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Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal

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A beach with a rocky outcrop, dense greenery, and a cloudy sky. - Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal (Killybegs)
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a wall-mounted shelf, and a painting. - Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal (Killybegs)
A cozy living room with a red table, a green bookshelf, and a pebbled floor. - Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal (Killybegs)
A view through a doorway to a grassy area with a stone well, a red door, and a body of water in the distance. - Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal (Killybegs)
A cozy living room with a red table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors. - Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal (Killybegs)
Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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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.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

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. Visit our Killybegs travel guide
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Killybegs, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre
    5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Atlantic Technological University Killybegs Campus
    5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Killybegs Childrens Park
    5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Muckross Head
    12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Lough Aroshin
    13 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN)
    87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kilcar House
    8 min drive
  • The Marina Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Fleet Inn Restaurant, Killybeggs
    5 min drive
  • Evelyn’s Central Bar
    11 min drive
  • Harbour Bar
    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 is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out 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.

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Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

7.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fab location 3 min walk to beach, the house wasnt dirty but loads of cobwebs & damp. 4 1/2 bedrooms slept 7 of us no problem, kettle, toaster, towels, cutlery, fridge/freezer etc, no central heating only an open fire and gas heaters which explains the dampness, house is also very very cluttered, the house would benefit form a declutter, fresh paint and fix the damp and it would be excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastische Lage direkt am Fintra Beach Sehr liebevolle Gastgeber Älteres Haus mit viel Charme und wunderschönem Garten Ein schöner Platz um zu verweilen
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026