Holiday rentals with outdoor seating in Ireland

Fiona’s place was absolutely perfect: the location, the house itself, the views, the unexpected walkability with a restaurant, *two* beaches, food trucks and saunas all within reach. This was our first overseas trip with our young daughter and I honestly couldn’t dream of a better first stop to kick it off. We added an extra day and I’m so glad we did! Thank you, Fiona and family.

What can I say about Crow’s Hermitage that the other reviews haven’t already captured? If you’re considering other options—stop looking. You’ve found the perfect place. As many others have noted, the photos can’t possibly convey the enchantment that settles over you the moment you arrive. From the character of the home to the serene outdoor spaces to the thousand-year-old parish next door, it feels like stepping into the pages of a fairytale. When it comes to hosts, Colm is in a league of his own. He went above and beyond with directions, thoughtful recommendations, and any request we made. By the end of our stay, we didn’t just feel cared for—we felt like family.

As a solo traveller I felt safe in the cottage and in Skerries. This cottage is such a beautiful peace of Ireland and I was grateful to stay. Hoping to return next year.

We had a great time in Deirdre’s place. She was so welcoming and informative. She even offered us a lift in and out of nearby town Killaloe as she was going in anyway which we thought was very kind. We sat out watching the sunset enjoying a drink kept company by the dog lassie, who is really friendly and loves a rub. On check out day Deirdre messaged us to say take our time with check out as the place wasn’t booked, another really kind gesture. Very beautiful surroundings and such a lovely welcoming host. Would highly recommend.

The boathouse is even better than you think it will be. Beautifully decorated, with lovely light, full of thoughtful touches. The views are wonderful. We loved the outdoor seating and the bench up on the hill. The photos of the scenery are not just of the surrounding area, this is the land that Amiee and Joe maintain. One of the best parts of our holiday was walking the trails. The general area is also fantastic and there's lots to do. Amiee and Joe are very welcoming and gave us lots of tips. If you want a relaxing place to stay that's immersed in nature while also feeling luxurious, don't hesitate. A truly special place.

Órla's cabin on the outskirts of the village is a little gem. Beautiful views of the inlet. Nice, covered veranda to take in the scenery. The kitchen is fully equipped with pots, pans and utensils. Electric shower, plenty of hot water and strong flow. Bedroom is spacious with lots of storage. Bed itslef is very comfortable. WiFi is solid. TV in the living room has HDMI if you want to cast/firestick/roku. We really enjoyed the array of books, ranging from fact, local lore, easy fiction,kids, culinary, sci-fi etc. Órla left very clear instructions as to access, wifi, local amenities etc Ideal space if you're looking to explore the island and come back to a cosy, secluded haven.

What an absolutely beautiful stay! The house is beautiful and on so much stunning land. John personally came down and gave us a little map with all the paths we could walk on the land which was so helpful. It was a good HQ point as we went on a lot of day trips and I could not recommend this cottage more! Can’t wait to come back!

What a great time we had at this place! Host was helpful and kind made us feel at home.. Appreciate all the attention to detail and professionalism. I would recommend this place to everyone!

Jim's place was everything we hoped for. Jim is such a kind, friendly man who makes you feel so welcome. We loved browsing Jim's many collections & meeting all his animals. The outside seating area was a huge bonus & as the weather was so good, we could have happily spent our day there. We only had 2 nights at Jim's but really hope to come back sometime and spend longer there

We had a fabulous few days staying at The Stables. Breda and Joe have a lovely country property. We love the goodie left for us from Breda. Scones and bread both home made. The cottage is so well equipped with most things you’d need to get by but a Centra only a few minutes away has lots of options. The bed was so comfortable as were the pillows and the fluffiest feather doona. The cottage is heated but we felt we didn’t need heating on as it’s very warm inside anyway but great if it turns cold. A bonus is the washer and dryer, we’d not been able to wash for several day so felt like all home comforts were covered. We loved the kitchen and dining area, great for preparing our meals. Breda has a vegetable and herb garden which she was happy for us to use, I made good use of salad stuff and herb. We got to meet Joe who was brings the horses back into the sheds, we got to see an 8 day old foal, such a highlight for me coming from Australia’s beach scene. We highly this place Fiona

Great place, a little out of town, but we had a car so no problem. Peaceful, had everything we needed plus a few extras. Gina is a great host.

