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Guinness House on the beach

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

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Ballyconneely, Co. Galway
  • Place, Connemara Championship Links
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Road
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Kylemore Abbey
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Guinness House on the beach

Guinness House, a stunning waterfront estate in Connemara with a private beach. This unique property features a large main house and a separate studio chalet, comfortably sleeping 16 guests. Enjoy dramatic Atlantic Ocean views, an outdoor sauna, and total privacy. Perfect for large families or groups seeking a luxurious coastal retreat. Your private sanctuary awaits.



Guinness House is a spacious, self-catering holiday home designed to bring you closer to nature, comfortably accommodating up to 16 guests across a main house and a separate studio chalet.



Main House - Sleeps 13

Living Areas: The home features two distinct sitting rooms; one with a cozy stove, and another with a desk and direct access to the private beach. The bright, open-plan kitchen and dining area has a large table for 12, an island with a breakfast bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows with doors leading to the garden.

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Includes a double oven, 5-ring hob, dishwasher, and a Samsung fridge-freezer.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms: The main house has 6 bedrooms, 1 main bathroom, and 3 shower rooms.

Bedroom 1: Double Bed & Single Day Bed with ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom 2: Double Bed with ensuite shower room.

Bedroom 3: Double Bed.

Bedroom 4: Double Bed.

Bedroom 5: Double Bed.

Bedroom 6: Two Twin Beds.



Outdoor Living: A paved patio off the kitchen features a BBQ and a large, raised seating area with stunning sea views. Steps lead directly from the front of the house onto your private sandy beach.



Studio Chalet - Sleeps 3

This self-contained space includes two single beds, a pull-out bed, a kitchenette (2 electric rings, microwave, fridge), a dining table, and a private shower room.



Wellness

Enhance your beachfront experience with our stunning outdoor sauna, perfectly positioned for a rejuvenating session before or after a swim in the Atlantic.



Included Amenities: Your rental rate includes all bed linen, towels, heating, Wi-Fi, and on-site parking.

Family-Friendly: A cot/crib and a baby high chair are available for our youngest guests.

Heating: The main house features comfortable underfloor heating throughout, while the chalet has its own separate heating system.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Dangerous animals not allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 17:00-00:00

Important information

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Property # 8448837
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ballyconneely

Ballyconneely is home to this holiday home. Connemara Championship Links and Connemara Championship Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Connemara National Park and Mannin Bay Beach. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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Ballyconneely, Co. Galway

What's nearby

  • Connemara Championship Links - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Clifden Castle - 20 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Sky Road - 21 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 44 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Connemara National Park - 44 min drive - 35.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Station House Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Off The Square Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Guinness House on the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Guinness House on the beach?

As of 28 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guinness House on the beach on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$2,758, 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 Guinness House on the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Guinness House on the beach?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guinness House on the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Guinness House on the beach located?

Situated in Ballyconneely, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Connemara Championship Links and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mannin Bay Beach and Connemara Championship Golf Links. Alcock and Brown Memorial and Alcock and Brown Landing Site are also within 6 miles (10 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 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bun

A GOLD STAR for this glorious house in stunning location.

A fabulous house in a fabulous location perfect for family and or friends gathering. Plenty of space so you are not under each others feet, third visit and booked for next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Hi Bun, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are absolutely delighted to hear you’ve had another fantastic stay and that the house continues to be a perfect fit for your family and friends. It’s wonderful to know the space and location work so well for your group and even more special to hear you’ve already booked your return visit for next year! We truly appreciate your continued loyalty and look forward to welcoming you back again. Warmest regards, Samantha
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love love love

Second time at the Guinness house and it was even better than the first. The house is the most perfect location and is spotless, everything you could need for a family get together. The most comfortable beds we have ever slept in. This place holds a really special place in all our hearts and we can't wait to come back again <3
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich F.

Beautiful property in a spectatular location

A unique property and unique experience. The house is beautifully done and appointed. Extremely well designed to accomodate a large group (there were 12 of us) comfortably. The location is picture perfect and it is centrally located to take advantage of all the activities in the area....or just sit around and enjoy watching the ocean. It exceeded our expectation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Hi Rich , Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at the Guinness House in Ballyconneely. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

Exceeded Expectation

The house could not have been more perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have beautiful memories now for years to come. The fireplaces took the edge off the windy November days. The kitchen came fully equipped to feed/serve everyone. Truly lovely!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Hi Samantha, Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay and we shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bun

The most idyllic location and a happy welcoming house

The bedrooms are well planned for mix of quiet and not so quiet or young and not so young! Well equipped kitchen, great selection of books, comfy garden furniture. Pizza oven. Suited everyone with a huge age range! Your service is first class. We had a minor hitch which was dealt with straight away
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Dear Bun Thank you kindly for such a wonderful review. It was so good to meet you when you called into the office. We hope to see you and your family return once again to Connemara. Take care and thanks again Yvonne & Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lainey B.

