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Aotearoa-Family home-Spectacular location-hot tub-games room

Family-friendly holiday home in Caherdaniel with a hot tub

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Exterior
Exterior
Dining
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Derrynane Bay Beach
  • Place, Derrynane House
  • Place, Waterville Golf Links
  • Airport, Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Aotearoa-Family home-Spectacular location-hot tub-games room

Aotearoa is a spacious stone faced four bedroom, two storey house with a hot tub and a games room on elevated section overlooking the Derrynane Hotel and Kenmare Bay.
Aotearoa has a large open plan, well equipped kitchen/dining/sitting room with French doors leading to to a patio and BBQ area.
There are three bedrooms on the ground floor (a double bedroom, a queen size room and a twin room)
The main bathroom with a shower and a separate WC are on the ground floor.
There is an upstairs galleried double bedroom and bathroom with bath and shower attachment.
There are wooden floors throughout.
There is a games room with table tennis and a jacuzzi room on the ground floor.
Wifi is available payable by PayPal to local provider for unlimited use on daily or weekly basis
Electricity and oil are extra payable by units used read by meter.
Aotearoa is five minutes walk from a safe sandy beach, pub and restaurant. It is a two minute walk from the Derrynane Hotel. It is a five minute walk from Wave Crest cafe, shop and deli.
Aotearoa is located on the Wild Atlantic Way, The Ring of Kerry, The Kerry Way and in the Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve. It is close to Derrynane Blue Flag Beach, Derrynane National Park and Derrynane House the ancestral home of Daniel O Connell.
The following are some of the many activities closeby
Derrynane Seasports (Children and Teen camps, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, body boarding and snorkelling)
Eagle Rock Equestrian Centre provide horse riding along the beach
Boat trips to the Skelligs
Fishing trips on the bay
Rib trips with Skellig Coast Discovery
Guided seaweed discovery tours workshops and tasting
Wildlife walking tours with Vincent Hyland
Hill and beach walking
Kayaking and boat tours with Sunfish Explorer
Golf in Waterville and Parknasilla

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Caherdaniel

Located in Caherdaniel, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Derrynane Bay Beach and Waterville Beach, while The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition and The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Blueberry Hill Farm and Issie's Handmade Chocolate. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Caherdaniel, Kerry

What's nearby

  • Derrynane Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Derrynane House - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Waterville Golf Links - 21 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Parknasilla Golf Club - 21 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Ballinskelligs Castle - 32 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scarriff Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tide&Thyme - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Blind Piper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ahamore Tearooms - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aotearoa-Family home-Spectacular location-hot tub-games room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aotearoa-Family home-Spectacular location-hot tub-games room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aotearoa-Family home-Spectacular location-hot tub-games room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aotearoa-Family home-Spectacular location-hot tub-games room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aotearoa-Family home-Spectacular location-hot tub-games room located?

This family-friendly Caherdaniel holiday home is located by the ocean, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Derrynane House, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Derrynane Bay Beach and Staigue Fort. Skellig Bay Golf Club and Eightercua Stone Row are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sieka B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, great location, wonderful house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay with a perfect view

From the start we felt at home in this wonderful house. This is really a stay that has everything and the view is astonishing. If you are searching for base for your adventures around the ring of Kerry this is what you need. We stayed here with our kids and this house has everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

Amazing property and amazing views and Catherine is extremely friendly and helpful again this year,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

easter break

fantastic property in a beautiful location, great for walks, beach etc. The house is marvellous and hot tub and table tennis are great touches. and Catherine is friendly and helpful as ever. Fantastic place to relax and take in the unbelievable views
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Artur A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this house in Ireland! After spending our days hiking through stunning landscapes, it was the perfect place to come back to and relax in the evenings. The house is cozy, clean, and has everything you need to feel at home. A big bonus is the nearby pub — The Blind Piper — with delicious food and the best Guinness you can imagine. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a peaceful Irish getaway.
Breakfast with a stunning view.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Haus mit fantastischem Ausblick. Tolle Gesamtausstattung. Das Highlight ist der Whirlpool.Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Klaus L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Man fühlt sich in dem Haus sehr wohl.Hat einen tollen Blick auf Meer und Berge.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralf W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr zu empfehlen

Eine angenehme Gastgeberin und ein schönes Haus, vielen Dank
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Ferienhaus und Umgebung

Wir hatten einen angenehmen Urlaub und waren begeistert von dem Ferienhaus und der Umgebung.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sieka B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious

Great place to relax in beautiful Kerry. We will come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Top Top

