Herne Bay is a town by seaside in Kent, South East England. The world’s first freestanding purpose-built Clock Tower is located at Herne Bay’s seafront. It is built in 1837, from the late Victorian period until 1978. Herne bay is also home for second longest pier in the United Kingdom. The town really started as a smaller than usual delivery network by getting merchandise and travelers from London in transit to Canterbury and Dover. The seafront has a 3 km (2 mi) shingle shoreline. There are so many tourist attractions to visit here. It’s also a convenient place to explore nearby areas. You can go to a glamping spot in Canterbury, less than 30 minutes away, for a unique experience. Check out the list of best Airbnb vacation rentals in Herne Bay, United Kingdom.
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 February 03, 2024.
1. Tidal Cabin (from USD 102)
This accommodation in Herne Bay is set in a beautiful garden and is the perfect base to explore more of the beautiful seaside town. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a welcome basket with a light breakfast and an assortment of beverages such as tea, coffee, milk, and juice. The property offers a kitchenette, a private bathroom, and comfortable living and sleeping areas. You can walk to the seafront, approximately 20 minutes away, or stay on the property and enjoy the sun on the wooden deck.
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peaceful setting lots of space for 2 people and very welcome additional breakfast itemswe had a lovely hamper left for us which covered us for breakfast both mornings of our stayand continental breakfast such a sweet addition to the staywe really appreciated all of the thoughtful touches - and the huge range of breakfast optionsa basket of breakfast and treats was very welcomeCleanliness:
the cabin was clean and comfortablethe cabin was extremely clean and kitchen unbelievable with everything that anyone could possibly needdeceptively spacious comfortable spotless cabin in lovely gardenthe tidal cabin was extremely clean had everything we needed and morethe cabin is clean and functional; and it has all the essentials for a comfortable long-term stayHost:
lovely accommodation with very thoughtful hostssarah & paul were both lovely and accommodating :)sarah was an amazing host such a lovely little cabinhosts were extremely friendly and welcomingmy host and her husband are friendly helpful and responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
we would stay again the town is nice and quiet and close to the beachwe had a good walk therewhat a beautiful place to visit and stayit was nice to know we didn't have to go to the shop to gather anything
2. Luxurious seafront apartment with a private balcony (from USD 261)
This pet-friendly Airbnb in Herne Bay lets you have your meals with a stunning view of the sea, with the dining table directly in front of the bay windows facing the sea. The property is luxuriously decorated with Victorian features and modern amenities. The kitchen is fully equipped, but you should try the local offerings! Have breakfast at Salt and Light and visit The Ship Inn for drinks at night. Bring your furbaby and have calming strolls byt he beach or brave the waters!
If it’s too cold to venture out, curl up in the living room’s plush sofa and keep warm with the fireplace.
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beautiful apartment with fantastic sea view all day longbeautiful apartment with wonderful viewvery peaceful apartment with nice viewssuch a lovely apartment with a beautiful view of the seaa spacious luxurious apartment with a wonderful sea viewCleanliness:
place was clean and tidy nothing to complain aboutclean and comfortable - we had a really nice staywe had a lovely stay - the apartment is beautiful and cleananji’s place was brilliantly equipped and spotlessly cleansuch a beautiful apartment and absolutely immaculate…:exactly what we were looking for a peaceful couple of days awayHost:
anglea is definitely a professional host and nice helpful persona lovely and very stylish property the host was accessible andgood communication from host with friendly quick response and good recommendationsanji is a really good hostthanks for being such a responsive and helpful host angelaRead more reviewsLocation:
great location as it's so close to everything very walkable to great restaurants and the pierbeautiful location gorgeous property and amazing communicationbrilliant apartment great location and super attentive hostangela was an excellent host and the location was beautifulwow amazing apartment amazing host amazing location amazing view stay for an amazing time
3. One-bedroom house with basic amenities (from USD 131)
The house is situated 1 hour and 19 minutes from the London Southend Airport. The house seems to be a quiet and cosy place for a good getaway. The house is for two guests as there is a bedroom, one bed and a bath. The room gives us a beautiful sea view while one can witness sunset and sunrise gracefully even from the bedroom. The house provides basic amenities such as full kitchen, air dryer, Wi-Fi and other basic things. The host is friendly and kind with the guests. On top of it, they offer self-check in to this room as well.
