Two couples stayed here for four nights in September, 2011. The location is good in a quiet neighborhood near downtown. Nice privacy and courtyard. Overall, we were comfortable and mostly satisfied.
The positives include good parking, large downstairs including living room and mostly well equipped kitchen. Accomodations are comfortable but not fancy. Master bed and bath is downstairs with two smaller bedrooms upstairs.
What could be improved? Owner doesn't accept any credit cards, so she wanted us to use PayPal. When we used PayPal, she wanted us to reimburse her for the PayPal fees that are charged to the merchant. We respectfully declined since this should not have been a surprise to here that PayPal charges fees to merchants. And when were leaving, she stopped by to remind us again that it would be nice to reimburse her for PayPal charges. While this may be a quaint Scottish approach, we did not think it was appropriate or professional. Also, we only stayed 4 nights and paid about 90% what the rate was for a week - so she was well paid for our stay.
Also, amenities are okay but not great. Limitations include small upstairs bath and no dishwashing machine. There is a clotheswasher but no dryer.

Spent a week in Dairy cottage while visiting family in Ayr and touring local area. The cottage was warm and cosy when we arrived. Mr Hardie popped round shortly after our arrival to check everything was okay and show us how to use the central heating.
The large open plan kitchen, lounge, diner is spacious and light with all the necessary facilities. It's walking distance to the beach and town centre so in an ideal location.
We were fortunate to have good weather for April so could enjoy sitting out in the small garden which is lovely.
Would definitely recommend for a family holiday.

We arrived at the property on Thursday 4th Novemebr 2010. My husband and my two dear friends for a two night stay to tour Ayr and its fine dining. On arrival the cottage was so damp and non aired that we had to return to the town and buy numerous candles to get rid of the odour. On examining the double room it was abundantly clear that the bedding had not been changed since the previous occupants had vacated. We found clean linen in the wardrobe of the twin room which was so damp that we had to drape over the radiators to dry. We had to drag the matresses from twin beds and sllep on the sitting room floor due to the damp rooms The fridge still sported jars of unused jam and mayonaise and the gas fire was loosely hanging from the wall with newspapers stuffed under to ensure stability. This made us very afraid to use the gas fire. We did pay all the money due on departure but would not like anyone to experience what we have. This is a totally one in one out accomodation rent and maintained only by the good hygeine of the previous occupant.

Harbourview is a comfortable first-floor flat in a terrace on a very quiet street right beside the river Ayr. The kitchen and living room directly overlook the river, with the old town of Ayr on the other bank. We had an enjoyable, relaxing week here and the flat provides an ideal base for exploring Ayr and the surrounding area. The location is peaceful, but within easy walking distance of shops, cafes, restaurants etc, and the sea, just across the bridge.
The sitting room is a particularly nice place to relax, with two big windows overlooking the river, from which you can watch swans, cormorants, a flock of geese, ducks and seagulls, and see the changing colours of the water in different weathers. At night you can watch the lights of Ayr come on over the river. The kitchen is very well equipped and the bedrooms of a good size with comfortable beds. Generally the appearance of the flat was attractive and bright, without being fussy or so perfect that you are afraid to breathe.

Mrs Hardie, the landlady, was very welcoming, and was on call throughout our stay if we needed anything (we didn't). There is free internet access, which was a welcome extra.

Ayr itself is an enjoyable place to stroll around - it has all the shops you could possibly want, but retains its traditional character. Try to go to the beach on a clear day for the dramatic views of Arran. If you want to eat out, try Vito's - a really excellent Italian restaurant in the centre, in Burns Statue Square towards the station, and for a pub, try the Wee Windaes in Newmarket Street - friendly staff and good food.