Starboard Light, Whitstable provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Starboard Light, Whitstable
Starboard Light is a stunning contemporary holiday home located on Whitstable’s popular Island Wall. It is just yards from the beach and The Old Neptune pub, one of the few pubs actually sited on a beach. A few minutes’ walk along the seafront takes you to the fishing harbour and popular Harbour Street with its wealth of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Steps lead from the street down to the front door, and the large open plan ground floor of the cottage. The sitting room has a wood burner for cooler days, and dining area. The modern kitchen leads to the delightful garden room which offers a second sitting room and is light and bright. French doors open onto the lovely garden with bamboo and palms, a large decked area and two seating areas. Upstairs over two floors are a Kingsize bedroom, a single bedroom and family bathroom, and a twin room on the top floor. Whitstable is a lively coastal town with a friendly sailing club and water sports centre, a thriving arts and creative scene and lots of live music in the pubs and cafes. Further afield are the historic market town of Faversham and the medieval City of Canterbury.
Property Description Steps lead down from the street to the front door
Ground floor
Front door leads into open plan ground floor
Sitting / dining room
Sitting area with sofa, armchairs, Smart TV, wood burner, dining room and 5 chairs, door to garden
Kitchen
Kitchen with Corian worktop, gas hob/electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, Magimix coffee machine, milk frother, washer/dryer
Garden room
Garden room with sofa and armchairs and French doors to garden
Garden
An enclosed garden with large decked area with dining table and chairs, and coffee table and lounge chairs
First floor
Bedroom - sleeps 2, with Kingsize bed, bedside tables and wall lights, built in wardrobes
Bedroom - sleeps 1, with Single bed, bedside table and wall light, built in wardrobe
Bathroom
Bathroom with Corian bath, walk in shower, wc and basin
Second floor
Bedroom - sleeps 2, with Twin beds, bedside tables and wall lights, dressing table/desk and chair, built in wardrobe/cupboard
Parking
One hour restricted parking outside of property for unloading and free on street parking on neighbouring streets
Pet friendly
Things You Need to Know
Pets charged at £25 per pet per stay Towels and linen are provided There is a garden to the rear with seating Wi-Fi access Underfloor heating and central heating throughout Cot and high chair available on request
House Rules
We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit. Please note check out is 10am. Please ensure you vacate on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests. Smoking is not permitted in the property at any time. Please note for insurance purposes the number of guests must not exceed the total occupancy of the house. For fire safety reasons please do not use any candles in the property. Please be respectful to neighbours. Quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am. Parties and loud music are not permitted.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether 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 Whitstable, this vacation home is near the beach. Whitstable Museum and Gallery and Playhouse Theatre Whitstable are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club and Whitstable Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at BMX Track Herne Bay or St. Lawrence Ground. Visit our Whitstable travel guide
What time is check-in at Starboard Light, Whitstable?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Starboard Light, Whitstable?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Starboard Light, Whitstable located?
Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Whitstable Beach, Playhouse Theatre Whitstable, and Whitstable and Seasalter Golf Club. Whitstable Museum and Gallery and Whitstable Harbour are also within 10 minutes. Whitstable Station is 14 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Starboard Light, Whitstable Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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8.0
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
Mar 25, 2026
A definite yes from us
i came for a long weekend with my two daughters my grandson and 2 dogs so as you can imagine…busy
the house was exactly as the photos and very spacious
the beds were very comfortable and room enough for your clothes
literally minutes from the beech
i would definitely recommend this cottage and hopefully we will be back
Third stay in Whitstable and second time using Keepers Cottages. They are the most professional short stay company we have used and can not fault them.
The house is lovely. More than comfortable for 4 people and the dogs enjoyed the garden and open space inside.
Location is perfect for all of the Whitstable hot spots. Minutes walk to the beach and to the high street with all of the shops and restaurants.
Thank you for having us, we will definitely be back
From a partner site
8/10 Good
philippa H.
Mar 20, 2026
Review
The bathroom could do with a good renovation and the skylight in there is very dusty… closer detail to overall cleanliness of wooden floors upstairs
From a partner site
8/10 Good
john d.
Sep 30, 2024
Whitstable week
Excellently positioned for the beach and the town. We were really lucky with the parking but would imagine that it will be a bit of a problem in the summer months. The visit could be improved by having instruction manuals for all the appliances and lighting systems.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aug 3, 2025
A wonderful place to stay!
We´ve enjoyed the cottage from the minute we walked in. A comfortable, clean, modern home for a perfect vacation. The back yard was stunning, we loved spending time there. Whitstable is such a cute and charming town, we will certanly return! The only issue, which we knew of before booking, was the parking situation. We took care of that problem in advance as we booked a private parking space for the whole week in the neighborhood.
We absolutely loved the Starboard Light!
Roger, Jennifer and Stella the Dog from Germany
From a partner site
8/10 Good
JOY B.
Jul 9, 2026
Delightful house in perfect location
This house is delightful but unfortunately has been sadly neglected in certain areas...the patio window needs replacing, plinths in the kitchen are all loose, shower needs updating, lighting system is far too complicated in the rooms, some blinds are broken (in the garden lounge). When we were there it was baking hot and I can't believe that a house like this doesn't have a fan anywhere?! Also the outside table needs a parasol for baking hot weather! Only two saucepans in the kitchen and no colander! The house needed cleaning properly, all the kitchen cupboards were quite grubby on the fronts. Plinths in the bathroom are loose and grubby, window was impossible to open for ventilation and the skylight window was so difficult to open. The garden needs maintaining too, we felt sorry for the plants in the baking heat and did water the garden. It's a real shame, the house has been beautifully designed but just not maintained to the standard it really deserves - just mending broken stuff, a bit of care and attention and a proper good clean and this house would be perfect!