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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space

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Elie and Earlsferry, Scotland
  • Place, Elie Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wood Haven
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the area

Leven

With a stay at this vacation home in Leven, you'll be on the beach, just a 2-minute walk from Elie Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Wood Haven. .This beach vacation home is 13.1 mi (21 km) from Old Course at St Andrews and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Shell Bay.

What's nearby

  • Elie Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wood Haven - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 23 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 24 min drive - 25.2 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 27 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

  • Ladybank Station - 21 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cocoa Tree - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kinneuchar Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬6 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.

Stylish Elie Beach Retreat sea-view and Sunny deck

SOUTH SANDS is a much-loved three-bed beach house in Elie, just moments from the golden sandy beach perfect for morning swims, beach walks, and relaxed days by the sea. Set along South Street in the heart of the East Neuk, it’s perfectly placed for easy strolls to the deli, bakery, the popular Ship Inn, and the village golf course.
Wake up to sea views and the sound of the waves in this beautifully styled coastal home, just moments from the beach. Designed in soft, calming tones that reflect the surrounding coastline, the house blends relaxed seaside charm with contemporary comfort creating the perfect retreat for families, couples, and friends looking for a peaceful escape by the sea.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Upstairs you’ll find two spacious king bedrooms, both light-filled and restful. One enjoys sweeping views across the sea and sandy beach, while the second overlooks the peaceful back garden and features its own ensuite shower room. Plush carpets add comfort underfoot, and a chic family bathroom with a lovely sea view completes the upper floor.

On the ground floor, a bright garden-facing bedroom with two single beds is perfect for children or friends sharing. There’s also a handy cloakroom by the front door.

Cosy Living Spaces

The welcoming sitting room is a relaxing place to unwind after a day at the beach, with comfortable seating and a cosy log burner for cooler evenings.

Families are well catered for, with a hidden selection of toys for younger guests and a charming little reading nook beside the kitchen stocked with book favourites and a perfect spot for quiet moments or bedtime stories.

Kitchen & Dining

At the heart of the home is a bright, spacious dining kitchen overlooking the herb garden. The traditional AGA brings warmth and character, ideal for slow holiday breakfasts, pancake mornings, or drying socks after a windswept beach walk.

A large dining table with bench seating makes this a sociable hub of the house perfect for family meals, games, and long conversations after a day exploring the coast.

Garden & Outdoor Living

Step through the back door and you’ll discover a lovely hidden garden. The herb garden invites you to pick fresh botanicals for a gin and tonic, while steps lead up to a sunny, sheltered garden that becomes a wonderful sun trap even on breezy coastal days.

The two-tier deck is designed for relaxed outdoor living. The lower level features a long dining table, benches, and a kettle barbecue — perfect for alfresco meals. Above, the sun deck offers an inviting L-shaped sofa, sun loungers, and a bench, creating the perfect space to relax with a book, enjoy evening drinks, or soak up the sunshine after a day at the beach.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Stylish Elie Beach Retreat sea-view and Sunny deck Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

charlene g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elie Summer

Great location, kitchen well stocked - only has an Aga for cooking which we didn’t mind but might be harder if gurus not used to this. Wifi good and garden a suntrap during the day. Easy access to beach, golf, pub etc. We had a great time
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025