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A modern home with panoramic views of Lough Islandeady & surrounding countryside

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Living area
Exterior
Exterior detail
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Castlebar, Mayo
  • Place, Great Western Greenway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Croagh Patrick
  • Place, Westport House
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A modern home with panoramic views of Lough Islandeady & surrounding countryside

Ten minutes from Westport town center.
Aidan's Island is a modern house, nestled in the peace and quiet of the Mayo countryside, and yet only 10 minutes drive from the picturesque town of Westport, and 10 minutes from the busy shopping town of Castlebar.
The house is spacious (accommodating 7 adults) and comfortable and boasts panoramic views over Lough Islandeady, Croagh Patrick, and the surrounding countryside.
There is much to do in the locallity:
the Wild Atlantic Way (driving route),
the Great Western Greenway (Cycling/walking route from Achill Island to Croagh Patrick),
Croagh Patrick (The "Reek" Pilgrimage site/ Mountain),
Lough Islandeady (fishing and boat hire can be arranged),
Clew Bay (Cruise to Clew Island),
Mulranny Beach (blue flag) and much more,
Of course it is also wonderful to just sit about the house and garden, and enjoy relaxing.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kilfea

Located in Kilfea, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Cunnagher More Bog Natural Heritage Area and Ballycroy National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Linenhall Arts Centre and Mayo Leisure Point. Traveling with kids? Consider Westport Leisure Park and War Games Paint Ball Westport. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Castlebar, Mayo

What's nearby

  • Great Western Greenway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Westport House - 17 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Knock Shrine - 41 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Ashford Castle - 45 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 50 min drive - 70.8 km

Getting around

  • Westport Station - 12 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny McHales - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Rua - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Galway Roast - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Al Muretto Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A modern home with panoramic views of Lough Islandeady & surrounding countryside pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at A modern home with panoramic views of Lough Islandeady & surrounding countryside?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A modern home with panoramic views of Lough Islandeady & surrounding countryside on Jul 18, 2026 start from $363, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A modern home with panoramic views of Lough Islandeady & surrounding countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A modern home with panoramic views of Lough Islandeady & surrounding countryside?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A modern home with panoramic views of Lough Islandeady & surrounding countryside located?

This family-friendly Kilfea villa is located by the sea, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Great Western Greenway, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Linenhall Arts Centre and Mayo Leisure Point. Mayo Memorial Peace Park and Lake Lannagh Hiking Trails are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, wonderful host. Easy check in and clean property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We absolutely loved our stay here. The hosts were wonderful and it was gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Anneke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holiday home!

We were a group of 7 (4 adults and 3 children) and all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host, great property

Wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring Mayo

Great house in a central location to explore Mayo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay in Mayo

Spectacular home, panoramic views everywhere you look. Great hosts, delightful stay for our family
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobias W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A dream of a place

We passed four nights in this beautiful house. The view is amazing. The rooms are spacious and well equipped. A great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ireland at it’s best!

We brought our son and dil and 2 grands ages 20 and 11. The house and property were perfect. Aiden was a terrific help in guiding us to local attractions we otherwise would have never experienced. He was just a phone call away when we had a question. We would recommend this rental 100%.
Outside looking in!
The beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Breathtaking gorgeous views! The home and property were exactly as described and exceed our expectations. So grateful for the stay and hospitality. We hope to be back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eimear L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

This property was absolutely gorgeous with breathtaking views. The pictures don’t do it justice! Aidan was on hand for anything we needed and we couldn’t have been made feel more at home. Couldn’t rate this highly enough.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A family fave

This is the place to stay! Breathtaking views from almost every room in the house. If we weren't pressed for time we all would have been just fine enjoying the views and serenity of the house. It's perfectly located to 2 towns only minutes away with a lot to offer. Aiden was very friendly and offered fantastic suggestions for live music and exploring. Hope to make it back on our next trip whenever that may be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OUR BEST ACCOMMODATION IN IRELAND!!!

We stayed in 7 locations in Ireland and without question, Aidan’s Island WAS THE BEST! Aidan and Maura are outstanding hosts who have the gift of hospitality. Sitting in the Vaulted Family Room looking at the lake from Aidan’s Island and the views across the valley is simply unbelievable. Our only mistake was not staying longer. DON’T MAKE THAT SAME MISTAKE! THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME IS THE PERFECT LOCATION NEAR BOTH CASTLEBAR AND WESTPORT.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvelous house!!

