St. Ives Beachfront Apartment

On the Sands of St Ives

This property is designed around a single, compelling idea: dissolving the boundary between indoors and out. Its architecture prioritizes the view, with wide glass doors framing the Atlantic. The design is contemporary and uncluttered, ensuring that the ever-changing seascape remains the central focus of the home.

The main living space pairs a sunken sectional sofa with bold, patterned textiles. In the open-plan gourmet kitchen, modern appliances and a large dining table for eight make it an ideal space for shared meals after a day in the surf.

The beach is the backyard. There are no manicured gardens here, only the raw, natural beauty of the Cornish coast right at your feet.

What we love

You can step right onto the beach from the sunken lounge. Add to that the contemporary open space with jaw-dropping ocean views. This feels like sheltered on-the-beach living.

Layout

This vacation home for rent in St. Ives sleeps up to four guests. The home is arranged across two levels. The ground floor features the open-plan kitchen, a dining area, and the signature sunken lounge with direct beach access. One of the two king-size bedrooms, each with a private en-suite bathroom, is also located on this level. The second king-size suite occupies the upper floor.

Good to know

Due to its unique position directly on the beach, the property’s storm doors may need to be closed for a few hours during rare instances of very high tides combined with large surf. This is overseen by the property manager. The home is located on a popular public beach, so ambient sounds should be expected. A private parking space is included.

Amenities and services

Wi-fi, full gourmet kitchen, coffee machine, washer/dryer, TV, welcome hamper, private parking, direct beach access

Around

The property is located on Porthmeor Beach, and Tate St. Ives is a five-minute walk away. The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is a 10-minute walk. St. Ives’ maze of cobbled streets, filled with independent galleries, artisan bakeries, and excellent restaurants, is easily explored on foot. A car is recommended for discovering the wider Cornish peninsula, from Land's End to St Michael's Mount.