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Family & Pet Friendly House Situated On A Working Hillside Sheep Farm

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Front garden with Valentia island in the distance
Sitting room with exposed beams and woodburning stove
View from the front door of the cottage
Double Room groundfloor
Ground floor double bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Co.Kerry, Kerry
  • Place, Cuas Crom Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballycarbery Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Skellig Six 18 Distillery
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family & Pet Friendly House Situated On A Working Hillside Sheep Farm

A newly renovated cottage, 2 double bedrooms and a twin room and 2 bathrooms . A cosy sitting room with a wood burning stove and natural beams exposed in the ceiling. Highlight would have to be the conservatory with its breathtaking views of Valentia Island and the river Fertha. The tarmac courtyard is safe fro small children to play/cycle. There is an outdoor built in barbecue with outdoor garden furniture for all the family to enjoy the long summer evenings. there is ample parking for cars. I

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1328718
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

About the area

Cahirciveen

Located in Cahirciveen, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Skellig Six 18 Distillery and Heatherhill Stables are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cuas Crom Beach and Beenatee Loop Walk. Travelling with kids? Consider The Anchor and Siopa Chill Rialaig. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Co.Kerry, Kerry

What's nearby

  • Cuas Crom Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ballycarbery Castle - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • The Old Barracks - 14 min drive - 7.3 km
  • The Anchor - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Skellig Six 18 Distillery - 19 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazy Cat Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mike Murts - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Craineen's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chin Fong - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Pet Friendly House Situated On A Working Hillside Sheep Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet-friendly cottage with island views?

As of 9 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-friendly cottage with island views on 12 September 2026 start from NZ$242, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family & Pet Friendly House Situated On A Working Hillside Sheep Farm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family & Pet Friendly House Situated On A Working Hillside Sheep Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Pet Friendly House Situated On A Working Hillside Sheep Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family & Pet Friendly House Situated On A Working Hillside Sheep Farm located?

This family-friendly Cahirciveen cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cuas Crom Beach and Ballycarbery Castle. The Anchor and Beenatee Loop Walk are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

victoria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW! the VIEW! No photograph does it justice. Beautifully clean house, in a beautiful place. We were there mid winter for 10 days in January! Lovely hosts checking in on us. Internet fine to watch Netflix. I had worried about the cold as I live in Australia, but we were warm enough by the fire, nice and cosy in the sitting room, with extra blankets on the sofa. I would recommend leaving the shower on eco to get a constant temperature, or use the other shower with less power but very hot. The village is a very short drive away, with a few great places to eat even mid winter - and live music at the pub. Go to the Lazy cat cafe for a wonderful coffee, walk on beaches close by, have a laugh in the pub listening to irish music on a sunday, and gaze and gaze at the view from a sunny armchair at the house! Heaven!
sitting in porch looking out
from front of house
view from front of house
view down the drive
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Wonderful cottage

Comfortable. Friendly and helpful hosts. Beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Lovely arra

Lovely property
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Sweet!

We had a glorious time in this peaceful setting. The view was fantastic, inside and out. Everything suited our family beautifully.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Inger M.

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

A lovely house, great hosts in a quiet part of Ireland

We, a family of 5, spent almost a week in this lovely cottage amongst a lot of sheep. We went swimming at the many beaches and for walks in the lovely countryside. Gillian and Mike were great hosts. We can recommend this cottage to everyone .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Inger Thank you so much for your lovely review and for leaving the cottage so clean after your stay. Really appreciated. Hope to see you again sometime when you’re back to visit Ireland 🇮�🇪� Thanks Gillian & Mike
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10/10 Excellent

Guenter R.

Excellent place to stay!

