Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands
About this house rental
Located in Dublin, this attractive house for $216 per night is a great choice for your next break. Renovated period cottage with quiet, comfortable and cosy interior. Situated in Dublin docklands where giant working cranes dominate the marine landscape. The cottage has been restored with expert architectural advice and executed by skilled Dublin craftsmen. It is furnished with original Victorian pieces. It is close to the Great South Wall, one of the finest marine walks on the east coast, and Sandymount strand which features in Joyce's 'Ulysses'. The cottage has an area of 900 square feet. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor. The ground floor has a combined living / dining area with open fire, original pitch pine floor and a beautiful Victorian glass fronted bookcase filled with Irish and international literature a discreet Bose sound system and a TV. The entrance hall and bathroom have mosaic tiled floors. There is a new kitchen in the property. Prices include all charges. Cottage has WiFi and designated parking space.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Dublin
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(82 Reviews)
5.0
This house is a bit small but charming and just what we needed. We were concerned about the house being off the beaten path but it is convenient to the bus and a short ride to city center. It was a great place for home base as we explored the city and countryside and a comfortable place to come back to at the end of a long day. Plus, a short walk to the Merry Cobbler, our new favorite pub. We would recommend!
5.0
We had a great time at the dockland cottage. It is well equipped with towels, bedding and kitchen stuff. We spend almost a week there and enjoyed Dublin. Billy, the host, was excellent.
Thank you
5.0
Wonderful place full of period details. Delightful host made us very welcome.
4.0
Cabbies had hard time finding our accomodations. We sent several emails to Billy about our access and fact that there were three of us and we only had two sets of towels. We had a partial roll of toilet paper for 5 days. When Billy finally called a neighbor of ours to come over with her phone we finally had info on where towels were. Never toilet paper. A neighbor loaned us towels and gave us toilet paper. Billy chewed me out for not answering his calls. We were in airplane mode and not accepting calls. I have only communicated with Billy via email for months prior to our date of arrival. Billy wanted us to have someone at the accomodations for an afternoon during our stay. I told Billy, via email, we had plans for our entire stay and we could not wait around for a repair man. We were having issues with washerdryer and had requested step by step instructions. Never received them.
I would not recommend these accomodations. We took pictures on arrival and too photos before we left too.
5.0
It is a bit of a walk to downtown Dublin but a nice quiet location with a kitchen, living room and two great bedrooms. This stay was a very good choice for us.
5.0
Really enjoyed Billy’s cottage. Accurate description, close to Sandymount. Loved his place.
4.0
The cottage is exactly as described, comfortable and relaxing. It's not near the center. You have to walk 15 minutes to get the bus to the centre.
5.0
Great location!
5.0
The Cottage had such an authentic Irish charm about it. We loved the location walked to pubs and food store. Short Uber into the town of Dublin which was such a cool place - so much happening, got to tour some pubs, ate some fish n chips got to see beautiful architecture and hear some authentic Irish bands playing on the streets. I can't wait to go back. Billy was a very responsive host.
5.0
The cottage was everything I had hoped it would be. It was exactly as advertised. Very clean and well stocked. It was an easy walk to all the essentials. I also got a LEAP bus card at the airport and used it a number of times. The bus stop was right through the park. On most days, however, I just walked all the way into the downtown area. I took a number of tours that the pickup spot was downtown and never had a problem. I am generally a light sleeper, but the sounds of the cargo loading did not bother me at all. I also found it very interesting to watch. I LOVED the fireplace. It was very comforting after a long day out and about (much of them wet!).
William called on me midway through my stay to make sure everything was going well.
I would highly recommend this cottage for a long or a short stay.
4.0
The property is very unique in that it was built in the 1800s and is beautifully outfitted inside. It does have steep stairs up to the bedroom, so I don't recommend it for older people or people with mobility issues. Owner is honest and responsible.
5.0
Beautiful coastguard station with a wonderful location.
5.0
This place is exactly as advertised. Well kept property, easy access. The garden was nice with fruit trees. We bought a LEAP pass for trains and buses and property was well located to access them. As noted, a 10 minute walk through the Ringsend park took us to a main busline on Irishtown rd with many options. A 20 min walk to Aviva Stadium got us to the train and an easy trek to Howth. I recommend the TFI Live app which was very helpful. I would not drive in the downtown. The Merry Cobbler was also just through the park and we had an excellent meal. The local tesco express was smallish, but well stocked. When we left for the airport we pre-booked a cab through Lynk. They asked if they could use the tunnel (8euros?) and it took under 15 minutes on an early Monday morning.... wow! It is across the street from a working container ship yard - it was interesting to watch - we left windows open and did not find it disruptive. There is a local rowing club down the street as well and they store boats next door. Thx for the stay.
5.0
Our 18yo daughter and her friend went on their first trip abroad and I booked this house on their behalf. Billy was so helpful and I felt very safe knowing that they were in a good place. Beautifully decorated, lovely view, reasonably priced and convenient location
5.0
Quaint cottage in a unique setting. A little hard to find initially. Loved our stay here.
5.0
It was a delight. Nice location, but within walking distance of many nice places.
5.0
Had a fantastic stay with no surprises, the cottage was as advertised. Several places within walking distance (15 min or so) to eat or drink, or the temple bar district is a 15 euro taxi ride away. Best part? Beers by a fire to finish a long day!
5.0
A property like no other, tastefully decorated having all one needs for a cozy time. It is clear, the owner Billy appreciates the finer things in life especially literature, antiques and art. Next to the working port of Dublin but quiet and comfortable. A short stroll to Dublin's tech area along the river with ample services and restaurants and a nice longer stroll to stretch one's legs into city center for everything Dublin is famous for. GPS brought us directly to the property without issue and Billy's instructions made it easy to enter and enjoy the property. If you want a stay you won't soon forget, then consider this cottage for a truly unique experience.
