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Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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In Dublin's docklands, this period cottage offers a quiet and comfortable retreat. Unwind by the open fire in the living area, surrounded by original Victorian furnishings and Irish literature from the beautiful glass-fronted bookcase. Explore nearby Great South Wall or Sandymount strand.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands

Renovated period cottage with quiet, comfortable and cosy interior. Situated in Dublin docklands where giant working cranes dominate the marine landscape. The cottage has been restored with expert architectural advice and executed by skilled Dublin craftsmen. It is furnished with original Victorian pieces. It is close to the Great South Wall, one of the finest marine walks on the east coast, and Sandymount strand which features in Joyce's 'Ulysses'.
The cottage has an area of 900 square feet. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor. The ground floor has a combined living / dining area with open fire, original pitch pine floor and a beautiful Victorian glass fronted bookcase filled with Irish and international literature a discreet Bose sound system and a TV. The entrance hall and bathroom have mosaic tiled floors. There is a new kitchen in the property.
Prices include all charges. Cottage has WiFi and designated parking space.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Unique Period Cottage Dublin 4 Docklands House
Unique Period Cottage 4 Docklands House
Unique Period Cottage Dublin 4 Docklands
Unique Period Cottage 4 Docklands
Unique Period 4 Docklands
Unique Period Cottage in Dublin 4 Docklands Dublin

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Irishtown, a neighbourhood in Dublin. 3Arena and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit O'Connell Street and Grafton Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium or Croke Park.
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Dublin, Dublin

What's nearby

  • Dublin Port - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Grand Canal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 3Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aviva Stadium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Convention Centre Dublin - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Lansdowne Road Station - 3 min drive
  • The Point Station - 20 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BrewDog Outpost Dublin - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Coda Eatery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hemidemisemiquaver Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Merry Cobbler - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eddie Rocket's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands located?

Located in Irishtown, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Grand Canal, Dublin Port and 3Arena. Trinity College and Aviva Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km). The Point Station is 20 minutes by foot and Spencer Dock Station is 24 minutes.

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Unique period cottage in Dublin 4 docklands Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 145 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in this house full of character. The location is great for reaching central Dublin but you still feel removed from the hustle and bustle. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well stocked with all we needed to cook. Billy was a fantastic host and was really helpful when we required a late check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney M.

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

Cottage in Dublin - Highly Recommend

Amazing and unique property away from the city center. Comfortable for four people. Host was easy to reach and very helpful with recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cottage was exactly as-pictured and described. A truly unique gem hidden away in the docklands which served as a wonderful home-base during our Dublin adventures. The host was very responsive and courteous and check-in was seamless. As with other comments, the location is unique and can be a bit tricky to find, but the instructions are clear and everyone seemed to find us just fine (I wish we had had more time to explore the docklands area more on foot, it looked so interesting). Once we mastered the bus system, it was an easy travel to downtown either on the new S2 bus or through the park to the other lines in Ringsend village and we felt safe walking to and from bus stops. Billy’s guidance and recommendations were fantastic. The beds were comfortable and the cottage was clean and tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was great and very charming. The location is just not very close to any restaurants or other city activities. It is very easy to get a taxi/uber so that’s a plus. You can also walk to many fantastic areas in Dublin but each walk is 30/40 minutes or more to get to some of the more popular areas (local city bus and train stops are within walking distance). Also, it is right next to the port harbor where they load ships so it can be a little noisy at times. This is still a very good option for staying in Dublin even with these caveats. The decor is excellent and it has all the amenities that travelers need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

A beautiful historic home in a great location in Dublin

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milona V.

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

Nice place to stay

It is a bit of a walk to downtown Dublin but a nice quiet location with a kitchen, living room and two great bedrooms. This stay was a very good choice for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

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

Cute, Quiet spot on a Busy Weekend

I stayed in this lovely cottage on St. Paddy's Weekend with three other friends. During such a busy time, this place was tucked away in a quiet neighborhood which was a nice break at times. The host was very communicative and helpful beforehand and during our stay which we appreciated! Overall, if you're looking for a great option on a busy weekend, I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Wonderful stay in a quiet neighborhood close to the city!

Loved the quaint property and the historical aspects of the home. The two bedrooms, the fireplace, and the full kitchen were a plus for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Beautiful cottage in Dublin

We had a wonderful stay in Dublin and loved the history of this cottage. The location was great and we enjoyed walking the neighborhoods with easy access to hiking trails, pubs, shops and beaches. I definitely recommend this stay if you're looking for a quiet place outside the bustle of downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth O.

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

Warm, cozy stay

Wonderful cottage within walking distance to the park, pubs and restaurants. The bus stop is just a few minutes' walk to catch the bus into Dublin City. The cozy fireplace was perfect for a relaxing nightcap. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

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

Nice property

We were very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Wonderful place

We absolutely loved this place. It's very charming and comfortable. The kitchen was well-equipped. Beds were very comfortable.The location is interesting. It's about a 15-minute pleasant walk to the nearest shops, which wasn't a problem for us. Even though it's across the road from a large active shipping port, noise was never a problem at all. The neighbors were quiet as well. It was a nice haven after busy days exploring the city.The next time we visit Dublin we'll definitely try to stay here. In an ideal world I'd take an extra few weeks to explore Billy's remarkable library.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

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

Dublin

Great stay in Dublin. Billy was easy to contact and answered questions for us. Quiet area. Access to public transportation was reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaeli P.

