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The view from the house in the early morning
Breakfast
The house from the front
The entrance
Original drawings: house floor plan

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kells, County Kerry
  • Kells Bay House & Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Rossbeigh Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Dingle Harbour
    ‪70 min drive‬
  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Designer Home on Dingle Bay - Modern Meets Traditional Early booking discounts

EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT. BOOK for June 2024 by May 15 and get a 10% discount.

Designed by an architect specializing in vernacular European architecture, this beautiful home combines the best of traditional Irish country architecture with modern conveniences. From the outside, the house appears to be two connected traditional cottages much like the ruins of the Kelly homestead that is located on the property. Situated on over two acres of garden, field and forest overlooking Dingle Bay, the house is perfect for a relaxing vacation. Mountains ideal for hiking rise up directly behind the house and Kells Bay, with its beach, boating and fishing, is the view.

The inside the home features an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, three bedrooms, one with a loft and two with fireplaces. There are two bathrooms, one with tub and one with shower. The kitchen opens onto the living room and dining area. The home is furnished with Danish inspired Irish furniture hand crafted in teak by Al O’Dea in Tuam, Ireland in the 1970’s. The home is beautifully decorated with art by Irish artists and the home owners, both teachers and artists, one specializing in painting Irish landscapes. This is a special place.

Although the house is available for rental, it is our home not a rental property. You will feel like you are staying in a beautifully maintained private home; you are. This opportunity also comes with responsibilities. We expect you to treat our home and belongings with respect. We rent only to small groups of six or less. If you are a larger group, we strongly encourage you to rent from our good friends and neighbors Agnes and John O’Sullivan whose rental property is also listed on this site (VRBO listing 95006).

To rent our home is to take a step back in time into a conceptually old, but functionally new house. It is not by accident, however, that the house does not have a TV. You have tranquility and beauty. The house also has a very well stocked collection of Irish literature and books on Irish history, archeology, anthropology, and natural history. Many of these things you can experience right on the property as our woods is unusual in West Kerry, and the ruins of the Kelly farmstead that we have partially restored and maintained is a special place with its own connection to Ireland’s rich and difficult history.

For those seriously interested in rentals we will gladly provide you with additional photos and a complete floor plan of the home. All renters will receive a guide to the area that we have put together complete with maps, day trip suggestions, dining recommendations, hiking and walking information, and suggestions about where to shop for locally grown and raised food.

Kells has a pub, several restaurants and a small food store. Complete shopping options are available a short drive away in Cahersiveen, Glenbeigh and Killorglin. There is an extensive choice of wonderful dinning options close by.


Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Tad Lawrence

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All children are unique so we have not set an age minimum but the house is probably not suitable for children 2-5 and in any case consult the owners.
Do not move furniture or decorative items unless you photograph their location and return them before leaving.

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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kells

Located in Kells, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The Old Barracks and Kerry Bog Village Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Daniel O'Connell's Birth Place and Ahacovra Holy Well. Kells Bay House & Gardens and The Anchor are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kells, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • Kells Bay House & Gardens - 2 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Rossbeigh Beach - 22 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Caragh Lake - 28 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Dingle Harbour - 70 min drive - 81.7 km
  • Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium - 72 min drive - 83.4 km

