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Family & Pet Friendly House Situated On A Working Hillside Sheep Farm
Co.Kerry, Kerry

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10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryder S.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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Lovely arra
Lovely property
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyena D.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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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

10/10 Excellent

monika cudo C.

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Superb holiday
Exceptional house and lovely hosts
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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!

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre V.

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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

6/10 Okay

David Watkins

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 Apr,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

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Blenda S., Ormond Beach, Florida

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Enjoyed the peaceful, cozy home away from our home.
Comfortable and quiet with outstanding views from every window in the cottage. Would recommend it highly to nature lovers like myself who also love to travel. The coastline in this area was dramatic and exploring it was amazing. Gillian and Mike are great hosts and we hope to visit again.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr,2020
Thanks so much Blenda and Dale and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Ireland and would love to welcome you back to our cottage in the future Kind regards Gillian & Mike

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi B.

Beyond spectacular
It is beyond the scope of my words to describe the natural beauty of this property. The view, the sheep, the border collie, the friendliness of the town and the hosts, the comfort of the house, the surrounding day trips. At first it seems like 7 days is too long. At the end of 7 days we were so sad to leave and return to Dublin and the hustle bustle. Do not hesitate to enjoy a week with the O’Connors.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr,2020
Thank you so much Bobbi and Jack we are delighted you enjoyed your stay so much and you were fabulous guests. We’re so thrilled your first visit to Ireland was such a memorable one. Hope to see you again 👍🇮🇪 Take care Mike & Gillian

10/10 Excellent

Janet N.

Fantastic family vacation home
The location and comfort of this home exceeded my expectations. We enjoyed watching the sheep and cows in the fields with the picturesque background of the town of Cahersiveen, Medieval ruins, and the water. The house was clean, the kitchen is spacious, the beds were comfortable, and we loved the sunny dining and sitting rooms. The owners were friendly, accommodating, and respected our privacy. It was our first trip to Ireland and the location allowed us many activities, including a fantastic visit to Skellig Michael island (book early!) and hiking and outings to the Kerry Cliffs, Killarny National Park, and Dingle.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe W., Davidson, NC

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 Apr,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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Perfect location for exploring the Wild Atlantic Way and Ring of Kerry
We had a fantastic stay in Ireland from Aug. 23 to Aug. 30! This house was nestled in an absolutely beautiful setting overlooking rolling hills of sheep pasture with the ocean and mountains as a back drop! The scenic overlook on the property is a must see at sunrise and sunset! The house itself was cozy, very clean, and had a well equipped kitchen. All amenities that we needed for our stay were readily available. Gillian was very helpful with answering questions I had before our trip and our hosts were very friendly and gracious during our stay as well. The property is very well located for spending time in the quaint little town of Cahersiveen as well as driving the Ring of Kerry, day trips to Dingle, Killarney, the Cliffs of Moher, and taking a boat trip to the Skelligs. Loved our vacation and would definitely recommend this property and the Wild Atlantic Way to anyone planning a trip to The Emerald Isle!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dee L., Albany NY USA

A Fabulous Kerry Cottage
My son and I had the privilege of spending our vacation at this wonderful cottage. To start, the views are unbelievable. There are sweeping views of the countryside, complete with fields, ocean, flowers, sheep, ancient castles- you name, it's there. It's the perfect way to start and end your days in Ireland. The cottage itself couldn't be more cozy. If you aren't comfortable here, the fault is yours. The furnishings were perfect. The kitchen had everything you needed to put some lovely meals together. It was perfect not to have to race out after breakfast first thing in the morning. The bedrooms were comfy as well. We slept like babies! And after a day of hiking, the shower was a piping hot respite. Gillian and Mike could not have been more welcoming!My only regret is that Ireland is not closer to New York. I'd spend all my vacations here. If it's a beautiful, quiet, cozy place you are looking for, this is the perfect cottage for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr,2020
Hi Dee & Patrick We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage so much and you were the perfect guests and would be most welcome to our house anytime. We know Cahersiveen is a beautiful Spot to live in and we are delighted to be able to accommodate people to come and enjoy our beautiful views and surroundings. Thanks again Gillian & Mike

10/10 Excellent

adrian s.

Fantastic views and great hosts!
Perfect location for exploring for a week, Gillian and Michael were very helpful and friendly. Can t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Family Friendly with Gorgeous Views
We recently returned from a weeks stay at Gillian's house. My husband and I were traveling with two senior parents and two young children. We found the house very child friendly and it certainly suited all of our needs. Gillian was more than accommodating to us. Overall, a wonderful rental and we certainly would stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

joellen h.

Lovely home with astonishing views!
I stayed in this beautiful home in Cahirciveen for a week. I woke up each morning and went down to the kitchen just to see the view of the water and the green sloping hills of Cahirciveen. The owners are really friendly and helpful and the location is very convenient to any part of the Ring of Kerry -- and for me, the great bonus is I wasn't in a tourist trap, but in an actual home on a sheep farm, with a beach and historical sites all around me. I encourage anyone visiting south Kerry to stay in the O'Connor's home. It is spacious, affordable, has everything you need to have a relaxing vacation, and is located in a truly beautiful spot. The pictures don't do the view justice!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Stephan F., Überlingen

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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

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie A., Deutschland

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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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

10/10 Excellent

vanessa C.

