quiet Spot Outside of Ediburgh

We had a great stay at this apartment in Newhaven. It was so nice to be walking distance from the ocean and to leave the hustle and bustle of busy Edinburgh behind for quiet restful evenings. It was an easy tram ride into the city. The apartment itself was great and Roberta was a very helpful and generous host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hervé M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old port charm

We stayed 3 nights at Roberta’s place. The location is quiet and easy to find via bus or tram. There is a charming pier-like area really close with restaurants and bars. The center is about 20 minutes away by bus. The apartment was very clean and Roberta left many personal touches for us as guests. We were happy to have a washing machine and a big clothesline outside (and lucked out with a sunny day to dry things). The apartment was a bit smaller than we expected but it worked fine for the 4 of us. Roberta was excellent at communicating and very helpful and friendly! Fair value for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill G., Evergreen, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

This flat worked very well for the 3 of us. Communication from Roberta was excellent. Bus connections to/from the airport and city center were convenient and easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, cute, cozy home

My daughters and I really enjoyed our stay in Roberta’s cottage. It’s in a quiet area but the tram up Leith walk to downtown Edinburgh or on to Murrayfield stops a block and a half away. Communication with Roberta was fast and easy. Thank you, Roberta, for not gouging us during the T Swift weekend, too. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Amber J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Newhaven Two Bedroom

The residence was very clean when we arrived. The kitchen is well stocked with most items one would need, so that was nice. The host was quick to respond to all of our questions. She was very kind and communicative with anything we needed, including flexibility around an earlier check-in as we were traveling from the US carting large bags. She also provided some delicious local snacks for us to sample, which was great. There were a few issues that brought our review score down. The first issue-there is a picture captioned "Exterior" on the website, which we assumed was the exterior of the residence. We booked assuming we would be right on the water, and were disappointed to find that while close to ocean front shops, it wasn't on the water as the "exterior" photo led us to believe. The futon/couch was incredibly uncomfortable and needs to be replaced. Same with the mattresses on the beds, they were both very well worn. The location was close to a tram, and the distance isn't far from Edinburgh, but with traffic it took on average 40 minutes to get downtown on the train. That ended up being much longer than we anticipated, which was disappointing. Know that if you are traveling with a group, the bathroom is centrally located and has a french door with windows on it. There is a curtain, but there is not much privacy. These issues aside, it's a budget-friendly location for visiting Edinburgh, and the host is very kind, considerate and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, pleasant, in peaceful neighborhood

Spouse and I stayed here 3 nights with our 2 year old. The surrounding community with the fisherman cottage homes was lovely and a world away from the tourism-and-shops of other parts of EDI. The waterfront right there is nice, the nearby ASDA is a store for all your needs, and of course the tram gets you into town. We wished we had explored Starbank Park nearby. Communication with Roberta was excellent. She let us drop our luggage while she cleaned, since we arrived a bit early. Provided a cot for our little one and chatted with us about the neighborhood. I think the only thing we didn't care for was how hot the shower got. It was tricky to keep it in a reasonable range. Rishi's indian restaurant, around the corner, is fabulous, a perfect way to welcome yourself to Edinburgh. They treated our little one like royalty and kept her entertained, although she was jet lagged.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful flat near the water

Great place and so close to transportation options and food. Roberta the property manager was very quick in responding to any needs we had. Easy to work with. Very charming and relaxing. Would stay here again..
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Little Apartment

Roberta is an excellent hostess and her place Ins quite lovely! Perfect spot to enjoy your stay in Edinburgh…far enough from hustle/bustle but close enough to everything. Especially wonderful if you don’t have a vehicle…easy access to the tram and local bus system… and easy walking distance to shopping, restaurants, spa/gym, and lovely sights. Thank you Roberta!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackolyn T., Decatur, Alabama, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and Convenient

We had a marvelous stay at the flat in Newhaven. The location is great and conveniently close to restaurants and the Asda store, in addition to the harbor. It was clean and had all the needed amenities. Roberta was very kind and helpful. She provided assistance when needed and great tips for sightseeing. .We really enjoyed our time in Edinburgh.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome spot to stay!

We enjoyed staying here very much! The place was very cute and comfortable, clean and cozy. Felt like home! Just a short walk to restaurants and the waterfront, with easy access to bus lines to go to the city center.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simona D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Posto fantastico

Soggiornare da Roberta è senore molto piacevole. Lei è sempre molto disponibile e gentile. Ottima la pulizia e il posto è incantevole. Ci ritornerei volentieri.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simona D.

Liked: Cleanliness

recensione

Sono stata benissimo in questo appartamento. Roberta è una persona molto accogliente e gentile, l’ appartamento molto pulito e il posto incantevole con tutti i servizi vicino.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha S., Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay

Newhaven is a great area and this place was nice and clean. Everything we needed was close by and it was a short drive to Edinburgh. We fell in love with Scotland!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Frankfurt

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We appreciated that the flat was well equipped with everything you need in daily life. A range of basic groceries was provided, too. Super markets, tram/ bus stops and restaurants are only a stone‘s throw away, which was great. Even though our host made sure the flat was well cleaned and we had windows opened whenever possible, a smell of mildew and chlorine cleaner was ever-present. Especially clothes worn at night picked-up the mould. That is why we would not stay there again (especially not with small children and not for > £330 / night in super high demand season), unless the flat has been properly refurbished.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

Wonderful apartment.Everything you need is there. Bus connection to the city center is nearby. Roberta was very nice and the contact was super quick and friendly. Perfect for a long weekend in Edinburgh. Thank you Roberta for the Goddies and the great time we were able to have
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lucinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage close to waterfront.

Roberta left us useful food items and was on hand to answer any questions. Close to bustops and tram to get into Edinburgh centre. Clean and compact ground floor apartment in a quiet locstion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024