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Newly renovated cottage in the heart of Doolin - O'Connor's Pub a 2 minute walk!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Doolin, Co. Clare
  • Doolin Pitch & Putt
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Doolin Cave
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cliffs of Moher
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Inisheer (INQ)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly renovated cottage in the heart of Doolin - O'Connor's Pub a 2 minute walk!

The Cuckoo's Nest is a newly renovated cottage located just a two minute walk to the famous O'Connor's Pub, which has traditional music every night in the main tourist season and every weekend outside of this time.

There are three beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with a king size bed. Two of these bedrooms are en suite with the third having a bathroom to itself, located just outside of the main bedroom area.

There is a lovely garden outside with a cozy seating area to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in this amazing part of Ireland.

Property manager

Patrick O'Brien
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Doolin

Located in Doolin, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Cliffs of Moher and Doolin Cave reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Burren Stained Glass Art and Mountain View Horse Riding Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Lahinch Surf School and Lahinch Seaworld. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Doolin, Co. Clare

What's nearby

  • Doolin Pitch & Putt - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Burren Stained Glass Art - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Doolin Garden and Nursery - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Doolin Cave - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cliffs of Moher - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gus O'Connor's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McGann's Pub & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fitzpatrick's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Frantic Chef - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDermott's Pub - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated cottage in the heart of Doolin - O'Connor's Pub a 2 minute walk! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly renovated cottage in the heart of Doolin - O'Connor's Pub a 2 minute walk!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated cottage in the heart of Doolin - O'Connor's Pub a 2 minute walk!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly renovated cottage in the heart of Doolin - O'Connor's Pub a 2 minute walk! located?

This family-friendly Doolin holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Doolin Pitch & Putt and Burren Stained Glass Art. Doolin Cave is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Cozy cottage Is a Gem

5 stars across the board for Patrick's place. The cottage is decorated in a beachy style, which is appropriate for its location. It was quiet and clean. Great location! Patrick was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

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

Great location, views, lots of space!

We loved our stay in this historic renovated cottage. Plenty of space for our family with 2 teens. Easy walk to the pub, shops, and bike rental. Close to the ferry for a day trip to the Aran Islands. We loved our stay here and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen L.

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

Lovely Cottage

We had a wonderful time at the Cuckoo’s Nest. The cottage is beautiful with lovely furnishings—very comfortable. Pat couldn’t have been nicer or be more helpful. It really felt like home! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Could not have been better!

The Cuckoo’s Nest was a wonderful cottage with cozy, comfortable bedrooms and baths. The 5 of us fit well with a good mix of privacy and commradery. Quiet, very tidy and welcoming home! Great common areas and well appointed kitchen. The location was perfect for walks to town, to the Doolin ferry terminal, to drives to the Cliffs of Moher (sadly the walking path was under repair during our visit) and we enjoyed the pitch and putt. We also enjoyed O’Connors pub, the Ivy Cottage and Anthony’s restaurants, also in walking distance. Pat was a very accommodating and gracious host. We hope to be back some day!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

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

Best accommodations in Ireland

This 3-bedroom house is immaculate! It is the best place we stayed at during our two months in Ireland. There is everything you need for a long or short term stay. Its quiet location is within a few minutes walking distance to shopping, pubs, restaurants and a very doable hike to the Cliffs of Moher, along with many other hikes. We had a slight issue at the house, and Patrick resolved it immediately. He is a great Host. I highly recommend this very relaxing and perfectly located property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Perfect

Location, Cleanliness, Kitchen, 6 adults (3 couples) all with ensuites and 2 great leaving areas. The size of the spaces and overall property could not have been better. I have never left a review before but decided to leave one due to how perfect it was. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

M P.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great time and the split plan was perfect for our two couples. Everything was clean and in order. Perfect location for relaxation and see8ng the local sites including a day trip to Galway. Our only critique is the pots and pans needed a little updating. Our
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Perfect location and cute cottage

The location was walkable to many shops and pubs. You can see the cliffs from the front parking area. Cottage was clean and adorable. Plenty of room for our group of 3 adults. Host was quick to respond to questions and very helpful. Overall a perfect, idyllic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nan H.

