Rare Opportunity to stay on Unique Private Estate

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A conservatory with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and a central table.
A spacious room with a large wooden floor, a chandelier, and a view through a glass door.
A pathway leading to a house with a garden.
A building with multiple windows and a gated entrance, surrounded by greenery.
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Malahide, County Dublin
  • Place, Balcarrick Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Malahide Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Malahide

Located in Malahide, this holiday home is in a rural area. Guinness Storehouse and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit O'Connell Street and Grafton Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Croke Park or Aviva Stadium.
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Map
Malahide, County Dublin

What's nearby

  • Balcarrick Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Malahide Castle - 10 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Trinity College - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 22 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Aviva Stadium - 23 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Malahide Station - 5 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duffy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gibney's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Street Malahide - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sushida - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare Opportunity to stay on Unique Private Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rare Opportunity to stay on Unique Private Estate?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rare Opportunity to stay on Unique Private Estate on 7 Sept 2027 start from £8,087, 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 at Rare Opportunity to stay on Unique Private Estate?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rare Opportunity to stay on Unique Private Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare Opportunity to stay on Unique Private Estate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rare Opportunity to stay on Unique Private Estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Malahide Castle, Swords Castle and Malahide Beach. Portmarnock Beach and Portmarnock Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not have enjoyed the house more. It was perfect. Bus stop right out on the main road for when we did not want to drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd time staying here. Wonderful

Great house and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2026
Thank you for staying with us again! We’re thrilled you had another wonderful stay, and you’re always welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2026
Thank you ! It was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful! Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2026
thank you!!1
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
There were good things about this property, such as the space. We had our rather large family over one day and there was no problem accommodating everyone. The kids had a grand time playing tennis and running about with a football. However, there were a myriad problems starting with no hot water for about 24 hours. The host was quick enough with communication and had the problem fixed the day after we arrived (a lovely young man came to help us, and also brought extra things the house was lacking), but he was slow to believe that there was an issue to begin with. The house is run on timed immersion, so water heats in the a.m. and p.m., but if you need to do dishes in the middle of the day you are out of luck. The description of the property is old, and you no longer have access to the acreage mentioned when we booked. There is also construction directly behind the property (which started just before 7 a.m. 6 days a week), and with the hot summer we had to have the windows open in order to not suffocate. That meant a layer of dust and grit over everything, including inside the suitcases. If it were cool this wouldn’t be an issue, and the underfloor heating seems lovely. The showers were quite mouldy and we had to buy bleach spray to clean two of them. There was a leak in one shower that rained upon my mother’s head downstairs, but that was on the last day we were there - I’m sure it will be fixed for the next tenant. Luxurious 30 years ago, but needs updates.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Elgin House was beautiful and well situated to enjoy Malahide and Dublin and especially close to Dublin Airport! All in all, it was a fun stay!I do wish, however, that we had been informed about all the housing being developed and engulfing the 22 acres mentioned in the promotion. Initially that was a disappointment upon arrival, but we got over it. Before arrival, I envisioned 22 acres of space and deer in the view! Some thoughts to make it even better include:The house is large and comfortable. The furnishings/upholstery, especially in the conservatory, in immediate need of refreshing. Or slipcovers. Perhaps updated sofas and chairs in the kitchen keeping room as well?We never watched TV. Instructions on how to turn on the tv would have been helpful. The kitchen could have included more dish towels, small juice glasses, directions to the convection heating elements and various coffee makers and appliances. Perhaps more dishes as well - as we hand washed dishes and silverware by hand to keep up with the need.Wash cloths and small soap bars in the bathrooms would have been nice. I did not notice standing electric fans in the bedrooms or common areas. Note: We were lucky the temperature was cool and we did not need them…I am sure the four other guests with me might have additional suggestions. I will forward them on to you if they do. I am returning to Dublin in 2028 and would lease this property again!Thank you for asking. Donna
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review and helpful suggestions! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and are pleased to share that our team is already working on improvements to enhance the guest experience. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back in 2028!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A piece of paradise just north of Dublin

Elgin is a stunning holiday rental which would be suitable for up to ten people, so the two of us and our two dogs were easily accommodated and were very comfortable and hugely relaxed.The extensive grounds were perfect for playing with our boys and Jonothan provided helpful instructions for closing the gates to Elgin as one of our two rescue dogs is prone to “a detailed and wide-ranging exploration” of his environs Closing the gates meant that Elgin’s gardens and the large lawns in front of the tennis court were all safely enclosed, and we could stop fretting about Freddie and enjoy games with them both, so thank you Jonothan, your help was invaluable and much appreciated The house was well equipped with every kitchen appliance you could need, including a dishwasher, and a washing machine and separate tumble dryer.A small library of books was also available and if books aren’t your thing, the house also had full Sky television enabling us to watch our usual UK news and other BBC and Channel 4 output.A huge amount of storage space is available which would make the house particularly suitable for, e.g. a long-term rental for work colleagues, especially as it’s only ten minutes’ drive from Dublin airport and its proximity to Dublin city centre.Thank you Duchamp Properties…we loved Elgin and hope to return
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property left us feeling unsettled for our short stay there. We originally booked for 3 nights, but due to arriving early the first day, we were told we could book an additional night, so that we could check in to the property early. So we only slept in this property 3 nights, but paid for 4 nights. On arrival 2 of the bedrooms had mouse droppings on the beds, and headboards. Obviously this is a health hazard & we had a toddler with us. Thankfully the host responded quickly & assured us the home would be deep cleaned, it was then we noted more droppings in a 3rd bedroom & reported that. So on our first night there we left the property for a while, so it could be ‘deep’ cleaned, as stated by the host. On our return 2/3 bedrooms the droppings seen were gone. However the 3rd bedroom still had droppings. We had to sleep in that room that evening. Very unsettling. The following day the host had the cleaners return again. Admittedly apologies were given, but it took 2 nights out of our 3 night stay for this issue to be resolved. We are not even 100% sure the home was deep cleaned the first night, or even the bedding changed. There was no reassurance of this. Especially when we spotted the decorative throw from one of the beds, that had mouse droppings on it, thrown into a cupboard in the main living area of the home. Obviously we have reported all of this with VRBO & have photo proof of the mouse droppings. All we have been offered is 250 refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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