Holiday rentals with outdoor seating in Ireland

We loved staying at Ocean Crest - the property was beautiful! Ocean and sunset views from the living area. A short and picturesque walk to the village, but far enough away that it was quiet and peaceful even during the busy Folk Festival. It was a serene retreat and we would love to come back someday!

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.

This is the best Airbnb experience I’ve ever had. Great responsive and helpful hosts. Local information about the history of the home and of west Ireland. Fantastic variety of historic, religious and natural wonders to see within short drives. Was in Mayo to look for my great grandfathers homestead and felt right at home staying in the hosts beautifully restored and added onto seaside home. Don’t miss an opportunity to stay here!

We loved our stay here! It had everything we could need for a relaxing and comfortable stay and the surroundings were so beautiful. I couldn't recommend Mary and Sean's apartment higher. Highly recommend!

Aimee puts such a nice personal touch on everything available at the boathouse. Not to mention the location is a beautiful private spot close enough to visit all the wonderful places Southern Ireland has to offer. Would absolutely stay here again and strongly recommend to all considering her place.

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!

Had a lovely time, place was lovely, clean tidy, good spot, quiet, lovely scenery, secret walk to the lough, saw deer visiting the garden. Mo was a lovely host, greeted us when we arrived and said goodbye when we left. Provided delicious welcome cakes when on arrival, private garden, good food in restaurant 5 mins walk round the corner. Would love to go back there ❤️

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

Ray and Aisling were wonderful hosts. The cottage was not only beautifully furnished but also spotlessly clean. It had everything we needed, and the kitchen was very well equipped. For us, the location was perfect - quiet and in less than 10 minutes to Arhenry, with supermarkets and restaurants close by. Highly recommended!

Olivia sent us pictures of the house the day before arrival and exact explanations of how to find the house, where the key box is and so on. When we arrived, we were totally thrilled with the apartment from the first moment, it was furnished exactly as described. Very nice, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom happened to be exactly like our furnishing style at home. This immediately gave us a "feeling of home". The apartment was above average well equipped. There were several varieties of tea, shower gels, shampoo, conditioner - hand soap from Rituals, there were adapter plugs & hairspray, in addition a nice cozy wool blanket. We got to know Olivia personally on the day of departure and had a very pleasant and pleasant conversation with her. We would recommend the apartment and Olivia as a landlady at any time. We really enjoyed our time 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

My stay at Myra's was wonderful!! The apartment is exactly as described and had everything I needed during my week long visit. I loved the location which was an easy short walk to town and with a grocery store just a few minutes away. Myra and her family were wonderful hosts of who made me feel at home. I highly recommend their place!!

Both Fionnuala and Damien were fabulous hosts, they are very friendly, generous and caring. The house was very clean and tidy, has everything we needed for a fantastic stay. Parking is just in front of the door, there is a full kitchen where we prepared most of our breakfasts and dinners. A washing machine was definitely a big plus and a separate bedroom which has a comfortable bed. They have a dog, Bertie, who love to play catch. Host even baked us a brown bread which was simply delicious, something we will miss for sure. Highly recommended and we would love to be back one day.

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

Marion was a lovely and attentive host. She gave us very clear instructions on how to find her place. She checked in on us throughout our stay to make sure we were doing ok. Her hideaway is very peaceful and situated in a great place for exploring the west coast of Ireland. We had a great time and would love to return!

Miranda was a great host! Very friendly and easy to communicate with. Her place is a hidden gem. Easy to get on the Ring of Kerry and beautiful walks in the area. Thank you Miranda for the wonderful stay ❤️

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.

2nd time staying at Elaine's en route to/from ferry while bikepacking. The suite is spacious, bright and very nicely furnished in a peaceful location. Elaine leaves a generous array of tasty breakfast options which is particularly appreciated when leaving early to make transport connections. Highly recommended and I will be returning.

Fantastic host, lovely stay. Clean, quaint, nice location with a wonderful cafe on the same block. Easy walk to city center, easy transportation, safe, would HIGHLY recommend staying here again and would so so myself if back in Dublin.

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.