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Just a short stroll from the golden shores of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, In The Key Of Sea is a truly unique holiday apartment. Sleeping two guests, it’s the perfect escape for couples and solo adventurers. With a calm and tranquil feel throughout, In The Key Of Sea is certainly the place to choose if you’re needing to recharge your batteries. Forget the stresses of everyday life and enjoy a coastal retreat on the North Yorkshire coast.
The Space
In The Key Of Sea has a quirky, bohemian style open plan kitchen, living and dining area. Featuring a shabby chic, leather patchwork sofa and a flat screen TV, this space is ideal for cosying up with your loved one after a day at the beach. Fully equipped for self-catering staycations, the kitchen has modern appliances and cookware so you can enjoy home cooked meals throughout your break. There is a fold out dining table and two chairs in the bay window.
Head to the bedroom and you’ll find a luxurious Super King bed with premium bed linens to ensure you have the best sleep possible. A large flat screen TV means you can enjoy long, lazy mornings with a cuppa in bed. With a chest of drawers, a wardrobe and bedside tables, there is plenty of space for your belongings.
The bathroom features a large walk in shower, WC and basin.
Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during guest bookings. For this reason, we require all our guests to transfer a Damage Deposit (refundable, subject to an administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver which will cover you for up to £500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.
Neighborhood
In The Key Of Sea is located in the charming Victorian Spa town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea on the North Yorkshire coast.
Located in the heart of the town, the apartment is only a short walk from the beach and lower promenade. Take the oldest functioning cliff lift in the UK down to the promenade and you’ll arrive at the 208-metre pier which stretches out into the sea. The long sandy shores are overlooked by colourful boutique beach huts and high cliffs tower in the distance. The apartment is close to all local amenities including independent shops, bars, restaurants and bistros.
Saltburn has plenty of beautiful walks too. The Valley Gardens are a maze of paths and tracks which wind through the flowers and woodland. If you want to explore further, The Cleveland Way National Trail is over 100 miles long and the lovely Saltburn is featured. If you fancy a 17.5 mile jaunt, start at Saltburn and walk your way to Sandsend. This walk is a great way to explore the North Yorkshire coastline and the views are beautiful!
Getting Around
In The Key Of Sea is within walking distance of all that Saltburn has to offer and within 30 minutes’ drive time of Staithes, Whitby, Middlesbrough and the North Yorkshire Moors.
Saltburn Train Station is a short walk away and has routes to Longbeck, Redcar, Middlesbrough and Darlington with connecting trains to Newcastle, York, Leeds, Manchester and London.
There are plenty of bus routes throughout Saltburn. Hop on the Arriva North East route and you can visit beautiful coastal villages like Staithes, Runswick Bay and Whitby. The Moorsbus route has drop offs at Newton Under Roseberry, Great Ayton, Stokesley and Helmsley.
Guests have access to the full apartment. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.
On street parking available free of charge.
Please note that In The Key Of Sea is situated on the basement of the building.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
4.51
(97 Reviews)
20/08/2024
We had a beautiful stay in Saltburn and found the apartment the perfect size for two. Everything was clean and tidy and the location was just a minute away from the shops and local conveniences, with the beach and seaside a short stroll. We would love to come back one day and thank you for your hospitality. We've had the nicest holiday in a long time!
30/07/2024
20/07/2024
Excellent Situation<br/><br/>Heating, Bathroom open to kitchen,
15/07/2024
Was as the pictures as shown nice cosy retreat very close to shops and sea met the owner who was also very helpful
04/07/2024
Spotlessly clean, imaginatively furnished and decorated.<br/><br/>Uncomfortable dining chairs and sofa. Instructions for induction hob missing - could not get it to work. Couldn’t get grill to work either because of inadequate instructions. Despite following instructions for heating, the radiators did not respond. I can’t complain about the lack of natural light because I knew when I booked that it was a basement flat, but I should have anticipated the drawback of this.
15/06/2024
The flat and the location are absolutely perfect!<br/>Lovely stay<br/><br/>The bed frame... My boyfriend hurt his shin in the middle of the night with a corner of the frame and had a wound for a week..
04/06/2024
This was our first time with booking using Airbnb. everything went better than ever imagined. location was great. Property was beautiful and comms throughout were brilliant! want to go back!
