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Mermaid's Secret, The Sands

Mermaid's Secret, The Sands

4.4
out of 5
Ratings from 4 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
3.8
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.3
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0


One of a handful of luxury holiday homes in the exclusive Sands Apartments development, Mermaid’s Secret overlooks the azure waters of Carbis Bay and offers guests an upmarket and beautifully equipped base from which to enjoy all that this wonderful slice of the coast has to offer.

Tastefully decorated to feel light and airy, the apartment is furnished to a very high standard, with a range of top-notch features and amenities to ensure that guests are completely comfortable during their stay. Unwind in the gorgeous living room and take in far-reaching views over the bay. On warm days you can slide back the doors leading out to the patio and savour the sunshine from your own sea-facing terrace, while evenings can be spent sipping bubbly while watching the sun set over the water. A high-spec kitchen invites you to whip up delicious meals that can be enjoyed either indoors or out, and the breakfast bar is where you can discuss the day’s plans over coffee and breakfast. Sleeping four guests, the apartment’s two bedrooms are spacious and inviting, with the master suite furnished with a double bed, and the second bedroom two luxury singles. Each bedroom has its own television which is perfect for afternoon relaxation or late-night viewing.

To the front of the development, the landscaped shared gardens overlook the sparkling waters of Carbis Bay and features a lush lawn and borders planted with wild grasses and palm trees. The South West Coast Path lies just 5 minutes from the front door, while the beach is just 10 minutes’ walk. Perfect for outdoor escapades, the sheltered bay has something for visitors of every age, from sandcastle-building and splashing in the shallows to stand up paddle boarding and kayak safaris. Around the corner you’ll find St Ives where you can stroll gallery-lined streets, peruse boutique shops, and enjoy a bite to eat alongside its beautiful harbour. It’s a 30-minute walk along the South West Coast Path, or a 5-minute drive. Alternatively hop aboard Carbis Bay’s single-track railway for a truly relaxing way to enjoy the magnificent surrounding scenery and views of the coastline.

Very comfortable stay

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Nov 2025
4.7
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is a lovely property in a great location. It’s very well-equipped and a generous in size. It’s lovely to have sea views from both bedrooms as well as the living room. I really enjoyed the outdoor area with lovely furniture from which to enjoy the beautiful view. It was also great to have private parking in a secure area.

Jane from Bristol stayed at Mermaid's Secret, The Sands for 6 nights in October 2025


Josh - Luxury Coastal replied 152 days ago
Hi Jane. Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed the space, especially those sea views. It's really good to hear the outdoor area and secure parking added to your experience. We’re glad the property had everything you needed and that the location worked well for you. We'd love to welcome you back soon!

Mermaid’s Secret, The Sands, Carbis Bay.

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Oct 2025
4.5
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Overall we enjoyed our stay in Mermaids Secret, The Sands. The flat is situated in a good position with both excellent views across the bay to St Ives and within a short walking distance of the train station. The flat itself is nicely furnished and well stocked with what would be required for a holiday let. There are two issues that I would like to bring to your attention. Firstly, when we arrived the flat had been cleaned but was dusty in some areas and surfaces looked like they had been cleaned with a damp cloth and left to dry with the cloth strokes left visible across all the surfaces and we had to clean this off. The second issue was that the shower head in the main bathroom was like trying to shower with a hosepipe rather than a shower. The shower in the en-suite was excellent. Please note I am not complaining but just alerting you to our findings / viewpoint for improvement purposes. We enjoyed our stay in the accommodation and would rate it highly.

William from Glasgow stayed at Mermaid's Secret, The Sands for 14 nights in September 2025


Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 173 days ago
Hi William, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback following your stay at Mermaids Secret, The Sands. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit overall and appreciated the location, views, and the furnishings of the flat. We’re especially grateful for your constructive comments regarding the cleaning and the shower in the main bathroom. We apologise for the areas that didn’t meet our usual standards. Your observations have been passed on to our housekeeping team. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we truly appreciate your thoughtful approach in raising these points. We're so pleased you would rate the accommodation highly, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

A wonderful week at MS

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Sep 2024
4.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our family of 4 adults thoroughly enjoyed our week’s stay at Mermaid’s Secret. The property is in a great location and has wonderful garden and sea views.
The customer support was excellent and dealt with a few minor issues straight away.


Paula from Solihull stayed at Mermaid's Secret, The Sands for 7 nights in September 2024


Laura - The Luxury Coastal Team replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Paula, Thank you so much for your feedback following your recent stay at Mermaid's Secret. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the location with those lovely views. We're pleased we were able to help when needed and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

A nice place that could be much better

Review submitted on Sat, 07 Sep 2024
4.2
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have stayed here once before and there was the odd thing we didn't like. But overall we had a good time and that's all that matters.

Chris from Castleford stayed at Mermaid's Secret, The Sands for 7 nights in August 2024


Mary - Luxury Coastal replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Chris, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are pleased to hear you had a good time, thank you too for your feedback which we have passed on to the team to look into. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team