Starboard

A comfortable, clean, well-appointed, modern apartment with a great view.

The hot-tub is well maintained and great even in December! Easy access by train to St Ives - the station is really close. And very close to the beach. Generally a very good location.The only real downside was the WiFi - the connection was intermittent in the lounge, and non-existent downstairs - and you couldn't connect more than one, or sometimes two, devices at the same time. The extender in the lounge clearly wasn't working. (The batteries in the weighing scales and lounge clock also need changing)

Accommodation and location is perfect to explore St Ives by train.

It was wonderful to come back to sit in the clean and warm hot tub. We just had a few niggles. The outside lights weren't working, the saucepans were quite dirty and the smallest saucepan handle is very wobbly and the sofa cushions and blankets were quite smelly. The tv and sky was a fabulous touch as well as the coffee maker. We will be returning same time next year

Outstanding accommodation with stunning views we will be back again 100%

Lovely property extremely well appointed and maintained.

Nice bonus that the local station to st.ives was only a short walk away ,as was the beach at Carbis bay. All information from Sykes was informative, clear and helpful

We had a lovely stay at Starboard.

It was clean and comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Loved the massive tv and the hot tub . The views are amazing from both the upper balcony and lower decking . Nice comfortable seating outside which has amazingly quick drying material after rain ! I would definitely return and highly recommend to others .

Beautiful property with stunning views.

It was definitely a wow moment walking into the open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen. The lounge seating was extremely comfortable and a great place to sit and relax. Despite being close to a very busy junction, lack of privacy from pedestrians and traffic wasn't an issue for us and it was a great spot for people watching. The apartment was very clean and well equipped with a lot of attention to detail. There was a good selection of board games and books if needed and a set of binoculars. The fresh flowers in the lounge was a nice touch. The master and 2nd bedrooms were large with plenty of storage space. The single was fairly small (as expected) but still had plenty of storage space although the hanging space in the wardrobe is restricted due to the baby items (travel cot, high chair etc) that are stored in there. Beds were very comfortable and bedding and towels were good quality. The listing stated (and photos show) each guest would have 1 bath sheet, 1 bath towel and 1 hand towel however there were no bath towels. As we all showered twice a day, we needed to wash towels mid week. Not a problem to us but very thick towels and a small capacity/low spin speed washer/dryer meant this was very time consuming. The kitchen was very well equipped and tea, coffee and sugar (no decaf) was provided. The bean to cup coffee machine was much appreciated and was a lovely way to start the day. There was only the bare minimum of dinner plates, knives and forks though which was a slight annoyance as we frequently ran out and needed to wash up in between running the dishwasher. We were fortunate to have good weather for some of our stay but the apartment gets very hot during these times when the windows and doors are closed, especially the upstairs areas. There is a fan in the cupboard under the stairs (accessed through the main bathroom) but as the blades were very dusty, we didn't use it. The hot tub was great, good temperature and was very well maintained. The rattan table and chairs, and loungers (as shown in the listing) on the lower terrace have been replaced with a lovely sofa arrangement but we found it to be impractical as the upholstery took a while to dry after it rained and was unusable for long periods. Overall, we would stay here again as the positives far outweighed the negatives.

Spacious, comfortable and ideally situated property.

The views are stunning and the property is lovely.

We loved the hottub, the only negative is being so close to a busy road and the station meant privacy is limited.

We had a fabulous stay at Starboard.

Lovely property with great amenities and the cleanliness of the accommodation was superb. The property is situated in such a beautiful part of Carbis bay, the stunning panoramic views were just beautiful. We booked this week to spend time with my Dad and so that we could have quality time together and for him to be with his grandson. The train journey into Saint Ives was brilliant as it was only a short walk and made the commute easy and hassle free. We certainly took away some beautiful memories of our stay and we will definitely miss waking up to that view of the bay.

The holiday let was a very comfortable and enjoyable chance to recharge our batteries.

The biggest letdown was a very large amount of seagull mess on one of the biggest glass doors that spoiled the view over the bay. We thought the cleaner should have cleaned it off before our arrival as it was clearly not fresh.

This beautiful property was booked as a special treat for my 70th Birthday- It is absolutely wonderful-I could never tire of the sea view and this is probably the house of my dreams-stunning!

I have been undergoing chemotherapy and this was a very welcome break... My daughter and son-in-law came with us and she made use of the wonderful hot tub every evening, we cooked some nights and enjoyed watching the superb TV-but mainly looking at the view from the balcony. Its my husbands big birthday in October and I'm hoping to return if its available...

This particular property was excellent.

Cleaned to high standard godd quality facilities and very comfortable. Particularly the beds lovely quality mattresses and bedding. The location is stunning. Hot tub good size and well maintained. It can be seen by passers by but that is the case with all the properties in that row. Was not an issue for us but something to be aware of. Nice to have a TV in all bedrooms. Just a suggestion make it clear in the instruction book where to put glass. We went all over St Ives area looking for a recycling point as main bin on property says no glass. Did not find anywhere. After all that we found a black tub saying glass only behind the bins when we came to move ours to put out for bin men. Perhaps it could be mentioned it is there. Apart from that no problems at all. I would recommend this property

A lovely stay thank you

Having stayed here previously we knew what a great location this was.

Little signs of wear that could be attended to. Decking floor lights not working, upstairs balcony chairs and decking covered in green algae. Lights in the internal staircase not working. Love this place but needs ongoing care and attention to keep it the best! Coffee machine was over complicated and needed descaling during our stay so we had to get it swapped with portside machine -lucky no one was staying there. Didn’t ruin our stay by any means but just some constructive feedback.

Absolutely outstanding property, very well equipped and the most amazing views.

Perfect location close to Carbis bay station, 3 min train ride to St Ives. Spotlessly clean, super comfy beds with beautiful bedding and plenty of big fluffy towels. We would definitely recommend and hope to return.

Excellent accommodation, very spacious, Excellent views.

Would definitely go back.

Beautiful spacious property with stunning views!

Location ideal for visiting St Ives on the train which we used many times.

The views!

Amazing! The property is so well equipped…it’s like home from home! The best sleep ever, loved it that much, I’ve placed an order for all the same bedding! We loved the hot tub too. The location is great. The lively St Ives, with its quaint shops, bars and restaurants, cuppa and cake shops too, is just a 3 minute train ride from virtually your doorstep, then back to the tranquil life in Carbis Bay. If you’re a beach lover, it’s so handy…but be ready for the steep hill down…and steeper coming back up

Super property, excellent location, views of the bay are stunning.

Carbis Bay is a great location with the train service between St. Ives and St. Eths a little gem allowing visits to other places easy and stress free.

Honestly cannot fault our stay.

Very clean, wasn't expecting all of the facilities we had. Directions on how to use all of the facilities were fab, The views from the apartment were amazing. Really don't know how anyone can moan about the accommodation. Only downfall and this has nothing to do with the apartment itself is the apartment next door had 2 cars making it difficult for us to get our car in. I will 100% be booking to stay here again. Already looking for next year.

Enjoyed our stay the views were stunning would definitely recommend

This property is in need of some update's looking tired and dated.

The sofa is old and worn and seats dipped in the middle the cushions and throws I removed and stored in wardrobe as they were grubby and had seen better days. The oven and oven trays were filthy oven needs deep clean. The dishwasher needs replacing as does not clean properly even on deep clean. The bath tub is a hazard- I filled and emptied this 3-4 times as jets were absolutely filled with mould grime and dirt. I tried to use the bath every day but each time I put the jets on lots of dirt came out even after cleaning it many times myself. Thankfully I tried the jets before getting into the bath as this is a serious hazard if you had any open grazes/ wounds, could cause infection. I reported this to Sykes and sent photos. They apparently sent someone out and said it was resolved but I assure you it’s not. The hot tub outside was very disappointing too, we were really looking forward to using this, the power out of the jets were really poor even when adjusted not powerful at all also the lights do not work on it of a evening anymore so quite dangerous. The Xmas decs were really old and dated. The views are amazing the property could be luxurious if a bit of time and money was spent bringing it back to a high quality rental but I have to say we were very disappointed considering the large sum of money we spent, we would not stay again or recommend unless improvements were made. We stayed in another apartment just behind this property on the end that had the same facilities listed as this but the quality and standard was much higher this was with Cornish gems.

The house is in a really nice location and the views are stunning.

The cleanliness of the house was an issue. In the kitchen, we had to wash pans and dishes before use and the microwave was filthy. And the supplies provided were less than minimal - no spare rubbish bags no spare kitchen paper towels and no silver foil and hand soap 99.9% used. When paying more than £4000 a week one expects more than this. And, the other holiday rental services we have used provide a welcome hamper with all sorts of goodies including bread and eggs and butter and wine etc etc. but as far as I could tell the only things provided were a small box of biscuits and a pint of milk. Not much of a welcome hamper for a £4000+ a week rental. We had to resolve the cleanliness problem ourselves by washing everything, and then, to add insult to injury, Sykes sends a message asking if Sykes has resolved everything by saying that they will tell the "brand." Also, Sykes apologized for the property not being up to the standard I expected on arrival which suggests that the issue was my problem for having excessively high standards. Does not Sykes expect the property to be clean? Does Sykes think that guests should have to wash everything in the kitchen before they can use it?? Your messages were not designed to placate an already unhappy guest.

Our second visit to this wonderful property.

Amazing views. Close to the beach and coastal path. Spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The only thing our children were unimpressed by was the wifi (particularly downstairs in the bedrooms) as this frequently cut out. The enormous tv and hot tub were a big hit though. Would love to stay again.

