This is a light and airy South Snowdon Wharf villa situated on the popular seaward side of this select development in Porthmadog. It is most comfortably presented with views through the full length picture window towards the harbour and the little quayside marina. The patio door opens from the lounge onto the extended balcony which wraps around 2 sides of the flat, with views of the estuary and Ballast Island and would be lovely place to relax in the evening sun. The villa is on two floors with the bedrooms and bathroom on the ground floor and the spacious lounge and modern kitchen maximising the views from the first floor. Not far from the Little Ffestiniog Railway station and Spooners Platform Inn, it is within easy walk of the town for a choice of shops, restaurants and scenic walks along the wetlands and Welsh Coastal footpath. Wildlife and railway enthusiasts enjoy this location equally, where steam trains cross the wetlands that attract so many migrant and domestic wild fowl, including an Osprey family in the summer. Nearby you have beaches at Borth y Gest (1ml), which is a 15 min walk away from the harbour, Black Rock Sands (2ml), Snowdon/Beddgelert (7ml) and Caernarfon castle and harbour (23ml). Porthmadog is an excellent all round location with sandy beaches and mountains so close at hand.

2 BEDROOMS:
Bedroom 1 (Ground Floor): King-size bed with two windows.
Bedroom 2 (Ground Floor): 2 single beds - one single bed is 2' 6". Inside the wardrobe is a Washing Machine.
Bed linen provided, please bring your own towels, tea towels & bath mats.

KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM: Living area with 32" flat screen Smart TV. Electric coal effect fire. Kitchen Area with with electric hob and double oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave.

HEATING: New wall mounted electric heaters installed in 2024.

BALCONY: Extra big which wraps around 2 sides of the villa. It has open balcony rails at 110 cm and 40 cm and no infill. It is not considered safe for children under 7 years old. Patio chairs and table. The ship type ladder should only be used in emergencies - such as a fire downstairs blocking the normal exit route.

SHOWER ROOM/WC: Refurbished in 2024. Now has walk in shower (sit-in-bath has been removed). Electric heater.

Compact washing machine and spin dryer in cupboard in twin bedroom.

WiFi: Yes, free unlimited WiFi.
PETS: No
ELECTRICITY: Included. PLEASE NOTE that electricity is included only for the facilities provided at the property. Charging of Electric Vehicles is PROHIBITED due to electrocution and fire safety reasons. Closest charging point is at Porthmadog Tesco car park.

PARKING: Allocated parking for 1 car.
BED LINEN: Yes.
TOWELS: No.

FAQ: Access is via a proper front door on the ground floor. The ship's ladders that you can see in some pictures are for decorative purposes only.

Visit Wales Comments (March 2020):
"An attractive villa overlooking the harbour and estuary. The open plan first floor lounge/diner/kitchen is comfortable and has huge windows to enjoy the views, and a patio door onto the balcony."
Overall score: 77%