A perfect family beach house

Our 4th return visit and the best stay yet, mainly due to magnificent weather. The views of the bay with the 12 Bens beyond are breathtaking. Days spent crab finishing, SUP races, swimming and sandcastle competitions. Connemara golf course nearby for the golfers. Sundowners on the patio with a full moon overhead. Only 2 little cons: no clothes line to hang wet towels and the barbecue was much too small for 12 adults and too far from the house. Otherwise everything was perfect.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kieran Whelan

Great house but check out time is too early

The house is amazing in a gorgeous location, however the check out time is too early especially with all the check out procedures that are required. It resulted in the check out morning being very stressful. The guests should not be required to do so many tasks on the check out morning. Also the drive way to the house is in very poor condition in spots, which could damage cars.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2022
Thank you kindly for your lovely review we are so delighted to hear that you loved the house, it is a very special location. Unfortunately, since Covid-19 we ask all our guests to remove all bedding and towels and place in closed bags ready for collection and load the dishwasher. This is a huge help to our housekeepers and is standard procedure at all our holiday homes throughout Connemara to ensure that the holiday homes are cleaned, sanitised and fully ventilated prior to the next guests arrival. As this home is so close to the shore, there has been water damage the past year to the driveway. We will pass on your review to the owner. We hope to see you all once again visit Connemara. Thanks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lizanne

Family gathering in Connemara

The house is wonderful, well equipped for a large family get together with lots of space both indoors and out . Two dishwashers and an extremely well equipped kitchen makes catering for a large group much more practical. We were honoured that the owners trusted us with their collection of books which was so interesting, particularly the guest books from old. A added bonus was having a separate sitting room for the kids with lots of games and a table tennis and small pool table . The kids were on the beach at 7.15am exploring rock pools and playing in the sand . In fact they were outside most of the time which was great . We had super weather and were treated to an incredible light show from the Aurora on our final night . A few torches would be great , otherwise perfect .can we come back please .
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
We are so delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience at Guinness House. We very much hope to welcome you to Connemara once again in the future. Yvonne
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Birthday bash

This is the perfect venue for a large family get together - lots of bedrooms and bathrooms, a huge kitchen, games room, cosy lounge with open fire, views to die for.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

One of a kind gem in Connemara!

Myself and extended family stayed in the Guinness house for the third time and definitely not the last! It’s comfortable and warm with all the modern conveniences you could need. The large kitchen and dining table were perfect for everyone to gather after the days’ adventures in the area. Post-dinner table tennis and snooker competitions finished each night off and the comfortable bedrooms set us up to do it all over again the following day! The beach front location and fabulous garden with barbecue and sun deck area would be fabulous in the summer months and there’s so much to do in the area for all ages and abilities. Looking forward to our next visit already! Thank you Connemara lettings.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

No where like it .. HEAVENLY

My daughter found this beautiful magnificent “ Guinness house” over 5 years ago .. we ( our family ..mr children 4 & spouses & 7 precious grandchildren under 10… have been there ( twice 1 year) .. omg .. we ALL ADORE IT .. little one too !!! we’e been soo fortunate.. Yvonne & girls Cannot to enough to accommodate you .. at All times have gone over & beyond to try facilitate you regarding dates & kiddies & school calendars & last minute request for a ‘ cot’ etc .. cannot do enough for you .. from bottom of my heart thank you .. thank you Yvonne .& girls .. thank you Connemara Letting.. thank you Guinness house for giving us our lives bck .. One thing we learned during the very challenging, uncertain, at times frightening & sadly heartache & loss of love ones .. THAT THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS BEEN WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS..LIVING LIFE EVERY SINGLE DAY .. the best way you can .. & TRY SHARE TIMES WITH Family, friend & go places that fill you with joy & happinesses or simply just to rest or heal ! ‘ GUINNESS HOUSE’ hold my heart in her “GRASP”.. we all Adored it .. we never leave it .. we have new memories every visit .. every day to cherish forever !! Thank you for joy , happiness & memories Luv Pearl
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lainey B.

