Sunny family home in Edinburgh's Seaside community
House • Edinburgh Scotland United Kingdom
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Statistics
Listed February 2026
Views 933
General Overview
We're a family of four living in the wonderful seaside community of Portobello, Edinburgh. Our home is only a minute on foot from the beach and the beautiful promenade.
Portobello is a bustling, vibrant and friendly neighbourhood, just 20 minutes away from the centre of Edinburgh by bus or train. There are plenty of local shops, restaurants and bakeries...and of course fish & chip shops!
The house is well placed in East Edinburgh, giving easy access to the city and out to the glorious East Lothian beaches. We have a fully enclosed, secluded back garden, perfect for enjoying the hot tub.
I am a graphic designer, and my husband is a concrete specialist - hence the concrete sofa in the garden!
The Space
The house is all on one level. 2 livingrooms (1 has a workspace in), a kitchen diner, 2 double bedrooms and a bedroom with bunkbeds. There's a showerroom and a bathroom. The garden is fully enclosed with a hot tub, seating areas and a space to have a bbq/fire.
Guest Access
The house single storey, with three steps upto the front door.
Notes
We have two burmese cats, they are VERY friendly!
Features
Fridge
WiFi
Bed sheets
Oven
Towels
Washer
TV
Heating
Hair dryer
Microwave
Iron
Dishwasher
Smoke alarms
Workspace
Clothes dryer
Coffee machine
High Speed Internet
Garden / yard
Bathtub
Air conditioning
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
BBQ
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Balcony
Fireplace
Toys
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Pool
Gym
Wheelchair accessible
Home cinema
Hot tub
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Standup paddleboard
Camping gear
Kayak
Sauna
Tennis court
Meat-free kitchen
Kosher home
Piano
Travel Styles
Family
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Beach
Water
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Good public transport
Golf
Accessibility
Single level
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Simultaneous Only
Neighbourhood
Portobello is Edinburgh's seaside town. It's a wonderfully friendly and vibrant community, with a lovely beach, parks, shops, cafes, bars and a swimming pool.
Getting to my home
Easy access by train, or air.
Nearest airport
Edinburgh Airport is half an hour by taxi. Or about an hour by regular public transport.
Getting Around
There is a corner shop 1 minute away. Other shops, cafes and bars are ten minutes walk along the promenade. Regular buses and trains go into Edinburgh city centre, which is about 20 minutes away.
Map of Approximate Location
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Esther
Hi, we're the Grays. There are four of us, and we live by the seaside in Edinburgh. I'm from London, and my husband is from Lancashire...but we've both lived in Scotland for most of our lives! We have two kids, 12 & 16, and love travelling. We love food, design and beaches. We've spent lots of holidays in Italy, and just been to Japan. We'd love to organise swaps in Europe...but are really open to being inspired.
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