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Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy, Sleeps up to 6. Central Location.

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A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, a piano, and a large mirror.
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A hallway with a red carpet, ornate furniture, and gold accents.
A room with a sofa, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A residential area with houses, a large lawn, and a driveway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Quay Street

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Nile Lodge, Galway City
  • Place, Quay Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Galway
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Eyre Square
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Garden View Superking bed

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom East View

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom West View

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Galway

Located in Claddagh, a neighbourhood in Galway, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Galway Arts Centre and Galway Atlantaquaria are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Quay Street and Shop Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Millennium Children's Park and Playground and Leisureland. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Nile Lodge, Galway City

What's nearby

  • Quay Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Spanish Arch - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Galway - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galway Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Eyre Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 6 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonagh's Seafood Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ard Bia at Nimmos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Monroe's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Crane Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Salt House - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy, Sleeps up to 6. Central Location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy, Sleeps up to 6. Central Location.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy, Sleeps up to 6. Central Location.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy, Sleeps up to 6. Central Location.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy, Sleeps up to 6. Central Location. located?

This family-friendly Galway holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Grattan Beach and Quay Street. Galway Bay and Salthill Promenade are also within 10 minutes. Galway Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property, gorgeous setting, beautiful location, extremely pleasant and helpful hostess. Highest recommendation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2026
Thank you so much for your beautiful review which I really appeciate. I just loved having your absolutely fabulous considerate family stay here. I just hope that you will all come back here again where you will all be very very welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
The house is perfect, the grounds are spacious and beautiful, the location is ideal, and Maire is a delightful and helpful host. Each room in the house is comfortable and inviting, the beds are great, and the kitchen is fully equipped for simple or fancy dining. Galway has a great vibe. The people are welcoming, the food is delicious, and as they say, the “craic” is good! We are already looking forward to our third visit to Nile Lodge.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2026
It has been a great pleasure for me once again to welcome you and your beautiful family back to Nile Lodge. You are the perfect guests, kind, courteous and considerate. The way that you and your wonderful family treated me and the superb way that you all looked after the house was again very much appreciated. I am so happy that you all enjoyed yourselves and I really look forward to welcoming you all back here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roomy, historic property, 15 min walk to DT Galway. Owner was very pleasant who met us personally and offered many personal touches such as muffins, homemade granola, water, coffee, fruit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was incredible. The location was wonderful, and Maire was an amazing host. We would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your beautiful review Tori. It was a huge joy having you and your family stay here. I really appreciate the wonderful care you all took of the house. I would be absolutely delighted if you were to decide to come here again, you and your family will always have a very big welcome waiting for you. Maire
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Historic House

We loved our stay at this beautiful historic house. It is very lovingly cared for and decorated. It is like stepping back in time and we felt right at home. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was absolutely stunning, clean, and had so much history. It was perfect for our group visiting Galway for a few days. Maire went above and beyond to host us and welcome us into the home by accommodating our arrival time, giving us a tour of the home, and even proving us some groceries! We would definitely recommend this property to anyone visiting Galway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Go Irish!

Our stay was wonderful. We all loved the house and Maire was just the loveliest.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful host and house

Couldn’t ask for a nicer host or a better equipped house. Ideal location. Historic and grand to boot. Lifetime memories for our family. Would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional Nile Lodge

Nile Lodge is an exceptional property, a combination of 19th century style and tremendous comfort. Maire is a really wonderful and attentive host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Thank you so much for your beautiful review Des, it is so very much appreciated. It was a joy to have you both here and I cannot thank you enough for caring for the house so well. I hope that you will come back again soon, a very warm welcome will always be here for you both. Maire
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maire was a warm, welcoming, and supportive host, who provided great information about the property and environs. The house was everything and more than we expected. We were a family of six, ranging in age from 8-80! We all had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your beautiful review Claudine. It was a joy to meet you all and to have you stay here in Nile Lodge. I cannot thank you all enough for looking after the house so well. You and your wonderful family will always be exceedingly welcome here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful stay

Our recent stay at the Nile Lodge was absolutely wonderful. The property is even more beautiful than the photos. Galway and Salthill sites and restaurants all within waking distance, and ample parking is available on the property. To top it off, Maire was a delightful host. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your beautiful review Kim. It is really appreciated. I loved having you all stay here, it was an absolute delight, thank you so much for the fabulous way that you all looked after the house. If ever you would like to return, please regard this as a very big welcome back. Maire
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doesn't get any better

Awesome home, well maintained, centrally located for all that Galway City has to offer
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
It was a huge pleasure having such a wonderful family stay, I just wish you all could have stayed for a long holiday. I'm still smiling at the story of the Croac Patrick climb. Anytime you want to come back just let me know and I'll always have a big welcome back for you all. Maire
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Place

Terrific house with plenty of room. Accross the river from the town but a short walk or cab ride. Maire is an excellent host. A little surprised that another one of her family was staying there in a separated room but was not a problem. Would go there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Holiday Ever!

