Beautifully styled and superbly well-equipped, Emerald's gorgeous interior strikes just the right balance between airy elegance and home-from-home convenience. Topped only by its postcard-perfect location overlooking Carbis Bay beach, this second floor apartment showcases spectacular views over white sand and aquamarine waters, with a large balcony creating an unrivalled vantage point from which to take in the ever-changing moods of the sea and sky beyond. Superior furnishings and luxurious features adorn every inch where a sense space and light flow throughout.
We ask our guests for a £100 good housekeeping bond, which is pre-authorised against your card. This is in case there is any damage to the property during your stay. The money is simply reserved and then released afterwards if there is no claim. We will contact you nearer the time of your arrival to arrange this.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the apartment: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails 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)
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
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
About the area
Located in St Ives, this apartment is near the beach. Cornwall National Landscape and Marazion Marsh reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Saint Ives Leisure Centre and St Ives Society of Artists. St Ives Museum and Paradise Park and JungleBarn are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. Visit our St Ives travel guide
How much is parking at Emerald - Free Parking - Free WiFi - Stunning Sea Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Emerald - Free Parking - Free WiFi - Stunning Sea Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Emerald - Free Parking - Free WiFi - Stunning Sea Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Emerald - Free Parking - Free WiFi - Stunning Sea Views located?
Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carbis Bay Beach and Porthminster Beach. West Cornwall Golf Club and Cornwall National Landscape are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carbis Bay Station is only a 2-minute walk and St Ives Station is 29 minutes.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 June 2026
Beautiful flat. Very clean. Great views of the beach.
Flat in excellent location, with views of beach. High standard of cleanliness. Secure parking and 3 minute train ride to St Ives.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 Sept 2025
Stayed at Emerald on numerous occasions.
Great place to stay. Good location for the local beach and easy access into St Ives via excellent train service.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan L.
6 June 2026
Amazing views
We all had a lovely holiday very relaxing despite the weather the views were amazing. When you take a walk down to the beach, there’s a shortcut. Please make sure you know how to use the fob it took us a couple of days needs to be explained, more thoroughly in the information book apart from that we had a wonderful time.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
12 Sept 2023
Amazing stay
Amazing stay perfect location, clean and tidy modern interior. We had a great holiday would definitely go again xx
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 May 2024
Great location and excellent accomodation.
This was our 4th visit to Emerald. High standard of accommodation with lovely views from the main bedroom and balcony.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
10 Mar 2024
We love this apartment
We love this apartment - it suits us - a few things needs addressing re the bedding and cleaning but we still enjoy staying here
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P.
17 Nov 2023
Excellent apartment with outstanding views!
Lovely comfortable apartment, beautiful views. Our 2nd visit to this lovely apartment! Some nice walks. Often see seals swimming up and down the bay. Popping up to watch the beach goers.
Take a nice short trip on the train into St Ives. Highly recommended!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 July 2025
Stylish and comfortable apartment
We have been visiting this apartment block for 10 years and stayed in many different apartments.
Emerald is definitely one of the better ones.
Car park level handy for transferring luggage.
Very comfortable super king bed and quality fixtures and fittings throughout, uncluttered and very tastefully furnished. Sky TV was a bonus for rainy days.
We would prefer black out lined curtains, the balcony is very overlooked and the outdoor furniture isn’t very comfortable, however that said, these are small personal niggles and you can’t please everyone! We will definitely be returning to Emerald
Can’t argue the view was amazing , property was nice and clean , unfortunately the beds was very hard indeed , when we asked for a possible mattress topper we was told if we could buy one then we would be reimbursed!, I feel there is no personal care anymore and like I explained me and my sister don’t drive so was impossible to be able to purchase a mattress topper as we both are copd suffers ,my sister slept on the sofa the whole time we was there therefore we left a day early for a nights sleep .
Fabulous apartment with amazing views over Carbis Bay. Really brilliant access to the beach, local amenities and a few steps away from the railway station to hop on the train to St Ives or St Erth. We definitely hope to be back soon.
Perfect location for walking the coastal path which is on the doorstep of the apartment. The view of the beach is fantastic, we were there in October but we’re still able to take full advantage of the balcony to enjoy being so close the the sea.
Well equipped kitchen and apartment throughout has everything you need for great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Steffie R.
19 Jan 2023
Lovely apartment
A lovely relaxing two week stay - really enjoy staying in this apartment - please however ensure the upkeep is maintained to keep it in its best condition
From a partner site
8/10 Good
17 July 2023
Emerald stay Carbis Bay
A stunning apartment with views to die for over beautiful Carbis Bay. Best location we have stayed in as the beach was in easy walking distance, perfect! Apartment was spacious and very tastefully decorated.
Only slight negative: it could have been cleaned to a higher standard.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
26 Apr 2026
On the whole a lovely apartment
A lovely apartment but it does need more attention being paid to its cleanliness. There is always evidence of dust/fluff around the place especially on the floors. The bedding is really overdue for replacement - it’s dingy and no longer white. For the cost we pay it should be better.
We really really like staying in this apartment but it does need a little better TLC.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
2 Nov 2024
Love this apartment
We do love staying in this apartment but it is in need of a little extra care - simple things which would easily be remedied.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Carol R.
13 Sept 2025
Summer Holiday
Fantastic location not everything was as it said it would be on arrival …welcome package or even coffee pods? Wardrobe door was off its runners in the main bedroom… and for the price that we have paid it should have been spotless .
From a partner site
8/10 Good
24 July 2023
Wonderful views
We have stayed at Emerald in the past when it was listed with Sykes and the last review we did on it was 2 years ago. We mentioned it was looking a little not up to standard so we were surprised this time that it was still as it was. Floor of wardrobes dirty, paintwork dirty especially on the ensuite bathroom door which is covered in dirty marks. Crumbs in the cutlery drawer.The blind in the kitchen and small bedroom are both broken.
Apart from these things which are so easily rectified it's a lovely apartment with easy access to the beach and train station.