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beautiful view and lovely apartmenta lovely light and spacious apartment with wonderful views of the seaa really lovely apartment with views of the sea and positioned on the promenadea fantastic apartment with a wonderful sea viewgood spacious and very comfortable accommodation great view and ideally placedCleanliness:
it was clean spacious and easy to relax inan amazing apartment clean warm and welcomingHost:
really enjoyed our stay and the host was excellentteresa is a perfect hostteresa was a wonderful host and her home was absolutely stunningteresa is the best hostteresa is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and very close to lovely restaurants and pubsgreat apartment in a great locationthe apartment was superb and location is so greatfabulous flat in a great locationthis is a beautiful apartment in a great central location in herne bay
4. Double-bedroom kid and pet-friendly house (from USD 114)
The house for rent in Herne Bay is located in a beautiful space by the sea with a courtyard garden, and the beach can be reached in a minute from here. The guests can enjoy themselves with incredible views of sunsets and sunrises. The house caters for four people as it’s equipped with double bedroom and bathroom. The host provides free parking space to the guests too. The house provide basic amenities and it’s a kid friendly as the host can provide mattresses and cot upon request. The house is pet friendly too. There is a strict no smoking policy no parties or events are allowed. Check- time will be 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and guest should check out by 11 a.m.
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the cottage was compact but comfortable and cleanCleanliness:
clean and cosy houseclean and well equippedspace was clean and perfect for a short stayhouse was warm clean and welcomingclean warm wonderfully appointed and with some lovely touches - beautiful find and we’ll come back againHost:
a really good hoststephen was the perfect hosta lovely flat with a smashing hoststephen is a lovely host who made us feel very welcomeperfect place and perfect hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was fantasticperfect location on doorstep of beachcute apartment very close to the sea a good pub and a very short walk to other optionsgood location steep steps into a basement flat comfortable bedthis is an amazing find so close to the sea front
5. One-bedroom fisherman's cottage (from USD 114)
The house is an original fisherman’s cottage from the late 1700’s which is located in conservation area of Herne Bay. The house is a two minute walk to the seafront and many eateries. It is a newly furbished cottage which is suitable for two guests. There is one-bedroom which has one bed and a bath. If the guests are staying for more than one night, host is providing a complimentary bottle of wine. The room is not suitable for children under 13 years old and pets are not allowed as well. Smoking and partying is not allowed. Check- time will be from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and guest should check out by 11 a.m.
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we were given a welcome basket with stuff for breakfast good quality coffee and some additional little treatscomfy bed and plenty warm with the heaters on even in winter thanks for everything evethe nook is cosy comfortable and although small is equipped with all you need during your stayCleanliness:
very clean quiet cosy placeextremely clean and well decorated with everything you need for a cosy staymagical energy around the dinky fisherman’s cottage comfy bed spotlessly cleanit is small like a dolls house but so quirky the nook was sparkling clean insidethis is a truly delightful place to stay clean well thought out and eve is a very welcoming hostHost:
eve is a great hosteve is a lovely hosteve was a great welcome host giving us lots of local recommendationseve is a lovely host with two adorable dogslovely host with a nice placeRead more reviewsLocation:
brilliant locationa wonderful location close to town and the beachgreat location for coastal walks and trips to the beachgreat little place in a great location right in the heart of herne bayjust near the beach it's a great location to discover the area (herne bay whitstable etc
6. Private one-bedroom pet-friendly apartment (from USD 83)
This is a private apartment at a peaceful estate located in a peaceful environment. The room is suitable for two guests. There is a one-bedroom which has one bed, one bath and other basic amenities. The house is furnished with kitchen, bathroom and lounge. There is a private parking for the space. It is just a 7 minutes walk to the seafront. This apartment is pet friendly. This a no smoking rule and parties or events are not allowed as well. Check in time is anytime after 3 PM and check out is 10AM. Guests can self-check in with lockbox.