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Vue extraordinaire en tout point de la maison
Propriétaires discrets et très serviables. Nous recommandons fortement cette location. Calme et ressourcement assuré.

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang R., Seeboden, Austria

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Familienurlaub
Alles hat bestens gepasst und die Unterkunft kann nur weiterempfohlen werden.

10/10 Excellent

Inger M.

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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 Apr,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

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

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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 Apr,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

10/10 Excellent

Joachim H.

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Erster Irlandurlaub war beeindruckend.
Fantastische Panoramalage umgeben von 150 Schafen mit Lämmern. Die Vermieter haben uns ein Steinhaus mit Charakter und allem Komfort zur Verfügung gestellt. Vielen Dank an Gillian und Mike
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B., Oberasbach, Deutschland

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Sehr schöne Lage in Kerry
Wir waren mit unseren Kindern (2 und 4 Jahre alt) für 1 Woche in Cahirciveen. Das Haus hat eine ideale Lage für Ausflüge in die Umgebung Ring of Kerry mit all seiner Schönheit , Killarney Nationalpark, Valentia Island oder Ekelig Michael. Und alles im Abstand von max. 1h. Die Kinder haben sich sehr wohl gefühlt. Auf dem Anwesen gibt es eine kleine Wanderung auf einen schönen Aussichtspunkt, auf dem Weg viele kleine Fairy Häuschen, die Kinder haben es geliebt. Und wir auch. Sehr empfehlenswert.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marco H.

Ein gepflegtes Cottage in traumhafter Lage mit sehr netten Vermietern
Es war alles sehr, sehr schön, einschließlich des zu Unrecht in Verruf stehenden irischen Wetters. Wir können diese Gastgeber sehr empfehlen. Das Cottage bietet einen fantastischen Ausblick, ist sauber und gepflegt. Wer sich zum ersten Mal an der irischen Küste aufhält, sollte bedenken, dass es abends noch mal empfindlich kühl werden kann, was auch vor dicken Cottage-Mauern nicht halt macht. Wenn wir noch einmal in diese Region reisen, würden wir gerne wieder hier buchen! Thanks a lot Gillian and Mike!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr,2020
Hi Marco & Steffi, Thank you so much for your review and you were top class guests. Delighted you enjoyed your stay and we would love you to stay with us again. Kind regards, Gillian & Mike

10/10 Excellent

bert f.

ein sehr netter Aufenthalt
Das Haus ist prima. Drei zimmer mit ner großer Küche/großem Aufenthaltsraum sind echt praktisch. zum Herumlungern gabs noch ein Wohnzimmer mit Kamin das wir aber selten nutzten. und die Umgebung, Irland halt - herrlich. Incl. fairy trail with 15 historical sights....

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Un endroit idéal, au calme parfait pour se ressourcer et se reposer
Une belle maison, bien équipée mais le plus de cet endroit c'est sans nul doute la vue tout simplement magistrale sur la baie, le château et le fort.... Un accueil sympathique et en cas de soucis pas de panique Gillian et son époux seront d'une efficacité redoutable. A noter que Gillian propose aussi une connexion internet suffisante pour les ados en manque de réseaux sociaux... Pubs à 3km, ne pas oublier d'aller acheter son poisson ultra frais et son saumon fumé à Daly's Seafood à 200 mètres. Le gîte est bien situé pour découvrir la péninsule soit en voiture, soit en profitant de la location de vélo à Caherciveen. Des virées à la journée sur la péninsule de Dingle sont aussi réalisables. Bref un endroit idéal pour se reposer!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

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 Apr,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

10/10 Excellent

Stan J.

Perfect and compleet holiday home
The house is perfect and with great view, ideal for families. Great to to Explore this part of kerry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

schönes Haus in einer sehr schönen, ruhigen Lage, mit einem tollen Blick aufs Meer
es war unser erster Urlaub in Irland. Als wir unser Feriendomizil erreichten wurden wir sehr freundlich und herzlich von der Familie O' Conner begrüßt. Unser Häuschen lag an einer Anhöhung mit einem genialen Ausblick auf den Atlantik. Absolut gut geeignet um sich zu Erholen und die Seele baumeln zu lassen, gleichzeitig aber auch ein guter Ausgangspunkt um die Halbinseln Iverragh und Dingle zu erkunden. Wir haben uns in der Zeit unseres Urlaubes in dem Häuschen sehr wohl gefühlt und würden jederzeit bei Gillian und Mike einen weiteren Urlaub verbringen. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit, Brigitte und Paul
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr,2020
Paul and Brigitte Thank you so much for your fabulous review and we would just like to say that you were fabulous guests and our house was left impeccably clean after you and we do hope you will come and stay with us again. Thanks also for helping us to rescue the two lambs that got stuck in the football goals net. 😉🐑🐑. Thanks again Gillian and Mike