Wonderfully charming property. Clean very comfortable beds, beautiful antique furniture, beyond fully appointed kitchen. The house was fun to come home to after a busy day. The children loved the secret gardens. Great location. Marie, the owner, was a fantastic host.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Thank you so much Lynda for your very beautiful generous review. I really appreciate your kindness in writing it and I hope that you and your exceptionally wonderful family come back to stay here again. There will always be a very big welcome for you all. I also really appreciated how well you all looked after the property. You and your family were a pure joy to host. Maire I
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous home & wonderful host

We had a fairytale like stay at this home in a lovely section of Galway. The home is beautifully done-extremely comfortable with gorgeous decor. Maire is an impeccable host-catering to every need & brimming with warm Irish hospitality. Will always have such warm memories of this stay. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property in the heart of Galway

We had such a great stay at this property. The house was clean, very well equipped, and the host was a great communicator and incredibly thoughtful. It was a 10 minute walk into town or to the boardwalk. The outdoor space was great for us as we lucked out with very warm weather. Would definitely recommend this property for your stay in Galway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Thank you so much Eimear for your kindness in doing this wonderful review for me. I really appreciate the detailed thought that you put into it. I feel so very fortunate to have such wonderful families as yours stay here. You are all really welcome back here again. Maire
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couldn't have been any better

if there were 6 stars, I'd have given it. The house is perfect in both comfort and location. We were treated like family and honestly was one of the best vacation home experiences I've had in my 27 years of travelling....
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2022
It was an absolute delight to have yourself, Yvette and your two wonderful children stay here Gavin. I could not have wished for nicer people. I will remember you all with great fondness. Maire
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing visit!

Everything about our stay at Nile Lodge was above and beyond expectation! Marie welcomed us like family--and even supplied us with wonderful breakfast treats and excellent suggestions for how to spend our time in Galway. The house is absolutely gorgeous! It's historic and elegant but cozy and set within a quiet private garden, but is within an easy walk to all the main sites of Galway. And its great to have easy and safe parking right out front. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your beautiful review Stephanie. I just loved having you and your beautiful daughters stay in Nile Lodge and would love to have you all back here again. It was a real pleasure to see you energetically explore and share this experience at a time in your lives, where times like this will always be remembered and treasured by your children. You were all thoughtful, kind amazing guests. Maire
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely the Best.

You will not be disappointed in any way. The house is as beautiful as the woman who owns it. The house is perfectly located for walking. The pubs and restaurants are within a 10 minute walk. You feel like your staying at a country manor. Wonderful!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2022
Glory Be Jacqui, guests will be expecting to see a beautiful woman here, and then I turn up . You are a sweetheart to have written such a lovely review. I really appreciate it. You guys are all so welcome back here anytime. You will need another break again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Gold Standard Set!

Our stay at Maria’s beautiful home has raised our standard for the best possible travel experience. Our hostess was warm, kind, and respectful of our privacy. She lavished us with beauty and delicious accoutrements. The house is a well preserved home built with only the highest quality materials and has been lovingly maintained over the years. I have only the highest recommendations for Maria and Nile Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nile Lodge

A lovely and "homely" (in the best sense of the word) property. Hadn't seen my brothers in 3 years and used Nile Lodge as a place to get together. Very well equipped, good location and a great place to relax. Maire our host was a delight. Gracious friendly and always willing to help. I highly recommend both her and Nile Lodge..
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2022
Thank you so much for your beautiful review David, I really appreciate it. It was an absolute pleasure to have you and your family stay here. I am delighted that the house was suitable for your very important family reunion.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity Home

Absolutely magnificent. Old home with antique furniture but modern kitchen and bathrooms. Every view from every window enchanting gardens. Exceptional host. Definitely returning
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2023
Thank you so much for your beautiful review Kathleen, it was very kind and thoughtful to have taken the time to do this for me. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it. If ever you are back this way again, I would definitely have a warm welcome for you all. Maire
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautifully Kept Historical Home

We had a memorable stay at Nile Lodge. The home was beautifully kept with all historical touches. The grounds were perfect for 2 busy children and the home was in excellent walking distance from any sites we wanted to take in in Galway city. Maire was wonderful to work with and extremely accommodating to all our needs and went above and beyond to ensure our children were comfortable. I highly recommend this home for a traditional, elegant Irish stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
I appreciate so much your beautiful review Amanda. I really wanted this to be a special place for you and your family to enjoy. Please return again anytime you like, there will be a very warm welcome for you all. With huge appreciation, Maire
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

We had a perfect stay ay Nile Lodge. As the other reviewers have noted, this was our best experience ever renting a property. From the initial communication to leaving on our last day, we had no issues at all. The property itself is well maintained and in a perfect location for day trips or just walking into Galway. Of course, Marie was the perfect host. We enjoyed chatting with her, and she was great at suggestions for trips. The highlight for us was our trip over to Inishmore and the guide Marie arranged for us. We are now thinking about when we can go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

Nile Lodge is not just renting a place to stay, it is a sharing of Maire's property, pride and hospitality. From personally greeting us to the groceries awaiting us to booking a dinner reservation for us in spite of our late arrival, Maire exceeded all of our expectations and even hopes. The home is lovely (like staying in a museum), and Maire's tips for things to do helped us enjoy ourselves even more. Our group of six adults enjoyed the Lodge beyond our dreams. Thank you, Maire, for making us feel a part of your family for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
I really cannot tell you Jim how much I appreciate your beautiful review, and the kindness and thoughtfulness that went into your writing of it. It was an absolute delight for me to have you and your wonderful family stay here, and I would love if you decided to come back. A Cead Mile Failte would await you, your family and your friends, Maire
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