01/05/2024
The flat really is beautifully done up, it has most things you would expect and need. It’s also very close to the station and the Sainsbury’s. The bed is very comfortable and you get two massive large screen TVs. You can adjust the room temperature yourself which was much appreciated.<br/><br/>The flat is in the basement, had I know that before, I would not have booked it. Basements freak me out. The bathroom door did not close and the towels were super small. However, the real downer here was the administration. The company they employ is unprofessional, snotty, patronising people with crying children in the background who clearly are nowhere near the UK and who have no idea how to help you with anything. They say on the website you should pay a deposit when booking which I did and they immediately took the whole money without notifying me first which made me very suspicious. Then they asked me to pay £240 deposit for breakage cover for a 2 night stay! That is 120% of the total price I paid, they will not give you the access information until you paid. I did not trust them at all and I would stay away from them at all costs!
27/04/2024
Easy on road parking and good location.
05/04/2024
Lovely, cosy apartment. Close to all amenities with free parking. Big, comfy bed.<br/>Advertised as having a washing machine and dryer in the apartment, however there is not one. <br/>Due to it being a basement apartment, there was a damp smell from the cupboards in the kitchen. <br/>Also no lock on the bathroom door and it doesn't close all the way due to it being a sliding wooden door. We had to use the bin in the bathroom to hold the door shut. <br/>Overall 4/5 stars due to comfort and location. One star knocked due to false advertisement regarding the washing machine and damp smell.
26/02/2024
The flat was well equipped, clean and tidy. Designed by a follower of Buddha. <br/> <br/>Street parking (in winter) was available nearby. <br/> <br/>Top Tip - take your own illumination if you want to read in the lounge.<br/><br/>Big doubts about the company. They needed to be prompted on the arrival day for access details. <br/>Turns out they use another company to 'verify your identity' and take £250 deposit off your credit card. Then they have the cheek to charge a non-refundable £10, <br/>The clue's in the company name - Superhog! <br/>Then they needed another prompt, a week after the stay, to return the deposit.
05/02/2024
14/12/2023
The furnishings and cleanliness.<br/><br/>The entrance and the stairs going down to the basement .
12/10/2023
03/10/2023
Lovely little basement flat. Very cosy and comfortable. Close to the seafront and all the local shops and restaurants. Had a great weekend stay here!
02/10/2023
Quiet location!<br/><br/>Website shows a bright clean app.<br/>Reality was it was dark and gloomy and rather grubby in places. I managed to get hot water in bathroom sink once in 2 days. Was hit with an extra £25 payment after we had booked and paid.<br/>Do not know why you need 19 emails during booking and after!
25/09/2023
17/09/2023
Had a nice chill and rest.
14/09/2023
Location & decor<br/><br/>Damp smell on arrival. Not been aired. Sofa damp Linen clean but pillows very poor - one very lumpy the other smelt of sweat. Dirty glass in cupboard with mould in it. Overpriced & extra charge waiver fee- made it a most as expensive as the hotel which included breakfast.
03/09/2023
Good value and beautiful area.<br/>Under floor hewring was lovlely bit did leave a few damp patches in the kitchen floor.<br/>Could use an extractor fan as sofa and bed linen felt damp on arrival
28/08/2023
Cosy comfy and relaxed
06/08/2023
03/08/2023
24/07/2023
Beautiful basement apartment with lots of space. Couldn't be better located, would stay again.
09/07/2023
Fantastic accommodation in a beautiful location. Lots to do and plenty of places for a relaxing coffee. Would recommend this place to anybody as we would love to stay again
30/06/2023
Apartment was fantastic..decor fabulous especially the French bed. Loved it.<br/><br/>Nothing.....weather let the visit down
23/06/2023
The issue we had was with the management company Host and Stay which required from us a non refundable £25 payment or an up front refundable payment of £250 plus a non refundable £10 fee for admin . These charges were not made explicit on the Booking.com listing of the property and notified to us after booking. Our apartment stay in Whitby the day before was excellent with no hidden charges or deposit. We also experienced a barrage of fine print emails from the company - we had 27 in total which was not conducive to a relaxing break. We have still not received the deposit 8 days since we got home although we have been notified it will be returned
23/06/2023
Very nicely appointed flat, well situated within walking distance of Saltburn Beach. Good kitchen, living area, a nice shower and a very comfortable bed
03/06/2023
Fabulous location, quiet street with very short walk to lovely local restaurants. Great facilities.
