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Reviews of Mesmerizing Ocean Drama - 5 Bedroom Oceanfront Home

Mesmerizing Ocean Drama - 5 Bedroom Oceanfront Home
Dingle, County Kerry

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael J., New Brunswick, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
An amazing peaceful location with easy access to tons of things to do. The property owner and manager were wonderful to communicate with and made sure our stay went smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Wonderfull place
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home and view!
We loved our time at the home. Spectacular views. Hard to beat. A little hiccup trying to get ahold of the property manager, but VRBO came to the rescue and we got stuff sorted out relatively quickly. Great spot. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lexa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Beautiful location with stunning views. Easy ride into Dingle town center. More kitchen seating would be ideal for larger parties.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hughly recommend this house. We stayed here as a large extended family group. The house was very well equiped, with plenty of space. Beautiful views and very close to a beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean Drama = fantastic!
Ocean drama was the perfect house for our holiday. With it’s amazing views, beautiful location and the family favourite, the pool table!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B., lancaster Pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
Our family really enjoyed this property. Nothing compares to the view. Ocean and mountains. Plenty of space for entire family. I would suggest going to Garvey's SuperValue for any groceries you need. We took the train to Cork. We did the Slea Head Wave, this is a must. Some went on a boat for fishing. Caught great fish. Went to Killarney and did the National Park and went into Dingle for Pub Crawls,Aquariim and shopping. I wish we had more time in Killarney & touring the town of Dingle. I would recommend spending more than a week. Love the southwest of Ireland. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
We had a wonderful stay on the Dingle Peninsula. Nula is a kind host and communication from her was top notch. Views are incredible right from the home -- just as shown in the photos. House is fully stocked with LARGE appliances which is a rare find. .PDF guide to the area was also very helpful. Couldn't recommend highly enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Wonderful house in a perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location…loved the close by cliff walking trail
We loved the location…walking trail was spectacular…with miles of coastline, we had no other encounters of people, but met some very nice sheep…it was like a personal walking trail of spectacular views…House was nice with plenty of space for large groups…really enjoyed our stay…only comment, rent a GPS, we did not have one and had difficulty finding it, but after that was pretty much perfect…thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wild Atlantic Way-Ballydavid
Our one week stay with 8 other friends was absolutely fantastic and this great house is the best in all of Dingle, wonderful location and great accommodations, wish we could stay forever
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D., Corryton

Liked: Cleanliness
Feohanagh fun and adventure!
We had a fantastic experience in Feohanagh. We loved our time adventuring and learning the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
Loved everything about our stay. Great house, pristine location, pictures as advertised. We will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward M., Pittsburgh, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property!
Our trip to the Dingle Peninsula was magical……… in large part as a result of our vacation “home”. It’s in a wonderful location, peaceful and serene. The property and view are awesome! We had to cancel our trip twice due to COVID but FINALLY getting to stay here made it well worth the wait!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning and peaceful location
This is a great sized house for a group holiday. The location and views are stunning from both sides of the house. The garden is lovely and big. There is a little beach in walking distance and other trails for walkers. The facilities in the house are good with each room having an en-suite. There is a large kitchen with a big table and also a utility. You do need a car to get about to see things and buy provisions as there isn’t a shop nearby and the pub that is within walking distance was closed when we stayed although it looked like work was being done to re-open it. Dingle is about a 20 minute drive with lots of food options and the nearby beaches are stunning. There are a few little things that could be done to make this place perfect such as some garden chairs, an updated bbq, maybe some games for the garden, more new cups and glasses in the kitchen and fixing a few little snags like the downstairs wardrobes being difficult to open and close. The windows in the kitchen could have done with a good clean too. Check with the owner before you go that all bedrooms will be available if you are in a group of less than 10. One of the best rooms was locked when we arrived and the house keeper said there was a leak but later got a bit funny with us and said we paid per person and so didn’t get all the rooms. I emailed the owner and it was resolved quickly. All in all this is a spacious house in a great location and we would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mortimer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation Aug 2021
Excellent Property, very good location, well kitted out and ideal for large family group. Really enjoyed the space and pool room. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E., Blackrock, Cork

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect for our needs.
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regina O.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 bedroom house near Dingle with beautiful views of the sea and mountains
The house is in a beautiful location, with views of the sea and mountains. There are plenty of lovely walks and there is a selection of beaches nearby. The house is close to Dingle (about 10mins drive). The house itself is very welcoming. The rooms are very spacious, bright and nicely decorated, and all bedrooms have en-suite. It was the perfect house for our family group and we enjoyed the most wonderful few days there.

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house all you need in it kids loved it view was lovely
Great house view was lovely house had all you needed in it 😂
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Morgan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic House in Ideal Location
Wonderful property set in the most beautiful location with spectacular views of the ocean and the surrounding mountain side. Would recommend this property, definitely worth a look
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Piero T., Dublin, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to stay, away from crowds but close to everything
We stayed for just over a week at the house and had a fantastic time. The views are just amazing and even when there is bad weather you can watch the waves crashing against the rocks in the distance for hours! The house is about 15 minutes from Dingle and a perfect base to see the Dingle peninsula by car. There are great walks near the house and the views are spectacular. The house is large and spacious with all the modern features you would expect. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook dinners from scratch. There is a large safe garden around the house which the kids loved to play in. We really had a wonderful holiday. Thank you so much. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aidan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staycations
Had a wonderful time. House was excellent. Games room a bit hit. Gardens and location ideal. Pity the weather didn’t play its part all the time but your in West Kerry so it can’t be helped. Highly recommend this house.

