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WELL POSITIONED CHALET IN SANDOWN with broadband

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Beach
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sandown, ENG
  • Place, Isle of Wight Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Yaverland Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandown Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪103 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

WELL POSITIONED CHALET IN SANDOWN with broadband

'Driftwood’ is a cosy recently refurbished chalet 500 metres from the sea, in a secluded area with views of Culver Down and close to the National Trust owned coastal area . Surrounded by wonderful countryside it is a peaceful retreat. A short walk takes you to the award winning Yaverland and Sandown beaches and with cliffs famous for their fossils. The kitchen is fully equipped with microwave, electric oven, fridge, toaster etc. The lounge has a comfortable three seater sofa with stool plus dining table and 4 chairs. There is a 32 inch HD TV with DVD and freeview. There is free fast WIFI. The chalet is modern in design and well placed. There is an adult sized single bed in one of the bedrooms and the other has a double bed with pocket sprung mattress. The bathroom is refurbished with shower. Integrated fire alarms and escape windows in the bed rooms in the unlikely event of fire

Saturday to Saturday bookings are preferred, but flexible outside of main season. Only one dog allowed which should be on a lead on the site.
During your stay at this chalet, you're just a quick walk from Isle of Wight Zoo.
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Isle of Wight Zoo and Yaverland Beach
WELL POSITIONED CHALET IN SANDOWN with broadband offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Sandown chalet is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please remove unwanted food from fridge on leaving, and dispose of any rubbish in bins near rear of chalet. Smoking is not allowed inside the chalet.

No extra guests sleeping over, other than those specified at time of booking

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Happy to have 1 well behaved dog. Enquire if more

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Up to two childen welcomed

Events

No events allowed

No rowdy parties allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No rowdy parties allowed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Well Positioned Attractive Chalet IN Sandown

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WELL POSITIONED CHALET IN SANDOWN with broadband Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Driftwood Sandown

We have stayed at Driftwood many times. The chalet is always clean and comfortable. It is ideally located for the beach and is surrounded by stunning countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed here a couple of times that is why we go back, a clean and lovely chalet.We will be back. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holliday chalet

Great place to stay & well looked after by the hosts,the chalet has everything you need (well done guys! Definitely 100% would love to stay again,great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is the second time we have stayed here, it is clean very well equipped and also a welcome pack was left for us. The location is excellent and accommodation is lovely, would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The chalet is set in a beautiful spot with great views..it's well equipped with everything you need and fresh towels and bedding... everything is well maintained and very comfortable for our stay..it's very dog friendly on lead in site and great walks off site .. really appreciate a wonderful welcome basket and treats and card ..we can not wait for the next trip and will definitely be booking to stay again
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay

The property was very clean and well equipped with a wonderful Welcome Basket. It was lovely and quiet and only a short walk to the beach. We had a wonderful break there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to be

It was a nice and quiet place near the sea. Everything whe need was There.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Driftwood chalet, Sandown

The chalet was very clean and comfortable, it is situated in a ideal position for us as we like to be close to the seafront.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Namali W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chalet review

Lovely property, exactly as described. Very comfortable, maintained to a high spec. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just enjoyed a wonderful two weeks away staying in this cosy little chalet.The chalet was clean and well cared for with a garden table and chairs from which to enjoy a sunny morning cuppa.The location was amazing - a stone's throw from the coastal path and the stunning Yaverland beach. Perfect for humans and dogs alike!! :) Also, the perfect base ftom which to explore this magical Isle.Looking forward to returning when I can!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Driftwood Chalet, Sandow

Driftwood is a very clean and comfortable chalet, it is situated in a quiet area and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and very close to the sea front.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sandown Chalet

Chalet is very well positioned. Lovely walks to the seafront and over the cliffs. Chalet is a home from home, very well equipped, clean modern and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

Accomodation was clean and well equipped in a peace setting of the site. Parking very close by ideal for people with ability problems and would definitely use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

8th to 15th June

Excellent property, very clean with lots of attention to detail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Inside the property, excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, chalet and holiday

We found the chalet quiet, clean and cosy. Situated on a large site with plenty of space. No shop or social club on site but chalet had plenty of extras so just needed to take food. Close by the sandy beach (short downhill walk) and cafe there. Great base to explore from. Kind and responsive hosts. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

Lovely very clean chalet. Lots of cleaning products available and a lovely unexpected welcome basket. Highly recommend. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect peaceful location with stunning scenery.

Renting this property ran so smoothly. I was pleasantly surprised by how well equipped the chalet was. I would definitely recommend it. Communication was excellent I would have given more than 5* if it was possible
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

janet w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very very goid

Brilliant
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Driftwood 147

Superb accommodation in a perfect location for roaming freely with Maggie the Spaniel. For the fit everything is on your doorstep. For those not so mobile just sit back and admire the views. 5 star
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

S. J. F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High-quality accommodation, well positioned

Excellent interior decor and facilities. We were particularly impressed by the quality of the kitchen equipment and accessories - vacuum cleaner etc. It felt like nothing had been skimped on and everything had been carefully sourced and thought out. The position of the property couldn't have been better - a few minutes' drive or walk from a beautiful beach and an easy route into the town. The chalet park itself, and some of the chalets on it, are in need of TLC, and there is renovation work going on in some properties that has obviously stalled and is a bit of an eyesore, but the location itself is beautifully tranquil - no noise or rowdiness. All in all, it's a very relaxing place to stay and we had a great time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maggie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice chalet not too far from coastal path

The chalet was nice but I think in need of an update. There wasn't a wardrobe in the double bedroom, just some hooks on a rail with some hangers on, it would have been nice to have a wardrobe in there but there was very limited space. There are blinds at the windows but no curtains and with a street light right outside the back bedroom window it was quite light in that room all night. The beds were lovely and comfortable and shower was always hot. The location wasn't great for us but mostly because I had a broken ankle. The coastal path would have been ideal if I had been able to walk to it. The sun is on the front of the property in the morning but at the back in the evening so not great for sitting out at the end of the day. We did however see lots of rabbits in the field outside the chalet in the morning and evening which was lovely to watch. It was nice that there were toilet rolls, kitchen roll, foil, hand wash, washing up liquid etc there already which we topped up when we went shopping. The welcome basket was a pleasant surprise. There was plenty of information available with places to visit around the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Josh P.

Good location, clean property & thoughtful touches

Driftwood was a really good property for our holiday on the Isle of Wight. It looks out onto open fields and is just a 10 minute walk to the beach via the coastal path. The property is well equipped and pleasant gift of wine and biscuits greeted us on arrival. The property has been recently renovated and it is a pleasant place to stay. We had issues with the shower while we were there and the owners endeavoured to rectify this on the day they were notified. Unfortunately, even despite the plumber replacing the shower, demand for water across the holiday park means that at peak usage times (8am-10am) the water pressure is not sufficient for the shower to work. This was our only issue with the property and is a problem for the park more generally, rather than the individual chalet. Whilst we were on the Isle of Wight we spent a lot of time at Yaverland beach, but we also visited Seaview, which we would thoroughly recommend. We visited Robin Hill park for a day with our children (2 and 6) and we returned for an evening to watch a magic show, samba performance and owl flying (all included in the standard ticket entry which is valid for 7 days). We would recommend Browns Café (Sandown) and the Gossip café in Yarmouth too. All-in-all a great holiday and we can't wait to return to the Isle of Wight.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAULINE J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Driftwood

Couldn't fault any of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

Very clean, everything worked, comfortable beds and seating.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022