Title: Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY 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 # Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY ![TV, fireplace, offices - Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY (Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82820000/82820000/82819926/132328fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach - Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY (Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82820000/82820000/82819926/3288e8de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY (Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82820000/82820000/82819926/4e8ac00a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY (Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82820000/82820000/82819926/5683d21f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY (Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82820000/82820000/82819926/32585a9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the soothing sounds of gentle waves at this waterfront retreat. This newly renovated 2-bedroom home offers a cozy living room with ocean views, an electric fireplace, and outdoor seating on the back deck. Take advantage of local restaurants within walking distance or enjoy meals on the patio overlooking Gould Island. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41080 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £526 includes taxes & fees 15 Jan - 16 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY Summary: Relax to the sound of gentle waves. Enjoy local restaurants within walking distance, or have your meals on the deck or patio overlooking the water and Gould Island. A gas BBQ and gas fire pit make this patio area a vacation dream. This 2 bedroom 1 and 1⁄2 bath house sleeps 4\. The nautical theme is the perfect setting for family time or a weekend with friends. The neighborhood is quiet and welcoming. Bring your kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes to take advantage of the outdoors. The Space: This home was just completely renovated. Here is how the home is laid out: First Floor: \- Kitchen & Dining Room (seats 4) \- Full bathroom w/ vintage tub \- Cozy living room w/ electric fire place and ocean views \- Back deck w/ outdoor seating Second Floor: \- Bedroom 1 w/ ocean views \[Queen Bed\] \- Bedroom 2 \[Full Bed\] \- Half bathroom Back Patio: \- Gas BBQ \- Gas Fire place \- Outdoor seating \- Waterfront property Bring your kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes to take advantage of the outdoors. Option to rent kayaks, boards and bikes from local companies. There is also a grass area across the street that belongs to the property. Option to rent this area for an event or small gathering. Any event must be approved by management. Please note there is an extra cost for hosting an event. Guest Access: This is a private home. None of the spaces are shared and you will enjoy this waterfront property all to yourselves during your stay. The Neighborhood: You can easily walk to the beach and many of the nearby restaurants that Portsmouth has to offer. Famous downtown Newport is just a quick drive away as well. Getting Around: We have enough off street parking for 3 vehicles. You can easily walk to the beach and nearby Portsmouth restaurants, or take a quick drive to the famous Downtown Newport for the day. Other Things to Note: This home is located in a quiet neighborhood. We have a close relationship with our neighbors. If you are looking for a place to have a gathering and loud music, please look elsewhere. Parties will not be tolerated. Interaction with Guests: This home is managed by a local company. You will be able to self check in and enjoy the place in private. If you need anything during your stay, please let us know. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 RE.01655-STR, 12/04/2026 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 670e8af38667c900cff495f9 ## About the area Located in Portsmouth, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Newport Mansions and The Breakers are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Thames Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum or Seekonk Speedway. [Visit our Portsmouth travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth.dx9401) [View more Holiday homes in Portsmouth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portsmouth-Private-Holiday-Homes.d9401-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.62302%2C-71.22391&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bAFQus4ZNHgqsSRL0oBKBOyFKMQ=) Portsmouth, RI ### What's nearby - Teddy Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Thames Street \- 24 min drive \- 13.1 miles - Newport Mansions \- 26 min drive \- 14.2 miles - The Breakers \- 27 min drive \- 14.6 miles - Brown University \- 31 min drive \- 26.3 miles ### Getting around - Newport Ferry Station - 28 min drive - Newport, RI (NPT-Newport State) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Coastal Roasters - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mindy’s Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪RWU Global Heritage Hall - ‬7 min drive - ‪Boat House Waterfront Dining - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY? ### How much is parking at Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY? ### What time is check-in at Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY? ### What time is check-out at Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY? ### Where is Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sails Up Sea Cottage by STAY 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 24 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Nancy L. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice property, quiet neighborhood, beautiful views. ##### Nancy L. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark D. 26 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Peaceful and relaxing Great place right on the water. Bright and clean, and would definitely book again. ##### Mark D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie D. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing paradise! This property was absolutely gorgeous, beautiful water views, beyond well equipped and went beyond our expectations!! ##### Bonnie D. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kyle m. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful and quiet. View is amazing and the place is clean and cozy. Great service and easy to work with. Highly recommend ##### kyle m. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eve B. 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views The cottage on the water was the perfect get away location. Not only was the view amazing, it was also situated within walking distance to many local restaurants. Definitely recommend!! ##### Eve B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul B. 13 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Perfect quiet spot on the water to relax and take in the beautiful view. Convenient location with several restaurants around to choose from. Would highly recommend! ##### Paul B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lyndia d. 16 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### lovely cottage Lovely small cottage right on the water. Clean and well equipped. Can't beat the location and the beautiful deck looking over the bay. ##### lyndia d. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte W. 27 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view and relaxing spot We LOVED this cute house right on the water. Beautiful view and relaxing space. We'd definitely return! ##### Charlotte W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura S. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay Lovely quiet cottage with beautiful view. Slight problem opening the door was quickly resolved over the phone and everything else worked well. ##### Laura S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven and Denise S., Cody, Wyoming 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Mornings We really enjoyed our stay in this little slice of heaven on our east coast trip. We love grabbing our coffee in the morning and sitting out on the back porch watching the water. ##### Steven and Denise S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zach S. 30 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent. Thank you Enjoyed our stay. Ty ##### Zach S. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Celia H. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property met our expectations and beyond. The house was charming, appointed beautifully and very comfortable. We chose the house because of its proximity to the water, which was true to the listing. Every moment that we were there we sat out on the porch taking in the view, the breeze and the lapping waves. We would definitely considering returning in the future. ##### Celia H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen C. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### granite great location,great neighborhood, go to localz for dinner. Super close to Newport,Bristol ##### Kathleen C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter V. 4 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Cottage on Water The house was beautiful and perfect for a small group. We spent most of our time on the back deck taking in the amazing views! The house was clean and well stocked with essentials, and the property owner was very responsive. The neighborhood also has several good local restaurants just steps away, and of course, everything that Newport has to offer is close by. We enjoyed are stay here and would definitely recommend it. ##### Peter V. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew M. 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing view Very sweet little cottage! All recently redone and appointed well. The view from the back deck is spectacular and exactly what we were hoping for. Parking was easy and the owners were easy to communicate with. We loved it. Our only critique would be to have a larger couch in the living room. ##### Matthew M. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean P. 25 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a view! We spent most of our visit watching the cormorants out the window or on the back deck, when it was warm enough. Although we missed the sunrise, we did enjoy the sunsets. The house was a block away from Localz, which was a great spot for dinner and drinks. The house was very clean, tastefully decorated and had every amenity you would need. ##### Sean P. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia F. 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Vacation Location and Property Upon arrival we knew it was going to be a wonderful vacation! The house is located right at the beach with breathtaking views and excellent privacy. The inside of the house was also perfect. The comfort rating for us is 100%!! The neighborhood is beautiful and peaceful; perfect for long walks along the beach. Restaurants in the area were also great and the kitchen is full of every amenity and cooking "tool" for you to enjoy "vacation cooking." Restaurants are also great! We highly recommend this property! ##### Patricia F. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John P. 21 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Newport in November Enjoyed our stay. Beautiful views from the living room. Nice restaurants within walking distance. ##### John P. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jean B. 18 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Newport area Beautiful home, great views and extremely clean. ##### jean B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina F., Orange, Connecticut 3 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful location directly on water Great property. Highly recommend. Property is clean, neighborhood is quiet and the view is top notch! ##### Gina F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry A. 26 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location, beautiful scenery, very comfortable, enjoyable stay Everything was wonderful, I will return. I can't wait....Sherry ##### Sherry A. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan J. 27 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Ryan J. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie D. 29 Aug 2025 ##### Bonnie D. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Koko W. 22 Dec 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Koko W. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### christine d. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### christine d. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ---