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6, Flagship Harbour
Rusty’s place is perfect for a midlands break. The apartment has stunning views over the river Shannon, with so much wildlife to see. The apartment is very safe and within walking distance to a lot of amenities. There is a play-park close by for children which is great and even closer to the apartment there is a wee music park along the banks of the Shannon. The apartment has everything you need for a comfortable stay. I would recommend Rusty’s for a couple or a family.

The Studio On The Square
Great communication with Sinead. Very functional studio, in a good location in Clifden (restaurants, supermarkets nearby) and in Connemara. Our stay was very nice.

Seaview apartment in Louisburgh
Perfect hosts, lovely accommodation, stunning views of coast, sunsets and sheep farms. Would highly recommend this stay. The apartment was well equipped, comfy beds, lovely big towels and well insulated. A short drive to the beach, Croagh Patrick, Westport and an hour from Connemara national park. A very special trip and lovely memories made!

Johnston House: Historic Village Retreat
Johnstons is great! Kinvarra is such a charming town and this place is a great spot for exploring it. Lily and Richard were very easy to chat with, and had lots of great local recommendations. The apartment is huge and filled with art and posters reflecting the history of the building. It also has easily one of the best stocked kitchens I’ve ever seen in an Airbnb. And of course Aunt Agnes.

Spectacular apartment in Clifden, Connemara
Great place, great location great hosts definitely recommend as as an beautiful place to stay.

The Amazing Panoramic Penthouse- Free Parking-
The place was great. Martin was extremely responsive to all we needed. Great Location, 5 minute walk to the main shops and restaurants in the center of town. Also great for a morning run along the water. Very clean and comfortable for our family of 4.

Luxury Galway City Penthouse
The place was fantastic and exactly what my wife and I needed after driving through the country side for a few days. It’s in a perfect location to walk to the city center and Quay Street for food and drinks. The balcony was perfect for watching the ships come and go and for a little bit of a view when winding down. Would recommend to anyone needing a comfy place to stay a few days in Galway.

Sunny Boutique Apartment
Roxy was a fanatsic host and the apartment was in the perfect location to explore Connemara or just chill in beautiful Clifden. Would definitely recommend a stay!
Waterfront house rentals

Swimmers Rest 200m from the Beach in Salthill
We really enjoyed the location and being able to walk to the beach as well as coffee shops/restaurants. The place was lovely and nice inside. Our internet wasn't working and wasn't able to be fixed in time for us before we left. All in all a great spot and would stay again.

Luxury house with panoramic views in Connemara
A beautiful home away from home in a stunning location. The house is well appointed and very comfortable. Mark made our check in very straight forward and we felt at home straight away. We loved walking to the beach to enjoy a morning cup of coffee and take in the view. Letterfrack is only a few minutes away and has two lovely restaurants and an excellent general shop. I would highly recommend and would love to stay again.

Amazing 3 bedroom house in City
Beautiful and comfy place with a lovely backyard. Maria was very helpful with her recommendations for restaurants and Galway market. Really short walk to groceries, and about a 30 minute walk to downtown.

The Old Bakery
We loved staying in The Bakery. The Photos don’t do it justice. Spacious and pristine. Maeve was very quick to respond to any queries we had. She had also left Lindor chocolates, biscuits and fresh flowers for us which was just lovely. Roundstone is so picturesque, with a couple of lovely pubs and the walk on the nearby beaches on Christmas Day morning was just stunning. Would highly recommend staying here.

Spiddal, near Galway. On the Wild Atlantic Way.
We absolutely loved being able to call this place home during our visit to Ireland. Sheila and Redmond were very responsive and friendly in making sure we had everything we needed and more. The location was beautiful and conveniently walkable to the pier, shops and pubs. Our girls especially loved the little playroom - perfect for our family trip!! We’ll definitely be back!

1843 restored stone cottage beside Galway Bay
We really enjoyed staying at this cottage!!! It's in a lovely neighborhood in Maree - close to Galway and Oranmore (with restaurants and shops) but peaceful and secluded. Helen and Ronan were lovely hosts. The cottage has been rebuilt beautifully - retaining the original stone walls but incorporating modern touches. It was perfect for our family of four. Beds are comfortable and kitchen is well-stocked. Homemade bread with a special treat!

Cong Holiday Let
We had a lovely stay beautiful setting by the river .The house was warm and cosy on arrival . Hugh was there to meet us with instructions on heating and Anne had left us beautiful homemade brown bread which went down very well with a cuppa after our long journey . It’s only a couple of minutes walking distance from the picturesque Cong village

19th century restored Irish stable by the lake
We had a lovely stay here, it’s just outside Galway city and you get a bite of the lake.
Waterfront condo rentals

Quay-side luxury sea-view apartment, Kinvara
We had a great stay in Fiona's place in Kinvara! It is a stunning location and the view onto the bay is just so peaceful. The place seemed to be bran new/freshly painted and furnished. Fiona was extremely responsive and addressed all of the (minor) issues we had. Highly recommend this place.

Seaview modern apartment
had a really good time. salthill is right on the see so beautiful views and the view from the living room in the apartment is spectacular. lots of local pubs dotted around. the apartment was brilliant. 2 good sized bedrooms, one of them en suite. kitchen is a decent size and had everything you need to cook up some food. sitting room was lovely with two big recliner sofas and beautiful vistas. walkable into the city centre if you're a decent walker, it's about 2km and perfectly flat. if you're not or you're with someone who isn't a walker there is a bus just round the corner that takes about 5 mins and is fairly regular. car parking around the area is free but very busy so having a dedicated parking space was great.

Cosy 2 Bedroom Apartment in Galway City Centre
Location, location, location! The space is a bit out dated but it was perfect for four adults in the heart of Galway. Fruit, milk, and juice on arrival was a lovely touch. Excellent communication, comfy beds, coffee, and great travel tips helped make our stay so nice.

Exclusive Luxury Seafront 2 Bedroom Apartment
We absolutely loved this spot for our time in Galway. Easy parking (if the building lot is full you can park for free across the street) and a playground right across the street. Super family friendly place and had all we needed. The fridge is smaller but was sufficient for our 4 night stay. If you would be doing lots of cooking at home, it might be a little cramped. We mostly drove into the city, but you could easily walk it as well. Absolutely can recommend this spot!

GG’s Lakeside Retreat
Great stay in this accommodation! Everything was perfect: clean, well-organized, and very comfortable. The location is great, and the host was very responsive and welcoming. I really had an amazing time, I highly recommend it

Bayview Penthouse in Salthill
we had a to leave a day early but would have loved to have finished my stay. it was so relaxing

Luxury relaxation with sunroom & private apartment
We had a wonderful stay at Loretto’s. The location was perfect for doing day trips and all the information provided about the area was excellent. Loretto and her son Adrian were very welcoming and responded to anything we needed right away. Highly recommend this Air BnB!!

Harbour View
The apartment was lovely and really clean. Great location —close to everything you need and easy to get around. Definitely recommend!
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