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Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views

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A stone house with a view of the sea.
A stone building with a sloped roof, surrounded by a stone wall and lush greenery, overlooking a lake and distant hills.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A dining area with a glass table, six grey upholstered chairs, a blue vase, and a wall-mounted painting.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Clifden, Connemara Co Galway
  • Place, Sky Road
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Connemara Heritage & History Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Clifden Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views

Set between the Atlantic Ocean, 12 Ben Mountains and preserved boglands, lies the town of Clifden on the Coast of Connemara. Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views and is only 3 km from Clifden the Capital of Connemara.



There is a large open plan living area perfect for entertaining offering a fully fitted kitchen, dining & conservatory area, two separate sitting rooms with fires and 5 very spacious bedrooms.



Fully fitted kitchen, with island, electronic oven and hob, dishwasher, integrated microwave, fridge-freezer and coffee machine. Tile flooring leads into the dining area with seating for 8-10 guests, and a large window with panoramic sea views.



Conservatory with panoramic views over the bay.



Elegant, very cosy sitting room with large picture windows with sea views, comfy sofas and gas fire.



Second cosy sitting room with 2 x couches, TV and large picture windows again with stunning sea views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.



Separate utility room equipped with washing machine and dryer.



Additional WC



2 large double bedrooms downstairs, wooden flooring and finishings – 1 ensuite



Family bathroom with bath and separate shower



Stairs leading to the First Floor:



Large master bedroom and ensuite bathroom (bath with separate shower unit).



Further double bedroom with ensuite shower room, Velux window



Twin room with 2 Velux windows.



Wooden shed for bin storage



Tarmac and a Pebbled driveway surround the house. Ample parking spaces



Free wifi, and travel cot provided.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
Checkin 16:00-00:00

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6554265
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Clifden

Clifden is home to this chalet. Station House Museum and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Clifden Castle and Alcock and Brown Memorial.
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Clifden, Connemara Co Galway

What's nearby

  • Sky Road - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Clifden Castle - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Station House Museum - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • beach near Kingstown Bay - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views?

As of 5 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$3,640, 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 Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Once Upon a Tide has magnificent sea views located?

Situated in Clifden, this chalet is within 3 miles (5 km) of Clifden Castle, Station House Museum and Sky Road. Connemara Heritage & History Centre is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Family Review

The Seascape house is absolutely lovely, fantastic location great amenities excellent accommodation, lovely views and fantastic facilities, well stocked kitchen supplies for cooking.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Dear Lisa, Thank you for this lovely review, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Seascape. Take care
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Once Upon a Tide

Large well-equipped and furnished house with spectacular views. Clifden is good choice of a base for exploring the west coast
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

A perfect home to travel the west

The views were so incredible in all of the front rooms. The location was perfect for our adventures on the west coast of Ireland. I also LOVED the guide that was sent as it had ideas and suggestions I hadn’t considered. I honestly can’t think of anything. It was such a wonderful stay for our adult family!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
Hi Patricia, Thank you for this lovely review, your feedback is important to us. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the views and all Connemara has to offer. We hope to welcome you again soon. Samantha
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tim S.

June 2022

What a wonderful stay we had at Once Upon A tide. My wife and our children with their spouses and children had plenty of room. The house was very comfortable with location to Clifden Village and the views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean were perfect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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

80th in Ireland

Magnificent. Wonderful property with views to die for. Equipped with everything you could want or need. Clean and comfortable within easy reach of Clifden by car. We have been friends for 54 years and have been to Ireland previously for breaks together but this surpasses them all
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2024
Hi Sheila, thank you for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed Once Upon a Tide. This property is truly magical and offers amazing views. We hope we can welcome you back to Connemara very soon. Many thanks, Patricia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was large and ideally located. We enjoyed the magnificent views from every window. It was handsomely furnished.Had some issues with availability of hot water.Property manager responded and had plumber work on the problem. However the supply continued to be intermittent.The lighting switches and filtered water were oddly placed.I would stay there again and definitely recommend this home as a great vacation place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Hi Anna, Thank you for your review of your stay at Once upon a Tide. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed the views and location of this property. Thank you for the feedback on the water issues you experienced. We are arranging for this to be investigated further. We hope we can welcome you back again soon. Kindest regards, Connemara Holiday Lettings Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary