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the apartment was well equipped and thoughtful extras such as a map sun cream sachets and coffee providedgave us a fan to keep cool as it was one of the hottest weekscomfortable small suitable for couple and a toddler travel cot availablejust returned from lovely two night stay in garden apartmentclean facilities and tea and coffee suppliedCleanliness:
nice clean and comfortable apartmentclean comfortable and so very quietwell appointed room and very cleanthe apartment was very clean and tidy - would recommend to othersthe room was very clean and had everything we neededHost:
lovely place and lovely hosthost is a excellent communicatorhost was extremely helpful and friendlyshe provided us with helpful tips on the area recommendations for food and directions to local siteslisa was a great host she was very friendly and quick to respond to any questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location to explore kentgreat location to visit the local arealocation is great and peacefulgreat location peaceful and quiettucked away close to herne bay this is a good spot as it's also close to canterbury and whitstable
7. One-bedroom apartment with balcony (from USD 71)
The house is a Victorian apartment by the sea. The room is just a few minutes away from sea and high street. It has a bed and a bath which is suitable for three guests and the sea-view from the balcony is incredible. The host provides with ‘do-it-yourself breakfast’ items in the fridge for the use of guests. Smoking and pets are not allowed. Parties or events are not allowed as well. Check-in time is any time after 3:00 p.m. and check out should be done by 11:00 a.m. Guests can self-check-in with a lockbox.
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easy to find parking nearby and lovely basic amenities in the roomexcellent value room with a comfortable bed television and private shower room and toiletthe guest bedroom is a very pleasant double with ensuite and all the usual facilitiesnice room with en-suite shower roomwe had a very relaxing and comfortable experience staying in holly's apartmentCleanliness:
very clean and tidylovely clean place to stayclean stylish and a warm welcomenice flat our room was clean the bathroom tooa very handy place to stay clean and tidyHost:
she is a great hostholly was a great hostholly is a wonderful hostholly was a brilliant hostholly was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfect within walking distance from restaurants shops and seafrontvery central location and good vale comfortable homethe location is wonderful everything is in close distance great experience indeedideal location walking distance from beach restaurants interesting shops pub & supermarketsthis location is great as its only a few minutes walk to the town or beach
8. One-bedroom studio cottage (from USD 111)
This holiday cottage in Herne Bay is cozy and located by the sea. The house is newly equipped with modern appliances such as a microwave, DVD and TV, remote control iPhone music dork, internet USB plug sockets, a coffee bar and much more. The room is for two guests. It has a bed and a bathroom. The room is not suitable for children under 13 years. There is a no smoking and no pets policy here. Parties or events are not allowed as well. Check-in time is any time after 3:00 p.m. and check out should be done by 11:00 a.m.
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norfolk cottage is cosy and comfortable and a mere stone’s throw from the seathe cottage is so quirky we loved it everything you need and a lovely cozy bedcomfy bed and the courtyard was lovely for sitting and enjoying the sunshine before we went outCleanliness:
clean and with everything you could needthe house was spotlessly clean and had everything you need for a weekend awaythe place itself was lovely and clean exactly as describedwarm and clean enjoyable even if the weather is not great (we had rain )the house was cozy clean and as pictured with nice touches (like milk shampoo/conditioner etc)Host:
stephen was a great hoststephen is a wonderful hoststephen was the perfect hoststephen was a great host with lots of recommendationsstephen is an excellent host who reassured us that he was on hand throughout our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
great place and locationsuch a cute place so close to the seatotally recommend this cute little place thoughcosy comfortable space very close to the sealovely walks along the coast in either direction plus good restaurants close by within easy walking distance
9. Three-bedroom home with garden
This is a cozy place with three beds and a shared half bath which can accommodate up to three guests. The house is snug and comfortable with a garden which can be used for relaxing. The rental is near to the sea and also to the train and bus routes. Guests are allowed to use the living room and kitchen. The room is said to be not safe for infants under two years. The host provides basic amenities for guests as well as a little advice about the eateries and things to do nearby. There is a no smoking and no pets policy here. Parties or events are not allowed as well. The check-in time is any time after 3:00 p.m. and check out should be done by 11:00 a.m.