Getting around

  • Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caitins Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Golden’s Of Kells - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Thatched Cottage - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rosspoint Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sala Thai - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer Home on Dingle Bay - Modern Meets Traditional Early booking discounts pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Designer Home on Dingle Bay - Modern Meets Traditional Early booking discounts?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Designer Home on Dingle Bay - Modern Meets Traditional Early booking discounts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Designer Home on Dingle Bay - Modern Meets Traditional Early booking discounts located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kells Bay House & Gardens and within 9 miles (15 km) of Daniel O'Connell's Birth Place and Ahacovra Holy Well. Rossbeigh Beach and Beenatee Loop Walk are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ferdinand G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house with a special flair
We very much enjoyed our stay, the house and the area. Directly located at the Ring of Kerry, the location is great for day-trips to various touristic spots, including the Dingle Island. The house is spacious and provides the comfort to feel like home e.g. fireplaces. The view is spectacular….Ireland as its best
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jeanne P., Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have been happier in this dream-like Irish cottage with majestic view over Dingle Bay
We are a family of four with two teen boys who stayed in this house for a week in July, 2023. It is in a spectacular setting with an unbelievable view over Dingle Bay and across to Dingle peninsula, with sheep dotting the hillsides in the distance. We were at peace sitting in the Adirondack chairs on the stone deck, looking at the view, smelling the sea air and faintly hearing sheep bleating in the distance. As for the house itself, we loved it for its design, space, comfortable beds and amenities. The living/dining space is open to the kitchen. The kitchen was amazingly stocked with anything you could possibly need. There were two loft spaces, and two other bedrooms, two bathrooms. Everyone in the family spread out and enjoyed every corner of the house. We even cozied up by a turf fire on a particularly cold/wet (yes, in July- it happens). There are three fire places in the house. Exploring around the property, we saw ancient stone walls and ruins of a previous stone farm/cottage. This place was pure magic. In the weeks leading up to our stay, the owner, Tad, promptly answered our every question. On site, Eileen, the house keeper was welcoming, friendly, helpful and very responsive. The beach and pier is a short walk away. My 16 year old fished for hours on the rocks out on the point and on the pier, catching mackerel, and pollock. A Thai restaurant in a garden setting is just up the next driveway over from the house. Our magical week went by in a flash. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

william W., Anderson County, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Kells Bay
We don’t know that we have ever stayed in a place where the view out every window is a landscape painting. Every detail of the house is so thoughtfully designed and the gardens delightful. If we take the best attributes of our home, the hills of East TN and the Atlantic coast of North Carolina, it is Kells Bay in Ireland. Our host and the folks of Kells Bay were so welcoming and helpful during our stay at the Lawrence abode in Kells Bay! Bill, Denise, Jan, Missy and Isaiah
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay in Kells
This house is in a fantastic spot on the coast in Kells, overlooking Kells Bay. It feels remote and quiet but is also a short distance from many activities including Kells Bay Gardens (with a superb Thai restaurant) which is only 100 yards from the end of the driveway. The house is an architectural gem — every window perfectly placed for a view. It is somewhat quirky in its cobble of heating systems, shower pressure pumps, etc but in a way that makes you feel you are in a special and unusual place (if a 2010 builder house is what you like, the house may not be the right fit for you). Tad, the owner was a pleasure to deal with and provided a terrific guide to the house and area, and Eileen the caretaker was very helpful. Great experience that we hope to enjoy again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Coastal Retreat
This is a hidden gem on the coast of Kerry. A charming hideaway with great access to the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula. The hosts Tad and Vicky were extremely warm , welcoming and responsive to any questions we had. Eileen the housekeeper ensured we had everything we needed and Agnes a neighbour who runs her own B&B reached out to us with fresh eggs and bread and on one evening a traditional home cooked Irish dinner. The whole experience was magical and we look forward to returning to this home from home.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Haus in wunderschöner, ruhiger Lage
Wir haben eine Woche in diesem liebevoll ausgestatteten Haus verbracht und den tollen Blick und die Annehmlichkeiten im Haus sehr genossen. Ein individuelles Haus in schöner, ruhiger Lage, aber dennoch gut gelegen am Ring of Kerry. Wir hätten gern noch mehr Zeit in der Gegend verbracht und waren Tad dankbar für die guten Tipps in der Gegend. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kilian F.

