Guests say
16 Marinus is a spacious and well-equipped apartment in Cowes with superb views and a convenient location close to the town centre. Guests appreciate the property's comfort and the essential car parking space. Despite some maintenance and cleanliness issues, the apartment remains a favoured choice for its beautiful presentation and setting.
Guests have reported the apartment requires a deep clean, with issues such as dirty crockery, chair covers, and dust on high surfaces. The need for better cleanliness has been consistently mentioned.
The apartment's location is highly praised for its great views and proximity to the town centre, with excellent restaurants and essential parking space.
The apartment is described as spacious and comfortable, suggesting that guests find the living arrangements to be quite satisfactory.
While the apartment is well-equipped, there are several maintenance issues noted, such as loose toilet seats and the lift being out of order. Some guests also mentioned the need for tuning the TV and fixing curtains and blinds.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Luxury two bedroom apartment with a balcony overlooking the Medina River and moments walk from Cowes high street!. All on the
Third Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 42" TV, Freesat, Smart TV, Patio Doors Leading To Balcony
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Balcony with outdoor furniture. Lift, private car park, allocated for 1 car. No smoking.. With everything you need to ensure a well-earned break, look no further that 16 Marinus.
The open plan layout and contemporary interior creates a luxury space to enjoy a glass of wine with family or friends. From the living area, you can open the doors, letting the fresh air blow through the apartment. On a warm day, why not enjoy al fresco dining on the balcony, where you can sit and watch the boats go by whilst taking in the scenic view, utter bliss!
The super king bedroom with en-suite facilities, a further twin bedroom and family bathroom ensure complete comfort and privacy when you are ready to rest after exploring the area, or simply to relax with a good book away from the hustle and bustle.
When you can pull yourself away from the comfort of 16 Marinus, there is plenty to explore nearby. Just a short stroll away is the popular town of Cowes where you can pick up a treat in one of the many boutique shops and when you are ready to rest your feet and refuel, you will be spoilt for choice with many tempting restaurants and cafés at your feet.
For those wishing to be active during their stay, lace up your walking boots and head to the coastal path where can find the famous Needles chalk stack. Alternatively, if being on the water is more your playground, then you can spend your days kayaking, paddle boarding or learning to sail. From beginner to advanced, there is plenty of opportunity to create memories to last a lifetime.
Free WiFi
There is a lift up to the apartment which is on the 3rd floor.
Scaffolding is currently up on the outside of the building from now till the 21st of August 2026 approximately. The Bedroom Views are affected.
The work on the inside courtyard area will also run from 22nd October 2025 to 23rd November 2026, approximately, during which scaffolding will also be in place. The living room view will also then be affected.
Nearby points of interest
- Osborne House
- Carisbrooke Castle
- HMS Warrior
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
- Hovercraft Museum
- HMS Victory
- Brading Roman Villa
- Model Village Godshill
- Dinosaur Isle
- University of Portsmouth
Reviews (6)
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Confirmed Guest
This was our third visit to 16 Marinus and as we approached we were shocked to see the building covered in scaffolding and blue netting. Thankfully the balcony was unaffected but the view from both bedrooms was obliterated. We were woken on our first morning to the sight of workmen working right outside the third floor bedroom windows. It’s a shame we weren’t warned beforehand. However, despite poor weather we had a lovely week and would come back for a fourth visit.
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Confirmed Guest
This is a spacious and well equipped property in a great location and with superb views. However there are some issues which have been mentioned several times by previous renters that continue to be ignored by the owners. These are:Loose toilet seatsDirty crockery and glassesDirty chair coversGenerally the apartment is in desperate need of a deep clean including high surfaces, kitchen drawers and cupboards and under the beds. We could write our names in the dust on the shelf above the cooker hob. It is a great pity as this property should be getting 5 stars. It needs some serious care and attention as the current standard is not acceptable.To top it all off the lift was not working for our whole stay which caused my wife and I great inconvenience. No prior warning was given for this and there was no sign of any repairs being attempted all week.
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Confirmed Guest
5* for excellent location5* for a beautiful presented flatHowever have to take 1* away due to the flat needing a spring clean & some maintenance work needs carrying out ie on curtains & blinds. TV could do with tuning in before guests arrive. Overall am giving it a 4*