Don and Susan, San Diego, California USA

Guest: DON and SUSAN (Chula Vista, California USA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/11 Review Submitted: 10/27/11

In August 2010, my wife and I plus her sisters and their spouses did a road tour of Southern Ireland for 8 days. I enjoyed myself so much that I convinced my wife (it wasn’t difficult, she being of Irish descent) to return to Ireland this year to stay at one location for 2 weeks to experience the flavors of the Irish life style. I searched through the VRBO website for a reasonably priced home to rent and came across this wonderful vacation home. What made me decide to select his property was the weekly rate, the plethora of good things to do, the accommodations, the home’s location in relationship to the town center and most important of all, were the guest reviews. The reviews were so convincing, we had to see for ourselves. YES, IT WAS EVERYTHING THAT WAS MENTIONED IN THE GUEST REVIEWS! There’s very little we could add to say about the home, the location, the Irish experience and especially John and his staff that hasn’t been said in the reviews. John was very personable, friendly and accommodating to our needs. It was our pleasure meeting him. The home was warm, inviting and had all the conveniences of home. The front and back yards were well maintained with plenty of room for kids to play. Killarney’s town center was full of restaurants that could satisfy any discriminating taste buds, bars, quaint shops and stores. The streets were alive with local people and people from different parts of the world. The executive golf course across the street was convenient for a quick round of golf. In fact, we shot 9 holes, went home for lunch and went back for another 9 holes. There were plenty of golf courses around County Kerry. Be advised some courses offer “Open Day” with discounted rates, so I recommend to call them. Points of interest and parks were also minutes away with the exception of the Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is a half day's drive along the Irish coastal ring route and a national natural treasure. It’s a big “YES” again that we would return to this great vacation home, the town of Killarney and would recommend it to family, friends and anyone reading about this VRBO home.

Owner response:Thank you Don & Susan for your very kind remarks and I am very happy that everything in the house was up to your expectations and because of the lenth of your stay you got to see quite a varied amount of sights and still had time to play golf. Best regards and look forward to welcoming you back. John.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.

Quiet and Wonderful Place to Stay

Guest: Micheal (Louisville, Kentucky USA)
Date of Stay: 09/12/11 Review Submitted: 10/06/11

Since we weren't renting a car we looked for a suitable place to stay that was both close to town and away from the traffic and noise. This turned out to be perfect. It's a 10-15 minute walk into town on Ross Road or a 20-25 minute walk through the National Park which takes you across from St. Mary's Cathedral. The home is in a quiet, small neighborhood and is well appointed and very well taken care of. John met us, showed us around the house then took us on a short tour of the Killarney area pointing out pubs, restaurants, markets, etc. He really goes out of his way to help and make you feel welcome. Fresh fruit, bread, wine, milk and basics are provided to get you going. We spent two weeks in the Killarney area and never ran out of sights to see, trails to walk and bike on or tours to take. Just a wonderful and peaceful place to stay with a terrific host.

Owner response:Thank you Michael for most kind comments and I am delighted you and your wife had a relaxing two weeks holiday at our property and you got to see everything locally by foot and bicycle and also day tours to the Ring of Kerry and Dingle. Best regards to you both. John

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.

Cathy (Colonia, New Jersey)

Guest: Cathy (Colonia, Ndw Jersey USA)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

We recently stayed at this property for one week. We had an absolutely wonderful time! The owner, John, was extremely helpful and very welcoming. The home looks exactly like what you see on the website. It is within walking distance to the center of town and to Ross Castle. We fell in love with Killarney. There are so many things to see nearby such as the castle, the Muckross House, and the falls. We also played golf, which is half a block away and went horseback riding which was about 10 minutes away. This location was a great home base for us and we took day trips to the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Pennisula and Blarney Castle. We rented bikes in town, which we used to see the beautiful National Park and we rode them into town to the grocery store which was very convenient. I would higly recommend this house and the location.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.

Great House

Guest: Judy (Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin USA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/23/11

We have been to Ireland and Killarney many times; however this was our first experience with a self-catering rental. This house has it all, convenient location, quite neighborhood, comfortable beds and a welcoming feeling. The house is spacious and the photos are very accurate. What you see is what you get. We were delighted with the fully equipped very clean kitchen, the lovely dinnerware and the beautifully decorated house in general. Our teenage granddaughter was happy with the wifi access in order to keep in touch with friends back home. We even got to sit and chat with the owner, John King. There is no doubt that on our next visit to Killarney, we will stay again at this lovely house.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.

Exceeded Expections in Every way!