Authentisches Cottage mit herrlichem Meerblick
Wir haben als Familie mit 3 Kindern (8, 5 und 2 Jahren) Anfang August für 2 Wochen in Kerry Urlaub gemacht und das Haus als Ausgangspunkt für Besichtigungen rund um Kerry und Dingle gewählt. Das Cottage liegt alleine auf einem großzügigen Grundstück in Hanglage über der Bucht von Kells. Die Bucht mit schönem kleinen Strand ist nach ca. 200m Fußweg schnell zu erreichen. Das Grundstück selbst bietet zwei schöne Terrassen, die bei schönem Wetter zum Verweilen einladen. Das Haus selbst ist großzügig und offen mit großen Räumen und Loft im charmanten künstlerischen Stil der 70iger Jahre gebaut. Die Einrichtung ist liebevoll mit etlichen Kunstgegenständen und ländlichen Werkzeugen dekoriert, aber dennoch vollständig und praktisch eingerichtet. Besonders die Küche bietet alles um eigenes Kochen angenehm zu machen. Spülmaschine und Waschmaschine mit Trockner sind vorhanden. Zwei Badezimmer mit Duschmöglichkeiten sowie die zwei Schlafzimmer bieten genügend Platz. Der Vermieter, wenn auch nicht persönlich anwesend, ist stets erreichbar und hat sich rührend um unser Wohl gekümmert. Zum Beispiel organisierte er ein Babybett für unseren Kleinsten sowie ein Treppenschutzgitter für die Lofttreppe. Die Ansprechpartner vor Ort waren äußerst herzlich und standen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Als einzigen Verbesserungsvorschlag würden wir Filzpantoffeln empfehlen, da wir den Steinfußboden bei kühlerem Wetter als recht empfunden haben. Insgesamt hatten wir einen schönen Aufenthalt und würden es jederzeit weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

chantal p.

Lovely Holiday Home - cosy with beautiful view - felt like staying here forever...
Our family (with 3 children from 7 to 12 years) spent 10 days in this lovely Irish home at Kells Bay. Our family felt very comfortable in this cosy home. Our children loved playing outside in the huge garden, while we parents sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the breathtaking view. The kitchen is very well equipped ans spacious, the cottage is lovely decorated (lots of art) and the very suitable for a family. The next seaside is only a few minutes to walk. The cottage is situated very good, so that we were able to do many different day trips. The caretakers were very helpful and gave us a very warm welcoming. We spent a very relaxing holiday einjoying the house and the breathtaking scenery. We can highly recommend this holiday house. We ourselves are looking forward coming here again - it is heaven on earth...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Idyllic home by the sea .... just off the Ring of Kerry
We enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing week of solitude at this property with day trips to Valentia Island, the Dingle Peninsula, Killarney, Muckross House and Gardens, Jameson Distillery in Cork, and Skellig Michael. From the kitchen and living room, the view of the sea is stunning. The property is spacious, decorated with handcrafted furniture, hand woven pillows, throws, pillows, and wall hangings, not to mention the beautiful watercolors. The kitchen is well equipped. The caretakers are readily available and very welcoming. We have stayed in many VRBO properties, Wolsey Lodges, B&Bs across the UK and North America, as well as varying accommodations throughout Europe and Asia, and we highly recommend this property. It is unique in its tranquility and scenery.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Séverine C.

A great place to stay in Kerry!
Ce fût incontestablement, la plus agréable adresse de notre séjour. La maison est très spacieuse, à la fois originale dans sa disposition et bien conçue (on a beaucoup aimé la mezzanine qui donne sur le salon), confortable (avec une mention spéciale pour les couvertures chauffantes), décorée avec goût et simplicité, elle est accueillante et chaleureuse. C'est un nid que nous avons été ravis de retrouver après toutes nos balades, une véritable maison de famille (et pas juste une location pour touristes), elle a l'âme de ses propriétaires, plus qu'attentionnés et confiants envers leurs hôtes, c'est une chose à laquelle nous accordons beaucoup d'importance. Ajoutons à cela une vue dégagée qui ne manque pas de charme et des voisins amis des propriétaires aux petits soins, vraiment, une adresse en or que nous recommandons vivement. Again many thanks Tad, for your very kind welcome! Séverine & Marco Paris, France - 6 persons - August 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas F., Chesterfield, MA

Heaven in Kells
Tad and Vicki have themselves a real gem with their lovely home in Kells Bay. Arriving during the day is definitely key! Everything that is described in the listing is accurate and exceeded our expectation! The artwork, Craftsmanship and location of their home is perfect for those seeking an Irish seaside getaway, look no further!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan O.

