Top 12 Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Eastbourne, Great Britain - Updated 2024

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Planning to visit a pretty seaside resort town in Great Britain for your next vacation? Look no further as Eastbourne will be the perfect destination for you and your loved ones’ getaway. The place has all the necessary ingredients to make each family member happy. One of the top things to do here is to visit the Grand Parade Main Resort Beach, which is a must-see with its charming seafront and long walking paths along the beach. If you are a foodie and want to enjoy a relaxing drink or two, you need to include The Beachy Head in your travel itinerary. It is a restaurant/country pub full of rustic character and rural charm. The scenic surroundings offer an ideal backdrop to enjoy the different kinds of pub-food on the menu and the fine wines at the bar. If you are planning a holiday getaway, read this list of the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Eastbourne, Great Britain.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 23, 2024.

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1. Lovely apartment with beach access (from USD 147)

This lovely apartment, nestled within a beautiful Victorian building, is the perfect retreat with direct beach access just moments away. Watch your favorite shows on the 42-inch high-definition TV equipped with Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, premium cable, and standard cable. The Alexa Bluetooth sound system lets you stream your favorite tunes seamlessly, creating the perfect mood.

Get your gadgets connected with complimentary Wi-Fi for communication or entertainment. Unwind or freshen up in the bathtub. Free parking on the premises means you can roam and return without the hassle of finding a parking spot.

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East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
740 meters (0.5 ft) from Eastbourne Pier
166 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE CONDO 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Host:
nice and lovely host
great host and a great property
the hosts were so accommodating and helpful always there to help
clare and paul are great hosts
thank you for hosting us
Location:
location is perfect
the location was fantastic - near to restaurants and beach
a lovely apartment in a good location
excellent location - a few minutes walk from the beach and facilities
great location with lovely touches from clare
Cleanliness:
very clean warm and comfortable
it was very clean and exactly as described
great place to stay good clean and well appointed apartment
lovely flat very clean beautiful decor
it was very clean with everything there you could possibly need including a few extras
Amenities & Room:
everything we needed was in the apartment and it was immaculate with lovely furnishings and carpets
lots of space in the bedroom and bed is very comfortable
the apartment was lovely and we really felt at home with great furnishings lots of gadgets and relaxing environment
spent a few relaxing days in clare’s immaculate apartment
cannot fault this beautiful apartment in any way
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2. Victorian flat with a balcony (from USD 143)

This Victorian flat effortlessly blends the charm of yesteryear with modern amenities and is just a four-minute walk from The Beacon shopping center. While staying inside, you can still have entertainment with the 42-inch TV with Netflix and Fire TV, perfect for a night in. The Sonos sound system allows you to enjoy your favorite tunes seamlessly, and you can easily use Spotify through the Fire TV Stick.

If you’re traveling with kids, a travel crib is provided for convenience. For those who want to disconnect from technology, board games are available to play with loved ones. Head to the balcony and soak in the views while sipping on a cup of tea or coffee. If you have pets, they can join you during your stay.

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East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
1.29 km (0.8 mi) from Eastbourne Pier
217 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 3 Beds 6 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Host:
thank you for being amazing hosts
brilliant hosts and was everything i needed
the hosts gave us lots of excellent recommendations for restaurants/places to eat
a lovely place lovely hosts and we will be back
an amazing stay with amazing hosts thank you so much will definitely be returning :)
Location:
great location with so much in walking distance including the train station
the location is very good and central
a beautiful apartment ideal location
great location quick walk to great breakfast restaurants
easy parking and located near the station
Cleanliness:
everything was very clean and well decorated
furnished beautifully and very clean and comfortable
absolutely amazing apartment clean and beautifully furnished
clean confortable well equipped and beautifully furnished
perfect cleanliness very stylish welcoming dog friendly (with out being doggy ) and super convenient
Amenities & Room:
there was also a coffee machine microwave fan
extremely well appointed with everything you could need in the kitchen to self cater more than comfortably
i stayed at maria’s airbnb for a course at the hospital and the apartment was perfect for this
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3. A room with a view (from USD 64)

It is impossible to stay immune from the charms of this sunny seaside resort in Great Britain. The icing on the cake is if you stay in an apartment like this which enjoys close proximity to the railway station and is so close to the seafront. You can enjoy excellent views from the ground floor of this Victorian-styled apartment.This Airbnb accommodation features a double bedroom with one private bathroom. You can come with your own vehicles as the stay offers a free parking space.