Guest Comments:
SW (November 2023): 5 STARS "My husband and I wanted a property with waterfront views for one week to recharge our batteries. This duplex has superb views of Porthmadog harbour . Being an end property you get views from every window. The duplex had everything you need. It was warm and you could get extra boost from the fire in the living room . Cooker was easy to use . Hot water for showers just needed 10 minutes to heat upon. I wasn’t sure what I needed to take , and was very pleased with starter pack dishwasher tablets , washing up liquid and tea towels . (There was also full washing up liquid on the sink) UHT milk in the fridge . Few tea bags and sachets of coffee for arrival. Lots of hand soap and toilet roll. Very nicely presented and clean . Parking for one car directly at door. Easy to understand instructions on key safe . Porthmadog itself is a lovely town . Lots of places to eat. spooners at the top of the harbour by the station a short walk . Did breakfast 9.00am onwards. Out of season for train service, but there was a shuttle to Minffordd (Portmerion) was £2 per adult return . We also ate at “The Port “ cafe very reasonably price and very very tasty. Lots of supermarket nearby. We had day trips to Pwllheli , Criccieth and Aberdaron. Llanberis and Caernarfon."
JM (October 2023): 3 STARS "Excellent Views. Location of apartment fab with excellent views. However it needs sone updating especially the bathroom and it was not very clean. I have sent my views to STS already. However we had a lovely week anyway. Weather was good. This is our second time at Island Views" Thanks for the Review, which are always passed on to the Property Owner for their attention. We don't have a record of you contacting us during your stay.
LA (October 2023): 4.5 STARS "Wales in the wet. This is a wonderful location with views out to sea and the harbour. The beds are very comfortable, WiFi was good. Comfortable lounge. Eclectic mix of cooking utensils and equipment. Plenty of crockery and glassware although the brandy glasses were on the small side! The cooker was modern and easy to use but it had a downside in that the knob for the grill and small upper oven was missing (we discovered it the back of the work service, obviously broken). We reported this to STS but, as they thought, there was no time for a replacement to be found during our stay. Only other negative was the kitchen fan which could do with an overhaul. As the review title implies, it was raining quite a lot but we were always warm and dry and enjoying the view. Great holiday"
HPT (September 2023): 4.3 STARS "Returned once again. This is our 6th visit to this property, excellent location to chill out. Property could do with updating especially the fridge freezer. Hoping to return again next year" Thanks for the Review - which are always passed on to the Property Owner
SK (August 2023): 4.2 STARS "A few things need rectifying! Stunning position,very spacious,but tired and needs some TLC,decorating! No bread board,rectified by STS.No chopping boards,no sharps knives,did request! Shame ,as over many years have stayed in many properties on The Wharf ,and this could be the best!" Thanks for the Review - which are always passed on to the Property Owner. Sorry about the misunderstanding regarding need for bread board and a chopping board.
JC (June 2023): 4 STARS "spoke to cleaning pe0plee about cobwebs at entrance in room corners and ceilings and in wardrobe in a friendly way"
HW (May 2023): 4.8 STARS "Great place to watch the boats go by. Great location with loverly views of the estuary & mountains due to the large two sided balcony. It is a short walk from Spooners pub/restaurant, ideal for watching the trains with a refreshing drink. Accommodation is clean & comfortable. The kitchen would benefit from greater range of cooking utensils including larger cooking knives & larger chopping boards. TV is streaming services only, no freeview. Front door has clear glass window, be careful if using the bathroom from 2nd bedroom at night, you don't want to frighten the wildlife! Property is not suitable for children as the balcony is completely open and not enclosed with perspex sheets as other properties have done" Thanks for the Feedback - which are always passed on the Property Owner for their attention. There is a free Streaming Service (via the internet) provided for the TV (this is a better service compared to the older and unreliable Freeview service - that is also available). We have asked the Property Owner to review the balcony area - which will be attended to later this year.
RR (April 2023): 4.8 STARS "Great location and views, clean and comfortable accommodation. This holiday home is in an excellent location with lovely views of the harbour. It is quiet and peaceful but just a few minutes walk to the high street. The accommodation is bright, comfortable and clean. We would happily stay here again"
SM (December 2022): "Fabulous views in an excellent property. We spent Christmas here and it was excellent. The property is well equipped, modern and warm - very important in December. There was a Christmas tree and goodies which made all the difference to our stay. The weather was mixed but we could sit in comfort and enjoy the views (double aspect windows) and watch the weather and tide change. It was only a few minutes walk into Porthmadog to restaurants, pubs and shops"
JW (November 2022): 4 STARS "In lovely position with attractive interior but not suitable for elderly because of shower and stairs. High stools for dining not too comfortable." Thanks for the Feedback - which are passed on to the Property Owner.
JM (October 2022): 4.8 STARS "Enjoyable And Relaxing Time. Cozy and Excellent views overlooking the Estuary and Harbour. Bathroom needs abit of a Revamp though" Thanks for the Review - which are passed on to the Property Owner.
DW (October 2022): 4.8 STARS "Views galore. Island Views does not disappoint. The views are quite stunning from the wraparound balcony whether out to sea or across the harbour towards town"
HPT (September 2022): 4.3 STARS "Stunning views. Another excellent stay in Island views, our 5th time there and booking again for next year. Clean and comfortable with generally everything there for a self catering holiday."
WB (July 2022): "A lovely week. A great property in a superb spot. Everything we needed and lovely and clean. We hope to book again."
IT (june 2022): "We have always been delighted with the accommodation which is beautifully appointed in a wonderful position with all you need for an excellent holiday. The service we have received from STS has been first class"
The B Family (March 2022) "Fourth time at Island Views enjoyed it as much as the others weather was sunny & hot which we made good use of the balcony"
The W Family (May 2019): "Thank you for shaing your lovely apartment with us in Porthmadog last week. We had such a lovely time and the accommodation was perfect. We loved it so much we would love to visit again next year."
Mr M (May 2019): "Great view from balcony Nice clean apartment Fishing good off wall as tide coming in We will visit island view again"
Mr & Mrs T (June 2018): "Second year staying in the accommodation and once again superb. Excellent location and very comfortable. Would strongly recommend."
Mr & Mrs S (May 2018): "Been to a number of properties on the harbour, this one has the best views. Lovely appartment, well equiped."
The M Family (Aug 2017): "Lovely relaxing stay. A lovely flat & views. We would love to book again!"
Mr & Mrs T (June 2017): "A lovely flat, comfortable and well positioned. Would recommend it for anyone."
Mr & Mrs H (June 2017): "We were jumping for joy when we saw the apartment. Certainly the best spot we have had the pleasure of staying in. There is everything here too. Thank you for all the thoughtfulness & little touches."
Mr & Mrs M (Oct 2016): "Hi, just wanted to say thank you, we have enjoyed the most perfect week at Island View - the apartment is super & the views really are the icing on the cake. Hopefully you will allow us back there net year!"

Please note: A returnable £100 Good Housekeeping Deposit will be required before we can give the key safe code. Our experience shows that this procedure results in an all round better holiday for everyone, as our holiday home owners are prepared to offer better quality properties for guests and all guests fully respect the property and so make manageable the process of preparing the property for the next guest's full enjoyment. Nearly all our guests are respectful people where the bond is fully returned. We have a high proportion of returning guests who are appreciative of our service and the high standard of accommodation that we strive to provide. Please be assured that STS is a Visit Wales/Welsh Assembly Government Accredited agency. Thank you in advance for your co-operation.