30/05/2023
21/05/2023
A lovely basement flat, a bit bohemian but with all the mod cons. Just like home from home, it had everything you needed. The bed was particularly comfy. Well placed for the beach, a Spar and Sainsbury's on the doorstep, and plenty of takeaways a short walk away.
14/05/2023
We had a lovely weekend. location is great for places to eat and drink. The train station is just opposite.<br/>lovely big bed and plenty of space. <br/>Nice little apartment.
07/05/2023
Great apartment in a good location.<br/>Had everything you need for your stay.<br/>Would definitely recommend and stay again.
25/04/2023
I stayed two weeks in the Airbnb for a business tripp. The Apartment was super clean and the bed very comfortable. I really enjoyed the underfloor heating. But in the bathroom is no underfloor heating, so it was really cold in the bathrom, especially the floor, because the Apartment is in the basement of the building.
11/04/2023
Very well equipped accommodation. Excellent communication throughout. Looked exactly like the pictures. Within walking distance of shops, bars, restaurants and the beach.
03/03/2023
20/11/2022
Beautifully decorated and very comfortable.<br/><br/>It didn’t have a bread knife, it’s the only negative I can think of!
14/10/2022
We had a great break in this basement apartment. Ironically if the booking.com listing had made it clearer that it was a basement apartment we would have dismissed the listing, and missed the chance to stay here. The flat is well thought out, and very well designed. Comfortable and all you need for a short break. We were impressed that the host had read previous reviews and had posted litlle notices and made changes to address the points. The bed was large and very comfortable. The electric shower worked well, and was hot! <br/>On street parking worked well. Saltburn itself was OK, and we had a good meal at the seaview restaurant on the prom.<br/><br/>The shower area was quite slippy and could do with a shower mat. The hot water - for washing up - could have been hotter- but we didnt do much washing up. The sofa is quite low - we are at an age where if your knees are higher than your bum it can be difficult to stand up - but it was comfortable. The wardrobe in the bedroom is fine, but if you're not staying long, a hook rail would work fine, and give you just a little more space in the bedroom. These are all picky things about a fine place to stay.
25/09/2022
It was a lovely place<br/><br/>It was on the third floor and we are in our sixties and seventies so the stairs were not good
13/09/2022
Excellently furnished high quality apartment in small smart seaside town. Great for a relaxing short break.
06/09/2022
This property is a little gem. It is situated in the basement of the house and is beautiful. <br/>The bed is massive and comfortable, the kitchen/livingroom is tastefully decorated. <br/>Its a great use of the space. <br/>The property is situated very close to the beach and all local amenities. <br/>We couldn't have wished for a better place. <br/>Will definitely be back.<br/><br/>There was nothing to dislike.
02/09/2022
This apartment is comfortable and is in a perfect, central location in Saltburn, an easy stroll from the seafront. There are some delightful bars in the town, and the whole experience is relaxing and unrushed. Communication beforehand, during and after our stay was excellent, and we had very prompt support when we had a query. All in all, In the Key of Sea can be highly recommended!
25/08/2022
25/08/2022
22/08/2022
14/08/2022
The property was decorated very nicely and was very well-equipped. Very comfortable bed, and great shower. Great location, easily walkable to everywhere. Easy access / check-in with key safe. Good communication. Underfloor heating which is easy to control.<br/><br/>Only minor points:<br/>- Would be good to have a proper handle on the inside of the apartment door (as you have to pull it closed with the little Yale lock knob, which is a bit tricky as the door gets stuck a bit). <br/>- There is a slight ‘basement’ smell (but the property is very clean and no discernible damp). <br/>- It would be nice to have a better fitting blind in the bedroom (and one for the fire door) to block<br/>out the light better.
11/08/2022
I booked this property for my mum and step dad. the decor could not have been any more perfect for my mum. my stepdad loved the tv in the bedroom and the shower. myself and kids loved the Buddhas. they want to come back but they would be taking their dog next time so will look elsewhere.<br/><br/>the steps are a little narrow and steep.
10/08/2022
Great cosy basement apartment, clean and well presented. Good location, plenty lovely coffee shops and restaurants nearby and of course the beach is just a short walk away. No problem with on street parking.
