[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A sensational beach house just footsteps from Praa Sands Beach, with stunning sea views and hot tub Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100333300/100333241/7f1163f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100333300/100333241/eacc63a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100333300/100333241/746c7f9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100333300/100333241/3f55a3de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100333300/100333241/8953327c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched above the stunning Hendra Beach, Little Cottage offers a haven of relaxation with its hot tub and unique position. Originally a fifteenth century Fisherman’s cottage, this award-winning renovation maximises the incredible sea views from all living spaces. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 1211 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### A sensational beach house just footsteps from Praa Sands Beach, with stunning sea views and hot tub A stunning contemporary beach house with a hot tub, offering a unique position overlooking the beautiful sandy Hendra Beach. This listing includes the addition of The Love Shack which is a renovated self-contained room with king size bed, a shower room, a small kitchenette, and fabulous sea views. Little Cottage was originally a fifteenth century Fisherman’s cottage overlooking Praa Sands beach, designed by award winning architect Alex Michaelis, and was designed to maximise the incredible sea views from all the living spaces, bedrooms, and bathrooms. Little Cottage accepts a maximum of 10 adults and 2 children under the age of 16 years old Up to 2 pets accepted, £30 charge per pet per week £500 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 - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91210000/91203200/91203142/8714ca3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A sensational beach house just metres from Praa Sands Beach, with stunning sea views, large garden a Praa Sands - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=91203142&PinnedHotelID=91203142&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21780000/21773200/21773195/91630974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tara - Architect Designed Six Bedroom Contemporary Detached House – Sleeps 12 - Parking for Two Cars Saint Ives - Kitchen - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 632886 ## About the area Located in Helston, this vacation home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of St. Michael's Mount and Carbis Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out St Ives Harbour. Consider Acorn Theatre for a night out or Country Skittles if you're traveling with kids. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Helston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Helston.dx6023727) [View more Vacation homes in Helston](https://www.expedia.ca/Helston-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6023727-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.104137,-5.378998&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DyypHvqy_%40%3FW%3FY%3FW%40W%3FW%40W%40Y%40W%40WBW%40W%40WBWBWBWBUBWDWBUDWDUBWDUDUFUDWFSFUDUFUFSFUFSHSFSHSFSHSHQHSHQHQHQJQJQHOJQJOHOLOHOLOJMJMJMLMJMLMLKLKJKLKLKLILINKLGLILINGLGLGNELGNENELENELCNCNCNCLCNANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBLBPBLBNBLDNDNDLDNFLDNFLFLFNHLHLHLHNHJHLJLJLJLJJJLLLLJLLLJLJNJLJNJNJNJNJPHNJPHPHPHPJPHRHPFRHRFRHRFRFRHTFRFTDTFTDTFTDTDTDTDVDTBVDTBVDV%40TBVBVBVBV%40V%40V%40VBV%3FX%40V%40V%3FV%40V%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FVAV%3FXAVAV%3FVCVAVAVAVCVCVCVCVAVEVCTEVCTEVETEVETETGTETGTETGRGTIRGRGTIRGRIRGPIRIPKRIPIPIPKNIPKNKPKNKNKLKNKLKNMLKLMLMJKJMLMJMJMHKJOHMHMHMHOFMFMFOFMFODMFODODMBODMBQBMBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOCMEOEOGMEOGMGMGOGMGMIMIOIMIMKMIMKKKMKMMMKKMMMKMKMKOMOIMMOIOKQKOIQKOKQIQIQISIQISIQGSISGSISGUGSGUGSEUGUGUEUGUEUEWCUEWEUCWEUCWCWCWCWCWAUAYCWAWAWAWAW%3FWAY%3FW%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-tkggi6VgpWBtzTLwKOEBf8vWTo=) Praa Sands, Cornwall ### What's nearby - Praa Sands Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km - Porthleven Beach - 15 min drive - 10.4 km - Penzance Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive - 18.0 km - Carbis Bay Beach - 27 min drive - 21.4 km - St. Michael's Mount - 28 min drive - 11.0 km ### Getting around - Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 19 min drive - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 73 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Welloe - ‬12 min walk - ‪Island Café - ‬11 min drive - ‪Queens Arms - ‬8 min drive - ‪Harbour Inn - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A sensational beach house just footsteps from Praa Sands Beach, with stunning sea views and hot tub pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A sensational beach house just footsteps from Praa Sands Beach, with stunning sea views and hot tub? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A sensational beach house just footsteps from Praa Sands Beach, with stunning sea views and hot tub? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A sensational beach house just footsteps from Praa Sands Beach, with stunning sea views and hot tub located? > This family-friendly Helston vacation home is located on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Praa Sands Beach. Rinse Head Beach is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A sensational beach house just footsteps from Praa Sands Beach, with stunning sea views and hot tub Reviews 10 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deirdre S. Apr 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grandpa’s 80th birthday ! Wonderful space to have a family party. We had great weather but think that even in the rain it would have been fine ##### Deirdre S. 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