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Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom
1.38 km (0.9 mi) from Eastbourne Pier
571 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Host:
host friendly and helpful
very friendly and helpful host
very kind and friendly hospitality
lovely hosting that made us feel at ease
carl is a wonderful host and really took great care of us
Location:
the location is excellent and right by the sea / cliffs
a stylish peaceful apartment close to the heart of eastbourne
the location is ideal peaceful and quiet
great place right near the sea and a short walk into town
easy on street parking close to the flat
Cleanliness:
carl’s place is spotlessly clean
comfortable and spotlessly clean
the room is beautiful clean and the bed is really comfortable
the host carl is thoughtful and offers a clean nicely furnished bedroom and bathroom
the room was clean and comfortable and the bathroom was huge
Amenities & Room:
the room is comfortable with double aspect views inland across town to the south downs
beautiful room with comfortable bed and spectacular view
great view from the room looking over eastbourne
the room itself had everything we needed with a beautiful view
and makes amazing breakfast and coffee
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4. A large room near Meads and Devonshire Park (from USD 37)

You will immediately fall in love with this charming cottage, a holiday rental in Eastbourne near Meads and Devonshire Park. Accommodating 5 guests at a time, all the necessary amenities are available within a walking distance. The stay also features a lovely garden where guests can relax anytime they want to. The property has 4 beds in a bedroom and guests can also avail the free on-site parking space. It is a perfect stay for the entire family traveling together.

Stayed at this property?
Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom
1.69 km (1.1 mi) from Eastbourne Pier
348 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN HOME 3 Beds 4 Guests 3 Bedrooms 0 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Host:
she is very responsive
fiona was a great host
fiona is a lovely host
fiona is an amazing host
fiona is a very helpful host
Location:
large family room great location
great accommodation for the tennis literally 10min walk away
the house is beautiful and ideally placed (walking distance to the station and to the marathon start)
good place to make a break
fiona’s home is in a lovely quiet location a short walk from the seafront
Cleanliness:
lovely house clean and very friendly
the rooms are beautiful clean and cozy
her place was clean charming comfortable and cozy
the sheets were clean and very comfy—had the best sleep during our stay
linens were fresh and clean
Amenities & Room:
it was more like a home stay rather than just a room rent
had a great conversation with fiona over breakfast
she prepared a lovely english breakfast for us in the morning
also the house has the nice backyard where you can have breakfast too
fiona's breakfast especially the scones was definitely the credit to the place
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5. Private triple en-suite annexe (from USD 111)

Enjoy your stay in this recently renovated bed and breakfast facility while traveling to Eastbourne. This Airbnb home can accommodate up to a maximum of 3 guests and is thus ideal for a small family or a few friends traveling together. It features a single bedroom with 2 beds and 1 bathroom. The property has a separate private access for the guests with a parking facility available for two cars. Guests are free to interact with the host as often as they would like to in case they have any queries.

Stayed at this property?
Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
2.31 km (1.5 mi) from Eastbourne Pier
343 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN HOME 2 Beds 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Host:
linda was a great host
linda was a great host
linda is a lovely host
linda is a wonderful host
linda was an excellent host
Location:
nice location very quiet area
great location easy access and very comfy
a fantastic location on a quiet residential road
it's nice walking distance to beachy head and seafront
it is close to town and in a beautiful area
Cleanliness:
clean and airy
lindas place is very clean and cosy
super clean and breakfast hamper just perfect
room was very comfortable and very clean
it was clean comfortable and had lots of space
Amenities & Room:
beds were comfy and it was great having tea / coffee making facilities
used as a base for the south downs challenge the room was perfect for our needs
the beds were lovely and comfortable a large private ensuite and tub chairs
breakfast was lovely fresh bread and juice as well as tea/coffee yoghurt etc
we also very much enjoyed linda's full english breakfast and friendly conversation
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6. Bright & Airy Seaside Cottage (from USD 167)