Remarkable and memorable experience
We took my 82 year old mother on her second trip to Ireland (her first was 40 years ago) and the highlight of our trip was our week long stay in this wonderful house where we enjoyed quiet and gorgeous views the whole day long. There is lots of room and lots of comfort, and a kitchen that was fully appointed and a pleasure to use. We are both architects and my brother is a graphic designer and we all appreciated the intelligent use of Irish Arts and Crafts, both new and old, for the interiors. The owners were extremely helpful, not only with their instructions and advice, but also for arranging to have the house open and ready for us when we arrived. In less than a day we felt at home and well cared for. This house is an ideal choice. Thank you so much.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Unique property
A sojourn in this stunning house would make a good holiday anywhere, and in this idyllic location with these views it is a very special experience. The modest and appropriate exterior conceals a beautiful white interior of mid-century modernist character with vast rooms, three of which are double-height. Over 40 years, the Lawrence family has furnished and decorated the house from local sources and collected books about Ireland and the locality so that you feel you are in your own private museum and library. Just above Kells Bay with easy access to the Ring of Kerry and Cahersiveen, it's a good base for touring, but the house is so spacious and relaxing we found ourselves choosing to spend a part of each day here, A wonderful place and the perfect insurance against unpredictable weather.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

J Di Sabatino

Perfect escape in Kells Bay!
It was love at first sight, we could have stayed on indefinitely. My husband and I recently stayed for a week in this great home. The house was architecturally interesting and comfortable ... contemporary of late 70's vintage, but with elements of Irish country vernacular. There are 2 double-height living areas, perfectly placed picture windows in every room, and a gorgeous unobstructed view of Dingle Bay. Tad, the owner is easy to work with, very helpful and generous with information about the area and things to do, but we were perfectly happy to spend a couple of rainy days in the house. Since this is a second family home for the owners, the house is well provided with daily necessities and we felt very much at home. We hope to return for a future stay. Thanks, Tad!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Magical Ireland
We enjoyed every moment we stayed in this beautiful home. Sitting by the peat fire, or out on the patio overlooking the bay, cooking in the lovely kitchen, enjoying the tranquility of the setting --this was a truly magical base for exploring Kerry and the surrounding area. The home and its furnishings are in beautiful condition and you'll love being there. You won't be disappointed. I highly recommend it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A lovely home so close to so many beautiful places in Dingle Bay
Our family of four stayed at this lovely home where we could create delicious meals, sleep in comfort, and walk to the water or in the mountains. This place became a perfect home base for us to travel and experience the magical area around Dingle Bay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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A Wonderful Get-Away
What a fabulous place to be simultaneously transported to another world while being held in cozy home comfort. The house is in a breathtakingly beautiful setting, looking out over Dingle Bay toward the mountains on the Dingle peninsula. I never tired of the view, as the landscape and water keeps changing with different light, mist or fog or sunlight. Sometimes it was hard to pull myself away to go explore the nearby castles and monasteries! And if I chose not to go exploring, I could hunker down with a book and a mug of strong Irish tea next to the turf fire.

About the host

Hosted by Tad Lawrence

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My wife Vicky and I are teachers and artists. We live and work in Boston Massachusetts, USA. When I was a teenager I spent my summers helping to build this house in Kells.

Why they chose this property

It is hard to describe the magic of this place; it luxury and simplicity.

What makes this property unique

This house and community is where we are who we want to be. We look forward to sharing it with you.
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