10/10 Excellent

Maurice T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super house, very Comfortable and spaciousS for extended family members. highly recommended
Amazing location and magnificent views of north dingle peninsula coastline
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aysha f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property!
Beautiful views and a beautiful house! Perfect for a large family. Everything was as listed. Jacqui who manages the house was very prompt with any queries & concerns. Stunning trail by the ocean minutes from the house. It’s peaceful & remote yet only 10-12 minute drive to Dingle town. We would love to come here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Christmas Holiday
Our family of 5 stayed at the house for our Christmas holiday. The bedrooms suited our needs perfectly with cozy bedding and comfortable beds. The living room with the fireplace having an exquisite view of the bay was our favorite place to be. The kitchen was well equipped and we thoroughly enjoyed doing Christmas baking and cooking. As an active family who enjoys the outdoors, we were able to run and hike every day directly from the house. It was easy access to Dingle with the many wonderful shops and great grocery stores. Above all, we truly appreciated the attentiveness of John and Jacquie, making sure we were situated and happy. The entire stay could not have been better and we look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mesmerized!!
An absolutely gorgeous home with the loveliest views in one of the most magical locations on the planet. The owner & property manager were delightfully accommodating and all of our needs were met in prompt fashion. Two “thumbs up” We loved every moment of our stay and we look forward to vacationing here again in the future :)

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Irish Getaway
This is hands down exactly what we were looking for during our stay in this wonderful country. The house was large and well kept, the views were amazing and the atmosphere made it very easy to relax. I won't speak much on the house itself as the descriptions made by the owner accurately reflect what you will find. My family and I spent 3 days here and upon reflection I wish we had spent our entire trip in this location. The town of Dingle offers enough local fare to keep a group entertained and the local sight seeing drive was spectacular. Simply speaking when we return to Ireland I plan on this being at the top of the list.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

A S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay and home
A beautiful setting and a very large place with everything you need on hand. Thank you opening up your home to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth
Best vacation home ever! The house was comfortable, well-equipped; the setting, absolutely divine--quiet and peaceful with the most stunning views Mother Nature has to offer. We'd go back tomorrow. Can't go wrong with this property!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting and excellent location
We had a wonderful stay at Ballydavid with our 6 adult children and ourselves. The house was large and spacious with each room offering beautiful views of the ocean and mountains. The bedrooms were large with private baths. My children loved the pool table upstairs. It was just steps away from great walking paths along the Wild Atlantic Way and a 10 minute drive to Dingle Town and the harbor. Dingle offers lots to do day and night. There is good hiking nearby at Mt. Brandon and "The Three Sisters". There is a small beach just down the hill from the house. There is a nice pub called T.P.'s nearby on another beach with good food and Guinness. John Moran, the owner, was very responsive to all our inquiries prior to the trip and Jacquie was quite helpful when we arrived. A place we would return to again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

william g., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Dingle penninsula
We loved the location and view. The proximity to everything was perfect for us. We wished some remoteness yet driving distance to any amenities. I have see all of Ireland and dingle is very unique. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to enjoy it.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R., The Villages, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, beautiful home!
I had a bit of trouble with VRBO because I had a typo in my email address. I called right away and thought I had the problem fixed, but it took another contact with VRBO plus contact with the property owner to get it solved. Once that was done all was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

75th Birthday Celebration
We had the pleasure of booking Ballydavid in August of 2018 to celebrate my Mom's 75th birthday. The key to the home is the location. It is located just outside of An Fheothanach in Kerry which is a 20 minute drive from Dingle. Pictures may show the views but experiencing location with its smells of the sea spray and seeing sheep grazing on the hills above for yourself is very different. The host family has been kind enough to share their home and this slice of heaven with westward looking views of the Atlantic and the Three Sisters. We took advantage of hiking, kayaking, and live music in Dingle while on our trip. We also used Ballydavid as a base to head down to Cork to visit our ancestral hometowns in West Cork. The house itself was great. It easily held our family, allowed for folks to head to their own "wing" if they wanted to retire early in the evening. You can tell the design was well thought out as the "wings" are situated to create a wonderful outdoor space facing the ocean. Our family had a tremendous time and we were able to build a lifelong memory thanks to the host, his home and his caretaker Páid.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

Amazing location and beautiful home
We had the pleasure of staying at this gorgeous home for 5 days in mid April. The views and location are absolutely amazing. Looking at the beautiful coastline, crashing waves and fields filled with cows, sheep and lambs was nothing short of magical. The home was very comfortable and well appointed. The local caretaker Jacquie was delightful, helpful and available for any questions or suggestions. All in all, a delightful spot. Thank you John and family for sharing your spot and we hope to return again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