31/07/2022
Location was very good, close to all we needed and easy to get to beach<br/><br/>A bigger freezer, the one we had was small and frosted up so couldn’t put anything in, the shower head wasn’t as powerful as used to
28/07/2022
Carpet was an accident waiting to happen and needed fixing down
22/07/2022
Very comfy bed, super clean apartment.<br/><br/>Freezer needs a defrost . <br/>No mention in adverts that the apartment was a basement.
18/07/2022
Excellent apartment perfect location
17/07/2022
Nice location lovely apartment good size bed and TV<br/><br/>Lighting a bit poor though
14/07/2022
N/a<br/><br/>Grab handle in shower
10/07/2022
Very comfy bed and very clean.<br/><br/>The front door was a little bit hard to close. <br/>We couldn’t use the freezer because it completely froze up.
05/07/2022
Comfortable clean and ver convenient location <br/>We were concerned about on street parking but it was never a problem during our stay
24/06/2022
20/06/2022
Spotless, comfortable and very friendly neighbours.
16/06/2022
If I had not read one of the reviews I would not have known it was a basement.
13/06/2022
Absolutely gorgeous apartment, perfect position in the town. Very short walk to beach and a really nice and welcoming bar/pub life around. Some very good restaurants and cafes around too. Would highly reccomend. More than likely to return at some point.
02/06/2022
An amazing apartment great use of space, home from home everything you need for an amazing break away. <br/>The central location gives you access to the town's amenities, supermarket, bars restaurants some fantastic café's. <br/>The location also allows you access to all the local attractions, the beach, the Pier, Valley gardens, miniature railway and the Victorian Tea Rooms all are within walking distance of the apartment. <br/>We couldn't have asked for anything better, fantastic apartment, fantastic location and accessibility to local attractions cannot recommend enough.
24/05/2022
22/05/2022
Great apartment in an excellent location. As per the photographs this is a high quality apartment and the massive bed is super comfy. A great use of space and the furnishings and accessories have been carefully chosen. Would visit again !
20/05/2022
Everything the accommodation was immaculate and very well equipped.<br/><br/>Should make people aware that there are two very steep flights of stairs to go down into a basement apartment.
09/05/2022
The property was perfect, spotlessly clean and well equipped.<br/><br/>Basement apartment so very little natural light - the fact that it was a basement apartment wasn’t listed in the details
03/05/2022
It was cleaned and good facilities<br/><br/>It was advertised as a 1 bed house, but it was a basement flat, very disappointing, the views where a brick wall, we needed a nice break as my dad died on the 20th of march, but this did not help staying here
12/04/2022
A most comfortable, clean cosy flat…..it felt homely and wrapped you in a huge hug ?? ..the bed was so comfortable it took all my time getting up in a morning….very central to everything, shops, sea front a beach, beautiful sea view when you walk 2 mins down to promenade….x
20/03/2022
13/02/2022
very central location. all amenities. brilliant value for money
11/02/2022
Breakfast was not included.The location was very good and 5 minutes walk to the beach and local amenaties.<br/><br/>The flat was noisy because its was in the basement and we could here everybody and there dog when entering the building which did make us feel unsettled and at one point we were thinking of returning home.
16/01/2022
Lovely apartment in a great location. Super clean and it had everything we needed for a weekend away. Beautiful beach and great little bars a short stroll away.
08/01/2022
Brilliant location for exploring the local area. And plenty to do.<br/> The accommodation is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. It had everything we needed for a few days break. The bed was super comfy and the quilt was lovely and lightweight and cosy. Spotlessly clean.<br/>The living area kitchen is really spacious.<br/>The hosts are local and we're really friendly when we saw them. Easy check in<br/>Pubs and restaurants withing walking distance. With lots to do in the area.<br/><br/>With it being a basement accommodation it is a bit dull inside with not much natural light. <br/>It's OK for a few days but i couldn't spend any longer there.
02/01/2022
The location and very clean<br/><br/>Nothing to dislike
12/12/2021
Beautiful place to stay. Lovely furniture and ambiance. Couch and bed really comfortable!!!!<br/>Only downside was that you could hear every footstep from the apartment above.<br/>Its a great location with pubs, restaurants and beach within an easy walking distance.
05/12/2021
Fantastic little get away. Great apartment, great location & we will definitely be back again ?
29/11/2021
Cleanliness, decorated to good standard<br/><br/>Not advertised as a basement apartment. Very little natural light and no outside views.