4.0
The space was quaint. The fireplace was my favorite part. The sreps were a wee bit narrow but it is an old building. The tub was very deep, so if you have trouble lifting your legs, be careful.
4.0
This is a well equipped lovely property. The furnishing and decor make for a very cozy ambience. We enjoyed the fireplace on a couple of nights. The only negative is that the property is across the street from a massive container port facility. The large cranes work 24/7. The noise they create may be an issue for light sleepers.
5.0
The apartment is as pictured. Very clean and comfortable. It's about two miles from Trinity College which was perfect for us as we do not like to stay in the middle of the touristy parts of town and like to walk. Lots of shopping and restaurants in that direction. Sandymount is a little village about 1 km away in the other direction and very easy to get to. Several great restaurants there--much more quiet than downtown. The bed in the back bedroom is very comfortable, but does squeak a lot when you move around. The operational fireplace was nice and unique in vacation rentals of this sort. We really enjoyed out stay and would definitely stay there again if visiting Dublin.
5.0
Long but nice walk into the city, easy to find a taxi when needed. Almost silent next to a ship yard! Very pleased with kitchen items included, a wonderful stay over all.
Good location if you don't want the crowds of down town Dublin , the area in which the house is located felt secure with ice neighbors near by
5.0
Comfy beds, well equippet kitchen and a nice fire place.
Thanks Billy for a beautiful long week end
5.0
The property was just as described; a cozy charming place. Easy access to Dublin city center by walking, or bus.
5.0
Fully enjoyed our stay! 5 star for sure!! We loved everything about our stay. The beds were very comfortable. The area was great! Excellent quality with everything! Billy was the best!! Would definitely stay there again!!
3.0
Small house with all necessary items. William is a little bit chaotic but fair. We arrived and the house was not cleaned and with old bedding from before. We found the new bedding and towels after a call to the renter. We got a small discount. The location is a little bit far away from Temple bar. But their is a bus and Taxis are also not so expensive.
5.0
Condo is a little hard to find. If you give the taxi driver Old Pigeon Road they will find the building. You won’t see the number 73 you just need to tell him and the other end of the building marked with the number 80.
Communication with the owner is fantastic. William replied quickly.
Over all a very nice place to stay. My bed was very comfy.
5.0
We loved the accommodations and quiet location. Feels like going back in history with some beautiful paintings and old books. Great Wi-Fi and kitchen amenities. We loved the espresso machine and updated kitchen. We had a car rental but used Uber most of our 3 days. Great neighbors and groceries close by. One bed a little squeaky which may be solved with some bolt tightening. Great host.
5.0
The property is lovely and has been sympathetically decorated and furnished in keeping with the age of the property.
Billy was easy to communicate with and helpful and friendly.
The cottage can be hard to locate for some taxi drivers, but Billy was on the end of the phone and this helped.
My daughter felt the bed was creaky!
5.0
Cozy Victorian Apartment
William was easy to communicate with and very helpful! The apartment was beautiful and we loved the beautiful park around the corner!
3.0
Property nice but cleanliness could be improved
Property was fine and covered our needs but was not as clean as I would expect, particularly the bathroom. The instructions for check in and finding property were great and needed! Given that rubbish has to be left in the garden shed was disappointed at the lack of upkeep but eh garden and the very long grass that had to be waded through to each the bins. Some minor maintenance and would be much inproved
2.0
Too far out
We thought from the photos that it was near the newly developed area of the docks. It was on the other side of the bridge. The place was clean and was true to the photos. It is located in an industrial area and there are no places to get a coffee, pastry or water. We spent more money on transportation than we were planning to. It was clean and quiet. If you have a car, this would be good.
5.0
Excellent property. Good location. Friendly and helpful owner
5.0
Loved Pigeon House Road
Excellent property. Good location. Friendly and helpful owner
4.0
Quiet, close to city center
The property itself was very quiet and cozy. Only a short taxi ride away, but always had to help direct the taxi to the home.
William was friendly, but we did have a few communication hiccups.
Would stay again!
4.0
Everything was great with the property with the exception of hot water. There was a device in the shower that generated immediate hot water, but we could not get hot water anywhere else in the cottage. I called the owner once to see if they could help, but did not receive a call back. Overall, very pleasant stay though.
4.0
Very unique and enjoyable cottage.
Everything was great with the property with the exception of hot water. There was a device in the shower that generated immediate hot water, but we could not get hot water anywhere else in the cottage. I called the owner once to see if they could help, but did not receive a call back. Overall, very pleasant stay though.
5.0
We absolutely loved William’s home, it’s so beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. The bed was extremely comfortable and it was lovely to be able to have a small fire during some stormy weather. We had a wonderful time and so appreciate being able to stay here. Thank you again!
5.0
Beautiful and cozy!
We absolutely loved William’s home, it’s so beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. The bed was extremely comfortable and it was lovely to be able to have a small fire during some stormy weather. We had a wonderful time and so appreciate being able to stay here. Thank you again!
5.0
Lovely home in Dublin
If you love period properties & books, this will be a perfect holiday home for you. So many books!
We loved staying here, the decor and books made it really homely. The walks in to town, or Sandymount or Lansdowne are all easy, and the nearby docklands are a treat. The eateries recommended by Billy were fabulous, Crudo in particular.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Dublin?
The average price for a rental in Dublin is $111 per night. This rental is $105 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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