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

Great place to stay in Doolin

This house is in a great location for a stay in Doolin - just a few minutes walk from Gus O’Connor’s pub and some shops, and a few miles away from 3 other good pubs, all with Irish music at night. The house has everything that you might need and Patrick stopped in a couple of times to see if everything was good. I recommend this as a good place to stay in Doolin.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarence T., Washington DC

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

Cuckoos nest getaway

Awesome location, cozy home with 3 full batgs in each room. Perfect for a submersive irish country side experience. We were 4 people 2 adukt children and us parents. This was by far more impressive in person than we imagined. Patrick O'Brien helped us get acclimated and brought his horse over to visit in the back yard. My girls lloved tge hirse Lilly and we all enjoyed the pubs and shops all eithin a couple m8nutes from tge house. Doolin is a myst ser! We will be back again!@
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Cuckoo’s Nest is lovely!!

Cuckoo’s Nest is lovely. Location is great. Doolin is delightful. Pat and Martina are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

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

Cuckoo’s nest

3rd time at the cuckoo’s nest and it never disappoints!!! Doolin is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

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

Wonderful house and location

The house was perfect. Very clean, plenty of space and located right in town so easy walking distance to pubs, restaurants and shops. Thank you Patrick!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

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

Safe, easy feeling in the nest

Clean, comfortable house in a very quiet area located very close to Gus, O’Connors pub, and the quaint village of Doolin. Very easy access to the cliffs of Mohr and a nice jump off spot for other destinations on the west coast. The house was fully furnished with everything at six people needed and host. Patrick always make sure to take care of any concerns that we had instantly. If you were looking for a very bustling rowdy night life, this is not the place for you. However, if you want the classic traditional Irish pub and music experience you will not be disappointed with the cuckoos nest.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mrs.

Lovely traditional home in the heart of Doolin. We stayed for two weeks as a home base. Patrick was so very accommodating.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

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

Unbelievable experience and family time!

Celebration of our anniversary with our grown children and spouses. The lodging couldn’t have been more comfortable or charming! We loved it! Especially our host Lilly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kameron L.

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

The Best in Doolin!

The Cuckoo's nest was everything we could have asked for. It was a lovely, clean home with easy access to all that Doolin has to offer. Best stop of our Ireland trip by far! Thank you Patrick!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Lovely property, ideal location

The house was spotless and beautifully furnished, very, very charming yet contemporary at the same time. The views were nice and the location could not have been better for walking to the main street or driving a very short distance to the pier. Patrick, our host was very responsive and easy to reach. The home had everything we needed and I can’t stress enough how lovely and clean it was. Loved everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viv H.

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

Escape to Doolin

The Cuckoo’s Nest was the most beautiful, peaceful house you could stay at to explore Doolin and surrounding areas. Every possible thing you would need was in the house. Three nights was not long enough!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

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

The Cuckoos Nest Exceeded all of our Expectations

We will be back. The most lovely VRBO that we have ever stayed at in Ireland. The home, location, and views were outstanding. Pat went out of his way to make sure that we were well taken care of during our stay in Doolin. Thank you Pat!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petra B.

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

Sehr schöner entspannter Kurzaufenthalt mit Wohlfühlcharakter

Super eingerichtet und ideal für 3 Paare! Ruhig und trotzdem zentral gelegen. Netter ansprechbarer Gastgeber.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Very comfortable home from home

The property was maintained to a very high standard. It was more like a home from home, rather than a holiday rental. Patrick came to meet us and introduced us to Lilly the horse in the back garden. We made ourselves very comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cockoos Nest.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R., Beverly Hills

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

Beautiful home near the Cliffs of Moher

We loved our stay and would definitely come back to Doolin. Patrick was a great host and answered our questions quickly. The house is close to restaurants and local activities. We recommend Ivy Cottage - had breakfast and dinner. We also ate at Gus O’Connors and McGanns. Both were really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C., Durham, NC

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

Comfy and convenient in Doolin

Very comfortable house with everything you need for your stay. Easy drive to Cliffs of Moher and The Burren. Literally just down the hill from Gus O’Connors, where we spent several evenings. Patrick was a gracious host and made everything very easy for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

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

Perfect Stay in Doolin

Our stay at Cuckoo’s Nest could not have been better. The home is cozy and well equipped, the location couldn’t be better, and Pat was a great host. Do hesitate to reserve this property, I know we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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Hosted by Patrick O'Brien

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