Waterfront vacation rentals in Dorset

Great flat. Very clean and welcoming. Close to local restaurants and lovely walks along the quay. Bonus was a secure place to leave our bikes!

James is a lovely host, excellent and clear communication. The flat is perfect base to explore the local area. We had a lovely holiday!

Yet another great stay at this gorgeous little home from home Airbnb. Many thanks to the amazing Graham & Linda. Whom this time were even more accommodating by helping me out above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you!

Gorgeous apartment, pristine and was well equipped. Loved the the quirky little features, such as the radiogram. My son enjoyed looking out to sea with the telescope! Clear check in instructions and parking details were sent by the host prior to arrival. Location is perfect, right next to the beach and a short walking distance to the harbour and town centre. Thank you Rachel (and for the yummy cake and bottle of fizz!) we had a great stay and will definitely be back!

perfect location by the water with a handy Tesco extra downstairs for breakfast pastries! lovely balcony to see the sunset

This flat provided us with a perfect base for our walking holiday in Dorset. West Bay was a delight, lots of places to eat delicious seafood, and excellent breakfasts. We were there outside main holiday times and imagine it will get much busier. Flat was up 48 stairs, which kept us fit, but delightful clean modern space & we felt very comfortable and relaxed. Highly recommended.

We had a great stay at Ruth's place. Everything was as described and the flat was just as good as all the previous reviews have stated. The flat is very near to two pubs - the Spyglass and Kettle and the Commodore. The Spyglass has lovely seating outside and the Commodore has a very good menu. We had some great days out and were able to get the number 70 bus outside the apartment to some of them. Firstly, Hengistbury Head which only takes about 15 mins on the bus. There is a cafe there and another one on the other side where all the posh beach huts are. You can also pick up the same bus there to go to Christchurch which is only about another 10 minutes in the same direction. We also got the same bus into Bournemouth. Other recommendations are: Compton Acres which is a beautiful garden, set in woodland and Harry's Rocks which involves a pleasant one mile walk from Studland Car Park. Thank you, Ruth, for a wonderful stay.

Wonderful position looking out over the sea. Close to shops, the pier, restaurants, anything you could want really. Huge flat, much bigger than we expected.

Lovely house with the added bonus of a parking space. The house was beautifully presented and spotlessly clean. It was very well stocked with everything you could want and it's a very easy short walk to the beach. I absolutely would recommend this.

We had a great time at Dibbens Townhouse. So well located - just a couple of minutes from the quay, and surrounded by lovely restaurants. The house is really spacious and very comfortable. Everything you could need. There can be a bit of external noise - both from people on the high street, and from seagulls - so I used earplugs as others had mentioned on the first night to help me get to sleep. It was much quieter on the second night. Definitely want to come back - sadly the weather turned so we didn’t do what we were planning to on our last day, and due to a recent operation I wasn’t able to try out the amazing looking bath!! Would highly recommended a stay here. Thank you for having us.

The house is very spacious and in a stunning peaceful location. There was more space at the front, back and inside than the description suggested. Can’t recommend highly enough.

We had a wonderful week at the cottage. The village is lovely and the cottage is so close to the Square and Compass pub. Very comfortable accommodation and the views are amazing. Would definitely recommend staying here.

A beautiful place in a perfect location next to the beach in Lyme Regis. Tristan was a great host and we would couldn’t recommend highly enough.

As a family we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. To be honest our hosts could not have provided more to help ensure we were comfortable. If you are looking for space, a quiet environment, a stones throw from the beach but a short walk to the the main town this is the place for you!

We had a wonderful stay at this Airbnb. The home itself is lovely—very spacious, beautifully decorated, and in a fantastic location that made exploring the area easy and enjoyable. It had everything we needed for a comfortable visit, and we especially appreciated how much room there was to relax. The only downside for us was that, being a dog-friendly property, there was a noticeable pet smell. We're not pet owners ourselves, so it was just something we were more sensitive to. That said, it's a great spot for anyone travelling with dogs, and overall, it didn’t take away from our stay too much. Would absolutely recommend to others, especially those with pets!

I have just enjoyed a four night stay at Grey Joy. A beautifully presented and perfectly located cosy house. It has everything you need including a lovely outside space. Grey Joy is a few foot steps from Chesil beach and next door to The Cove pub. I could not have been happier with this little Air B&B

We had a great stay. The flat was as described and well set up for a toddler. There were even toys to play with.

The flat was spacious and very well equipped. We overlooked the harbour and had exceptionally easy access to the beaches and coast path in both directions. We liked having a dedicated parking space; this was very close to the flat which made unloading easy. West Bay is very pretty so there were many photographic opportunities. The people living locally were very friendly. There's a footpath to Bridport which made a walk into the town on Market Day very easy. Perfect for us!

Chris' apartment was a great find. We stayed for a month and booked after our previous arrangements were cancelled. we are delighted with the apartment and the location. The place was clean and bright, very comfortable and very well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It was also beautifully decorated, with lovely touches, great guidebooks and some nice breakfast items for our first morning. Chris is a great host. His guidebook and instructions are invaluable - I would highly recommend anyone to take the time to read them before arriving. He has taken a lot of time and effort into putting the information together and it makes life so much easier and certainly adds to the enjoyment of your stay.

A really great find. Swanage is a beautiful seaside town and this apartment is superbly located to explore the beach and shops. It is beautifully furnished with lots of great facilities. The host was very helpful and easy to contact. Would definitely recommend.

I had such a lovely stay! The space was clean, cozy, and full of character — especially the beautiful indoor plants, which gave the place a really calming and fresh vibe. The location was great, and the host was warm and communicative throughout. You can really tell there’s a lot of care and thought put into the space. Would definitely stay again!

Nice clean accommodation, well decorated with everything you would need, good communication from Maureen regarding the stay. Tesco nearby for groceries, Cafe 100yds away for coffee and breakfast or dinner. We stayed for a weekend and went to eat at Rick Steins one night and Poole harbour the next night.

A wonderful place to stay right in the heart of West Bay. The apartment had everything you need and was spotless. The welcome gifts were a lovely gesture. We would thoroughly recommend staying here and we will be back.

A wonderful little flat, with great views over the harbour. It was perfectly located for a variety of amenities and an easy walk to the coastal path. Martin let us know that we could check in just after 12pm, which meant we could settle in and enjoy our first day without waiting. The apartment was clean, well equipped and private. Instructions were all clear and access was easy. Free parking is around the corner from the property, on a residential road. Swanage is a great town, with plenty to do for a weekend break. The location of the apartment, with its sea view are the stand out features. We had a great stay and will visit again!