Incredible family home with unsurpassed views

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A kitchen with a view of a lake and hills, a sink, and a window with a metal grid.
A house with a gravel driveway, a wooden gate, and a hedge.
A rural landscape with a gravel path, lush greenery, and a view of a lake and fields.
A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a dining table and chairs.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a sink, and a window with a view.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Washer/dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Castlebaldwin, Sligo
  • Place, Lough Arrow
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballinafad Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Heapstown Cairn
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Castlebaldwin

Located in Castlebaldwin, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ballinafad Castle and Heapstown Cairn are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boyle Golf Course and Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Ballymote Friary and Eagles Flying. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Castlebaldwin, Sligo

What's nearby

  • Lough Arrow - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ballinafad Castle - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Heapstown Cairn - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ballindoon Friary - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Ballymote Castle - 14 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Boyle Station - 13 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mc Dermotts Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doddy's Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Super Bites - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chillen Time Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McCabes Bar Keadue - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Incredible family home with unsurpassed views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Incredible family home with unsurpassed views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Incredible family home with unsurpassed views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Incredible family home with unsurpassed views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Incredible family home with unsurpassed views located?

This family-friendly Castlebaldwin holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Carrowkeel Cemetery and Lough Arrow. Ballinafad Castle and Heapstown Cairn are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!! Very comfortable, fabulous views, lovely accomodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house- stunning views

We all really enjoyed our stay. The property was perfect! We had everything we needed and we all enjoyed the fabulous views. We found the location great for exploring this part of Sligo and Roscommon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay-always happy to share our wonderful part of Ireland. Hope you can make it back for another visit-
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property with great view. Large home with plenty of space and bathrooms to accommodate everyone. Host was located in an adjacent property so was near if we needed anything. Home has laundry and everything needed for a short or long stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carrowkeel Sligo

A genuinely excellent house to stay in
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your visit-hope you can make it back in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was just fantastic and what we needed. Caroline was extremely helpful. The house was spotless and the kitchen was amazing.The pictures on VRBO website don't depict how magnificent the property and the area is. Thank you for the opportunity and we will definitely return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your visit-you’re right that you have to experience the house in person to really appreciate it-
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting family

Great place and way more space than we needed. Breathtaking views. Perfect for the kids to enjoy as well. The hiking path right from the house was a great adventure. Close driving distance to nearby towns.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2023
So happy you enjoyed your visit to our corner of Ireland-hiking is a highlight of our area -hope you can make another visit
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to heaven

This beautiful holiday home on the top of a mountain brought us close to heaven in our stay in Castlebaldwin. There are so many amenities that it’s hard to name each. Suffice it to say all was 5 star from beginning to end.
View from the foyer
Amazing views
Gorgeous horses
Full moon rising over the hill
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your visit-you enjoyed plenty of time to relax into the experience which is very special-thanks for being great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

May 23

Property is very well maintained and has everything required for a home from home
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your visit-look forward to hosting you again next year
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for my Birthday Week End

I booked the house to spend easter and my birthday with a group of 10 friends. The house was spacious great to play games, have big diners, dance! The view is incredible and the host very responsive and accommodating. Kitchen very well equipped - beds comfortable - bathroom brand new and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2022
So happy you enjoyed your visit-please visit our home again Great adventures to you Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for family Christmas get together!

The best spot to spend Christmas with the family. We came over from 3 different countries and the house was perfect for us. Large living room open with the kitchen, we can be together all the time doing different things. Very large confortable family bathroom, spacefull rooms, with everything we need! We definitely want to come back! Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destination wedding guests

This property is absolutely stunning! The views are wonderful all around the house. Caroline was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. This house had all amenities that you could think of and then some! List of brochures to help you decide where to explore. Extremely peaceful and serene.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, warm, comfortable, well appointed, great views.

The house is exceptionally well appointed and has everything that a visitor would want and more. Modern comforts in a traditional and peaceful rural setting. The beds were beautifully made up and great sleeps were had by all! The views of Lough Arrow and the Neolithic landscape are spectacular. The pretty country lane with its traditional stone walls and lovely grass centre is a special treat.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent location

Loved the house and views. Excellent facilities. One negative note was the fire. We managed to get it lit twice but we’re unable to keep it going more than 5 mins on each occasion. Needs looked at.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ms

Lovely home with all the needed amenities for comfort. We were all impressed and well comfortable for a family Christmas. A big fancy Christmas tree and a large black and white Christmas pudding from the host added more colour for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb, 2025
So happy you could enjoy your holiday at our home-all the best in the New Year
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountainous Beauty

Private, beautiful and spacious home with unsurpassed views. Our family enjoyed our time here. There's megolithic tombs closeby unfortunately we couldn't figure out how to get to them, which would have been neat! We loved being surrounded by cows, sheep and horses. The property manager was very sweet, and attentive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your visit to Lough Arrow View-hope you can make it back for a future visit
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second Stay - will definitely return

