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Restored 18C. Coastguard's Cottage on the shore of the beautiful Kenmare Estuary

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A stone house with red doors and windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a picnic table in a grassy area.
A view from a wooden deck overlooking a calm bay with boats, grassy areas, and distant mountains.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and a comfortable seating area.
A kitchen with wooden beams, a dining table with chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a vase with flowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Countryside backdrop
    Guests love the peaceful countryside views at this property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Castlecove, County Kerry
  • Place, Derrynane Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Derrynane House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Staigue Fort
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Bathroom 4 (small with toilet & basin)

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Caherdaniel

Located in Caherdaniel, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Derrynane Bay Beach and The Way the Fairies Went, while The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition and The Atlantic Telegraph Waterville are cultural highlights. Blueberry Hill Farm and Issie's Handmade Chocolate are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Castlecove, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • Derrynane Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Derrynane House - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Staigue Fort - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sneem Church - 17 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Blueberry Hill Farm - 17 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scarriff Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blind Piper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪O'Carroll's Cove - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ahamore Tearooms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wave Crest Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Restored 18C. Coastguard's Cottage on the shore of the beautiful Kenmare Estuary pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Restored 18C. Coastguard's Cottage on the shore of the beautiful Kenmare Estuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Restored 18C. Coastguard's Cottage on the shore of the beautiful Kenmare Estuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Restored 18C. Coastguard's Cottage on the shore of the beautiful Kenmare Estuary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Restored 18C. Coastguard's Cottage on the shore of the beautiful Kenmare Estuary located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Staigue Fort, Derrynane Bay Beach and Derrynane House. Coomakesta Pass and Charles de Gaulle Memorial are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing cottage and view! This place has it all: a view, location, charm. We really enjoyed watching the seals lounge around on the rocks in the morning. Location is great for exploring the Ring of Kerry, Kerry Cliffs, and Valentia Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Scenic Kerry

From sunny days to starry nights, Pier Cottage was pure delight!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

The property was perfect. I had very high expectations from the photos and those expectations were exceeded. Katherine was a wonderful host.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Is this place real?...

When you book places to stay, typically, in my experience, there is always a bit of a letdown when you arrive. Sometimes the listing is just a bit off, or the photos are a bit more staged than the real thing. Nowadays, I almost expect to be a bit disappointed. That is not the case with Pier Cottage. We booked Pier Cottage back in September 2022 for a trip in May 2023. Seven adults and three children. I did my research and yet couldn't believe a place like Pier Cottage existed. "There has to be a catch," I thought. When the trip arrived and as we turned off N70, winding our way toward the water, my heart began to race. There it was, Pier Cottage, even more splendid in person. We parked and exited our cars in stunned silence and circled the grounds. It was all real, it was even more beautiful in real life, and it was all ours for the week. During our stay, I could not give you one fault. Everything was beyond our expectations. Pier Cottage was cozy (even for 10 people!) and clean. The remote area was just far enough away from other people, however, the nearest towns were easy to reach within 20 minutes. The weather was a bit rainy, but that's not the Cottage's fault of course. Overall, Pier Cottage became a keystone memory for all of us. Even though we ventured out and explored all that Kerry has to offer, the Cottage will always anchor our fond memories. So yes, Pier Cottage is real, and it is a gem.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt

Insgesamt eine tolle Erfahrung im einzigartiger Lage!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Piece of heaven

Place is beautiful peaceful and I would love to stay in spring time Kathleen is always there for anything u need Great people
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Away from it all

Property is situated in a dark sky reserve. The night sky is amazing. The cottage is cute and provides space and versatility to mest the needs of a diverse group. The region is beautiful. We loved watching the seals, cormorants, egrets and herons. Snorkelling on a calm day at the bottom of the garden reveals crabs, various fish, including a congar eel! Katherine's food was delicious, and she couldn't have been more helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

It was pleasant experience staying in Pier Cottage and felt like a home. I would strongly recommend to anyone and particularly during summer will be brilliant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impossible récit

Notre voyage par Britanny ferries ayant été annulé, ce sont nos enfants qui sont venus seuls à Caherdaniel. Ils étaient enchantés. Merci
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fantastic Views

My husband and I stayed at the Pier East Cottage for five nights. The views were amazing. Seals entertained us in the water and on the rocks. The inside was rustic, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Toller Urlaub

Wer einen Urlaub mit Rummel und Trubel sucht, der ist hier fehl am Platz. Wer Ruhe sucht und das natürliche Irland finden will, kann keinen besseren Platz finden. Abseits der Turistenströme, aber doch nicht so weit weg, dass man auch die Sehenswürdigkeiten der Regionen Kerry, Skellig und Cork besuchen kann. Und Abends in das originale irische Pub (The black Shop) gehen, dann wird man gleich aufgenommen und fühlt sich wie zu Hause. Die ruhige und freundliche Art der Iren hat uns alle tief beeindruckt. Irland sah uns zwar das erste Mal aber sicher nicht das letzte Mal.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks so much Andreas for your very kind review. I am very glad you enjoyed your two weeks at Pier Cottage and was very sorry not to have met any of you personally - you were always out touring! Susannah
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing vacation in idyllic location

