Charming Cottage In Beautiful Howth, 25 Minutes From Dublin City Center

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Dublin 13, Fingal

Howth Harbour12 min walk
Ireland's Eye3 min drive
Dublin Port28 min drive
Dublin (DUB)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

DATES NOW AVAILABLE IN JULY/AUG 2024 DUE TO RECENT CANCELLATION
Our charming 130-year old 2-bedroomed home, bright, welcoming and beautifully renovated, sits above the village of Howth, overlooking Howth Harbour and Ireland's Eye, the iconic island outside the harbor, just 9 miles from Dublin city center.

Howth is the scenic and recreational jewel of the Dublin area, sitting in a hilly peninsula on the north side of Dublin Bay with stunning views of the bay to the south and the coast line to the north. The harbor, with its two popular piers, includes a working fishing port as well as a large marina, and is an important sailing venue. The peninsula has a wide array of wonderful scenic walking paths over the hills and around the cliffs, and is popular with birdwatchers.

We believe that our house was built in or before 1895, but it has been extended and totally renovated, and includes all modern amenities. It is bright and fresh, with 2 bedrooms that can comfortably sleep 4 people, full bathroom, living room and a bright fully-fitted kitchen / dining room overlooking the garden. Total floor area is approx 1,000 sq ft. The garden includes a deck / patio and offers views of Howth Harbor and Ireland’s Eye. The front of the house has 2 parking spaces.

The house is 300 yards from Howth Village, including shops, church and bus service to the center of Dublin; 0.4 miles from Howth Harbour; 0.7 miles (12 minute walk) from the DART rapid transit rail station serving the center of Dublin and southern areas of the city; and 8.9 miles from Dublin city center.

Howth has 2 fine golf courses, numerous excellent restaurants, and the 15th century Howth Castle which includes its famed wild rhododendron gardens, which are open to the public in summer, and the National Transport Museum of Ireland. As can be expected in a fishing port, many of the restaurants are particularly noted for fine seafood. Howth also has several well-known pubs, including the Abbey Tavern, which is renowned nationally for Irish folk and traditional music, and is only 5 minutes’ walk from our house.

All this within 25 minutes of the center of Dublin!

Property manager

Peter and Jane Ahern

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Howth, fishing & Sailing village 25 minutes from the city center - Beautiful

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Dublin

Located by the ocean, this holiday home is in Howth, a neighbourhood in Dublin. Guinness Storehouse and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit O'Connell Street and Grafton Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium or Croke Park. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

What's nearby

Howth Harbour - 12 min walk
Ireland's Eye - 3 min drive
Howth Castle - 3 min drive
Malahide Castle - 23 min drive
Dublin Port - 28 min drive

Getting around

Dublin Howth Station - 13 min walk
Dublin Airport (DUB) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

Howth Harbour - 14 min walk
The Bloody Stream - 14 min walk
O'Connell's Howth - 9 min walk
King Sitric - 9 min walk
Crabby Jo's - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage In Beautiful Howth, 25 Minutes From Dublin City Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage In Beautiful Howth, 25 Minutes From Dublin City Center?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage In Beautiful Howth, 25 Minutes From Dublin City Center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage In Beautiful Howth, 25 Minutes From Dublin City Center located?

Located in Howth, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Howth Harbour and Howth Castle. Ireland's Eye is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. Dublin Howth Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

emily s.

20 July 2023

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

Great house in a fabulous location

This was a really great house - much nicer than looks in the photos. We had a great stay here with everything we could possibly need and Howth village just a short walk away. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie R., Sydney, Australia

19 May 2022

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

Second time in our home away from home & it never fails to impress. Warm, amazing views, clean

Wonderful booking process and very well looked after there. The property is in a more than wonderful location. Wonderful walks, cafe’s and attractions. Bus and DART (train) in walking distance to take you to city centre and other side of dublin. House is warm, clean and very well equipped. Will most definitely be booking another stay here for our next trip to dublin.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

12 Mar 2022

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

Wonderful stay in beautiful property

This was our second stay in Peter's cottage. It was perfect for our family. Communication from Peter and house keeper Veronica was exceptional and they both went above and beyond. The cottage itself was spotless with all mod cons to make our stay comfortable. The location was great in the gorgeous town of Howth. Just read details re best place to park and you won't have any issues. Thanks Peter for a wonderful stay. We hope we can stay again next trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica G.

12 Apr 2024

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

Great Cottage

This was a great cottage. The owner gave very good details about everything we needed to know. Checkin was very easy and there was a property manager close by but we didn’t even need assistance with anything. The location is close to local transportation and pubs but be aware that it is an uphill journey from the main part of the village so walking can be a little strenuous but we are 66+ and still made it just fine. Would defiantly stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

29 Mar 2024

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

Thank you

Wonderful property and location in beautiful Howth. Peter was a wonderful host providing great direction for access and information regarding the area. Highly recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Peter and Jane Ahern

We are Peter and Jane Ahern. We both grew up and were educated in Ireland. We met when we both worked for the Irish government’s Industrial Development Authority (IDA Ireland), and got married in Dublin. Soon after that, we moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where we have lived for many winters! Our two children live and work in the Cleveland area but, from numerous visits though their lifetimes, they both know every inch of the Howth peninsula!

Why they chose this property

Jane grew up on the Howth peninsula and her mother and brothers still live there. Over our years in the US we have spent many wonderful vacations there with family and friends, enjoying the spectacular scenery and great social life. It was our dream to find a house in Howth, and when we learned that 1 Balglass Road was for sale in 2003, Peter made a quick trip to Ireland and, after a few quick phone calls with Jane back in Cleveland, immediately bought it. It was perfect!

What makes this property unique

Our Irish home is full of character, over 120 years old but with every modern amenity, in a quiet street, but still within a short walk of all of the attractions of Howth Village and Howth Harbour with their restaurants, pubs, Yacht Club, shops, pier walks and marina.

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