Beste Lage, 2 Super Lokale im umfeld zu Fuß 1km und 3 km.Das Haus vor allem der Ausblick einfach Hammer!!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Youssef B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Our stay at this vacation home had its ups and downs. While the location is private and offers beautiful views of the harbour, as well as close proximity to the beach, there were several aspects of our experience that left us disappointed.First, guests are required to remove all garbage and recycling themselves, taking it to designated areas offsite. We were only provided with one garbage bag for the entire week and had to purchase additional bags ourselves. Given that a cleaning fee is required upfront, we expected a more convenient waste disposal system.The house itself could benefit from better maintenance. While generally tidy, it is in need of a deep clean, particularly in areas like pot lighting, vents, and windows, where dust and buildup were noticeable. The most concerning issue was a strong mold smell in some of the kitchen cupboards which made it necessary for us to wash dishes immediately before using them every time we did.Additionally, guests must cover the cost of electricity and heating, which is understandable, but given the poor insulation—such as a drafty, rattling kitchen door and a warped window allowing cold air in—it felt like we were paying extra due to maintenance issues.Our interactions with the host, Catherine, were mostly positive. She was friendly and responsive via text. However, she did arrive unexpectedly on two occasions, once as a check-in (which we didn’t mind), but the second time was quite late at night (9:50 PM) to deliver an alter
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annerose B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Herrlich

Als Familie verbrachten wir Weihnachten/Silvester in diesem schönen Haus. Die Aussicht und Lage ist ein Traum.Die Gastgeberin Catherine ist ein Schatz und ging auf all unsere Wünsche ein. Sogar der Christbaum war schon aufgestellt und war ein Geschenk.Gerne kommen wir wieder.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and kind host

The house is very spacious and well equipped. The kitchen living area is especially large and could accommodate 8 people easily. The bedrooms are less expansive though still fine for ordinary sized people (I am 6ft 4" and the ceiling was a little low for me to use the upstairs bedroom comfortably. That said there is a king sized bed in one of the downstairs rooms which suited me fine.). The addition of a games room and a dedicated hot tub room is a real bonus. The views from the house are amazing: beautiful hills and sea views over 180 degrees. Two things it is worth noting when planning a visit first the Irish weather is unpredictable in the autumn and winter. Wind rain and mist are part of the experience of this beautiful country so plan accordingly. Second this house has a very steep driveway and a number of steps inside, people with limited mobility should take this in to account when planning a stay. Finally a big thank you to Catherine the host. She could not have been more helpful and welcoming and really went above and beyond the call of duty to make us feel welcome and at home.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We had a great time at Aotearoa. The house was big and cozy. The view from the house was amazing, Our son loved to play table tennis after a day with great impressions of Kerry. Katherine was a very good host. She gave us some informations about good pubs and hiking places. Thanks! vergoo goid
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular view and location

Our first trip to Ireland and had such a lovely stay . Catherine was very helpful and responsive to all our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Lage

Super Haus, super Ausblick, super Vermieterin. Immer wieder gerne.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely break away

Lovely relaxing break in an area that has a lot to offer. The house we stayed in was clean well appointed and had everything we needed to enjoy our break away. We met the host once and was only a phone call away if needed for anything. We will certainly look at staying here again if going to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot in Co. Kerry

Perfect place for exploring and relaxing. The house is comfortable with gorgeous views from all sides.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andre Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Haus mit toller Aussicht

Wir hatten eine schöne, entspannte Woche in dem Haus mit besonders toller Aussicht aufs Meer. Es war alles notwendige vorhanden und die Kinder hatten viel Spaß mit der Tischtennisplatte und dem Whirlpool. Die Gstgeberin ist sehr nett nd die Kommunikation unkompliziert und freundlich. Die Lage ist etwas abgeschieden aber mit Auto kein Problem und schöne Strände sind schnell zu erreichen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Einfach perfekt

Das Haus ist toll am Ring of Kerry gelegen - fußläufig zu einem sehr schönen Sandstrand mit Restaurant und Bar auf der einen Seite und einem kleinen Shop und Tourist Center auf der anderen Seite. Die Aussicht ist traumhaft. Das Haus ist geräumig und sehr gut ausgestattet. Ein besonderes Highlight war der Whirlpool. Die Gastgeberin war super nett und es lief alles wirklich unkompliziert.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home and views

We had a wonderful stay, and working with Catherine is a dream. The house was beautiful, sparkling clean, and spacious. There is a beach with restaurant about a 5-10-minute walk, and the village of Caherdaniel and Derrynane Beach (and the fairy trails, that my kids loved!) are only a few minutes away. We can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderbarer Aufenthalt

Die Lage ist traumhaft und das Haus großzügig eingerichtet. Catherine und ihr Mann sind sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit, unkompliziert und jederzeit erreichbar. Bei einem weiteren Kerry-Besuch würden wir auf jeden Fall wieder das AOTEAORA buchen.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Agréable séjour.

Grande maison, confortable et bien équipée. Vue magnifique. Très calme. Catherine est une propriétaire bienveillante.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best view ever!!!!

Everything was Perfect and the view was amazing…Next year again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

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