This was our second trip to Castlebaldwin, and we already can't wait to return. The view, the space and the proximity to beautiful County Sligo is unmatched. The house itself is incredibly well equipped - the kitchen has every tool you could ever ask for, making cooking at home easy. The house itself is spotless and well-looked after. Check-in and check-out couldn't be simpler. One note: If you're looking for a house in the city, or walking distance to pubs, this may not be for you. However, if you're looking for peace, quiet in a wonderful family home, you've found it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2022
Hi Jon Thanks for your kind words-nothing like cooking in the kitchen while overlooking Lough Arrow-we'll pencil you in for next year- Stay well- Jim
Archival

6/10 Okay

Property is well equipped.

Home was comfortable but hard to find. View was beautiful as long as weather cooperated. Access was up a steep, unmarked narrow path. Owner was unable to provide satellite GPS coordinates. Departing instructions were a little tacky. After being charged a $100 cleaning fee for a three day stay, I did not appreciate being told to strip beds, run dishwasher and shut off heat, appliances and to sort and empty trash.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Sorry you didn't enjoy your stay-never had any complaints before-and we can't do anything about the weather. Steep unmarked narrow path-otherwise known as a road in Ireland. Maybe an urban setting would be more suitable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a find!

If I ever win the lottery I'm buying this house. It is fantastic. The home is warm, cozy, and very spacious. There are 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, which is hard to find in a vacation rental in Europe. Spotless. The kitchen was modern, with all the appliances, dishes, and utensils that you can imagine. Loved our time there. Caroline was fantastic to work with and gave us really suggestions for shopping, church, pubs. My only suggestion would be to put out a couple of road markers once you turn off the main highway. We drove down a couple of gravel roads before finally finding the right one. Neighbor at the top of the hill helped us out.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for the kind words. Good luck with the lottery! Hope you can make your way back to our corner of the world in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow factor times 10

When arriving at the property, the views are the first thing to take your breath away. Being greeted by some cows was a fun way to start our stay, especially for the 6 year old. Then we entered the home. No possible words can describe the amount of head swiveling that happens! The road/driveway is not for the faint of heart and, luckily, we had insurance on the car due to constant driving through reeds. This is 100% a location that I will suggest to my network of people, and, also visit again. Jim was very responsive, as was Caroline. Thank you for the lovely, lovely stay!! Mykkii, Peggy, Cassidy, Caileigh, and Jemma
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Hi Mykkii So happy you were able to visit our home-we love sharing the special experience it is to be there. Hope you can visit again Best Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New year 3 day getaway

What a great house, everything you could want or need was supplyed. Check-in with Caroline was great, Caroline was very helpful and explained the workings of the house. Amazing living space and kitchen. Views to die for. One of the kids left their coat behind and when we got in touch with Caroline the next day, she found it and posted it on to us without any bother, many thanks Caroline Downside....Family bathroom door urgently needs a working lock. Heating is controlled remotely by host, wasn't on when we needed itin the evenings, although seemed to be on during the night. Bedroom's need updating, a little TLC. To conclude we all very much enjoyed our New Year break, we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house

I rarely give high praise, but this house truly earns it. Castlebaldwin is truly exceptional. Complete with top-of-the-line appliances and laundry facilities, the house offers everything you could ask for. You'll find a world of high comfort. High ceilings greet you as you enter the main part of the house, while the windows allow you to view the wonderful scenery. The house manager was very responsive and helpful when we needed it. The panoramic views of the countryside are truly stunning. It's incredibly serene, even just gazing out the windows. I only wish our stay could have been longer at Castlebaldwin. Having visited in 2018 and fallen in love with it then, returning was a no-brainer. I'm so glad we did. Castlebaldwin is a near-perfect sanctuary where one can unwind and reconnect. Hope others enjoy the house much like we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

maison spacieuse avec une très belle vue

maison spacieuse et confortable, bien équipée. Accès facile, tout est bien organisé. Et Caroline est facilement disponible pour répondre aux questions. Un bémol quand même : la propreté de la maison qui laissait à désirer (il ne faut pas regarder dans les coins, derrière les meubles ou sous les lits....), et la qualité de la literie (dos sensibles attention + draps en polyester). La vue depuis la maison est effectivement magnifique. Idéal pour des vacances au calme, au milieu de la nature. Voiture indispensable!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

séjour chez James

Super séjour chez James dans sa magnifique maison très confortable et super bien équipée. Nous avons pu rayonner dans la région, savourer ce beau pays irlandais et rencontrer ses charmants habitants.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing Views

From start to finish the experience was excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2023
Hi Keith Happy New Year! Just doing some year end housekeeping and see you only gave us 4 stars. Was there something we could have done differently to make your stay better? Thanks - Jim
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