This comfortable and contemporary Victorian-styled cottage enjoys close proximity to the seafront, Beachy Head, town center and many other tourist spots in Eastbourne. The closeness to the seaside will enable you to enjoy a variety of water sports and long walks. The property can accommodate a maximum of 4 guests and features 2 well-furnished bedrooms with a bathroom and a modern kitchen. You need not worry even when you are traveling with your own vehicles. There is a free parking area right outside this cottage. There is also Wi-Fi available.

Stayed at this property?
Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom
2.0 km (1.3 mi) from Eastbourne Pier
206 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 3 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Host:
friendly and welcoming hosts
the hosts were ease to contact and very accommodating
martin and yvonne are great hosts very kind and attentive
hosts were very helpful and quick to respond to messages
martin and yvonne were great hosts showed us around were available when we had questions
Location:
a lovely house in a great location in eastbourne within walking distance of the beach
house is in a perfect location close enough to walk to the shops park or beach
easy bus route into town
a lovely house in a great location - ideal for families as it's close to parks and the seafront
the 5 min short walk to the seafront via a lovely park makes it an excellent location
Cleanliness:
the place was very clean and comfortable
super little place which was spotlessly clean
great place very clean quiet area
clean well equipped cottage exellent for a family
the property is spotless and beautiful decorated
Amenities & Room:
the wifi is good and easy to connect to
the kitchen dining area have such excellent facilities and the back garden has beautiful flowers
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7. Flat 2 - One bedroom self-contained twin bed flat (from USD 85)

Ideal for couples, honeymooners, or solo travelers, this Airbnb in Eastbourne is close to the seafront and Devonshire Park. The apartment features a bedroom with 2 beds and a bathroom with a well-fitted kitchen. Relax in front of the TV in the evenings and use the Wi-Fi. You can simply walk down to the nearest train station to commute and enjoy the hospitality of a great host during your stay.

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Eastbourne, United Kingdom
1000 meters (0.7 ft) from Eastbourne Pier
146 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 1 Guest 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 1

Top guest reviews
Host:
great host - very very hospitable
caroline was a great host really friendly and welcoming
caroline was a great host
caroline was a great host
caroline was great host very friendly quick to respond and flexible with times of arrival and departure
Location:
the location is ideal
perfect location to the theatre
easy access to train station
very friendly and central flat
perfect appartment very close to everything
Cleanliness:
it's clean and stylish
the flat is clean comfortable and warm
our flat was clean confortable and well equipped
clean fully equipped just beautifully done
just as described clean and tidy well equipped
Amenities & Room:
in fact the rooms are much brighter than you can see on the photos beautiful warm colours
very comfortable apartment with all needed for self catering
very comfortable with a warm homely feel
the already excellent kitchen facilities may be enhanced with the addition of a pasta pot and oven gloves
the apartment was warm and comfortable with everything you need
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8. Cabin in South Downs, East Sussex (from USD 130)

You can rent this entire self-contained cabin that accommodates 2 guests at a time. Nestled cozily within the charming Cuckmere Valley, its private terrace is an added bonus to soak in the beautiful scenery. The property features 1 bedroom with 2 beds and a bathroom There’s a parking space if you’re traveling by car. The property also enjoys proximity to the Sussex Ox Pub, if you want to go out for a drink.