We enjoyed very much the time in the house of Gillian and Mike. It is a very good place to explore the Ring of Kerry. Also in the next area are some good hiking-Tours like the Beentee-Loop. - The house is very charming with a nice diningroom, which gives a fantastic view to the landscape. The extenion with two armchairs gives great views to Valentia Island and Cahersiveen. The living-room has a Perfect fireplace, which we enjoyed very much. - Gillian was very helpful and have us a lot of tips and Information. Thank you for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Hi Gunter and Silke Thank you very much for your kind review and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. You were certainly very lucky with the glorious weather you got during your stay and you thank you also for leaving our cottage so clean. You were perfect guests and are most welcome to stay with us if you return to Ireland. Kind regards, Gillian & Mike
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10/10 Excellent

Ryder S.

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

Felt Like Family

Mike and Gillian’s cottage was lovely and homey. We stayed there 10 days and even though the weather was poor and neither me nor my husband were feeling very well (we had to go to the doctor in town to get antibiotics eventually) we rested and recuperated - sitting in the sunroom looking out at the beautiful scenery was perfect for both body and soul. By the time we left there we were raring to go on the next part of our trip. The hosts were super responsive to all our needs. The sheep were calming to look at. The town had good restaurants and stores. There was even an Aldi’s in town. The cottage was close to town but far enough away to feel you were in the country. This is a spectacular part of Ireland and we were very pleased that we chose this place. Thanks to the O’Connor’s!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tyena D.

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

Home Away From Home

Gillian & Mike are amazing hosts - always available, friendly, helpful - more like family than hosts! This house is one of 4 on the property (including Gillian & Mike’s own home) but you are very far apart with your own yard and space so it’s very private. Waking up to stunning views of the ocean, hillside, castle/ring fort and of course sheep made for a picturesque holiday that we’ll never forget. It’s an older home, but been kept up very well. Plenty of space for a family and room to work. Wifi was good enough for video conferences & streaming movies. Washer and Drier in the house, as well as a drying line outside, made laundry easy. The property is nonsmoking which was great - no horrible stall smoke smell lingering about. Gillian & Mike - their whole family actually, really made our holiday perfect, you won’t find better hosts!!!
Stayed 28 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Beautiful and comfortable

The cottage is situated on a beautiful hillside overlooking Valentia and the village of Cahersiveen. Even the beautiful photos on the site do not do the view justice. We spent far more time than we planned just sitting in the back room with a book in our laps listening to the sheep and gazing out across the mountains and the river. The hiking trail to the top of the hill behind the house afforded another (and different) view, out over Dingle Bay. Our children loved to roam up there, look for the fairy houses and picnic at the tables placed along the trail. The cottage itself is very comfortable and quite large. It was more than enough space for our family of six. We had everything we needed to cook meals. Laundry in the house meant that we left after two weeks with clean clothes for the next leg of our journey. Cahersiveen was a lovely little village, quite underrated I think now having spent so much time there and having visited many of the more touted villages (Dingle, Kenmare, Adare) during our trip. We worried that being so far off into the southwest would be limiting but it was just the opposite. We found that we had everything we needed and more. A good selection of pubs in town, various restaurants (Chinese, Curry, Pizza in the Oratory, etc.), two convenient shops for groceries, etc. Mike and Gillian were very welcoming and great to do business with. When we come back to Ireland, we will book this cottage. You should, too!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Hi Joe & Sam Thanks so much for your lovely review. You were fabulous guests are we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Kind regards Gillian & Mike
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6/10 Okay

David Watkins

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful views...but missing the love.....

