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

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

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 JUNE AND JULY 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

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Dublin

Located by the ocean, this vacation home is in Howth, a neighborhood in Dublin. Guinness Storehouse and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and travelers 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.

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Dublin 13, Fingal

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.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

John M.

16 Aug 2023

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

Comfortable stay in Howth

Property is situated in a quiet part of Howth, quite high up above the old part of town, clean and tidy if a little tired. Convenient for trips into town for restaurants etc and the Dart, with a steep 15 min walk back up the hill. There is no essential ‘welcome pack’ of basics so be prepared to visit the shop on your first day. Overall, we had a very enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Jun 2023

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

Already want to go back

Our Father-Son trip to Ireland was a complete success. We chose to stay in Howth, on the peninsula, instead of in Dublin, which was perfect for us as we love golf, hiking and a slower pace. Communication both before and during our trip with Peter was first-class. The apartment was very cozy and had a private little garden in the back. Situated on top of a little hill, it is very quiet, but still within easy walking distance of everything one needs - convenience store, grocery store, loads of good restaurants. The official starting point of the Howth Cliff Trail was only a 10 minute walk and multiple golf courses were within a 10 minute drive. We loved it and I hope to one day go back. Thank you!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela F., Welwyn Garden City

8 Apr 2023

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

Lovely cottage in Howth

We love Howth and staying in this cottage made it even better! The cottage was deceptively spacious and airy. Perfect for our family of 4!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

16 Jan 2023

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

Lovely cottage in a lovely village

From the outside the house looks very small and it is a surprise to step inside to a large, open, masterfully designed space. In spite of being part of the village thoroughfare I found the cottage quiet and peaceful. We had everything we needed for cooking and sleeping. The driveway was a challenge to park in and I appreciated the parking instructions. I parked on the road with no problem. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

25 Mar 2022

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

Howth Stay

Property is very comfortable, with everything you need, but is a good walk up a hill, so not suitable for anyone with mobility issues.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

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 this wonderful house 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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