The Irish Cottage you've always dreamed of

If you've always wanted to stay in an Irish Cottage on a cliff above the sea but still wanted modern amenities, One Upon A Tide is the place for you! A stone house with incredible views of the Atlantic and the bay, it boasts five bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, three sitting rooms and a modern kitchen. Though you live in luxury, sitting on the porch or sitting rooms, you can imagine what the area was like centuries ago. We even had a wandering sheep and a pheasant come to call. The only regret I have about booking Once Upon A Tide is that we couldn't stay longer!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2025
Wow thank you so much for this amazing review. Once Upon a Tide is one of our favourite homes on our portfolio. You feel ontop of the world in this home. The views are spectacular and yet you are so close to Clifden the Capital of Connemara where you will find ample restaurants & bars. Hope to see you visit Connemara again very soon. Take care Yvonne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Irish Cottage with modern amenities

Have you ever wanted to stay in an Irish Cottage on the Cliffs above the sea, but were afraid you'd not have modern amenities? Once Upon A Time is the place for you! Located right off Sky Road with sweeping views of the bay and Atlantic, this stone house has five bedrooms, four and a half baths, modern kitchen and three sitting rooms. It is so comfortable you will be happy to sit and enjoy the view rain or shine. Less than 15 minutes to the town of Clifden with its format restaurants, grocery stores, spa and shops. Klyemore Abbey, Killary Sheep Farm and Connemara National Park are less than an hour away. We had a party of six and were very comfortable. Highly recommend this home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heavenly House

This is one of the nicest houses. It’s a piece of heaven. No matter if the sun is shining or it rains. The view is glorious and every room has a view. My family come over from America and my two grandchildren just can’t wait to see the house again. Leaving they run around and say goodbye and tell the house not to miss them u til next year. The house is so so clean and the house keepers need special praise and thanks. If you could not enjoy this home and location then I feel very sorry for you. Thanks again for allowing us to spend time in this special house and place. We will be back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

claude l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison possédant tous les éléments nécessaires pour un parfait séjour en famille.Vaste et avec une vue magnifique sur les paysages maritimes proches de Clifden.Communication très facile pour obtenir des renseignements.Nous avons tous regretté de devoir quitter cette maison après des journées reposantes et très confortable dans cette maison que nous recommandons sans aucune hésitation.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Hi Claude, Thank you for your 5-star review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your time here and found the house to be well-equipped. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Jade Connemara Holiday Lettings
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in the home. Incredible views, perfect location, and beautiful home. There are so many historical sights and activities that are easy to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views. Convenient to town. Three charming, separate sitting rooms, so lots of space for a larger group. Clean. Amenities….ok.A tip for Americans considering this house — the listing says that 2 of the bedrooms have king beds, but they are definitely not U.S. king-sized beds (probably because it’s IRELAND, not the U.S.!). A king bed in Ireland is slightly larger than a U.S. double bed, but not as large as a U.S. queen. So, an Irish King is not even as large as a U.S. Queen. One bedroom has two twin beds, and the four other rooms each had essentially one U.S. sized double bed (the Irish King is very slightly larger than the Irish double, and the Irish double is about the same as the U.S. double). All the hotels that we've stayed in while visiting Ireland which listed “king beds,” had U.S. sized king beds, or larger, so the bed size at the house was disappointing. But now we know to ask specific measurement sizes next time. The bed size probably doesn’t matter to a lot of folks, but for those who want the larger beds, I hope this is useful information. Nice house overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Hi Catherine, Thank you for your review. Thank you very much for your feedback. We will take this on board. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Jade Connemara Holiday Lettings
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

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

Almost there

Great location Nice house. Difficulty communicating with manager/housekeeping. Fans needed in upper bedrooms that have no ventilation. Great views. Need instructions for using stove/ heating. One shower would not operate until property manager came 4 days later to give directions. Lots of pots/ pans /silverware.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Luxury + Views + Value!