The cottage is in a truly wonderful location on a hilltop, a stones throw from the Atlantic and (when it is not raining) affording sensational views. Throughout the process of booking the owners were more than flexible and friendly, and kindly stayed up despite our late arrival. The property itself is comfortable and well sized, but after a few hours the details sink in, and this is what makes the difference between a building that is rented out to make money and a home away from home. Things we noticed and would recommend attention: 1. The property is described as ‘newly renovated’ - it is not new. More like “ at some stage in the last 5 years’ - it is simply now too long since it was done to be described as such 2. Only upon arrival do you realize that even hot water out of the bathroom taps and kitchen sinks is electrically heated = you pay on top, for what is arguably a basic necessity. That you just pay for heating and hot water in a shower is just about Ok, but from a kitchen? And do not forget the rent is already on the healthy side of upper medium for Ireland... 3. with that in mind, despite a late arrival we were welcomed with no hot water. This cold water greeting left us feeling that this was intended to be more of a business than a passion and anything we want, we pay. We have been to many cottages that showed more heart than this, it was a cold shock (pardon the pun) 4. Poorly thought through on the details. No towel rails of any decent size that can hold more than one towel. How 6 people in this house dry their towels after a shower in bad weather is beyond me. No space to hang tea towels in the kitchen 5. Poor cleaning...look at the details...disgusting toilet brushes, beginning of mold around windows.....it needs some love 6. No mirror in one bathroom at all! No space to put anything from your toiletries anywhere in either bathroom 7. The dining table is wobbly and is almost impossible to eat off of I am aware that this sounds pretty bad. It is not, they are details, but enough that some may be disappointed when it is so easy to fix. I could not recommend staying here but that is my personal tast...others I am sure will be more than happy
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our cottage and I would like to take this opportunity to respond to your points. Firstly the house is a 1930’s cottage that we have been renovating every year and the kitchen was replaced entirely in the new in March 2019 and it is an ongoing project as we strive to improve it every winter. With regards to the hot water issue. There are three ways to heat the water, the immersion, oil heating and the stove which we supplied starter pack logs for. In our rental agreement it informs our guests of the additional costs for both oil and electricity. In relation to the towel rails for hanging your towels we have a clothes horse which holds up to 16 towels which was put away in a different shed by a previous guest but we located and have replaced it. In addition to the clothes horse there is also a tumble dryer in the kitchen. The hanging of the towels in the kit hen is a welcome tip as when renovating the kitchen we forgot to put the towel rail back but will rectify this immediately. I have put a mirror in the smaller bathroom and will organize storage for toiletries also. Having inspected the broken toilet brush I have also replaced these having discussed it with out cleaner. However I would like to point out that I checked every single window in The house today and didn’t find a trace of mould. With regard to your final point about the wobbly kitchen table you will notice that the table is on a natural Valentia slate tile and requires very slight adjustments at times to balance the table. We pride ourselves in communicating well with our guests and as we said on check in if there were any issues to contact us without hesitation. We live on the farm and many of your genuine issues could have been rectified immediately leading to a more pleasant holiday for your family. As you said in your response we were more than flexible with your booking as you had to change your arrival date due to Ferry Bookings and we gave you a €70 reduction. Your total bill for Oil and Electricity was €13 for your stay. We welcome recommendations from all our guests and are continuously striving to improve our service but feel a little frustrated when on check out we asked if you were happy with the holiday in our house and your only complaint was the poor weather ( which of course we have no control over ) . We feel better communication would have certainly lead to more enjoyable family holiday for you all. Gillian & Mike
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8/10 Good

Detlef M.

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

Die Aussicht und die Lage sind überwältigend

Nach drei Tagen hatten wir uns eingelebt und konnten den Rest des Urlaubs genießen. Die Kommunikation mit Gillian war sehr gut, die Wegbeschreibung einwandfrei und der Einzug unproblematisch. Da meine Frau auf eine ständige Versorgung mit medizinischen Produkten angewiesen ist, gestaltetet sich die Lagerung und Ablagemöglichkeit im Badezimmer(n) etwas schwierig. Da mussten wir etwas improvisieren. Auch die Stärke des Wasserdrucks in den Duschen hätte etwas stärker sein können, aber das ist ein spezielles Problem, welches nur wir durch die Versorgungssituation hatten. Aber auch da wussten wir uns zu helfen. Mr. Price und Aldi in Cahersiveen halfen aus. Sonst ist alles da was man braucht! Das absolute Highlight war jedoch der Ausblick! Gefolgt von den Schafen mit ihren Lämmern. Wir haben stundenlang im Windfang, im Esszimmer oder vor dem Haus gesessen und den Schafen und/oder dem Wetter über einem überwältigendem Panorama zugeschaut. Urlaub und Entschleunigung pur! Herzlichen Dank an Gillian&Mike für diesen schönen Urlaub...
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir waren vier Wochen dort und nach der zweiten Woche war nach einem Ausflug wie nach hause kommen. Wir haben morgens im Anbau gesessen die Schiebetür geöffnet und den Kaffee bei einer traumhaften Aussicht genossen. Bei kleinen Problemen wurde sofort reagiert und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, außerdem war es sehr angenehm ruhig bis auf die Schafe, Vögel und Kühe war nichts zuhören. Wir werden bestimmt noch einmal wiederkommen!
Stayed 29 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephan F.

