Beach house holiday rentals in Southend-on-Sea

Visited Whitstable for a long weekend with our two kids. The cottage is in a great location, only a few minutes walk from the beach. Check in was easy with a lock box and the cottage was charming. Some had commented that the stairs were steep which they are, but fine for us and our kids (5 and 8 years old). Would happily come back again and would recommend.

Jason’s place was wonderful for our little family and super close to old town and new town. Sara’s was great for brunch Sunday morning and the Library playground and library were great for my little one on Saturday.

Comfortable home in peaceful location but near to the beach, very pet friendly. Mersea island is a lovely location. Plenty of lovely pubs within 10min walking distance. Mel is a fantastic host, very friendly and goes out of her way to make your holiday special.

We spent 5 nights at Debra’s beautiful home in Tankerton over my daughter’s half term holiday. It was exactly what we needed - a home away from home. The perfect space for her to study and relax together, while allowing me to catch up with friends and explore Tankerton, Whitstable and all the lovely restaurants and shops. Thank you so much Debra, I hope we’ll be back.

Wonderful stay in a lovely location. We stayed during the week so it was quieter which was good as my dog was with me and can be reactive but did surprisingly well. Being in old Leigh was lovely and right by the beach. I found parking really easy in the area and not expensive. Loved my stay and would definitely recommend.

Beautiful location and views. Warm welcoming home, and perfectly located for walking to shops, restaurants, beach. A lovely peaceful home, which we’d love to return to

This was our second visit to the Lighthouse and it still is an amazing place, from the panoramic sea views to a lovely warm inviting home. A dip in the pool before breakfast, sitting with a coffee watching the seascape, as far as Essex and beyond, sunsets and so much more. I will make the same comment as I did last, this goes for the whole of our party across 3 generations and the dogs, the only bad thing about the Lighthouse is having to leave. Hopefully this will not be our last visit.

we had a lovely stay at Rosemary's Retreat. Very comfortable and quiet, away from main road. There was plenty of tea and coffee, including a coffee machine with Tassino pods. Rosemary was very welcoming, a first class host. we would definitely stay here again

What a fantastic stay we had! This place is more than just a caravan. It felt like home from home. Such a spacious, comfortable and all round perfect place to stay. We loved it so much we stayed an extra night. The host was responsive and even came to the caravan to help us with some things when we arrived. Very close to whitstable, Hearn bay and not far from Broadstairs we visited them all. We will definitely be back.

We had to go out again to buy things like a sponge and dishwasher detergent, but Aldi and Tesco were nearby, so it wasn’t a big problem. The caravan was in very good condition, especially considering the price. The manager was very kind and explained everything clearly when we had questions. Our whole family really liked it.

Was a lovely place to stay! Would definitely stay again next time I’m in Whitstable :)

Very comfortable, well equipped caravan. Travel cot easy to put in largest bedroom. Good amenities, bonus of small bath ideal for babies. Lovely decking area which catches the sun and clear easy instructions for access. Will be booking again!

Beautiful place, excellent facilities and clean. Antonina was brilliant, responsive and a lovely host. Would definitely recommend. It was perfect for our big family gathering and plenty for the kids to play with in the kids room! All in all, wonderful trip! Thank you so much for having us!

Everything was perfect, Marilena has been very nice . She even said we can check out much more later . Very happy. Definitely will be back . Thank you

We had a fantastic stay, spotless caravan with everything you need and super quick response. Great price, can’t wait to return!

Owner was lovely.very nice break well catered for and had everything you needed, couldn't have asked for much more really,thank you for a lovely stay ,felt like beeing at home .

We absolutely loved this home and would love to stay again! It was immaculately clean, well equipped, and has a fab garden, which we were able to use a lot due to the gorgeous weather. Close to shops, great cafes and the beach. Really quick and helpful responses from hosts. We really appreciated the lovely welcome gift and the bucket and spade got a lot of use - thank you! We will definitely recommend to friends and family and will be back.

Charming and well appointed cottage, just a few paces from the beach. Near the local high street. Nicola was incredibly helpful when a few things needed to be addressed. Quickly and calmly. Overall, a wonderful experience and would visit again.

A lovely place to stay! The rooms are charming and well laid out. Everything was spotlessly clean. The location is central yet peaceful. Highly recommended!

We had a great stay at Pepperpot Cottage! Communication with Kevin beforehand was great and made check-in very easy. Nice walk into town and not far at all! The cottage was clean and very quiet. Would definitley recommend!

Myself and 2 friends just stayed for 2 nights and I cannot recommend Caroline’s place enough! We felt right at home, it had everything you need and more. It was a hot weekend and the house gets warm, but fans are provided so it was perfect! Cute little garden which we enjoyed in the evening too. The location is amazing. So close to all the shops and restaurants, and only a few minutes to the harbour and beach. Really enjoyed our stay, thank you!

We had a great time here. It is a really good location. It is right on the high street but still quite quiet and peaceful. As other reviews mentioned, the stairs are steep so perhaps not suitable for those with certain mobility issues but we found them fine! Thanks for a wonderful weekend.

Had a great stay at Claire's house. Claire was very helpful & responsive on messages. The location is perfect, walking distance to the village for the cafe's and the beach. The kitchen was well stocked and the outside space was perfect for relaxing in the afternoon and evening. Thanks Claire for a great stay!

We loved our stay here - the perfect location for a few days away from London. Easy walk from the station and surrounded by great restaurants and bars (we recommend Porto Wine Bar, Whitstable Oyster Company, and the Lazy Lobster). Beautiful interior, kitchen had everything you could need, and it was spotlessly clean. Would recommend and visit again.