Vacation rentals with a fire pit in Edinburgh

A brilliant place to stay as a small family. It’s not slap bang in Edinburgh but all the better for it: blissfully quiet (you really cannot hear the airport), a genuinely beautiful garden to relax in, but just 5 minutes drive from the free park and ride, which is 20 minutes into central Edinburgh. And made all the better by hosting from Robert, who was super friendly, a genuine pleasure to chat to, but without being at all intrusive. Would firmly recommend.

Iona's place is gorgeous. It was more beautiful than we could have imagined. We were a party of 7, a family of 3 and a family of 4. Everyone had their own space. Her house is immaculate and very comfortable. You won't need a thing while staying there, the house has everything! With a bus stop right out front we could access all of Edinburgh easily. Portobello is a beautiful community and wonderful, peaceful place to return to after a busy day of sight-seeing. We loved St. Andrew's restaurant. Everyone in this area is very friendly and kind. We plan to return here next summer for sure. Iona was very helpful and kind, she was always available to contact if we needed her and very gracious and approachable. I can't say enough good things about our stay, it was our best holiday ever, much thanks to Iona and her beautiful home. I definitely recommend this location to anyone, especially families.

We had a fantastic stay in this cosy cottage - a few minutes walk to the beach and close to the bus into central Edinburgh. Discovering Portobello was an unexpected surprise and we enjoyed Eleanor’s food and drink recommendations (especially tanafiki coffee)!! The house had everything we needed and felt very homely. Couldn’t recommend more!

Our booking was a very last minute family emergency situation. I was dealing with Charlotte who was absolutely brilliant. The house was made ready at only a few hours notice. The house provided everything we could possibly have needed, especially peace and comfort during a very stressful time. Communication throughout was outstanding with genuine care for our situation. Thank you so much, we appreciate everything you did for us ❤️

Amazing porters lodge, beautiful attention to detail, very comfortable. Hot tub was an absolute treat. All the facilities to cook during your stay. Perfect place to escape for a relaxing weekend with some lovely walks on the doorstep. Will absolutely be back one day!

Welcoming host who communicated well - clear instructions and responded swiftly to messages. Nice little house in a quiet neighbourhood that was 5-minutes from the train station (we were a 10-minute train ride into Edinburgh centre). Also, within a 15-minute walk of grocery stores and takeaways. Parking was available (if needed) and Edinburgh Zoo was close by too.

Melanie's home was just as described and had everything we needed for our stay in Queensferry. Thank you for the use of your home Melanie, if it worked out again we would be happy to come back.

We had a lovely Christmas break in Jessica and Pumulo's amazing home. The house is very beautiful and had everything we needed for a perfect Christmas day. The kitchen is very well equipped, clean and comfortable. Everything is beautifully decorated and we appreciated the festive decorations and Christmas tree. The area is very peaceful but there's lots of very good restaurants and places to eat nearby. The park at the end of the road was perfect for our dog and it was a beautiful walk along the river into Edinburgh. We didn't want to leave. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.

The house is most besutiful that was is shown in the pictures. It located in a nice place near the bus station to the center of a the town. Katie and his husband are great hosts

This is a lovely flat in a great location. Parking can sometimes be a bit tricky as it’s a busy area but we always found a spot somewhere in the neighbouring roads. The flat is full of Sheila’s art and is filled with light from the tall windows. It’s a beautiful home from home. portobello is my favourite part of Edinburgh. The beds were very comfy and the kitchen is well equipped. We had a great stay.

Lovely apartment very spacious, great detail from Alan on area with recommendations on where to eat, very accommodating host and very quick response, will definitely be back, thank you.

We had a lovely stay at Ruth’s place during our weekend away in Edinburgh. Very cosy and clean, it was the perfect location close to bus and tram routes. Ruth was very helpful and responded quickly with our queries. A lovely host, thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home

Sophie's place was what we were looking for: a regular flat in a small town in a neighborhood between Glasgow and Edinburgh, and that's what we got. We stayed three nights and were very comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and close to everything you need. Would stay there again for sure.

A beautiful, cosy, warm flat practically on the beach in Portobello. The flat is so quiet in the evenings, and the beach is perfect for long walks. The city is really close by bus or uber. I would absolutely stay here again when I come to Edinburgh.

Lovely flat in a lovely small town. The flat as a comfortable and feels like a home rather than a characterless rental. Jak and Kerri reached out to check we were OK and replied quickly when we had questions. There are a few shops and restaurants within walking distance, and bigger places 6-7 minutes drive away. Further afield you've got St. Andrew's which is great, Edinburgh and the whole of Fife. Parking is on the street but was never a problem. All in all a lovely stay and would happily return.

We were a group of 6 and the moment we walked into house, we all felt like home. A spacious home with an outstanding interior design, super cosy. The kitchen was well staffed (best kitchen we‘ve ever had in an Airbnb). For the first morning David and his wife left us everything we needed for a proper breakfast. Thanks again for letting us stay at your beautiful home 😊 Absolutely recommended.

Lovely cabin and great host. Wish we'd booked longer!

We here for 2 nights to give our elderly dog Kiera a 'last holiday' and when we arrived, we were blown away by the cabin. The hosts vibe shines through in all the little details. Unfortunately, Kiera took a turn for the worse after spending just 5 hours here and we had to head home to the vets. Lotte was extremely understanding and compassionate when we had to leave the cabin early. We are gutted we didn't get to spend the full time here to appreciate it's full experience, but wouldn't hesitate in booking again. We plan to book here again every year to remember the time we had with Kiera. The cabin is located in a little piece of heaven and is exactly what you need to get off grid and forget about life for a while. the record player was a great touch too! 10/10

I loved everything about this place - the term glamping pod doesn't do it justice! Its so pristine and perfect location to Edinburgh for the Fringe too. Elizabeth allowed me to check in a bit earlier too which was super helpful. Not sure where else I'd get all that and wake up to cows grazing on the fields 😀

We had a wonderful stay at East Rigg Lodges. The lodge was exactly as described—comfortable, clean, and cozy. The surrounding environment is absolutely stunning, with beautiful views and the peaceful presence of sheep and cows nearby, which added to the charm. We really appreciated the helpful information provided about local bus stops, restaurants, and things to do. We would definitely recommend staying here!

We absolutely loved our stay. Beautiful location and cabin. The area was peaceful and located close enough to Edinburgh for us. The hosts were amazing and made our visit comfortable.

Liz’s place was so peaceful and relaxing after having such a stressful time! The surroundings were stunning and the area was quiet and great for bird watching. Everything was clean and stress free!