Another wonderful time in this special house

This was our 3rd time staying in the GH. The weather may not have been perfect but the size and relaxed comfort of the house and the extensive gardens ensured we had another magical stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely spot to stay with large family and dogs

A lovely comfortable private bungalow on the beach, lovely sea view with lots of garden space. A fully equipped kitchen, with new Smeg coffee machine. The saucepans and frying pans could be updated. The Barbeque outside could also be upgraded, if you are not bringing your own portable one. The large kitchen table is very suitable for large family dining.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Dear Des Thank you kindly for your review. Your feedback is very important to us. We are delighted you had a wonderful stay at the beautiful Guinness House. We have arranged an inspection on the home in the coming week and have passed on your comments re the BBQ & pans to the owner. We hope to see you return to Connemara in the near future. Take care Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lainey B.

A superb house with a beach literally in the front garden

Guinness House is a magical treasure. Situated at the end of a long winding lane in one of the best locations in Connemara. It has good comfortable accommodation and an excellently equipped kitchen, an endless supply of piping hot water and a games room for when the weather disappoints.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Hi Lainey, Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Kind Regards Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Location location location

Large, spacious, well accommodated house right beside the sea, walking on machair behind house, sandy beaches nearby
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

adrienne m.

Amazing house

Amazing house in spectacular setting . Highly recommend. Everything we needed was provided. Very nice for big group as plenty of privacy
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

wonderfull house

Everything was just great except the lighting was very harsh. some small lamps would add a lot to the atmosphere.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Fantastic vacation home. My family will return.

This house is a destination. My family will return often. The weather, beach, and overall house were incredible. The contacts for the house were responsive and assistive. I have already recommended this house to several friends who are planning trips to Ireland.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Magical experience

We are an Irish Swiss family who were gathering for a family birthday! A few had never been to Ireland before and most not to Connemara! For everybody Guiness House and the ( Irish experience) was magical and very special! The house is amazing and the staff at Connemara Lettings adorable! I hope that we can return some day because five days was too short!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Hi Michel and Jacqueline, Thank you for this lovely review, your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you all had a wonderful stay at Guinness House 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

fabrice l.

We will comme back !

Wonderful place, very nice and clean house, irish weather, we will comme back ! For the french guests why not bottles of guinness instead of Chilian wines for welcome presents ? This wine was good however ... thank you very much. Just one thing : you should add a hifi music player with a cd reader in the kitchen.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Hi Fabrice, Thank you for this lovely review, your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Guinness House and shall pass your comments and suggestions 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

wonderful holiday let

The house was perfect for us-14 adults and 4 little ones. The kitchen worked very well as a brilliant space to cook and entertain.Having the beach beside the house was great-lots of swimming and kayaking. Highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lainey B.

A week in Shangri-la

The perfect location for a family get together in comfort. Lovely beach within 20m of house, SUP-ing, kite surfing, sandcastle competitions, sundowners on the terrace Heaven!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Hi Lainey Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Guinness House. We shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

Fabulous Holiday

We were a group of 8 adults and 4 toddlers and really enjoyed our stay in the Guinness house. Everything including kitchen utensils, bed linen, towels etc was of a high standard. I would certainly recommend this house and look forward to visiting again. Now if only the Irish weather would oblige!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Hi Barbara, Thank you for your lovely review, your feedback is important to us, we shall pass your comments onto the landlord. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind Regards Yvonne
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Happy times in a lovely property

The accomodation was super,....comfy, beautifully dressed beds and towels were plentiful and of high quality. All these items I had expected. The house is in a most wonderful location and the layout of Guinness House capitalises on that. The house suited our needs admirably,..., a 'young' family and an 'older' family. Lots of beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms and plenty of play space for all! The house kitchen and laundry was well equipped. In due course, the following needs attention: 1. Larger of the 2 ovens is not working 2. No DVD, despite 'advertised' on website. 3. Heated towel rail in west wing shower room, not working,...as far as I could tell. 4. Maybe secure the gate opening onto the beach,.....safety first! We loved staying in Guinness House and some of our visitors called it ' The Guinness Spa'! Lovely hot showers after a swim at high tide,...and then dinner in a huge kitchen,.....great!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Hi Margaret, Thank you for this lovely review. Your feedback is important to us. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay. We have passed your comments onto the landlord for review and we look forward to welcoming you back to Connemara in the future! Take care Yvonne
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A stay in Paradise...

We were a group of 11 friends, and we had the chance to spend a 4-days week end in the wonderful Guinness House in Ballyconneely. Everything there is perfect: the landscape of course (white sand beach with turquoise blue water, and breathtaking view on Errisbeg), the incredible garden (both sides of the house), but also the house itself, with its numerous rooms, that big kitchen / dining room, and the classy, yet sober decoration. Time has no effect there, hours are seconds, or years, you're never sure! And when comes the moment to leave, you have that unutterable feeling that you were one of the most privileged person on earth...
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Hi Hugues, 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

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