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

We just got back from a wonderful week at this property. It really exceeded expectations in every way. The house itself was beautifully and tastefully furnished and impeccably clean. The large kitchen was completely updated and had a very nice seating area with French doors looking out to the lovely backyard. The bathrooms also had been recently updated to a very high standard. The property is situated in a very quiet residential area and is walking distance to the beautiful National Park and to the town center. John, the owner, is extremely helpful and welcoming. He really takes the time to talk with guests and answer all questions. I cannot say enough good things about our stay - we cannot wait to go back! Thank you, John.

Owner response:Thank you Clare for your lovely review and I am very happy you and your family had a good holiday at our house and look forward to your return. John

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.

Lynn F.

Guest: Lynn (Sioux Falls, SD)
Date of Stay: 05/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/29/11

I have been to Ireland on many occasions but I decided to rent a house this time. I found this property in Killareny and my guests and I spent the week. The house were was all I could have hoped for and more. The location to town was perfect and it was very easy to get in and out of town from this property. We did day trips to Dingle, Cork, the Ring of Kerry and more and staying at this house in Killarney was perfect. John, the owner, was so kind to us and made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. He showed us places we would need to get to while were were there and left some wonderful treats for us in the house to welcome us. I would highly recommend this property (and the owner) to anyone who wishes to have a wonderful experience in Killarney Ireland. Thank you, John, for your house, your kindness, and for making this trip one I will always remember. You and your rental property made it perfect.

Owner response:Thank you Lynn for your fulsome recommendation, I am delighted you and your family enjoyed your stay at our house and the information and direction were of use to you and it was a good base for you for your daily expeditions and proximity to town centre.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.

This is the spot

Guest: Bob (Granite Bay, California)
Date of Stay: 05/09/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

This is a great location to see this part of Ireland. Plus the apartment is situated nicely within Killarney. A large Tessco supermarket is close and Ross Castle is a few blocks away. We stayed 5 nights and it turned out to be perfect for what we wanted to visit. The apartment was clean and very comfortable. Upon arrival we were given a bottle of wine which helped calm the nerves after negotiating narrow high speed roads on the left (wrong) side of the street and shifting a 6 speed while sitting on the right (wrong) side of the car. The owner provided pertinent information and took care of all of our needs. We didn't need it, but there was plenty of room for 6+ people. The dining area looked out onto a nicely kept yard in a very quiet neighborhood. The only complaint I have is that one or two more cooking pans/skillets would have helped and the cutting knives were more like saws than knives. Perhaps a few more starter items such as sugar and some additional spices would be a nice touch. This really is minor. I'm just always a bit suspicious of reviews that portray absolute perfection. Besides, we were graciously provided "briquettes" and coal to use in the fireplace which gave us a very nice warm start. I’m sure other places would charge extra. You can't go wrong with this home, location.

Owner response:Thank you Bob for your review and I am very happy you enjoyed your stay at our property and will certainly take on board your suggestions.

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

Perfect Rental

Guest: Alicia (Spain)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/23/11

My family and I couldn't have had a more wonderful stay! The owner of the house was so welcoming and made us feel right at home. We traveled with a one year old and three year old and the house was perfect for us with a great yard for the kid's to play in. One of the many great perks of the house was that it was walking distance to the town center. Stop your looking for a rental now and go with this one!!

Owner response:Thank you Alicia for your warm and gracious review and I am delighted your family enjoyed your stay in our property at Ross Castle Grove in Killarney and the children enjoyed there visit to the Pet farm. Regards John

Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.

Delightful Stay, Great Location

Guest: Leslie (Buffalo, New York, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/04/11

It was a pleasure to stay at this house in Killarney. The owner was a gracious and helpful host who made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The house was comfortable, clean and well maintained. All of us especially enjoyed the newly installed wi-fi. The location was perfect, within walking distance to town, Ross Castle, and Killarney National Park. The town of Killarney serves as a nice home base, being a good,central location for easy day trips to see the many sights and attractions of Ireland. Would recommend this property to anyone planning a visit to the Emerald Isle.

Owner response:Thank you Leslie for your nice review and comments on our property and I am delighted you and your family had an enjoyable stay and the newly intalled wi-fi was a hit with everybody and usefull for research on the area as well as keeping in contact with family back home . Thank you John

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

killarney rental

Guest: jerry (harbor springs, michigan 49740)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11 Review Submitted: 04/01/11

we just returned from ireland and had a wonderful experience in killarney the home was comfortable, well maintained, and the owner was very cooperitive and helpful. killarney is a perfect central location for countless day trips and we hope to return next year i would recommend this house to family and friends the town center is a ten minute walk with dozens of fine eating and drinking establishments plus shopping for food, fine linens wools etc.THANKS jerry b

Owner response:Thank you Jerry for your wonderfull review and I am delighted you enjoyed your three weeks stay at our property and everything was up to your expectation and you got to do all your day trips to Ring of Kerry, Dingle , Killarney National Park, Ross Castle , Torc Waterfall and we look forward to welcoming you back next year. John

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