We loved the hilltop location and the beauty of this place! The house is gorgeous and very spacious!! The owner, Aidan, is a delightful host! Our one and only problem was a lack of written instructions on the washer/dryer. I’m not sure if it was our fault but the laundry took forever and came out VERY wrinkled. Still, you loved this place and would definitely stay there again. Hopefully for a longer visit!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Liam O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Home Outside Westport

Beautiful home! Aidan is a friendly and responsive landlord and ready to help with any issues. The home is clean, well layed out and well stocked with the usual courtesy supplies such as tea, coffee, milk, etc. The view is great and the home is very comfortable overall. The only issues were location; it you use GPS or Eircode you can find it. If you do not, it is fairly difficult to find. Additionally, it was not exactly clear from the online description that there is a dog kennel with multiple dogs just 30 feet or so from the home. If dogs are not an issue for you - you will be fine. However, I would stronly reccomend that the write up on the property be expanded to clearly indicate this situation. The brief passing reference to the dogs does not make it at all clear how very close they are to the house. Overall, the stay was enjoyable and Aidan is an excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Randi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We wish we could have stayed longer!

Aidan and Maura were by far the best hosts I have ever had with VRBO. They made our stay just as perfect as we had hoped. The house is a dream and the views are fantastic. It was hard to leave and go out “touristing”. We were in dire need of clean laundry when we arrived and Maura quickly took care of it for us! Aidan was full of information about local things to see and do. The kitchen is very well equipped. We found some staples in the fridge and even an apple tart. Aidan and Maura even went out of their way to supply us with bags of ice cubes! The house also contained lots of maps, guidebooks and brochures for our use. On top of all this, they lent us a local cell phone to use. It took us about 15 minutes to drive into Westport, so we had a city nearby but enjoyed the country quiet. Aidan and Maura’s dog Scruffy came to visit us and then it truly felt like home away from home. My niece only had one suggestion: she wished for hooks in the bathrooms. I would have loved to stay longer in this beautiful house. Maybe next time? Thank you again Aidan and Maura.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views and very friendly host.

The views were amazing and the house is outstanding. Aiden is a wonderful host. Good location close to Castlebar and Westport. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

rosemarie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing house and incredible views

the house was stunning, and everything was thought of, it was warm and cosy when we arrived. The accommodation is great, gorgeous soft towels, great beds and bedding and everything was provided , it was all in all simply stunning we would love to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply gorgeous!

Stunning house in a great rural location. It was almost a pity that we had to go out and visit the surrounding area. Wee could have easily stayed in to relax for three days! Aidan and Maura were lovely and very helpful. We hope to go back for longer in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Gretta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab house, fantastic view.

We had a fab 3 night break with friends in this beautiful, well equipped house with super views over the lake. I would highly recommend this house for a quiet escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Ani M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible home in a beautiful location

Had a fantastic weekend getaway at Aidans Island. The views from this property are spectacular and the house itself is equally as impressive. Very clean and well equipped with all you could need. Would definitely come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Above expectations

A really fantastic property in a lovely spot close to both Castlebar and Westport. Perfect for socialising and spending time with friends and family in a beautiful setting overlooking fields and the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Berh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtakingly Beautiful

Had such a wonderful weekend at Aiden’s Island. House was spotless, beautiful and very comfortable. Aiden and Maura were so welcoming and congenial! Only complaint was that we didn’t have enough time there. Hope to come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

What a beautiful place. We had such a great time. The house is so beautiful. Moura and Aiden are very welcoming. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you for having us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nirvana!

I would go out of my way to stay their again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spacious Home

This property is a beautiful spacious home with spectacular view of lake and countryside. Our favorite of our stay in Ireland. The hosts were on site and greeted us and showed us through the home. They were very welcoming and helpful. The home was well supplied included thoughtful touches throughout. Plus we enjoyed the company of the resident golden retriever Scruffy. The town of Westport is close by and had many shops and restaurants. We chose to buy groceries and cook dinner at the house so we could enjoy the wonderful view. We hope to return for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Aidan O'Sullivan

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Hi, We are Aidan & Maura O'Sullivan. Born & Bred in County Down, we have lived in Connemara for 20 years, before moving to Islandeady, on the outskirts of Westport, in 2018.
And here we are, looking forward to welcoming guests to our home.

Why they chose this property

This is a modern, spacious and secure home, set on a hight with spectacular panoramic views over Lough Islandeady and the surrounding countryside.
It is a quiet and peaceful place with a large garden and outdoor furniture, which allows for outdoor relaxing and eating/drinking. There are two living rooms, one with a working stove in the fireplace.
It is a great place to use as a pivot to explore the many attractions and activities offered only a short distance away in Westport, Castlebar, Mullranny, Louisburgh and Connemara, and then return back to the peace of the home place.
Both Westport and Castlebar are only a 10 minute drive away.

What makes this property unique

It must be the view, so spectacular that I often get up at all hours in the morning just to witness the sunrise! It's simply breathtaking.
The Wild Atlantic Way and the Great Western Greenway are 10 minutes away.
Croagh Patrick
Achil Island
Clew bay
Westport House

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