House in Portsmouth
Reasons to book
About this house rental
Sleeps five in three bedrooms with one shower room. One bedroom has two singles, one has a double and the third has a single, so four of you can each have your own bed and two can share. Self-catering is easy with a full kitchen, laundry machines, Wi-Fi and a work spot, and the back garden is fully enclosed. Supermarkets on Copnor Road are about three minutes away on foot, and the ferry port is about 5 minutes' drive.
The Space:
Sleeping
Bedroom 1: two single beds.
Bedroom 2: a UK double bed (135 cm wide, close to a US full).
Bedroom 3: a single bed of its own.
All three bedrooms are upstairs, along with the bathroom.
Linen and towels are supplied, with spare pillows and blankets and plenty of hanging space.
Bathroom
A single shower room with a walk-in shower serves the house; shampoo, conditioner and body wash are supplied.
Kitchen and dining
Oven and hob, microwave, fridge, separate freezer, toaster, kettle and coffee machine, with cookware and tableware for five and a dining table. There is no dishwasher.
Living room
A TV and comfortable seating for winding down after work.
Outside
A fully enclosed back garden.
Everyday practicals
Wi-Fi throughout, a place to set up a laptop, a washer and a tumble dryer, an iron, heating, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and a first aid kit. On longer stays we let you know the bin collection days.
Travelling with children
Children and babies are welcome. A cot and high chair aren't provided, so families with a baby should pack a travel cot.
Bringing your dog
A maximum of three dogs can stay, and a pet fee applies. The enclosed garden is handy for a last outing before bed.
Longer stays
Many guests stay several weeks. The washer, dryer and full kitchen make day-to-day life simple, Copnor Road covers the weekly shop, and stays of up to 89 nights can be booked.
Good to know
With five guests, everyone shares the one shower room. Street parking costs nothing but isn't reserved, so at busy times the nearest space may be a little way along.
Guest Access:
Your group has the house and garden to itself. Arrive any time between 4 pm and 9 pm and collect the key from the lockbox; leave by 10 am on your last day. Parking on the surrounding streets is unrestricted and costs nothing.
The Neighborhood:
Copnor is a residential part of north-east Portsmouth, close to everyday shops. On foot: Copnor Road's supermarkets, cafés and takeaways about 3 minutes, Baffins Pond about 18 and Hilsea Lines about 30. By car: Fratton Park 6 minutes, Canoe Lake and Albert Road 8, Gunwharf Quays and Port Solent 9, Eastney beach 9, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 12 and Portchester Castle 12. Queen Alexandra Hospital is about 9 minutes' drive.
Getting Around:
For trains, Hilsea is the nearest station, roughly 22 minutes on foot; Fratton and Cosham stations are a 6 or 7 minute drive. Copnor Road has regular buses, the M275, M27 and A3(M) are close, and the ferry port is about 5 minutes away.
Other Things to Note:
ID check and deposit: after booking, the lead guest completes a short ID check and deposit step with our partner SafeGuest. You choose either a Damage Deposit of £350 (your card is saved and nothing is taken up front; it can only be charged for a claim SafeGuest approves after check-out) or SafeGuest's No Deposit fee of £40 (a one-off fee paid to SafeGuest). If you can't use the photo ID check, message us and we'll arrange a short video call instead. Please don't send ID documents by email. Your booking is on the Blue Puffin Stays Booking Terms (Guests) and the House Rules for this home.
Check-in closes at 9 pm, so please plan to arrive within the window. The minimum stay is 4 nights. Staying 90 nights or more? Please message us before you book.
Interaction with Guests:
Our local team looks after Tokio Road and answers your Vrbo messages every day from 8 am to 8 pm, with help on arrival until 9 pm. For a real emergency during your stay, call the number in your check-in details at any time. On a longer stay, just message us if anything needs attention.
Amenities
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