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Reviews of Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands

Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands
Dublin, Dublin

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, cosy cottage
Billy’s cottage was a haven. Our luggage took 3 days to arrive but the cottage and the docks were wonderful. It’s quite a walk to the centre of Dublin, we sometimes ubered which made it very easy (NB - eirecode is very important as the cottage isn’t easy to find otherwise). But would love to stay again and heartily recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coast Guard Cottage
The place was authentic, cozy, and warm. Beds were comfortable was a short walk to coffee thru Ringsend park which was beautiful filled with kids playing soccer and hurling! Easy to get around and far enough to get away from the hustle and bustle!! Billy was easy to get intouch with and everything was grand!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage just outside city center
Billy's cottage was a great place to stay during a five day trip to Dublin. It was as described and worked well for my friend and I. It is a little off the beaten path (cab drivers had trouble finding it), but a 20 minute walk takes you to the Luas, which is handy for getting around. If you like walking, you can walk right to the city center.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 22, 2024
It is very rewarding to get positive feedback. There is also a new bus service, S2, just across the street from the cottage which traverses south Dublin to locations such as Ranelagh and Rathmines. Cafes and restaurants there are better and cheaper than the city centre options. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in a quiet neighborhood close to the city!
Loved the quaint property and the historical aspects of the home. The two bedrooms, the fireplace, and the full kitchen were a plus for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry N., Saint Louis MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place!
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

susa b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique dockland cottage
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
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Literary delight
Wonderful place full of period details. Delightful host made us very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 18, 2023
Goodness ! Alyson, her daughter and son-in-law are about as good as you can get. There was a slight problem with their arrival but they handled it with considerable aplomb. The perfect guests.

8/10 Good

Shirley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Issues we had
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milona V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2023
Milona and her friends were ideal guests and pleasure to have. It was very helpful to get a positive feedback. William Mundow.

10/10 Excellent

Neale G., Burlington, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spo
Really enjoyed Billy’s cottage. Accurate description, close to Sandymount. Loved his place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful historic home in a great location in Dublin
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Smithtown

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dublin Cottage
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.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ed B., San Rafael, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Rental in Dublin
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
Beautiful coastguard station with a wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

bo Wandschneider b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2023
It is really great to get such a positive opinion. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint cottage in a unique setting. A little hard to find initially. Loved our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
felt like home
It was a delight. Nice location, but within walking distance of many nice places.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis D., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Character and charm
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 17, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind comments.

10/10 Excellent

christopher v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable and Unique Historic Cottage
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pigeon House Road
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 14, 2023
Goodness, the perfect guests. The cottage is quaint. The Coastguard Station was built in 1860 and the restoration was carried out within the very strict Dublin City Conservation regulations. It was great to welcome Susan and Dawn. Billy Mundow.

8/10 Good

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting Decor
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 9, 2023
Thank you for your helpful comments. There are now new double glazed windows, back and front which alleviate the noise from the cranes. They do not operate in the early hours. The working fireplace with an ample supply of smokeless coal, kindling and kiln-dried logs is unique for a city location. I am happy that you enjoyed it.

10/10 Excellent

Angela B., San Jose, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rental in quiet neighborhood.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

william f., Westminster MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay out side of Dublin
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
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taras

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
The property was just as described; a cozy charming place. Easy access to Dublin city center by walking, or bus.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie F., Perth On Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dublin 4
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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JERRY F., Aliso Viejo, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and nostalgic..
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cozy, well-decorated cottage
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Anne M., Loch Lomond

Disliked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Liz J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2022
I am surprised that the guests were less than happy about the location. It is clear from the details that the Coastguard Station is on the south side of the river and a short walk to the Financial Services Centre on the north side using the East Link bridge. The south side is comparitively quiet and the cottage is in a secluded cul-de-sac. Most importantly, it is safer. Deke's Diner is a two minute walk away. Tesco Express supermarket, Ringsend village is also a five minute walk through Ringsend Park. The location is not an industrial one, it is in Dublin port and the primary activity is shipping. A Dublin Bus pass affords cheap travel to and within the city. Billy Mundow.

10/10 Excellent

El B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Pigeon House Road
Excellent property. Good location. Friendly and helpful owner
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Billy was Amazing
Great location, great home, and most of all Billy is a Great guy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 22, 2022
My sentiments exactly mirror those of my guests. There was a serious Dublin city water shortage during their stay and they handled everything admirably.

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dublin vacation
I loved the cottage it was clean and cozy. Communication with the owner was very good I would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily A., South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
Nice home outskirts of Dublin. We had many nice walks around the neighborhood and to local cafes. Easy cab into Dublin or scenic 40 min walk. Very cute spot; clean and remodeled but antiques and cool art.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely Christmas in Dublin
Billy was an excellent host. He was exceedingly helpful, and his property was very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 13, 2022
Billy and his friends were ideal guests and very understanding about the current restrictions in Dublin. Their inventiveness was admirable and they made the most of everything.

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran B., Jacksonville Oregon USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect bachelor pad
William did a lovely job renovating this row house. The kitchen was was well stocked. Everything worked well. Having a functional fireplace was a great treat. I love sitting in front of a fire in Dublin during cold blustery days. Very comfortable beds. Great selection of books to browse and read.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2021
Ciaran visited Dublin with a deeply personal objective and I was delighted to have him stay, an ideal guest. I am very grateful to him for his appreciation of my home. I hope that he will return. Billy.

8/10 Good

Juggi R., Singapore, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy place near Docklands
It was comfortable and easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant accommodation
This was a lovely place to stay and so interesting near the port and steeped in history. We loved it. Bear in mind, though, that it is quite a walk to the city centre - it took us about 45 minutes going the shortest route. However, we found plenty of car parks in the centre and the price for day was reasonable. The house itself has been lovingly restored and looked after, with everything you need cooking wise etc. for a comfortable stay. Don’t bother bringing books as there are plenty in the house - good reading for all. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

Liked: Cleanliness
5* Stay in Dublin
Absokutely exquisite house beautifully furnished with no expense spared on the detail. Great location for walks into Dublin or trips to he Coast. Would thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niamh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old house on the docks.
The house has been renovated beautifully retaining some original features. William is a witty, friendly host who did everything to ensure we were comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

don & thia c., MN

Liked: Cleanliness
delux
wonderful relaxing and beautifully appointed. the owner was very responsive and helpful. hope to return again soon stay in touch Billy :) Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Nancy P., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage on the outside of city center
We recently returned from our stay at this cottage in Dublin. The cottage is comfortable and well-appointed. The surrounding area is quite industrial, but a short journey gets you to the Ringsend Park and the lovely community shoreline community of Sandymount. Public transportation into city center is accessible through the park but do note that the gates to the park are locked at night, so the journey back to the cottage is much longer in the evening.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location
We had an excellent few days staying in this very characterful and comfortable cottage. We were extremely lucky with the weather, which meant that the walk across the park to the bus-stop for Dublin was very nice.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you very much for your kind words, Helen. It is very helpful for future guests. The walk through the park to the bus stop is less than five minutes and another four minutes on the bus to the centre.