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Polegate, East Sussex, United Kingdom
10.26 km (6.4 mi) from Eastbourne Pier
347 reviews   Wifi Available
Entire guesthouse 2 Beds 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Host:
alison our host was perfect and made us feel very welcome
great host and easy to communicate with lovely homemade marmalade and jams
they were very friendly and helpful
the owners are very lovely people and not at all intrusive
alison is a super host very welcoming and available to help resolve any issues
Location:
wonderful location really comfortable accommodation
a stunning place in a beautiful location
the perfect cabin in the perfect location
there a zoo close by that is great fun for any age
a comfortable cosy stay in a beautiful location
Cleanliness:
super clean and cosy place with lots of personal touches - plenty of things to do
good clean usable and sufficient kitchen utensils
very clean and tidy and everything you could possibily need is there
nothing worn out the rooms were spotlessly clean
alison makes you feel very welcome and the cabin is spotless with everything you could need
Amenities & Room:
expect beautiful fresh air cozy evenings in and stunning panoramic views
the house is a lovely space incredibly comfortable with simply stunning views
the cabin has an amazing view cozy living room and the area is beautiful
the jackson cabin is a beautiful cozy cottage out of a fairy tale
we stayed with a two-year-old and it was super comfortable with plenty of activities in the local area
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9. En-suite double room in modern waterside apartment

This modern apartment is quite close to the sea and is an ideal stay for solo adventurers, business travelers, and couples. The stay will suit you if you are looking for a peaceful getaway or want to explore the countryside of Eastbourne. In fact, this apartment is only a short drive away from town. The apartment features one bedroom, a kitchen, and a private bath and can accommodate up to 2 guests at a time.

Stayed at this property?
Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
3.92 km (2.5 mi) from Eastbourne Pier
217 reviews  
Private room in apartment 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Host:
lovely accommodation and great host
les was a great host
les was a great host
friendly host made us very welcome
les is a great host
Location:
the location was fantastic with restaurants a short walk away
close to the sea nice restaurant's
fantastic spot near the water and quite close to the town center
parking is close and easy
easy transport into eastbourne (20 minute bus)
Cleanliness:
clean tidy comfortable and stylish
a very clean and stylish room and apartment
room lovely and clean
modern clean room with a very comfortable bed
his place is spotless clean and modern
Amenities & Room:
a great room in a superb flat with balcony which offered great views out to sea
beautiful space and breakfast on the balcony was ideal
beautiful room with the balcony :) i would definitely recommend
beach - amazing view from the apartment
les's bnb room was very stylish and the balcony breakfast was lovely
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10. En-suite private bedroom by the beach

Enjoy a relaxed stay in this beautiful apartment in Eastbourne which comes with a spacious bedroom and a private, en-suite bathroom. The property also enjoys close proximity to the sea as well as the Sovereign Harbour Marina. It is a non-smoking accommodation. The property is elegantly furnished with all the necessary amenities. The host provides you complimentary mineral water during your stay. You can stay connected to the world as there is free Internet in the room.

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3.35 km (2.1 mi) from Eastbourne Pier
39 reviews  
Private room 1 Bed 1 Guests

11. Perfectly located apartment in period property

This beautiful period apartment enjoys a strategic location in Eastbourne as it is just a few minutes’ of walking distance from the seafront and the town center. The flat has recently undergone a facelift and is ideal for business travelers, solo adventurers, and couples. The compact but cozy flat also has a bathroom and a living room with plenty of sunlight.You will enjoy cooking in the kitchen that is well-equipped with all the necessary appliances. The host puts in the best possible efforts to make your stay a relaxed one.

Stayed at this property?
Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
652 meters (0.5 ft) from Eastbourne Pier
155 reviews  
Entire apartment 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

12. Sergio & Amparo

Are you traveling solo to Eastbourne? This Airbnb accommodation comprises a single spacious room and is just perfect for you. It offers a comfy bed in the bedroom with a shared bath and the host provides all the essential amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The property is situated in a peaceful neighborhood. It will take you around 10-15 minutes to walk down to the town and the shopping center. Enjoy free Wi-Fi parking during your stay.

Stayed at this property?
Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom
1.02 km (0.7 mi) from Eastbourne Pier
104 reviews  
Private room in apartment 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Lovely Eastbourne

While Eastbourne has much to offer for the adventurers, sea lovers and people who seek solace and friendliness need to stay in a great property to enjoy their vacation thoroughly. The above list of Airbnb vacation rentals in Eastbourne, whether near a marina or other attractions, will definitely make your holiday a better one! There are also budget hotels and accommodations for more options. Please let us know which one you chose!

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