Views are everything!
We had a wonderful time at Ballydavid. Although I was at first disappointed that it is farther from the town of Dingle than I thought, the views and area are so spectacular, that I'm thankful that I didn't opt for a hotel in town. Waking up to sunrise and walking down to the beach was a treat I will not soon forget. Jacquie, the caretaker, was so kind and accommodating. When she thought that the coffeemaker was broken (it turned out it wasn't), she brought us her own coffeemaker so that we wouldn't have to go without one. Great place to stay! Would rent again if we go back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Lindsay. We've been going to Dingle for 30 years and our initial instinct was also to be in town. The nice thing about the peninsula is that all the villages and Dingle itself are only 10 minutes or so a part. We discovered that we'd prefer to drive 10 minutes in to town rather than 10 minutes out to the coast or TP's at the Bally David pier, etc.

8/10 Good

Sara H.

Wonderful stay, great for exploring
Amazing views and house, the details of things to do and see we're very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Incredible Vacation on Dingle
The House was perfect and the views from the house were spectacular. The Dingle peninsula and the location of the house are absolutely breathtaking. It was great to be able to spend time in Dingle at some really great Pubs at night and to do some nice day trips to do a Horseback Trek on Maharees and to sight see in Kinsale and Killarney. We would gladly come back and stay in the same place for our next vacation in Ireland
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed a week with 10 people it was great
So much to do right there within just a few miles...location could not be better. The home is very nice super quiet area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Hampshire, England

Beautiful house, stunning location
Our group of 10 have just spent 4 wonderful nights at this beautiful house. The views in every direction are stunning and the house itself is gorgeous. It is a fantastic location as a base to explore all that the Dingle Penninsula has to offer. Only a short drive into Dingle, it offers the peace and tranquility we were after, whilst being within easy reach of the busy little town. After a night out, a taxi ride home cost us €5 each so the isolated location does not prevent a good night out if desired. There are plenty of walks from the house if you want to avoid driving too much or there are treasures galore if you’re prepared to go a bit further. Highlights for us were a trip the Great Blasket Island (go with Billy and Alice - worth every one of the €60) where we saw lots of dolphins, seals, puffins and a whole lot more and a drive across the Conor Pass to Brandon Bay is well worth it. Nothing is too much trouble for anyone in this part of the world, not least John, the owner’s man on the ground Padraig who sorted us with extra dining space as the house only normally has seating for six. John himself has been responsive and helpful throughout. I thoroughly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

Can’t beat the views!
Great house in a picture perfect setting. The views are incredible and there is so much to see around the peninsula!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Incredible Home
We stayed at Moran Fort for the Christmas holiday. My family (2 adults + 2 kids), my parents, and my brother and his wife all met up for Christmas. We stayed for six days at this house, and it was perfect. There is plenty of space for everybody to have their own areas to sleep, shower, and just get away from all the hustle and bustle. There is also a lovely living room with a fireplace that is cozy and relaxing. There are beautiful views of the water in the cove from the living room, dining room, and upstairs game room. The house is absolutely beautiful and everything we were hoping it would be. It was only a fifteen minute drive into Dingle to go to dinner or the aquarium or just walk around the charming little village. I would definitely recommend this place to anybody. John was a wonderful host, and his groundskeeper, Paidraig, was so helpful and accommodating. Five stars, for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Jessie F.

Dingle House
We (4 adults, 3 kids) stayed here for 4 nights last week. The house and surrounding area are beautiful. Unfortunately a few major glitches happened, so we can't rate it 5 stars. The master bedroom (upstairs) bathroom began leaking (pouring water) out of the kitchen ceiling. We were unable to use the bathroom for the entire stay. On the second day the heat turned off. The caretaker was able to get it restarted for one more day, but the last two nights (during a major storm) we had no heat. As we were traveling with 3 children, they wanted to watch movies during the evenings. We had to ask for a DVD (even thought it was to be included) which was delivered broken. They then sent a new one on the last day. Minus all of the hiccups the house is gorgeous. If the weather was better and warmer the heat wouldn't have been an issue, but unfortunately it was. The house is about a 10 minute drive from downtown Dingle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Incredible views and beautiful home!
This is the third time we have stayed in this home and we fall in love with it a little bit more each time. We had some family members come and visit us while we were there and it is the perfect place for everyone. Each of the 5 bedrooms is en suite and absolutely beautiful. The town of Dingle is charming and the views everywhere, especially from the house, are breathtaking. Paidraic, who owns the.B&B across the bay and oversees the house, was not only extremely helpful, he was a pleasure to share stories with. We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Amazing views in a very comfortable house.
We loved our stay in this beautiful house. The scenery was spectacular from every room. The beds are comfortable. We took several walks from the front door, including a walk along the water with waves crashing on the cliffs. Its a short drive to Mount Brandon, Brandon Creek and walking distance to a pub, short drive to another and a small market. This is the perfect spot to be away from the crowds of Dingle, yet close enough to run into town when necessary. We preferred the villages of Ballyferriter, Ventry and Ballydavid over Dingle. John was a gracious host and attentive to all of our needs. Looking forward to many future visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017