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

Great place

We loved our time here! The taxi driver had a hard time finding it but william sent me detailed instructions before we arrived so i was able to tell the taxi driver how to get to the property. We loved the location. We loved being right by ringsend park. We walked to and from city center every day, it took about 40 mins but we loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

good

good size and comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen e.

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

Coast Guard Cottage

The place was authentic, cozy, and warm. Beds were comfortable was a short walk to coffee thru Ringsend park which was beautiful filled with kids playing soccer and hurling! Easy to get around and far enough to get away from the hustle and bustle!! Billy was easy to get intouch with and everything was grand!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Lovely arranged and unique house.

We had a wonderful time. It's sometimes a little loud at night because of the port. Everything else was as fine as expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry N., Saint Louis MO

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

Great little place!

This house is a bit small but charming and just what we needed. We were concerned about the house being off the beaten path but it is convenient to the bus and a short ride to city center. It was a great place for home base as we explored the city and countryside and a comfortable place to come back to at the end of a long day. Plus, a short walk to the Merry Cobbler, our new favorite pub. We would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

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

Charming Townhouse

We stayed here while other family members stayed in a hotel in Temple Bar (central Dublin). They had noise, parties till bars closed. We had a quiet neighborhood, easy on street parking, two comfortable bedrooms in a private, charming townhouse. We would definitely stay here again. We especially loved talking daily walks on Dublin Bay, about a five minute walk away (from roundabout, take South Bank Road to path on right to the beach.)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Smithtown

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

Lovely Stay

The Cottage had such an authentic Irish charm about it. We loved the location walked to pubs and food store. Short Uber into the town of Dublin which was such a cool place - so much happening, got to tour some pubs, ate some fish n chips got to see beautiful architecture and hear some authentic Irish bands playing on the streets. I can't wait to go back. Billy was a very responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann R.

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

Close to centre and comfortable

We really enjoyed our stay here. I like the quiet location, but yet close enough to the city centre that we could walk. We'd walk to the Dockland shop area for breakfast, then continue walking into the city centre for our destinations. We also found it to be a safe location. Maybe all of Dublin is, but even the neighbors reassured us. The house itself was perfect, nice bedrooms, and living space. No couch, and tiny TV, but we didn't come to Dublin for that :) Also, the garden was not in bloom, so the photo shows differently than online. I'd still stay here again, having parking in Dublin so we could take day trips further out was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Giuseppe I.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Confortable cottage

The cottage is exactly as described, comfortable and relaxing. It's not near the center. You have to walk 15 minutes to get the bus to the centre.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Character & Convenience

We came to Dublin for the Marathon in October. We were delighted with Billy’s cottage. It is exactly as described. Billy’s information and instructions are clear and accurate. Checking in was a breeze. The cottage is filled with character and charming details. The beds are so cozy and the fireplace is an especially lovely feature. It was easy to use the bus - especially the S2. We were very happy with the comfort and value of the accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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

The Surprising Pleasure of Staying Next to a Dockyard

The cottage is attractively renovated and cosy. William, the host, was very communicative and helpful before our stay (we needed to add another day, but the cottage was already booked for that day, so William found a nearby hotel with availability for us). Useful things for guests to know: 1) Uber/taxi drivers may have a hard time finding the address. It helps to tell the driver that it's around the corner from Deeke's Diner and facing one side of the dockyards; 2) Ask William to check the inventory of necessities (we had to immediately go out and buy toilet paper); 3) the narrow stairs may present a challenge to anyone with impaired mobility, so be aware of that issue; 4) despite being right next to an active dockyards, it's a quiet location and it was fascinating to watch the freight loading activities; 5) the cottage is in an out-of-the way corner of the city but is only a 6 minute walk to the bus stop. We used the bus to travel into the city regularly; and 6) we highly recommend Khushee, a wonderful Indian restaurant in Sandymount.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

A Step Back in Time with Modern Amenities

We arrived at this charming and quaint cottage after a long flight. Billy, the host, was kind, accommodating and communicated via the messaging app. He gave clear and detailed instructions about the appliances and features in the home, and gave and helpful hints about transit and restaurants and pubs nearby. The cottage itself was so cool! I loved the variety of books on the bookshelf and the decor was eclectic and calming. The beds were comfortable as was the cottage. The location is excellent, close to buses and within walking distance to the city centre. The stairs were steep, which is something to keep in mind if travelling with older folks/people with mobility issues. We had trouble figuring out the shower, but that was likely operator error. I’m thankful this is the first place we stayed on our trip; it set the tone for a marvellous adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025