House with character

11/10 easily. I travel for a living and stay in hundreds of hotels and houses and house with character was easily in the top 3. Wonderful hosts who were friendly but also unobtrusive. Wonderful house with plenty of space and amenities, and the area is breathtakingly beautiful. Like just wow. We spent a week here and I'll remember this stay forever. It was that good. Rooms were spotless, bathrooms were spotless, kitchen was spotless. We did laundry and went to a nearby town for groceries and had a perfect week. Thank you for sharing your home with us, I honestly feel lucky.

A wonderfully peaceful week in Connemara. And a rental home large enough to host the entire family!

The house can easily accommodate a large family with lots of rooms, space and parking. Just two of us and we felt very welcomed. A peaceful location, beautiful views and we enjoyed the experience of a peat fire.

Great location and the house is perfect for large groups.

John and Mairead were wonderful hosts. They had the fire set ready for us and made sure everything was ready for our arrival after a long drive. The house itself is fantastic, with stunning views in every direction, even in a cold and wet February. We travelled out to various landmarks (Kylemore Abbey, the bridge from The Quiet Man) and towns, where although it was off-season, there was still plenty to see and do. We will hopefully be back in the summer months.

John was quite welcoming and accommodating to the heating needs that come with a late winter stay. All I was looking for was a house with an ocean view and a fire to sit by. Although this home met those needs, it isn't close to restaurants or cafes for breakfast (I couldn't find anything within a 30 minute drive that opened before 10am) so come prepared to purchase breakfast foods and cook. My favorite aspect of the home are the two wood burners!The area is remote and quiet and peaceful. An incredibly beautiful area close to Connemara hiking and Kylemore Abbey. I definitely recommend staying here.

Absolutely loved staying in the beautiful home. It was far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the towns, but close enough for a short drive for groceries, fuel, pints, food, etc...John checked in on us while we were staying to make sure we were having a great time. 100% would recommend and consider staying if we ever make it back to the West Coast of Ireland!

We had a fantastic stay over New Year with extended family. The house truly felt like a home from home. After a long drive, we were given a very warm welcome by Mairead, which immediately set the tone for the week.The house is extremely well equipped, spotlessly clean, and boasts the most spectacular views. We managed to fit in several outings, including a number of beautiful beaches, Dogs Bay and Gurteen in Roundstone, and Moyrus Beach, which is just a short drive from the house. Great wee coffee shop in Roundstone too. We also visited Clifden Castle, and the kids loved spending their Christmas money in Clifden town. A walk around Ballynahinch Castle was another highlight, followed by a lovely dinner in Glynsk House, only a few minutes away from the house.John and Mairead are wonderful hosts — thoughtful and attentive without being intrusive. They checked in on us during our stay and even left a crate of turf for the log burners, which was a much-appreciated touch. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend this house for a relaxing and memorable stay.

What a home… the view, the space, the location are all stunning. John made the check in incredibly simple and was kind enough to drop by the next day to welcome us. If you’re looking for (somewhat) remote tranquility on a stunning Irish peninsula, stop scrolling. For the very reasonable price John charges, you won’t find better. I promise you! Clean, spacious, well equipped and PLENTY to do within a short drive, you have it all in this lovely home and area.

Beautiful house. John brought us peat and showed us how to night the peat! He checked on us a couple times. We will come back to this house again!!

Spectacular view. Warm accommodating hosts. Does not get any better

Excellent house. Spotlessly clean. Very spacious. Beautiful views from lounge. Very friendly service from John and Mairead. Hope to return.

The house and the location itself is absolutely stunning. The host is very friendly and house was perfectly cleaned.

John and his wife are absolutely charming people, the house is very large, clean and very functional. The location is ideal for a quiet stay and a visit to Connemara. The sunset over the water in the evening is splendid.

My family were delighted with the house, only problem was the weather

We had the most relaxing, lovely stay at John’s cottage. The views are spectacular. The inside is updated and quite spacious. I’ve traveled to Ireland many times to visit family and this is the first rental we can’t wait to book again. Thanks John for your kind hospitality!

What a wonderful place, great views and great facilities. Highly recommend!

The location is unbeatable, the views of both the sea and mountains can’t be emphasised enough. We had great weather and were able to sit out each day and just enjoy the view and the peace and quiet. The hosts were so friendly and knowledgeable and told us lots of interesting information.

The house was is a superbly beautiful and tranquil location. The accommodation had everything we needed & the hosts were very responsive and friendly. The stoves were ready for fires on arrival, and we felt very at homeThank you!

The house was spacious and a perfect view of the bay. The April weather was perfect to stay at this house. You needed the heat when you got up and the rest of the day was perfect. This location allowed us to travel and see places like the Aran Islands, and shop. I would stay here again.

Our host greeted us upon arrival and did a thorough walk through with us to show us around and how to operate everything. The home heats with wood stoves and a boiler so she helped get everything started and warmed up. The bedrooms suited us perfectly - we had 4 adults and 5 kids age 10-15 and the set up worked great. The home is very private but easy to find.

Wonderful cottage, lovely wood burners to keep warm, great views and fabulous dark sky for star gazing!

We had the absolute pleasure of staying at the Glinsk Bay Holiday Rental in Connemara, Galway, and perfect doesn't even begin to describe it! The location is stunningly serene, with breathtaking views across the bay and the mountains as a picturesque backdrop. Every morning, we were greeted with the beauty of the landscape right outside the windows, reminding us we were in a truly magical place. The holiday home itself was cozy, charming, and beautifully maintained, with thoughtful touches that made it feel like a home away from home. The house’s traditional Connemara charm paired with all the modern comforts made our stay incredibly comfortable and relaxing. From the warm interior to the lovely garden and surrounding stone walls, every detail added to the experience. The peacefulness of the bay and the surrounding countryside allowed us to disconnect from the usual hustle and bustle, while still having easy access to local amenities and the captivating sights of Connemara. This is truly a hidden gem, and we can't recommend it highly enough. If you're looking for a getaway where you can unwind and soak in Ireland's natural beauty, Glinsk Bay Holiday Rental is the place to be. We can’t wait to come back!

Clean, warm, comfortable with great views and lots of space.

We stayed in this nice house 6 nights. We were 8 adults and two kids under two years. We felt so welcome and it was like being home. The house is so cozy and well prepared! Especially the kids liked the music toys. The owner had everything beautifully decorated for my mom’s 60 th birthday. Thank you so much! Hope we can come again! Greetings Katharina

Thank you Mairead and John for a lovely stay - we will be sure to recommend your home to our friends and family - Margo and Paul

Photographs do not do the views from this property any justice, they were stunning. We were incredibly lucky with the weather which no doubt helped. The house has everything you might need for a 2 week stay and the kitchen was well equipped. The nearest restaurant was a brisk 15 minute walk which was perfect. Our only issue was that a couple of the mattresses were not as comfortable as we would have liked but it didn't hamper our stay and would not stop me from recommending this house for a family get-a-way for anyone else. The owners made us feel very welcome.