Family-friendly vacation rentals in Dublin Bay

Own Entrance En-Suite Room close to Aviva & RDS

Private en-suite guest room with its own entrance. The en-suite is attached to our home, offering a self-contained space for your comfort and privacy while we live in the main house. Our home is just 4 km south-east of the city centre, easily reached in 13 minutes by DART, a 6-minute walk to the Aviva Stadium, and 10 minutes to the RDS. Sandymount is a charming small village with restaurants, cafes, bars, pharmacies, and a supermarket. The nearby Sandymount Strand is just a 6-minute walk away.

Cosy Island cottage in the heart of Dublin

This is a unique opportunity to see the sights of Dublin City whilst staying on a Nature Reserve with the peace and quiet that has to offer. The Cottage is 10 seconds from the beach and 10 mins from Dublin City Centre by car or 20 by bus. There are wonderful walks on the island and also several excellent restaurants within walking distance or use the bikes for the 10k cycle path around the bay! We love to share this very special location with anyone that enjoys something out of the ordinary!

Stylish own-door solo suite in best urban village

Private own-door suite - for one guest only! - in a quiet home in Sandymount, one of Dublin's prettiest urban villages - just 4km from the city centre, a 20 minute drive from the airport and a 15 minute walk to the RDS or the Aviva Stadium. You'll find a host of amenities on the doorstep and easy access to the city by bus or train. Enjoy a stroll on Sandymount Strand after a day of sight-seeing, before sampling one of the many great eateries in the village. You'll be spoiled for choice!

The Coach House. Taylor Swift Stayed here!

Resembling a Tuscan Farmhouse this 200 years old coach house is simply irresistible. The building was elegantly restored after lying dormant for decades. Its situated to the rear of a private home and only 10 mins walk from Ranelagh and 15 mins from Ballsbridge. Peaceful and charming you wont want to leave…. Taylor Swift stayed with us while enjoying a low key visit to Dublin. We were delighted to have her at our home and equally thrilled she managed to avoid the attention of the media.

Private detached guest suite in Dalkey, Dublin

Detached bedroom suite, with own secure entrance and off-street parking. offering the best of both worlds with easy access to Dublin shopping, theatre and concert venues as well as being just a short walk from the seaside. Enjoy coastal walks, Blue-Flag sea swimming and green open spaces. The kayaking centre just 2 mins walk away offers organised sea kayaking trips where you can explore coastline and meet the famous Dalkey seals. Easy access from Dublin airport using Aircoach - Route 702.

Private secure detached flat.

A self-contained 1 bed apartment adjoining a mature family house. The flat has its own entrance. It is within 200m of Sandymount strand, 100m of Sydney Parade DART station, 10 mins from city centre, 5 mins from RDS & Aviva, Aircoach 701 stops at St Vincents Hospital on Merrion Road. This stop is a 12minute walk to the room. For the tired traveler you'll be right at home in this very quite residential location, that, complemented by black-out blinds will ensure a great night's sleep.

The Mews Apartment, Dalkey Hill

Beautifully private apartment situated on top of Dalkey hill, overlooking Dublin Bay and Howth, just 15 minutes walk from Dalkey village, the train station and 5 minutes walk from Killiney hill hiking trails. Enjoy your morning coffee in a private garden, or watch the sailboats go by from your bedroom window. Dart into the city centre only 30 mins or enjoy the historic village of Dalkey and a pint of Guinness in the famous Finnegan’s pub. NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS/CHILDREN UNDER 12Yrs.

Cottage in Howth, Dublin steps from the cliff path

Beautiful cottage all to yourself in Howth right beside the scenic cliff path. Ideal for couples/small families. Your own place in a lovely part of Howth. Enjoy amazing walks, delicious seafood or grab a pint and listen to some great music in one of the wonderful pubs. Plenty of room in our charming, very comfortable 1 bedroom cottage down a private lane. Living room and private bathroom with fabulous shower. NO KITCHEN but tea/coffee making facility, microwave and a small fridge.

Bright Coastal Studio close to City and Airport

Bright and airy studio. Newly refurbished in April 2020. Private outdoor patio. Conveniently located to the train and bus routes getting you in to Dublin City in around 20 minutes. Very close to the coast. Lovely walks towards Howth and Portmarnock and Malahide. Please note that the studio apartment is an extension to the rear of our house, it is not accessible to the house. Access via a side lane. Studio has private patio but we do have 3 young children who sometimes use the garden.

Private Studio

A warm comfortable space located at the side of our house completely separate from the main house with its own front door and privacy. Facilities include en-suite, kettle, tea & coffee, wifi, towels, hairdryer and iron. Host on hand if needed. Walking distance of sea and an array of places to eat & drink within walking distance. Only 15 min bus journey or 5 min train (DART) journey to the city centre. A 5 minute walk from St Anne’s Park & close to Howth & Malahide. Parking available.

Locke Studio Twin at Zanzibar Locke

Our Twin Studios have an average of 29m² of space, and extra flexibility with two single beds. ‏‏‎ ‎ You’ll also have plenty of space to relax, with a one-of-a-kind, handmade sofa. Space to live, with a fully-equipped kitchen including a dining table, washer/dryer, dishwasher and lots of designer cooking gear. Plus all the Locke perks, including air-conditioning, a super-strong rainfall shower with Kinsey Apothecary toiletries, private, superfast Wi-Fi, a Smart HDTV for streaming.

Private Studio Apt. in Family Home

The Guest Studio is a thoughtfully designed space that accommodates 1 or 2 guests. It is a self-contained unit with its own front door and is just 70 metres from the nearest bus stop and 1.9km from the sea. Accessible by 4 public transport systems- E2 bus which passes the house connects to all other services including: Aircoach 700 and 702 services as well as DART and mainline train. All bus services run 24/7 Dublin Airport: 30 minutes by car or approx. 60 mins by bus