14/11/2021
Really lovely apartment sun a great location. The bed is massive and super comfy kitchen is well equipped and lots of nice homely touches
02/11/2021
The Key of the Sea Is highly recommended. <br/>A lovely well presented apartment, welcoming and clean with good quality fixtures and furnishings. <br/>The bed linen is very nice and the bed is incredibly comfortable, the apartment was very quiet so a great nights sleep was had. <br/>There is easy street parking. <br/>Saltburn-by-the-Sea is a unspoilt Victorian town with great views, walks and lots of Cafes, Restaurants and Bars <br/>I certainly look forward to returning to The Key of the Sea .
29/10/2021
the hob didn’t work
17/10/2021
Fabulous comfortable apartment located right on the Main Street very clean and comfortable sofa and bed everything you need in the apartment<br/><br/>Nothing not to like
15/10/2021
A perfect little getaway for a couple. This modern basement conversion has been done extremely well and is very cosy and well-equipped. Lovely big comfortable bed and very comfy sofa that you can curl up in. Location is perfect as it’s close to the station and some good cafes and restaurants, and a short stroll to the seafront.
11/10/2021
Quiet, spacious, comfortable, private.
09/10/2021
05/10/2021
Lovely basement flat. Very well equipped. Fabulous big and comfortable bed with good linen. Perfect location in the heart of Saltburn.
03/10/2021
A really lovely, high spec and cosy place to stay when visiting Saltburn. The extra large king sized bed was a bonus!
01/10/2021
What a lovely place to stay. Was so comfy and felt at home. Just loved the decor and the bed and sofa were so comfortable. Location was great, close to the beach, bars and shops. Would definitely come back.
20/09/2021
Excellent location for walking the Cleveland Way. Would highly recommend the ‘coco & rum’ restaurant. Excellent food and service.<br/><br/>Whilst it didn’t bother us, I don’t recall it mentioning in the accommodation details that it was a basement apartment.
17/09/2021
Great communication from the host with easy check-in and check-out. The flat is beautifully decorated and clean, with a comfy super king bed. The location was great as it was near to the station, shops, and places to eat. One night of my stay I went to a place called Parlours which was nearby and that had a nice tapas-like menu including some good veggie and vegan options. I'd happily stay here again.
16/09/2021
The apartment was great, lots of little extras added. The location was ideal. Would definitely return.
09/09/2021
The location was great and the flat was very well decorated and comfortable. Lots of nice details - lighting, under floor heating, large comfy bed, lovely efficient shower.<br/><br/>Disappointing to find that it was in the basement - no mention of this in the booking information.
04/09/2021
Excellent location just a few minutes walk from shops, bars and restaurants. The walk down to the beach is 10 minutes or so. <br/><br/>The apartment is recently refurbished and is lovely and clean with all the amenities you could need. Overall a great stay and we would recommend.
26/08/2021
Wonderful place in a great town! Creatively decorated and pleasant space. Beautiful ornate and comfortable bed, although the legs stick out and are a hazard to shins. Saltburn-By-The-Sea has quiet elegance and a fantastic beach without the crowds and noise of neighbors down the coast.
20/08/2021
Lovely little apartment in a fantastic location. Amazing restaurants and pubs within walking distance. The train station was just across the street as was a grocery store. Comfortable bed and comfy sofa too!
10/08/2021
Flat in a great position in Saltburn a few minutes from the beach and other amenities. Very comfortable and easy communication with the owners. Very comfortable for a couple, would recommend.
27/07/2021
Lovely quiet place & nicely decorated with good taste, very comfortable for a couple to stay and use as a base. The amenities were good & parking was never a problem on the street. Would definitely recommend and we'd stay here again if we returned to Saltburn.
23/07/2021
Great little apartment, nice and quiet and a nice cool temperature which was ideal in the heatwave! Super comfy bed and close to everything.
16/07/2021
Cool, quirky little flat situated on the Main Street in Saltburn . Next door to the guitar shop. Parked on the street right outside the flat . Cool decoration and big comfy sofa . It is below street level and down quite a few stairs but windows in the living space and bedroom let light in . A little bit odd that theres a window shaped hole in the wall between the bathroom and kitchen and just a blind . Guessing it’s for ventilation . The super king bed is very comfy , no noise at all . Had an amazing stay in saltburn and Milton Street has some excellent craft beer bars and independent restaurants. So close to the sea too . Will definitely be back .
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