Beachfront vacation rentals in Southend-on-Sea

We have stayed at Cooper's Beach before, but never in such a lovely motorhome. The motorhome was spotlessly clean, well appointed and modern - it felt quite luxurious! And that is before we factor in the location. It is perfectly positioned near all the amenities: the clubhouse, the pool, the playground and the beach. Rohan responded quickly to our queries and was an informative host. It was a great place to stay and we had a wonderful trip.

Beautiful stay in Whitstable, such a great location close to the beach and to the high street. It was very smooth checking in and out and Sarah was very responsive. Thank you very much :)

Great beach hut just as described, was easy to book, to find, and get inside. We had amazing fish and chips from the chip shop up the road. Really handy for a day on the beach, the weather turned during the day so if we hadn’t had it we would probably have just had to go home. Even has a little changing area if you are brave enough to swim.

We needed a day by the sea and hiring a beach hut in February was the perfect way to do it. We brought a picnic, books and board games and set about a relaxing day sitting on the balcony under blankets, gazing at the sea - just what we had hoped for. The deserted beach in front of the hut was like having a private garden. Our children found buckets and spades for building sandcastles and happily played while we watched on - idyllic.

Tara was absolutely incredible. She was so responsive, helpful and accommodating before I had even arrived, and this continued long after my stay when I had left an item behind. The Thai Retreat was idyllic and looked exactly like the photos - a beautiful tiny home surrounded by lush gardens, creating the perfect private and quiet escape. Only a short 5-10 minute walk from the centre, and 20 minute walk from Tankerton. The location was perfect, and the amenities will not disappoint. I highly recommend this stay and look forward to visiting again for another weekend escape. Thank you so much for having us, Tara.

The bakehouse was a great, we had wonderful time the house have everything that you need to feel comfortable and everything it’s 5 min less walking distance. Great place and host . Definitely recommendable

Always a great place to stay, would definitely recommend.

Pristinely clean bungalow right next to the seafront. Fully accessible for those who need it, with wider walkways and doorways for wheelchair users. Little garden out the back for the dog, and space for two cars on the front drive. A stone’s throw from the promenade and beach, this place is a must for well behaved dog owners. Fiona was a great host, friendly and responsive, and the bungalow has been set up so it’s super easy to get in and use the facilities.

It’s a really clean caravan, looks exactly like the pictures. It had everything we needed, it was a great base to be able to visit family nearby. Communication was great as well. We will be booking again next time we are down.

Edna was very helpful and friendly. We had a little issue with the oven and she came straight over and fixed it fast. We were very happy there. My 6yr old loved the entertainment and activities. My 2 older teens enjoyed the arcade and the evening show. Close to decent supermarkets and frinton beach which is lovely. We found the accommodation cosy, clean and spacious. We would definitely return. Thanks Edna!

We stayed at Kelly’s many times and are always looking forward to coming back. Highly recommended! Great communication, clean, cozy caravan, close to the beach.

Lovely stay the park was clean and peaceful, beautiful walks, the caravan was like a home , clean relaxed and everything you need , much appreciated xx

Hazel’s place is a fantastic place, right on the beach front and short walk to the facilities in this lovely holiday park. Had everything that we needed, all clean and well equipped. 100% recommend!

It was the perfect hut for a full day at the beach with the kids, all the amenities meant that we didn’t have to carry loads or stuff to the beach! Thank you and we will definitely be rebooking! ☺️

We wanted a short getaway for a night away with kids we found nicks Airbnb and booked for the night and was extremely happy with the stay 5*

Exactly what it says on the tin, as they say. Friendly people, a nice little grass dog walking area next to a nature reserve. Pub opposite served lovely food as does the clubhouse I’m sure, although we didn’t get to eat there it served a lovely Guinness and provided great entertainment from bingo to cabaret. All in all very happy and hope to go book even just for a mini weekend break. Sandra and her hubby, nice people and very helpful, thank you both. Mark & Michelle

Super location for family with young children; house on a safe, private road and easy access to the beach with cycle/scooter paths. Close to other seaside locations (Whistable, Margate, Ramsgate) all worth visiting but also walking distance to Herne Bay.

The place was lovely and clean, well presented and really well equipped. Mark was really responsive and helpful. The location was fabulous, perfect access to the beach, the pier and all the shops.

We had the most amazing stay. We booked it for our wedding weekend and it was even better than the photos / description. The place was so clean and tidy and free of clutter. The rooms were HUGE (much bigger than in photos) and there was so much storage space available. The kitchen was a great size and the sofa was comfy too. It has two bathrooms which was great and a very nice bath which we made use of. It was the perfect space for getting ready the morning of the wedding and had lots of sunlight. It can be a little noisy at night but that didn’t bother us at all as the windows are pretty soundproof! The only thing is that it gets very hot so we did end up buying a fan for the room as the windows don’t open far so it gets very muggy. The apartment is on the top floor so there are a lot of stairs to climb - not a problem for us as we are able but if you struggle with stairs this may be something to consider. Steve’s communication throughout has been great. Thanks so much!

Fabulous cottage in a perfect location. We had such a lovely stay! Very easy to find and parking space an absolute godsend. Cottage is equipped with everything you could possibly need, including comfy beds (with amazing sunset views) and a hot powerful shower. Beach on doorstep with everything in Whitstable walkable. Harbour, shops, bars and restaurants all fab. Tennis courts literally over the wall also a bonus. Despite closeness to amenities, the cottage is peaceful and perfect. Would recommend highly!

We had an absolutely lovely day at the beach hut. It's a short walking distance from the station, the hut was simple to find and we couldn't believe how peaceful it was being a couple of rows up - even on a busy bank holiday weekend. The large decking area was perfect to lay out the table and chairs and enjoy our picnic with wonderful sea views. Would love to visit again and highly recommended.

What an amazing stay from start to finish. We was wowed as soon as we walked in to how lovely the house was. So spacious and a lovely garden area which is a perfect sun trap when the sun is out. The open plan kitchen/living area made it a great space for us to socialise with our friends and the bedrooms were very well done. A great location- we walked to whitstable and was a pleasant walk and some lovely little places in tankerton high street too which is literally round the corner. We even had an early morning swim and just as the beach was right on the doorstep. We would love to book again and would highly recommend. Debra was also very helpful and checked in over text asking if everything was ok including room temperatures etc. A great host

We would definitely recommend staying here. The flat is so comfortable and has everything you could need. It’s perfectly situated, just a few minutes walk from a stunning beach and Frinton high street. We had an amazing holiday and would recommend staying here to our family and friends.

We had a great stay. The house is a great bolthole for exploring the beach, and surrounding areas. It is a 15 minute drive to Whitstable, short drive (a few minutes) or 20/25 minute walk to the main activities in Herne Bay, and only a few minutes walk to a beach and playground. It was blissful to sit on the sofas and watch the sunrise and stare out at sea. Excellent facilities for washing and drying clothes - which was a must have for us with children and beach/swimming taking place. A great place for us to have a short stay by the beach.