Aotearoa-Family home-Spectacular location-hot tub-games room

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9.8Outstanding
(65 Ratings)
"From the start we felt at home in this wonderful house. This is really a stay that has everything and the view is astonishing. If you are searching for base for your adventures around the ring of Kerr..."
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(65 Ratings)

House in County Kerry

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Aotearoa is a spacious stone faced four bedroom, two storey house with a hot tub and a games room on elevated section overlooking the Derrynane Hotel and Kenmare Bay.
Aotearoa has a large open plan, well equipped kitchen/dining/sitting room with French doors leading to to a patio and BBQ area.
There are three bedrooms on the ground floor (a double bedroom, a queen size room and a twin room)
The main bathroom with a shower and a separate WC are on the ground floor.
There is an upstairs galleried double bedroom and bathroom with bath and shower attachment.
There are wooden floors throughout.
There is a games room with table tennis and a jacuzzi room on the ground floor.
Wifi is available payable by PayPal to local provider for unlimited use on daily or weekly basis
Electricity and oil are extra payable by units used read by meter.
Aotearoa is five minutes walk from a safe sandy beach, pub and restaurant. It is a two minute walk from the Derrynane Hotel. It is a five minute walk from Wave Crest cafe, shop and deli.
Aotearoa is located on the Wild Atlantic Way, The Ring of Kerry, The Kerry Way and in the Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve. It is close to Derrynane Blue Flag Beach, Derrynane National Park and Derrynane House the ancestral home of Daniel O Connell.
The following are some of the many activities closeby
Derrynane Seasports (Children and Teen camps, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, body boarding and snorkelling)
Eagle Rock Equestrian Centre provide horse riding along the beach
Boat trips to the Skelligs
Fishing trips on the bay
Rib trips with Skellig Coast Discovery
Guided seaweed discovery tours workshops and tasting
Wildlife walking tours with Vincent Hyland
Hill and beach walking
Kayaking and boat tours with Sunfish Explorer
Golf in Waterville and Parknasilla

Amenities at Aotearoa-Family home-Spectacular location-hot tub-games room

Family friendly

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.8 / 10.0
    Outstanding(65 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    From the start we felt at home in this wonderful house. This is really a stay that has everything and the view is astonishing. If you are searching for base for your adventures around the ring of Kerry this is what you need. We stayed here with our kids and this house has everything.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great place to relax in beautiful Kerry. We will come back!
    2.0 / 10.0
    Our stay at this vacation home had its ups and downs. While the location is private and offers beautiful views of the harbour, as well as close proximity to the beach, there were several aspects of our experience that left us disappointed.First, guests are required to remove all garbage and recycling themselves, taking it to designated areas offsite. We were only provided with one garbage bag for the entire week and had to purchase additional bags ourselves. Given that a cleaning fee is required upfront, we expected a more convenient waste disposal system.The house itself could benefit from better maintenance. While generally tidy, it is in need of a deep clean, particularly in areas like pot lighting, vents, and windows, where dust and buildup were noticeable. The most concerning issue was a strong mold smell in some of the kitchen cupboards which made it necessary for us to wash dishes immediately before using them every time we did.Additionally, guests must cover the cost of electricity and heating, which is understandable, but given the poor insulation—such as a drafty, rattling kitchen door and a warped window allowing cold air in—it felt like we were paying extra due to maintenance issues.Our interactions with the host, Catherine, were mostly positive. She was friendly and responsive via text. However, she did arrive unexpectedly on two occasions, once as a check-in (which we didn’t mind), but the second time was quite late at night (9:50 PM) to deliver an alter
    10.0 / 10.0
    The house is very spacious and well equipped. The kitchen living area is especially large and could accommodate 8 people easily. The bedrooms are less expansive though still fine for ordinary sized people (I am 6ft 4" and the ceiling was a little low for me to use the upstairs bedroom comfortably. That said there is a king sized bed in one of the downstairs rooms which suited me fine.). The addition of a games room and a dedicated hot tub room is a real bonus. The views from the house are amazing: beautiful hills and sea views over 180 degrees. Two things it is worth noting when planning a visit first the Irish weather is unpredictable in the autumn and winter. Wind rain and mist are part of the experience of this beautiful country so plan accordingly. Second this house has a very steep driveway and a number of steps inside, people with limited mobility should take this in to account when planning a stay. Finally a big thank you to Catherine the host. She could not have been more helpful and welcoming and really went above and beyond the call of duty to make us feel welcome and at home.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a great time at Aotearoa. The house was big and cozy. The view from the house was amazing, Our son loved to play table tennis after a day with great impressions of Kerry. Katherine was a very good host. She gave us some informations about good pubs and hiking places. Thanks! vergoo goid
    10.0 / 10.0
    Our first trip to Ireland and had such a lovely stay . Catherine was very helpful and responsive to all our questions.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Lovely relaxing break in an area that has a lot to offer. The house we stayed in was clean well appointed and had everything we needed to enjoy our break away. We met the host once and was only a phone call away if needed for anything. We will certainly look at staying here again if going to the area.
    8.0 / 10.0
    Perfect place for exploring and relaxing. The house is comfortable with gorgeous views from all sides.

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Aotearoa-Family home-Spectacular location-hot tub-games room. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Aotearoa-Family home-Spectacular location-hot tub-games room pet friendly?

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    What amenities are available at Aotearoa-Family home-Spectacular location-hot tub-games room?

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