our family spring break

Guest: Kathy (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 12/26/11

I was unsure about a trip to Ireland but at my in laws insistance(they had been twice before), we met them in Dublin and drove to this beautiful place! It was both relaxing and fun. In Dingle there are so many things to do and Mary and Peter could NOT have been more helpful and friendly, they thought of everything. We loved it and it has been one of our familie's favorite vacation spots, ever! The house has all you can think of and more, it was just a beautiful trip! Restaurants, a cheese shop, art shops, horse back riding, fishing, the beach at your front door. Just lovely. I will never forget this trip.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

It's All True

Guest: elaflo (Oswego, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

All these other reviews are accurate. Tra Cinn Aird is a beautiful, comfortable cottage in a spectacular spot. We had struggled for a couple years, trying to figure out how the 3 of us could make our first visit to Ireland, and all be happy. We dreaded the thought of a bus tour, and fretted over creating our own itinerary. One of us has a high activity level, while the other 2 are content to sit and gaze. This cottage made us all happy. We knew we wanted to hear Irish spoken naturally, touch ancient things, enjoy fine traditional music, swim in the ocean, and tromp the hills. We had it all. My husband even had a chance to help the farmer next door move his horses. No, we didn’t kiss the blarney stone, or wander the streets of Dublin. Instead we left feeling steeped in a particular part of Ireland that fed our spirits, and gave us memories we’ll treasure. Peter and Mary were lovely hosts, responded promptly and helpfully to all our emails, and even gave us a mini-tour to help us orient ourselves. We couldn’t have asked for anything more except time.

Owner response:Dear Guests, we want to say how grateful we are for your wonderful reviews. For three years we have sought to bring you top quality, authentic Irish hospitality in one of the most beautiful places on earth. In turn, you have been unfailingly pleasant and courteous. For us, it's been a very pleasant experience. Thank you. Sincerely, Peter & Mary

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Absolutely fabulous!

Guest: Lulu (Columbus, OH USA)
Date of Stay: 04/07/11 Review Submitted: 04/28/11

We spent 10 days in April at this marvelous dream house near Dingle. The view is stunningly beautiful and the pictures don't do the house justice. We were so comfortable and found the house equipped with everything we could want. We loved our peat/wood fires every night. And we had a fabulous mussel dinner one night with fresh harvested mussels from the estuary very near the house. The bedrooms are so nicely situated on opposite sides of the house (with a full bath on each side) for privacy. My husband loved hiking up the hill right by the sea. (I couldn't join him due to a broken ankle the day before we left!). The area is simply breathtaking and we couldn't have picked a better spot for our first visit to Ireland. Dingle is a wonderful place. Full of good restaurants, an amazing cheese shop, great shopping, authentic music, and Teas Hold em on Sun/Fri nights! People were incredibly friendly and helpful everywhere we went. Dingle is only a 4 mile easy drive from the house. The hosts, Peter and Mary, were everything you could want in landlords: so friendly and accomodating and helpful. All in all, one of the best trips we've had, despite my disability. We plan to go back as soon as we can. I hesitate to write such a glowing review because it may be booked when we want it!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Beautiful sea vistas and privacy on the rugged Irish coast

Guest: Steve (Centennial, CO, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10 Review Submitted: 10/31/10

Peter and Mary's delightful home provides guests with a great base for travel throughout the Dingle Peninsula. Our party of four felt at home making breakfast in their nicely appointed kitchen, then touring the Ring of Dingle before visiting one of the many great pubs Peter suggested. The rural setting of the property reflects the tranquil beauty I imagined Ireland to have, and the house was everything the photos show it to be. We highly recommend it!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

The Best !!

Guest: Trudy (Iqaluit, Nunavut Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/20/10

I can not express my thanks to Peter and Mary, who were so helpful and provided information at the house about nearby activities and were very helpful answering any questions I had. The house was spacious and very comfortable and exactly as it is portrayed in pictures and description. The views were incredible and I would HIGHLY recommend this house! You will never get tired of the views and the sound of the waves coming ashore. There are plenty of places to see within a short driving distance. This is one of the best vacation spots I have ever experienced.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

We want to go back!

Guest: drmom (Maryland)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 10/14/10

My family LOVED this house! We had an extended family - teens to Grandma, and everyone was happy. The area is beautiful, and the view from the house, wonderful. There's lots to do in the area. The nearby beach is uncrowded. The house has everything you need, well maintained and very comfortable. There's a good selection of CD's, books and DVD's if you have a rainy day. The owners were very helpful,and had everything prepared for our visit,with much info on local things to do. We have rented from VRBO six times - this one of the very best.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful!

Guest: Kathryn (Brooklyn, NY/USA)
Date of Stay: 05/30/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

we had a wonderful family holiday - we were there in May 2010 with our parents and our one-year old baby and there seriously was something for everyone! Dingle is a short hop away by car (taxi too) and there is a great beach down the hill. The views are incomparable - horses and cows and peaceful countryside combined with dramatic breaking waves! It is a very special and beautiful place and we agree that Peter and Mary are wonderful hosts - they provided a crib and all!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.

Great for families!

Guest: Andrea (Seattle, WA USA)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 07/11/10

We loved our stay at Tra Cinn Aird. The house was perfect for our needs--2 families (4 adults, 3 kids) as there was enough space in either "wing" of the house for each family. The kids loved playing outside, climbing on the rocks on the beach, watching videos on a rainy day. Dingle town was an easy 10 minute drive -- we loved wandering in the town, shopping, riding on a boat to see Fungi the dolphin, going to the climbing gym nearby...plenty to do for the week we were there. Mostly we loved the house itself and location where we felt we could totally unwind and disconnect from daily life. Peter and Mary were so friendly and helpful, and the house was exactly what we were looking for AND exactly as it is portrayed in pictures and description. We would HIGHLY recommend this house!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children.

Magnificent!!

Guest: Scott (Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/13/10 Review Submitted: 07/04/10

The house was a perfect setting for five of us, two couples and a single. The views were incredible and the house was spacious and very comfortable. You never had the feeling you were in each others way. Peter and Mary were there to greet us when we arrived and showed us around the house before they left. They have much information at the house about nearby activities and were very helpful answering any questions we might have. After long days of sightseeing, walking or whatever, it was a pleasure to come back to the house and relax on the patio, listen to the waves come in, watch the gannets diving, etc. Again in the morning each could wake up at their leisure and enjoy coffee or breakfast on the patio or inside looking through the many windows facing Dingle Bay. The kitchen is fully equipped and very open to the rest of the house. Sometimes it was difficult to decide if we wanted to go somewhere or just stay at the house and enjoy the peace and quiet and the views. This worked out well if someone wanted to stay and others wanted to go. I could go on and on about how much we enjoyed our stay. I think anyone would find the house very comfortable. My only regret is that we could not stay longer. Peter and Mary were delightful hosts and I would recommend their house overlooking Dingle Bay to anyone looking for a relaxing, stress free vacation!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Beautiful

Guest: Carla (Cleveland, Ohio United States)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 07/01/10

We had a wonderful time at this lovely home. The view was majestic, and the proximity to dingle was convenient. We had everything we needed and then some. We could not have asked for a better experience!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.