Title: This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost Lakefront cottage with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, music library - This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost (Carbost)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87686600/87686518/5268b47f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost (Carbost)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87686600/87686518/13c13359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost (Carbost)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87686600/87686518/8bf025b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost (Carbost)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87686600/87686518/55a0c58a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost (Carbost)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87686600/87686518/82e889bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Carbost Cottage, a charming retreat on the Isle of Skye. Across from Talisker whisky distillery, this 2-bedroom haven offers views of Loch Harport and easy access to village amenities like a coffee shop and seafood restaurant. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost Cosy 2 bedroom cottage in Carbost, Isle of Skye. The cottage is situated across the road from the famous Talisker whisky distillery and it has stunning views of loch harport. The house is very close to all amenities in the village, including a coffee shop, pub, community shop, bakery and seafood restaurant. Carbost is an excellent base for hillwalking, climbing, fishing, golfing or just exploring the beautiful Isle of Skye. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, oven, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118958400/118958316/918a6845.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wonderful private villa for 4 people with WIFI, TV and patio Isle Of Skye - Ocean view - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=118958316&PinnedHotelID=118958316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, dishwasher, high chair, freezer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60610000/60608200/60608142/489624b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning private villa for 6 guests with WIFI, TV, patio and pets allowed Isle Of Skye - 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Nairn - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 19 reviews £257 includes taxes & fees 2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=31903415&PinnedHotelID=31903415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 Property Registration Number HI-30275-F ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=57.300728,-6.353688&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:slw%7CIp%7Dwe%40%3F%5D%3F%5B%3F%5D%40%5B%3F%5D%40%5B%40%5D%40%5B%40%5BB%5D%40%5B%40%5BB%5BB%5DB%5BB%5BB%5BDYB%5BD%5BDYB%5BDYF%5BDYDYFYFYDYFWFYFWFWHYFWHUFWHWHUHUHUHUHUJSJUHSJSJSHQJSJQLQJQJOJQLOJOLOLOLMJMLMLMLKLKNKLKLKLINILILINGLGNGNGLENELENENCNCLCNCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBLBNBNDNDLDNDNFLFNFLFNHLHLHLHNJLJLJLJLJLLLLLLLNLLJNLNJNLPJNJPJPJPJRJPJRJRHRJTHRHTHTJTHTHVFTHVFVHVFVFVHVFXFVDXFXDXFXDXDZDXDZDXBZDZBZBXBZBZB%5CBZBZ%40Z%40%5C%40ZBZ%3F%5C%40Z%40%5C%3FZ%40%5C%3FZ%3F%5C%3FZ%3F%5CAZ%3F%5CAZA%5C%3FZC%5CAZAZAZC%5CCZCZCZCZCZCZEZCXEZEXEZEXEXGXEXGXEXGXGVIXGVGVIVGVITGVITIVKTIRITITKRIRKRKRKRKPKPKPKPKPMNKPMNKLMNMLMLMLMLMLMJMJMJOHMJMHMFOHMFOHMDOFODMFODOBODMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOCOAMCOCOEOCMEOEMGOEOGMIOGMGMIOIMKMIMKOKMKMMMMMKKOMMMOMMKOMQKOKQKQMQKQKQISKSKSISKSKUISIUIUIWIUIUGWIWGWIWGWGYGWGYEYGWGYE%5BEYGYEYC%5BE%5BEYC%5BE%5BC%5BC%5BC%5BC%5BC%5BA%5BA%5DC%5BA%5BA%5DA%5BA%5D%3F%5BA%5D%3F%5B%3F%5D%3F%5B&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=V1U43NTTb0V-UbuVRiMUka8TMoM=) Carbost, Scotland #### What's nearby - Talisker Distillery \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Isle of Skye Oysters \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Fairy Pools \- 9 min drive \- 6.0 miles - Portree Harbour \- 28 min drive \- 21.7 miles - Dunvegan Castle \- 33 min drive \- 23.8 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Talisker Distillery - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Old Inn - ‬1 min walk - ‪Café Cùil - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Three Chimneys At Talisker Distillery - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost? ### What time is check-in at This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost? ### What time is check-out at This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost? ### Where is This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## This Must Be The Place, Skye - Carbost Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina J. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Quaint, clean, a perfect home base on Skye. We’ve stayed here twice now and both times have had a lovely visit! ##### Christina J. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### PATRICIA L. 14 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Carbost Great tiny house to spend some relaxing days Patricia ##### PATRICIA L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah C. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely time on Skye! This cottage in the little town of Carbost was perfect for our trip to Skye! We had everything we needed as a home base to go out and explore all over the island. We loved coming back in the evenings to settle in to the cozy living room and relax after long days of hiking and sightseeing. Thanks for a great stay! ##### Sarah C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina J. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little spot to enjoy Skye Everything about this place was perfect! The space was obviously designed for the ease and enjoyment of its guests. The kitchen was well-stocked for cooking, the bedrooms were adorably decorated with comfortable beds and plenty of clothing storage. The cottage is located directly across the street from Talisker, overlooking the water from the backside of the house & back garden. We loved our stay! ##### Christina J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erich F. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply wonderful... To keep it simple, it was really nice. Great location, nice neighbours and a great village. The cottage is clean, well organized and really cozy accommodation for trips to the Isle of Skye or a little break in beautiful Carbost. We' ve got many good informations about it beforehand by our host. Definitely recommended and would book it again, any time. ##### Erich F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen J. 27 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second home We really enjoyed our stay in your cozy decorated house ❤️.It was very tidy. The view was fantastic, the garden dogproof & your neighbour was realy friendly. The map with information was up-to-date & complete. We will recommend your house to our friends & everyone who wants to visit the Isle of Skye! ##### Kathleen J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay 8 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved this spot so much!! Beautiful accommodations with an endearing Wes Anderson theme. Had everything we needed. Cozy fireplace, record player, comfortable, clean beds, great living area. Backyard with an incredible view and comfortable seating. Coffee shop next door was a bonus too! Easy walk to a local pub with delicious food. Friendly neighbours and safe environment, we were here with four women and had an incredible stay catching up with old friends. Close to portree and many hikes/attractions. Honestly would go back tomorrow if we could! ##### Lindsay Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron B. 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Leuk en mooi huis vlakbij de Talisker distilleerderij. Fijn huis , met leuke achtertuin op het loch. Zeer fijn voor onze honden. Vanuit het huisje geweldige boottocht gedaan met Wild Skye boattrips met Stephen. Zeer de moeite, dolfijnen , zeearenden steenarenden en zeehonden. Ook Talisker rondleiding is leuk tenslotte ook op loopafstand de pub met live music op wo-do-vr De week is voorbij gevlogen, top locatie ##### Ron B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan S. 21 Aug 2025 ##### Stefan S. 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