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The Orchard - Refurbed Studio w views of Clew Bay
Patricia was a very friendly and helpful hostess. The studio is tastefully decorated. The beds were very good. Patricia had given us a lot of useful tips for excursions and restaurants in Westport. We found good restaurants there and one of the best Irish pubs.

The Studio On The Square
The weather was bad, and our host warned us that the accommodation was free an hour earlier. A big thank you to him for this follow-up and the welcome. The studio is peaceful, very close to restaurants and shops. The town of Clifden is close (30 minutes by car) to many tourist attractions. The discovery of Connemara while staying in Clifden was very pleasant.

Galway city centre fabulous 2 bedroom apartment
with Marie's instructions, the location was easy to find. it's very close to the city center, so there was plenty to do. it's a very cute apartment and I would definitely recommend it.

Spectacular apartment in Clifden Seaview Connemara
Perfect stay from start to finish. Highly recommend!

The Amazing Panoramic Penthouse- Free Parking-
Really great spot - an easy walk to the Latin Quarter, the Westend, and the boarding location for ferries to the Aran Islands. The apartment is beautiful- clean, stylishly decorated, with great views of the water. Getting in involves a bit of a scavenger hunt and a series of codes, but Martin sent excellent instructions that made it easy. Highly recommend!

Luxury Galway City Penthouse
We loved our stay in Galway! The apartment had unbelievable views and within walking distance to many pubs and restaurants. Highly recommended!

Furbo Suite, at the Granary Suites
Irene was a fabulous host. Communicated ahead of our arrival and gave great recommendations for Galway as well as our next stop of Dingle. The apartment was spacious and extremely clean. The West End location was perfect. Several pubs, restaurants, coffee shops as well as nightlife a stones throw away. Short walk to Eyre Square, the Latin Quarter and Woodquay. Would recommend a drink at Carrol's Bar just a couple doors down. Traditional Irish music in the front of the pub or more lively outside in the back at the beer garden, "Caravan Club". Would definitely stay at Irene's again.

Lovely sea side apartment in Louisburgh
Irish hospitality at its best. Our hosts were lovely, bringing us freshly laid eggs most days and usually around at the end of the day for a friendly chat. The location was great, we loved our evening strolls along the beach. We hope to return someday.
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Big Lovely House with Perfect City Centre Location
We had a great stay. It was a perfect location that allowed us easy access to all of town. The upstairs bedroom was quite warm while we were there, but Galway was having warmer weather than is normal. There was plenty of room for our family of 5 plus a cot for our infant.

A luxurious and stunning contemporary home
Highly recommend this beautiful house Lorna and Dave were fantastic hosts. The cleanest house we have ever stayed in. Our grandson had a great time with a full play room of toys and plenty of space to play outside. A wonderful stay. We would love to return.

Cong Holiday Let
We were 3 adult couples touring Ireland. The place is lovely with the river running next to the house. Hugh was there to meet us with instructions and recommendations and Anne had left us some homemade brown bread . It’s only a couple of minutes walking distance from the picturesque Cong village with lovely pubs and music on Thursdays to Sundays. Some lovely walks as well. Overall a great find and would defiantly stay again if in the area. The film The Quiet Man with John Wayne was filmed in Cong in 1951 so worth a watch before you go or you can watch on the DVD provided at the house.

Seafront Cottage in Kinvara village
Had a fantastic stay in Sinead's place. A home from home in the centre of everything with beautiful sea views. Sinead is a great host. Looking forward to our next visit!

Relax in our tranquil seaside village haven
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Geraldine's beautiful seaside retreat and can't say enough positive things about her helpfulness throughout the week. The house is in a quaint location, great for exploring the southwest country. We enjoyed coffee each morning in the sunroom with a beautiful ocean view that couldn't even be ruined by the wild wind and rain. We struggled with operating some areas of the house (showers, thermostat), but Geraldine was right there to respond immediately and help us figure it all out. Please note this is not due to issues with the home, but us being American and unfamiliar. If you stay here to see the Cliffs of Moher, I would strongly encourage that you go south to the Kilkee Cliffs and Bridges of Ross. We found them even more mesmerizing and far less touristy.