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

Amazing view

We have had wonderfull week in this cosy cottage. The view is stuning, the house is big enogh for a family or two cuoples. Check in/out process is very easy. Landlord is very freandly and always ready to help. We enjoyed every minute in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Super Ferienhaus

Wir haben unseren Urlaub sehr genossen. Als Familie mit 4 Kindern war genug Platz, auch darum im Garten und auf dem Hof war genug Platz zum spielen. Die Küche war ausreichend eingerichtet und bot Möglichkeit zum Kochen. Hervorragend war die Lage um die wunderschöne Gegend und den Ring of Kerry sowie den Skellig-Ring zu erkunden. Am meisten erfreuten wir uns an dem Ausblick am Essenstisch, wir werden noch lange daran denken! Vielen Dank an Gillian!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nathalie A.

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

Wonderful week in Kerry

We very much enjoyed staying in the cottage of Gillian and Mike. The cottage provided everything we needed for a relaxing week as a family and served as a base for exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Wonderful location

Wonderful stay in a beautiful location. Magnificant views. Very nice host.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

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

Beautiful Kerry

We really enjoyed this gorgeous part of our country. And we were lucky with the weather. The views from the house were stunning and Gillian was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

vanessa C.

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

Vue extraordinaire en tout point de la maison

Propriétaires discrets et très serviables. Nous recommandons fortement cette location. Calme et ressourcement assuré.
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10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

Beautiful home in an ideal location

Gillian and Mike were lovely hosts and made us feel very welcome yet we had our privacy. We loved our 2 week stay and didn’t need to travel far to enjoy our day. Coming home to the house perched on the hill with stunning views always amazed us. Very comfortable beds and a large living room couch to enjoy tv together. A super holiday to cherish.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Staycation 2021

Great property & great hosts in Gillian & Mike. Plenty to do & see. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

monika cudo C.

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

Superb holiday

Exceptional house and lovely hosts
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jessamyn C.

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Even better than it looks

This is a really nice house in a great location for exploring Co Kerry, with an absolutely amazing view. Honestly, the pictures don't really do it justice. It's extremely clean, has everything you probably would need, and the owners are extremely nice. They live one house away, so it's very convenient to check in or talk to them if you have questions, etc. And their recommendations were terrific! We had a wonderful time and have already recommend the house to some friends!
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10/10 Excellent

Deirdre V.

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

Gorgeous house with panoramic views !!

We had a really great week with Anne and Mike , they were the perfect hosts and looked after any of our requests straight away ! The house was perfect for us as a family of four , spacious , comfortable and with breathtaking views !! We would highly recommend this property !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang R.

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

Familienurlaub

Alles hat bestens gepasst und die Unterkunft kann nur weiterempfohlen werden.
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10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

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

Ferienhaus in wunderschöner Lage

Hervorragendes Ferienhaus in dem man sich gleich wohl fühlt. Ein kleiner Wintergarten mit Blick auf Valentia Island lädt dazu ein mit einem Tee / Whiskey die tolle Aussicht zu geniesen, während hinten das Kaminfeuer knistert. Der perfekte Ort zum Entspannen - gerne kommen wir wieder.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thanks so much Harry for your lovely review and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We would be delighted to welcome both of you and your gorgeous dog. Regards Gillian & Mike

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