Shrubbery Mews 5 * Apt 2

Loved staying at the Shrubbery Mews. Thanks to Sarah and her gorgeous team for spoiling us.

The apartment was just perfect— well designed, well appointed, and well managed. More important, the hosts were incredibly kind and helpful.

One if not the best VRBO property that we have ever stayed in, overseas or in the US.Attention to detail and communication with the owner was beyond expectations.

My husband, teenage boys and I recently stayed in Sarah’s apartment for three nights. We couldn’t decide which city or town along the Wild Atlantic Way to use as a home base, so I researched all different towns to see where I could find a really nice place to stay. I stopped looking once I found Sarah’s apt and we planned four days around staying in Kenmare. It worked out perfectly. The apartment looks new; it is very clean and nicely decorated. The two bedrooms afforded plenty of space and each has its own full bath. The kitchen is a very good size and has windows that look out over Henry Street, the Main Street in Kenmare. The kitchen has all of the basics; we had a nice breakfast each morning and made dinner there 2/3 nights. The apartment is over a lovely linen shop and the woman working there (I believe it was Tracy but I’m not positive) checked us in and was very friendly and helpful any time we had questions. She suggested an outing - a hike on the Beara Penninsula - that was my favorite part of the trip. The fact that we could go downstairs with a question during the day meant that we had the support of being in a hotel but we had the space, the option to cook, and the affordability of being in an apartment. The location of the apartment could not have been better. It is right on the Main Street which was totally convenient but Kenmare is such a quaint town that noise was never a problem. It was very quiet. The restaurants that I had read were great were just yards away. Kenmare felt like a hidden gem. The town itself is wonderful. It was about a 30 minute drive to Muckross Abbey and House in Killarney. It was a perfect launching spot for exploring the Beara Penninsula, which a friend and multiple people online said would be even better to visit than the Ring if Kerry - fewer tourists but equally beautiful. We went night kayaking in Kenmare Bay and it was our boys’ favorite part of the trip. We loved all of Ireland but Kenmare was all the way around our best stop. The one thing I would say is that they lock the gate to the driveway at night for security, so if you might be out late, just be sure you know how to open the lock. It’s not a problem at all but just a good thing to ask in advance. Book this apartment. You will be glad you did.