Pepys Hideaway, Southsea Bungalow with a Games Summerhouse

Summary:

Two bedrooms, two shower rooms and a sofa bed, sleeping up to six, all on one level. The king room has its own shower room, the second bedroom has two single beds (or a king on request), and the living room sofa opens into a bed for two. Out in the garden, a summerhouse holds table football and darts, there's a mini pool table too, and the driveway takes two cars. Albert Road is about 10 minutes' walk and the seafront at Canoe Lake about 16.



The Space:

Sleeping

Bedroom 1: UK king-size bed (150 cm wide, close to a US queen), with an en suite shower room.

Bedroom 2: two single beds, which can be zipped into a king on request.

Living room: a sofa bed for two.

Linen, towels, toiletries, extra pillows and blankets are all provided.



Bathrooms

Two: the en suite and a main bathroom, each with a walk-in shower.



Kitchen and dining

An open-plan kitchen with an oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle and coffee machine, next to the dining table.



Living and games

The lounge has a large smart TV with streaming apps and an Xbox. In the garden, the summerhouse has table football, a dartboard, seating and a desk, and there's also a mini pool table. Board games are in the house.



Work trips

The summerhouse desk, Wi-Fi and a driveway that has taken a long van make the bungalow a practical base for contractors and visiting teams.



Outside

An enclosed back garden and a driveway for two vehicles at the front.



Everyday practicals

Wi-Fi, a washing machine, an iron, heating with separate controls for the bathrooms, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and a first aid kit. The bungalow is all on one level.



Travelling with children

Children of all ages are welcome. There's no cot or high chair, so please bring a travel cot if you need one.



Bringing your dog

Up to two dogs are welcome and a pet fee applies. The garden is enclosed, but very small dogs can squeeze through a gap by the gate, so keep an eye on them.



Good to know

The front door locks automatically when it closes, so take the key with you when you go out.



Guest Access:

The whole bungalow, garden and summerhouse are for your group. Self check-in by lockbox is from 4 pm to 9 pm, check-out is by 10 am, and you park on the driveway in front of the house, which fits two cars.



The Neighborhood:

A quiet close in Southsea, a residential part of Portsmouth. On foot: Albert Road's cafés, bars and restaurants about 10 minutes, Fratton Park about 14, Canoe Lake and the seafront about 16, Palmerston Road shops about 25, and Southsea Castle and the Common, home of the Victorious festival, about 30. By car: Eastney beach 5 minutes, Gunwharf Quays 7, the Spinnaker Tower 8 and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 12.



Getting Around:

Fratton station is about 14 minutes' walk, with direct trains to London Waterloo. Portsmouth Harbour, where the Isle of Wight ferries leave, is about 8 minutes by car or taxi.



Other Things to Note:

ID check and deposit: after booking, the lead guest completes a short ID check and deposit step with our partner SafeGuest. You choose either a Damage Deposit of £350 (your card is saved and nothing is taken up front; it can only be charged for a claim SafeGuest approves after check-out) or SafeGuest's No Deposit fee of £40 (a one-off fee paid to SafeGuest). If you can't use the photo ID check, message us and we'll arrange a short video call instead. Please don't send ID documents by email. Your booking is on the Blue Puffin Stays Booking Terms (Guests) and the House Rules for this home.



Check-in closes at 9 pm, so please plan to arrive within the window. The minimum stay is 4 nights. Staying 90 nights or more? Please message us before you book.



Interaction with Guests:

Our local team looks after Pepys Hideaway and answers your Vrbo messages every day from 8 am to 8 pm, with help on arrival until 9 pm. For a real emergency during your stay, call the number in your check-in details at any time. Ask us for places to eat on Albert Road or the best walk along the seafront.