Family-friendly holiday rentals in Valentia Island

We absolutely loved this cozy, impeccably clean house—so much so, we didn’t want to leave! My favorite part was enjoying coffee each morning with the beautiful view. The extra living space gave our family room to spread out, and the sinks in each bedroom were a great touch for keeping things organized. The beds and towels were soft and comfy, and we were pleasantly surprised by the brand-new washer and dryer (with detergent!). My kids loved exploring the area and heading to the beach. There’s a cute café down the road and a nice pub in town—just be aware that places close early, so plan meals ahead. We didn’t use the hot tub since it seemed a bit tricky to figure out, but overall, this was one of our favorite Airbnb stays!

Beautiful location! Not far from Ballydehob and Skibbereen. Great space for the family to spread out and nice kitchen and family room to hangout in. Would definitely recommend!

We had two great nights in a bell tent. Goleen is out of this world beautiful. Incredibly peaceful. Shower and toilet facilities were immaculately clean

A first rate accomodation in a wild and peaceful setting with a grand view of the "3 Sisters", Mt. Brandon and the wild Atlantic. High ceilings, lots of view windows including in the bedrooms and a fireplace. Great recreational loft space with TV, board games, foosball and darts. Hiking opportunities and the grand town of Dingle short minutes away by car.

We are just back from our West Cork holiday, and what a holiday! Such a beautiful part of the world. We really enjoyed staying at Patti and Chris’s lovely little guesthouse. A perfect ‘away from it all’ experience. Waking up to birdsong and peaceful views was magical. To top it off we arranged to have the most de-licious 5 ⭐ meal for our last evening. Made by Chris a (chef) and provided by Patti with delicious veg and salad from their garden! Fabulous hosts who couldn’t have been more accommodating 💚. Thank you Patti and Chris 🍀

We loved it! It was in an amazing location, quite close to Killarney town and the house itself was amazing and spacious. To top it off John was great to deal with

We had a magical last-minute getaway at Goleen Harbour and couldn’t be more grateful to Shawn for accepting our booking on such short notice. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth and kindness. The tent was cozy and nestled in nature — peaceful, clean, and perfect for a reset. Evenings were spent around the campfire, sharing stories and laughs under a sky full of stars. The stargazing here is unreal — crystal clear and breathtaking. It felt like time slowed down. Waking up to birdsong and the fresh sea breeze was the cherry on top. Shawn was a fantastic co-host, always responsive and thoughtful. His passion for the place shines through. This stay reminded us that true luxury is about connection — with nature, with people, and with yourself. Highly recommend this for anyone wanting a soulful escape from the noise of everyday life. We left with full hearts and unforgettable memories.

Fantastic house for a large group. Everyone having en-suite made it so comfortable. So much room for chilling and eating etc. Huge amount of fridge/freezer space. Easy to do laundry. All kitchen equipment there including airfryer! Beds were really comfy, everyone slept well!

Martin and Bridgette were excellent hosts. 3 things we look for are cleanliness, comfort and quiet. We got these in abundance. The view from the house was stunning and seeing all the deer in the garden was very special. Good base for touring the penninsulas with great food in town. I highly recommend if you want to find peace and serenity. Thank you, Martin and Bridgette for being so kind, responsive and helpful. XXX

We had a great time here! The house was clean and comfortable, the kids loved the upstairs play area, and we loved being able to walk everywhere.

Lovely little place in the heart of town... Had everything we needed, and a short walk to everything in Kenmare.

Rose cottage is designed really well, combines an architectural sympathy with the surrounding landscape whilst the simplicity of the uncluttered interior make for very comfortable living.

This was such a generous space for 7 adults and 4 children under 11. The weather was amazing so we made full use of the lovely back garden and its gas barbecue and in the evening the fire pit. The kitchen had every piece of equipment imaginable and loads of plates and cutlery etc The view out the back was the mountains out front the sea and further the Iveragh Penninsula in County Kerry. We had food from the food truck at the next door pub and lunch at O Neills in Allihies. Of course crab sandwiches with the wonderful Adrienne at Mc Cathy’s bar in Castletownbere. Walks to Cleanach and the Arches, swims at Travara and the cable car for some thrills. A special and generous place. (It would be wonderful if there were a safe off road path to the little beach or some provision by the county council to make the road more pedestrian friendly).

We stayed in Ritchie’s cottage for 3 nights with a dog and a toddler. Ritchie was very friendly and helpful. The cottage had everything we needed and the surrounding area was so beautiful. Thank you Ritchie for your hospitality!

I have stayed in this cottage quite a few times over the years - and I always enjoy it immensely. The cottage is lovely, decorated in a style that suits its age, and set in the most stunning scenery. It feels as though you're in the middle of nowhere - it is so quiet the deer come right up to the patch of grass in front of the house in the evenings and there are so many different birds it's almost like an orchestra - but you're definitely not: There are two good restaurants in the area, a nice pub near a harbour, a lunchroom in gorgeous gardens and a very well stocked shop-and-tearoom only a 20 minute drive away. So yes, I will come again!

Lovely place to stay. Enjoyed the patio which was a bonus!

We have fallen in love with Julie’s beautiful studio. Everything about the home is gorgeous, the house is so equipped, there are so many amenities and the pool and garden are fantastic. It’s definitely our favourite Airbnb that we’ve been to and we’ll definitely come back.

This was a great Airbnb. Location about 1 mile outside of Killarney. Comfortable clean big. Airbnb is part of the Glen Eagle apartments behind the Brehon Hotel. You have to check in at the GlenEagle hotel which is next to Brehon. Kind of confusing, but we figured it out.

We spent an absolutely wonderful week in Julie‘s cottage. The cottage was so perfect. Everything was in place to make you feel right at home. It’s a stunning location with its own beautiful garden and pool, and very peaceful. Great area for walking and terrific restaurants nearby. Julie is a superb host and her caretaker was on hand and very helpful if we needed anything. But we wanted for nothing! Thank you again Julie for sharing your beautiful home with us. We cannot wait to come again.

It was really a nice stay . really nice and clean property in a very convenient location.

Very well located close to the center, very nice house.

We had such a gorgeous stay. The cottage was cosy and well equipped, the little private outside seating area was lovely. The pool was a big hit with the kids and it was great to have the whole thing to ourselves for the entire hour. We had many gorgeous walks in the grounds, my 10 year old daughter loved the fairy walk. Paul was very friendly and helpful, a perfect host. A truly magical place.

Beautiful location, cottage & amenities. Loved our stay. Would go back again!

Laharandota was an absolute dream. We booked both the cottage and the studio and both of them were impeccable. The cottage feels like a true home, everything you need is taken care of in a highly detailed and organised way. You could easily stay here for longer periods, while the Studio is best suitable for shorter visits. Must make a special note about the garden, which feels like a paradise. The giant Gunnera next to a fairy stream were very mystique. The swimming pool is awesome. We managed to see whales and dolphins swim in the distance. The post office /shop in Kilcrohane is a must-visit, takes you back 50 years in time. Thank you Julie for everything, we will return. 🙏🏼