Red Island House, on the shore of Lough Mask
A fantastic location with views in every direction, each very special and therefore never boring. A good starting point for several (hiking) tours. Get tips on this, too. Sun (if you shine) from morning to evening at or in the house. We have already decided after a few days that we want to come back next year. To relax and unwind one of the best accommodations I know. And don't worry about the driveway, is really absolutely doable and does not require a special car or a special driver.

Atlantic Apartment Connemara
Beautiful spot. Great views, peaceful, private. Anna is a great host. Handy to lots of local sites and towns. Loved our stay.

Stunning Riverside Home - The Derg House
Delighted to have found this lovely, peaceful home. Beautifully presented with spacious, comfortable bedrooms. 2 ensuites and a family bathroom. Stunning location overlooking the river. Great outdoor space. Easy walking distance to town, shops, hotel and restaurants etc. Plenty to do including boat tours, paddle boarding and scenic walks. Really enjoyed exploring the towns and the surrounding area. Our adult family of five spent 5 days relaxing and exploring and could easily have spent longer.
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Quay-side luxury sea-view apartment, Kinvara
Lovely place a few minutes walk to a handful of great pubs and restaurants. Apartment was clean and well stocked with extra towels, etc. Great communication from Fiona prior to our stay which included lots of useful suggestions on things to do and places to see in the area.

Harbour View
Excellent location. Nice unit with a view of the harbor. Clean, modern and pretty. Recommend!

Harbour Mill Westport apartment.
We had a very enjoyable stay at Catherine's apartment, which was very comfortable, nicely laid out, very well equipped and very spacious. It's located on the top floor, at the rear of the building, which makes it very quiet and peaceful. Another positive is the fact that there is a parking space in the building as on-street parking outside always seemed to be full. It's in a great location, with bars, restaurants etc., in walking distance and there's even a convenience store nearby. We also found the location to be very convenient for access to the various attractions of the area. Overall, we were very pleased to have found this property and would have no hesitation in recommending it to others.

Guest Wing at Kylemore house
We had a wonderful couple of days at Janet's apartment. very clean, private and perfectly situated in beautiful surroundings. Would highly recommend and we will be back sometime in the future.

No 4 The Mill Apartments
Amazing stay!!! Private, on the water, amazing views, quiet, spacious, fantastic hosts oh I don't even know where to stop with all the positive! Walk to Ashford Castle which we did, and into the village of Cong, oh what a gem this house, nobody else around you yet so close to all. Thank you for a fantastic stay, I will be back!!!!

Beautiful seaview 2 bed apartment in Salthill.
With our two small children (2.5 and 4 years old) we spent a longer stay in Mary's flat and would have loved to stay even longer! The location of the flat is perfect and offers an incredible amount within walking distance: the sea, many restaurants, pubs and shops are just around the corner. The view of the sea from the living room is fantastic... Check in and communication were also smooth and Mary responded to questions immediately. We will have fond memories of our time in Salthill...

POND VIEW The Harbour Mill Westport Quay
the apartment was clean and tidy and it was in a great location. just a 10 minute drive to Croagh Patrick and a few minutes into the centre of Westport. Great to use as a base for exploring Mayo and beyond. Christina and James were very kind with us arriving late at night, leaving some things in the fridge and meeting us on arriving to show us in the place. plenty of local amenities too.

Seaside Views in the Heart of Roundstone Village
Had such a great time in Anna & Christine’s lovely apartment. It’s perfectly located in such a beautiful village. They communicated promptly and clearly and their place had everything we needed. Highly recommend this cosy little spot (and the chowder in O’Dowds 😋).
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100 properties
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60 properties are a good fit for families
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