Our stay at the pod was everything we hoped it would be as a family traveling with a 4-year-old. The pod was cute and comfortable. The location is wonderful for getting to Cliffs of Moher and Lahinch Beach. Restaurants were close by too and we did take out one of the two nights we stayed there so we could take advantage of the surroundings with the picnic table. From the picnic table, we saw horses, sheep and tractors from afar. The hosts were friendly and very helpful. Would definitely recommend as a unique way to experience the area!

Apart from wonders of the cliffs and Gus O’Connors pub music just up the road, Ann’s apartment was outstanding. Everything reflects careful planning and quality. All wood-bedroom flooring, kitchen cupboards and doors (real wood) table legs and mirror frames- are all stained the same colour. Kitchen splash back, bench and shelving in the bathroom are all the same stone. Kitchen appliances all stainless steel. The numerous power points (2 each side of the bed) are waist height and thus accessible. The bed and linen rate in the luxurious category. Even the toilet flushing mechanism is superior to anything I’ve seen. A quality build and a quality AirBnB experience. Highly rated.

Great location, very clean and comfortable with a lovely spacious upstairs bedroom with a view. Wonderful hosts with excellent communication Would recommend

We had an amazing Experience and most importantly we climbed Croagh Patrick!!!! Best location to explore the beautiful beaches in westport.

Clean, cute, and cozy! This was an ideal spot for a great starting point into the Ring of Kerry. Wish we could’ve stayed longer!

The place was so beautiful and cozy for 2 people. Felt at home instantly. Especially loved the shower 😀 Looked exactly like in the pictures and amazing views to relax, sip coffee and read book. Kenmare and other attractions also nearby. Miranda was very helpful and an amazing host. Would definitely come back!!

Had the best few nights here. Maria was so lovely and welcoming. The views were amazing and the place was spotless. We loved feeding the ducks and playing with the puppy. Can’t wait to come back

Mary was so lovely and welcoming. She was easily contactable and so warm and friendly. We were keen to have a bit of privacy and she left us to our own devices to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The location of the apartment is really spectacular. Sitting in the hot tub looking out on the lake was a real highlight of the trip.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property and it would definitely be our first choice for any future trips to Dublin. The location is great as it is close to the airport but also walkable to town or there are lots of bus routes available. The property itself was lovely, immaculately clean and with lots of thoughtful touches. I highly recommend staying here.

This was a beautiful apartment in the country to relax. We actually did a lot of sightseeing in the area. Very comfy bed and two toilets! Our host was gracious and thoughtful.

Staying with Carmel is OG Airbnb, where there is actually a local host not an off-site corporation who owns the property you’re staying in. Carmel was wonderful and so welcoming. I was traveling alone and I really appreciate when it feels like I could reach out to the host if I have trouble without being a bother. The place itself is spectacular. They also have an actually stocked kitchen with more than just salt and pepper, which is soooo grand because you don’t have to spend money on an entire bottle of oil or butter or jam for a couple of quick meals. I hope to go back one day!

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful rural getaway. The setting is so peaceful and relaxing—surrounded by open countryside, stunning vistas, and that kind of deep quiet you only find in nature. It was the perfect place to slow down and switch off. The room was super comfortable, with everything we needed, and there were some lovely thoughtful touches—like staples in the cupboard and fridge, which made us feel really looked after. The friendly dogs were a highlight—so sweet and full of personality! It really felt like being part of the place. We even got to share a glass of wine with the owners one evening, which made the stay feel all the more welcoming and personal. We only stayed one night and really wished we’d booked two. It’s the kind of place you want to linger in. We’ll definitely be back when we can. If you’re looking for a peaceful, scenic retreat with a warm, down-to-earth vibe—this is it.

Sineads apartment was LOVELY!! It’s a perfect location, 15 minute cycle to town & 5 minutes to the beach. There’s a little trailer cafe called Minnie’s cafe only a 15 minute walk away too (great rhubarb crumble.) Her place was so clean and had everything we needed, she even left us milk, jam, butter, coffee & a freshly baked Irish soda bread. The bed was VERY comfy, we had some peaceful sleeps. There’s chairs & a table out front which was lovely to watch the sunset from. I highly recommend this apartment, great weekend getaway for couples. We will be coming next year.