Overall we had a lovely stay, and at a glance is the perfect place.

Beautiful views, all modern furniture and appliances and comfortable beds and sofas. Plenty of games/books provided and the cupboard in the bathroom was a god send…spare bulbs, batteries, tools and even a sewing kit which for once we actually needed! Great for beach access and the train station (which actually didn’t disturb us at all despite the line being close) The only down sides were the work that was being carried out at a neighbouring property. Hammering and drilling from 8am all day, and the property is so close they may as well be outside your window which is how it felt so my daughter had to have her bedroom curtains closed all the time for privacy. The hot tub really could benefit from a privacy screen, as you are visible to all passers by going to the beach/station which is a little awkward! Although clean, there was a lot of long dust cobwebs in corners and on skylights which were noticeable and things left over from previous guests under the drawers when I dropped an earring. All in all a beautiful apartment, and everything well thought of for your convenience. Just to add, in other properties I have stayed in, the welcome pack had extra info like nearest hosp/dr/dentist, recommendations for food delivery/restaurants, and local info like parks/shops/taxi numbers. Maybe something to think about adding to your pack? Thanks for allowing us an extra day also due to the train strikes!

This apartment was, as listed, comfortable, spacious and well equipped.

It is well located although the walk back up the hill from the beach is testing. However, one issue has left me uncomfortable. I made this booking in May 2022 and originally needed a large property for myself plus my sister and brother-in-law who live in Canada but wanted to visit Cornwall. Unfortunately, in September 2022 my sister was diagnosed with bone cancer and had to embark on a long and unpleasant course of chemotherapy and other treatment, and was advised not to travel. I queried whether I could be allowed to cancel this booking and replace it with a booking for a smaller property which would be more suitable for myself as a solo occupant, but was told, "The Owner has responded and I'm really sorry but they have advised that they would not be willing to release and refund their commision from your agreement." I would have thought that in the circumstances, and given that there would have been six months available to re-let the property, a more considerate response might have been forthcoming.

Fabulous property everything you need.

We had a problem with the freezer not delivering Ice which unfortunately did not get resolved due to unforseen circumstances despite every effort from customer service,who were very good. We didn't use the hot tub due to it being open to the main road which is the main path to the beach so very busy. Maybe a small screen around the tub would be a good solution. After saying that the views were to die for

Loved the location and the accomodation

Lovely apartment and amenities.

The hot tub was a bonus. Only downside was the walk up from the beach for me.

Starboard is the ultimate holiday apartment.

Extremely stylish, clean and well equipped. The views from the apartment are spectacular! Very highly recommended.

The staff were always helpful, any problems were rectified straight away

Fantastic house, fantastic location.

Would definitely come back and recommend.

Fabulous apartment with amazing views.

Extremely well equipped with high end appliances. This all made for a comfortable and relaxing stay.Really enjoyed sitting in the lounge area looking across the bay. I feel that the photos of the hot tub on the website are slightly misleading. In reality the hot tub is on a small terrace at the front of the property directly next to a reasonably busy road, If you are sat in the hot tub you are more or less constantly on show to drivers and passengers passing by in fairly slow traffic, or from people walking up and down from the beach or train station opposite. This may not bother a lot of people but its something to be aware of.

Amazing house amazing views and a amazing place This holiday will be high up there Starboard is a great house with the best views close to the beach and the train station fantastic Thanks

We had such a nice holiday!

The photos of the property didn't do it justice! The views were superb and the quality of the property and amenities was really good. We even liked the bedding so much that we ordered the same to arrive at home for when we got back! We were also grateful for the little things like the flowers, fresh coffee beans, milk and biscuits. Many thanks for having us. We will definitely stay again!

Apartment is amazing and has Everything you would expect.

Hot tub could do with being a little warmer but was lovely still. Our only moan was the check in and check out times. 9am was a bit of a rush by the time we had to strip all the beds and bedding and make sure no dishes were left out. Check in at 5pm is a little late too , it wouldn’t take 9 til 5 to clean the apartment. Other than that I would recommend

One of the best accommodations we have ever stayed in while holidaying in the UK.

. Cracking views of the bay.. Would definitely use again if Carbis was the holiday location..

The apartment is stunning!

The views are incredible. Very highly recommended!