We (couple + 5y old boy) have spent a wonderful 10 days vacation in the charming Pier House East End. We have selected the cottage mainly because of the unique remote location directly at the seafront in what we think is Ireland's most beautiful area and within driving distance to Kerry's main attractions. Everything was like it is described in the online-advertisements. The cottage is well equipped and provides everything that is required. We had extreme luck with the weather, as after an unusually rainy summer, there was for more than a week splendid weather throughout our total stay begin of September, with clear skies and temperatures that even allowed swims in the sea. Our 5 year old son enjoyed the "wildlife" on the coast just outside the door and was busy collecting all kind of sea animals like crabs, shrimps, worms etc. There is a small boat available to paddle over to a beautiful small beach on the opposite side. However, longer rides like to the seals sunbathing on the rocks some 100m away are not recommended due to strong currents. The owner Susannah and Kathrine the local housekeeper were very friendly and always helpful. Many attractions are in closest vicinity like the beautiful Derrynane House and Beach, the lovely village of Kenmare, Valentia island or the Skelligs. Also the walks along the rugged coast and the scenic drives on the Kerry, Beara and Dingle peninsulas all are highly recommended for nature lovers. Out of our so far 7 vacations in Ireland, this recent stay in Pier House was perhaps the most memorable one. I would highly recommend to all who are looking for a relaxing vacation in an idyllic scenery and that have an own vehicle to explore the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for writing so enthusiastically about Pier Cottage and the beautiful surrounding area ... thank you also for warning future visitors of the dangers of being caught in strong currents if you row too far out to sea in our small boat... getting nearer to the seals is always a temptation! We are delighted that you have booked another week in Pier Cottage next year and look forward to meeting you all again.
Archival

8/10 Good

einzigartige Lage

Wir haben das ganze Haus als Gruppe (9Personen) gemietet. Dieses Pierhause besticht durch seine einzigartige Lage. Direkt am Wasser gelegen und ohne Nachbarn ist man als Gast allein. Fischer fahren mit ihren Booten vom und zum kleinen Hafen, empfindet man aber nicht als störend. Im Gegenteil ein kleines Gespräch ist immer möglich. Die Ausstattung des Hauses ist sehr gut! Geschirrspüler, Waschmaschine oder Trockner sind mit den dafür benötigten Mitteln vorhanden. Der Kamin funktioniert und ist für Regentage ideal. Die Kinder konnten Dank vorhandener Schwimmwesten den Strand sowie das kleine Boot des Hauses nutzen. Alles was in der Anzeige steht, entspricht auch der Realität. Mit der Vermieterin Susannah gab es regen e-mail-Kontakt und Fragen werden gern und jederzeit beantwortet. Die Gegend ist von sehr schöner Natur und Sehenswürdigkeiten (Muckross-House+Garden, Killarnynationalpark) sind gut erreichbar. Für weitere Ausflüge muss man aufgrund der sehr engen Strassen viel Zeit einplanen (Mizen Head ca.3h)! Restaurants gibt es für den nicht so exklusiven Geschmack überall. Als Selbstversorger kann man auch Großmärkte wie LIDL oder ALDI (Kenmare/Killarny) nutzen. Die Hausverwalterin kocht auch oder kauft ein auf Wunsch. Allerdings ist das Haus klein und die Sauberkeit nicht der deutschen Gewohnheit entsprechend.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Ich schreibe im Namen der Vermieterin Susannah, die sich sehr herzlich fuer Ihre posititve Bewertung und auch die hilfreiche Kritik bedankt - sie wird sich bemuehen, die Sauberkeitsstandards zu verbessern und freut sich ansonsten, dass sie Ihre Zeit hier genossen haben. Mit freundlichen Gruessen von Susannah und einem deutsch-sprechenden Gast
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10/10 Excellent

piercottage

wishing for idylic landscape and recreative atmosphere we found exactly what we were hoping for in piercottage. surrounded by breathtaking countryside and blessed with beautiful weather we spend some of the most beautiful holidays. The lovingly restored cottage right at the see is a sight to see itself. The next food shops and plenty of sights are close but a car is required.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pier Cottage

We have stayed at East End, Pier Cottage on two occasions and both times had wonderful relaxing weeks. It is such an idyllic location – quiet but within easy reach of beautiful beaches and scenic car rides. We whiled away the hours in front of the Cottage and were delighted when seals appeared in the waters below. We were fascinated to see the statue of Charlie Chaplin in nearby Waterville (he was a regular visitor). The Lakes of Killarney are within easy reach by car and are spectacular, especially if the mountain route is taken. A trip to the Skelligs was unmissable – the birds and seal sanctuary something only seen before on TV. There are so many suggestions for outings that many visits would be needed. Pier Cottage is the perfect holiday base for families or couples. (ET)
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