This was the perfect "base camp" for our 7-day journey around the Wild Atlantic Way. The south views over Clifden Bay speak for themselves. The house was very well-appointed (although a couple more bath towels would have been nice; we got one per person). We saved thousands by not getting 4 hotel rooms and used the kitchen to cook meals for 8 a LOT. We would have preferred to have someone accompany us at check-in to learn about the nuances of the house (heating system, laundry, etc.), but good communication from the property managers helped in that regard. I can't wait to get back to the Clifden area again, and this property will be tops on my list!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at this wonderful property. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Ciaran M.

Lovely location, unsuitable house

The house is in a lovely location but is overly priced, not good value for the money we paid and, in our view, not adequately provisioned for the number it holds.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carol B.

Beautiful views & comfy beds

A great house,lots of room for a large group.The views are out of this world and change by the hour.Great having 3 living rooms.Beds are so comfortable.Well stocked kitchen,plenty of crockery.lots of hot water.Almost an hour walk on a narrow busy road to Clifden so car required.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Hi Carol, Thank you for this lovely review,your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Once Upon a Tide and we shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

More than just amazing views.

This property ticks all the boxes as an ideal base for a family holiday in Connemara. Lots of space, comfortable beds, good fit out, responsive property manager and support staff to resolve any unforeseen issues.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Klaus M.

Perfect!

The setting of the house is breathtaking! It was absolute clean and the wifi worked within the whole house! And we were so pleased of the two ladies from Connemara Holiday Lettings, who welcomed us and gave us so useful hints. We hope to return to „ Once upon a tide“ soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Hi Klaus, Thank you for this lovely review, your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Once Upon A Tide and we shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caroline holmes H.

The best of the wild Atlantic way

I rented this house to share with a couple of ladies . We had a mini yoga retreat. This house will leave you speechless. Beyond gorgeous. Million dollar views. Bed linen spotless and crisp. I have rented many houses. This one gets the 100 percent pass. Not a speck of dust under the beds. We loved it . Samantha and Yvonne the sgen6s are a pleasure to deal with. Great advice and information. We most certainly will be back to once upon a tide. Yvonne thank you for recommending a home away from home. It was a great weekend. Caroline Holmes
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Hi Caroline, Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Beautiful Stay!!

The scenery was amazing and the house was super nice! We stayed with 9 adults and everyone had room in a bed and plenty of bathroom space. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thank You

We enjoyed a super time at Seascape. The property is stunning with views to die for. Its close to Clifden but you have a great sense of being in the country - next stop America! Everything about the house was of a very high standard and all of the bedrooms we extremely comfortable. Thanks again. Philip.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Hi Philip! Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Seascape. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Family Home

Excellent internet , great kitchen and lovely views this place is spectacular. Really pleasant for children and good location to get into Clifden. Amenities are done really well and great to have a drier and washing machine. Would definitely recommend this for a family or group for a holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Hi Lisa. Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Seascape. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Seascape Holiday House

I loved the property! You can't beat the stunning views. It was private, clean and very comfortable. Our hosts couldn't have been nicer. i would definitely recommend this home!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Hi Daniel. Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Seascape. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pascale S.

A fantastic house with the most amazing views.

We were so lucky to stay in this amazing house: Seascape is furnished to a high end, from the comfy sofas throughoutt to the whole house, the super well equipped kitchen with all mod cons, to the generous supply of high quality bed linen and towel's. This house is a amazing! The dyer needs to be updated as it took over 2 hrs to get clothes and towel's dry on a small load but all we had a fabulous time staying there. The house is so big we didn't even use most of the rooms! Only to be recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Delighted to hear you emjoyed your stay at Seascape House, it truly is a beautiful property. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jens K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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