“Starboard was as amazing as always. I don't think we'll ever tire of the view from the lounge.“ J. MacPhee

"Starboard was, as always, magical we had a really relaxing time again. This trip we discovered Trebah Gardens which was fab (stunning gardens, excellent cafe/restaurant) well worth others checking out...and finally, it was great to be in St. Ives when The Queen visited, rounded off the holiday very nicely." T. Dyer

"Starboard was absolutely wonderful, the view was fantastic as you sat on the sofa looking out of the window you had the wonderful view of the sea you couldn't have asked for a better view. The interior of the property was excellent with everything you could possibly want. The administration and cleanliness of the property was also excellent as usual." S. Couldwell

"We had a lovely holiday at Starborad, the accommodation was excellent; it was extremely clean, very well equipped and had stunning views. Our holiday shopping was also already there and unpacked when we arrived which was great. The information provided in the apt was extremely thorough and the cream tea was a lovely welcome too! We would highly recommend The Hub pub on the harbour in St Ives - the burgers are excellent and the pub was also extremely child friendly which was lovely." C.John

"We had a wonderful week at Starboard. Accommodation was excellent,spacious and very clean. I ordered some food through food4myholiday, as recommended on your website. Their service was also first class: we arrived to find our perishable food packed in the fridge, which was a real bonus, so thanks for liaising with them to arrange this. We booked the holiday primarily as a beach holiday, so we spent about half the week on the wonderful beach. We also walked the coastal path for a trip into St Ives and another day walked in the other direction to Porth Kidney Sands, which is a fabulous stretch of almost deserted golden sands - watch out for the tides though!!" S. Hawkswood

"Starboard is a lovely property and we had a great week, thanks." P. Yates

"Starboard is our FAVOURITE home in St Ives. It's location is stunning. We love being so close to the sea. Starboard itself is an amazing property and it's fun staying there, especially with the large open plan living area." J. Macphee

"We had a great holiday at Carbis Bay thank you, especially with excellent weather. The cleanliness of the property was excellent, the housekeeper should be commended. The property itself was great, decorated and furnished to an excellent standard which met our expectations. We would highly recommend the Seafood Cafe in St Ives, a thoroughly excellent restaurant." S. Curnow

"We had a great couple of weeks at Mariners Loft recently. The accommodation was of a very high standard and the location was fabulous; the views, proximity to the beach and ease of access to St Ives. We would particularly recommend The Loft and River Cafe in St Ives and further afield, Fore St restaurant in Mousehole and the National Trust cafe at Godrevy beach. For body boarding Sennon Cove is a must and we also had great waves at Harlyn bay near Padstow also in that area the views and beaches around Bedruthan Steps are just breathtaking." A. Smith

"Just to let you know that everything about the holiday was perfect,in fact the best holiday in this country that we've ever had. I had stayed in Carbis Bay a couple of times before and knew of it's beauty but staying in Starboard with it's stunning views was the icing on the cake. Booking on the internet was so easy and the one telephone call I made to you was very friendly and welcoming. There was no hold up in getting in the property and the person who greeted us was warm and helpful. Have every intention of booking with you again soon." M. Tompkins

"We had a very good holiday at Starboard, It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The fittings and finish were of a very high standard and the location suited us perfectly. We enjoyed taking the train into St Ives and not having to drive much and had good food at the Seafood Cafe with the last train home meaning we could both enjoy the wine. We went twice to watch the seals off Navax Point." L Walton

"The accommodation was fabulous - cleanliness was very good - as expected and for the first time ever the house in real life was nicer than the photo on your website!!!" A. Coups

"We were delighted with the property in terms of quality, cleanliness, facilities and particularly the views. The kids loved the PS3 and gave the house 6 stars in your visitors comments book." C. Dicks

"I celebrated my 50th Birthday in Carbis Bay & St Ives with my immediate family and we couldn't have picked a nicer place to stay. I'm quite sure we will return to stay in this house again......the views are unbeatable. All our needs were catered for and I have to say the coffee machine was very much appreciated, by my grandson in particular!! He also loved the fact that a PS3 was provided." K. Farrow

"This was our second stay in this house. It doesn't seem to have changed in any way! We loved it the first time and this time we felt exactly the same. First time round we had two of our children with us; it was perfect for a family, with room to spread out. Our sons remember it with great affection. My husband and I came on our own this time and, again, it felt perfect. Standards of accommodation, hygiene, equipment and facilities are consistently high. The house is situated in a wonderful position, with the station over the road, the footpath down the cliff just across the bridge and, of course, the gorgeous beach down the hill. The rather depressing building work being carried out by the hotel on the beach detracted a little from our time down there; it's sad that a private business can own a beach - I feel that it should belong to everyone." Brenda Bixter

Excellent holiday apartment

"Beautiful apartment had everything we needed. Nothing is too much trouble for Carbis Bay Holidays. The views from the apartment were fantastic we will be back."<br/>Joanne Hayes

Fantastic property in a wonderful location

"3rd visit to Starboard. Everything was perfect just wish we could have stayed longer"<br/>Glyn Roberts

wonderful house spectacular view

"We had a wonderful time in this very comfortable house. The view is spectacular and the situation very convenient for the beach and the railway station. We would love to stay here again. Many thanks."<br/>Petrina