Herne Bay, England, United Kingdom
1.15 km (0.8 mi) from Herne Bay Pier
10. One-bedroom kid-friendly cabin
This is a recently built cabin with a bedroom and a bathroom. The house is just 10 minutes away from sea and town centre. The room is also close to train station which has easy reach links to Whistable, Margate, Ramsgate, Eaversham. The historic city of Canterbury is just 20 minutes away from this property. This room is suitable for any number of guests as host provides travel cot and air bed for children. The room is also equipped with other basic amenities along with wood fire barrel sauna. This a no smoking and no pets policy here. Parties or events are not allowed as well. Check in time is after 3 PM and check out should be done by 11AM. Guests can self-check in with lockbox.
Herne Bay, England, United Kingdom
1.27 km (0.8 mi) from Herne Bay PierTop guest reviews
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added the breakfast package which included lovely fresh fruit and hot croissantsthe bed was comfortable so we had a great nights sleepwe walked the town all day and then were able to relax in our cozy guest housethe bed was comfortable and the room was warm and spaciousthe little cottage room was perfect for our one night getaway from londonCleanliness:
everything was very clean and comfortablesuper clean and cozy spacecabin was very clean and nicely decoratedlovely clean room and bathroomit was immaculately clean and well presentedHost:
agnes was a great hosta wonderful and quirky space with lovely hosts and exceptional valueagnes and her husband were great hosts and really helpfulagnes is a lovely host very welcoming and helpfulvery hospitable and friendly hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
good location close to town and stationgreat location for visiting whitstable margate and other near by seaside locationssuper cute private cabin within 15 minute walk to the beachgreat little place with good locationagnes's place is an easy 15 minute walk from the pier
11. Three-bedroom house by the sea
This is a house close to the sea. The rental is suitable for four guests or more, as the host is providing the whole house for the guests. There are three bedrooms with three beds and a bath. The house is furnished with a living room, TV, snug room and a large kitchen with a dining table which serves eight people. The house has a spacious garden which is accessible to the guests. There is a no smoking and no pets policy here. Parties or events are not allowed as well. Check-in time is any time after 3:00 p.m. and check out by 11:00 a.m.
Herne Bay, United Kingdom
848 meters (0.6 ft) from Herne Bay PierTop guest reviews
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coffee croissants and flowers welcomed us in the kitchen which was niceslight issue with the tv but apart from that it was a lovely stay :)the house is comfortable and a typical seaside house with a mixture of old/ quaint and modernCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable stayfantastic house - clean and freshclean comfortable well decorated great facilities within the house and really close to local amenitiesHost:
dyan the host was most helpfuldyan is a great hostlovely house and host was helpfulhost was fantastic at responding to emailsdyan is a wonderful host would definitely recommendRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location for our short staygreat location spacious and stylish housewhat a great location and a fantastic houseperfect location - close to the beach and pierspacious and pretty home in great location just a few minutes walk from the sea
12. Two-bedroom flat by the sea
The house is a two-bedroom flat close to the seafront. The room is accessible through the steps outside. The house is equipped with a new kitchen and bathroom. The guests are accessible to the kitchen, lounge and bathroom with shower. The first room is equipped with double bed and another one with twin beds. The house is equipped with basic amenities and can accommodate up to four people. This is a no smoking room with no parties and events are allowed. Check- time will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and guests should check out by 10 a.m.
Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom
581 meters (0.4 ft) from Herne Bay PierTop guest reviews
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emily & kate had clean towels on each bed and had coffee sugar and teabags in the kitchenwe had a lovely stay at kate and emily's apartmentit is comfortable and prepared for a longer staycomfortable stay and definitely a value for money optionCleanliness:
very clean and comfy placethe flat was clean and comfortableit was spacious clean and cosythe flat was clean and very relaxingnot to forget: it was very clean and tidyHost:
lovely friendly communicative hostslovely hosts nice cosy flatemily was kind enough to provide us with toiletries and milkkate and emily are great hosts and made us feel very welcomeemily was very helpful and availableRead more reviewsLocation:
good location nice & centralgreat location close to the seagreat location close to beach shops train and busclose to the beach and within easy walking distance of the towngreat location and everything we needed
Sway by the sea
Herne Bay offers many attractions and offers a chance to have a slower pace of living while enjoying the beach. Don’t forget to explore nearby areas! Experience many things to do in Ramsgate, only 15.2 miles (24.46 kilometers) away, and explore other towns along the way. Make your visit to Herne Bay more memorable by staying at the best rentals available in the city.
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