Skip to main content
Entire home

Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal

Photo gallery for Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal

Beach
Exterior
Beach
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Playground on site

Explore the area

View map
Killybegs, Donegal
  • Place, Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Atlantic Technological University Killybegs Campus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Killybegs Childrens Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal

This unique beachfront cottage, built in the 1930's by the then owners of Fintra House as a holiday cottage for their family remains largely untouched in its original condition. It is situated only metres from the beautiful Fintra Bay Blue flag beach.
The cottage feature a large living/dining area with an open fireplace for cosy evenings.
All the other rooms in the cottage lead off from this room.
The garden overlooks the beach and is a fantastic space to relax and listen to the waves or even have a BBQ.
The location is ideal for exploring South West Donegal, the nearby sea cliffs of Slieve League, and the other beautiful nearby beaches and country walks. Donegal Town is about 30 minutes drive away and the fishing port of Killybegs is less than 10 minutes away.
The cottage has it's own private entrance driveway with parking for up to 3 cars.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior
Lovingly restored 19th-century Bluestack Mountain farm-cottage hideaway
Letterbarrow
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
Lovingly restored 19th-century Bluestack Mountain farm-cottage hideaway

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11619890
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

About the area

Killybegs

Killybegs is home to this cottage. Maritime & Heritage Centre and Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ardara Fort and Glengesh Pass.
View more Cottages in KillybegsOpens in a new window
Map
Killybegs, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Atlantic Technological University Killybegs Campus - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Killybegs Childrens Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Muckross Head - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Lough Aroshin - 13 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kilcar House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fleet Inn Restaurant, Killybeggs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Marina Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Evelyn’s Central Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mrs B's Coffee House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal?

As of 29 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$396, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal located?

This family-friendly Killybegs cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Maritime & Heritage Centre, Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre and Killybegs Childrens Park. Atlantic Technological University Killybegs Campus is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!! Excellent host. We had such a great time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thanks so much for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very relaxing right on the beach. A couple minute walk and you are on the beach. Hosts are very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gerard B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is beautiful and the views are stunning but the house itself was really dirty we spent the first 3 days cleaning and washing everything we needed to use including bed linen and bath towels even the washing machine needed cleaning before we could use it witch added a lot of stress to what was meant to be a relaxing holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Re-set for the soul

We wanted to relax and this cottage was perfect. The beach is 30 seconds walk, the view is breathtaking. We relaxed, played games, read, talked around the open fire, swam, walked and just chilled. No tv, no screens (although there is Wi-Fi), we detached from the phones and iPads and let our brains breathe. Will be booking again for next year or maybe even during winter. Tony and John were so helpful yet respectful of our privacy. Can not fault the cottage or the area. Loved every minute.
The view from the cottage
On the beach
On the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and found some peace in Donegal! We look forward to welcoming you back
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark S.

Before booking there are a couple of things folks need to be aware of. The driveway up to the place is terrible. Its a 0.5 mile sand track and is full off deep holes 3 mph max. Its not the cleanest place with spiders webs and mould (they charge 70 for cleaning) dont know why.On the plus side. Youre right on the beach and the cottage gives you a great sense of old world living.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
This is an old beach house with a certain rustic charm. The garden, view and location is stunning. The house itself needs work done on it. The gas stove has a very low flame making it difficult to cook on it. We did change the gas bottle but it didn't help. We ended up using our camping stove. The shower hose fell off the shower and the plug was blocked until we removed a lot of hair. The description of the rooms is not accurate. There are 3 rooms with double beds, one with a single and one with a bunkbed in it that you access from one of the double rooms. Communication with the owner, Tony, wasn't great - he replied to one of my messages, but not the rest. John and Julia, who met us when we arrived, were very friendly and helpful. The house is cluttered and really needs cleared out and painted inside. If you have high housekeeping standards it probably won't suit. We had glorious weather so we were outside most of the time. There is a lovely open fire and wood was provided, which was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2026
Hi I will get the cooker problem addressed, wasn't aware of it. The house is listed as sleeping 8 but I let 12 of you come even though I explained there was one bathroom. Maybe over use was the issue there. To say I replied to 1 of your messages is simply untrue, we were in touch several times. The house is described accurately & there are plenty of photos & a video. The people who were staying before you have already reserved for next year. Maybe somewhere more modern & soulless would suit you better

About the host

Hosted by Tony Scott

Host profile image

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback