Save

Entire home

Front Entrance
(Ample free parking for 2 cars)

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Shankill, County Dublin

Leopardstown Racecourse9 min drive
Dundrum Town Centre12 min drive
Marlay Park13 min drive
Dublin (DUB)41 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Staying at The Nook was an absolutely excellent start to our Ireland adventure. It was the perfect place for us to stay ...

Ron D.

Sep 20, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Nook County Dublin

*THE NOOK IS FOR PAYING GUESTS ONLY - NO PARTIES/GATHERINGS*

Nestled in the foothills of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains The Nook is an ideal escape for couples, families or solo business travellers who want a country setting with easy access to Dublin City and all it has to offer.

- Prime location, Dublin city-centre (30 mins), Airport (35 mins)
- Accommodates 5 guests + extra bed/crib option
- Access to a full private tennis court (rackets/balls provided)
- Free parking in a gated setting for 2 CARS MAX.
- Fully stocked kitchen, washer & dryer facilities
- Recently added WFH Office Space for remote working.

The Nook is a very unique property in that it is surrounded by beautiful countryside and set on 2.5 acres of gated garden yet only 30 mins from the city centre and 35 mins Dublin airport via the M50.

Local places of interest include the seaside town of Bray, Shankill village, Dalkey village, Dun Laoghaire harbour, Killiney hill, Glendalough National park, Powerscourt Estate & Gardens, and Jonnie Foxs' pub to name but a few. An extensive guidebook with recommendations for all these places is provided upon arrival.

Guest Access:
The Nook adjoins a large family home however guests have access via a private entrance and are provided with the code for the electric gates. Private internal access includes the living room, kitchen, two large upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms and a garage with private laundry facilities. External access includes the garden space as shown in the photos and private tennis court. We ask that you respect our privacy and garden area surrounding the main house. If you would like to see the rest of the garden, greenhouse or vegetable patch please notify Daniel and he will arrange a tour.

The Dogs:
We have two very friendly dogs, Ben a golden retriever and Kenny a ruby king Charles who like to wander the grounds and interact with guests. They are wonderful with children however we ask that particularly young children are supervised in their company. If for whatever reason you are not comfortable with dogs please notify Daniel and he will ensure they are kept away from The Nook.

First-hand recommendations:
A helpful guest book full of recommendations regarding local supermarkets, pubs restaurants, and places of interest is provided upon arrival.

Property manager

Daniel Haydock

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dublin (and vicinity)

Shankill, County Dublin

What's nearby

Leopardstown Racecourse - 9 min drive
Beacon Hospital - 9 min drive
Dundrum Town Centre - 12 min drive
Marlay Park - 13 min drive
Bray Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

Dublin Shankill Station - 5 min drive
Cherrywood Station - 5 min drive
Dublin Airport (DUB) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
‪Inhale Coffee - ‬4 min drive
‪Palm Beach Take Away - ‬6 min drive
‪Bernardos Take Away - ‬20 min walk
‪Brady's of Shankill - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nook County Dublin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Nook County Dublin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nook County Dublin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nook County Dublin located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Killiney Beach, Bray Beach, and Bray Head. Dublin Bay and Powerscourt Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ron D., Denver, North Carolina, United States

20 Sept 2023

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

Absolutely excellent!

Staying at The Nook was an absolutely excellent start to our Ireland adventure. It was the perfect place for us to stay while exploring Dublin and the surrounding areas. The accommodations are perfect for two or three couples, and we found the setting in the countryside to be ideal vs. staying at a hotel in Dublin. And Daneil was great to work with. We can't wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

19 June 2023

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

Perfect Stay In Ireland

The Nook is a perfect VRBO. It had everything we needed for our 6 night stay in Ireland. A bonus for sure was having the ability to wash/dry clothes. Daniel, was very efficient with communication and we had no problems with check-in and check out. The place has plenty of room and allowed us all to spread out be very comfortable.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan H.

20 Mar 2023

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

Couldn't have been better!

Five of us stayed at Daniel's place for a couple of nights at the end of our Ireland trip. This was easily the nicest place we stayed throughout our 2-week trip. The Nook was clean and comfortable, and (unlike every other place we stayed) had sufficient hot water for all of us to shower. The area and grounds are beautiful and the proximity to Dublin city can't be beat. Their pup Ben was an added bonus, we loved running into him and showering him with pets! We hope to stay again on our next trip, and absolutely recommend it if you're looking for a place near Dublin!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald D.

25 Sept 2022

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

Recommend

Lovely home in a very nice neighborhood. Excellent communication with the owner. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandra W.

25 Apr 2022

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

Beautiful Property, Beautiful Neighborhood

The property was even more lovely than the pictures. The rooms were very large, and the garden was beautiful. Daniel was very easy to contact, and extremely accommodating. My son got sick during the flight there, so he was gracious enough to let us check in a little early. We were a little cold, but got much cozier when we remembered to turn on the fireplace.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

11 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful Property and Great Host

Really enjoyed our stay here. Perfect location to explore the area and Daniel was an amazing host. Dogs were an added bonus!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

28 Mar 2020

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

Perfect hideaway for those with cars.

An attractive and spacious "nook" in beautiful surroundings just outside Dublin. For visitors with a car, the secure gated parking and easy access to the city is perfect. Communication with Daniel was quick and clear. Recommended.

8/10 Good

Marieke M., Nederland

6 Mar 2020

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Genoten!

De locatie en het huis geweldig! Een plek om tot rust te komen... Communicatie verliep prima. Wij vinden echter wel dat de schoonmaak wat beter zou kunnen, zo ook de inventaris van de keuken. Ook verschillende lampen waren defect. Verder hebben we echt genoten van het fijne huis en de rust. Ook de bezoekjes van de honden vonden we erg gezellig, wat een lieverds! We zouden deze plek zeer aanraden en hopen nog eens terug te komen in The Nook!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rodney G.

6 Oct 2019

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

Very nice stay

Daniel was a great host & very helpful with day trip into Dublin. We loved our visit from Ben too! 🐾

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

9 Sept 2019

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

Stunning

Lovely stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Esther F.

11 Aug 2019

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

A lovely home in lovely surroundings

Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl und können dieses gemütliche Haus nur empfehlen. Alles lief reibungslos und wir kommen gerne wieder.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C., Vancouver, BC

1 July 2019

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

Wonderful location

Clean comfortable and as described. Easy train access to Dublin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

melanie m.

30 June 2019

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

Quaint little place to stay- very lovely

Very nice property- would stay here again! Very accommodating and exactly what we expected!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

20 June 2019

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

Cozy

Property manager very easy to work with, even offered early check in when he knew our flight from the US arrived very early in the morning. We would not hesitate to book this property again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kerstin F., Fürstenfeldbruck

17 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Super - aber ohne Pool

Super sauber, super Kommunikation, super Service. Zu bemängeln ist bestenfalls, dass der Pool nicht betriebsbereit war - kein Drama, aber sollte erwähnt werden. Die Lage ist etwas ab vom Schuss, ein (Miet-)Auto unserer Meinung nach dringend erforderlich! Alles in Allem absolut empfehlenswert 🍀

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom H., Buffalo, NY

9 June 2019

Great stay convenient to Dublin

We enjoyed our stay at this house. It was conveniently located minutes from the train station and train ride is about 40 minutes to Connolly station. We had some difficulty initially finding the house as cell phones did not work upon arriving from U.S. Make sure owner emails you well in advance with exact directions. Otherwise house was well stocked and comfortable. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

yvonne p.

29 May 2019

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

Can’t be beat

Daniel is easy to work with. Location is great. Accommodations are ideal.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert E., Bluffton, SC. USA

17 May 2019

Lovely Accommodations

Lovely, quiet accommodations adjacent to the main house. Bed was comfortable, sitting room was attractive and cozy, and there was plenty of hot water for showers. Owner was on site and available to answer our questions. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Inez P., Schwandorf,Bavaria, Germany

26 Mar 2019

Fabulous stay in beautiful surroundings

Lovely house in an amazing situation. Very secluded and private but within easy reach of all amenities. The place was well equipped with everything we needed. It was a lovely touch to be left a bottle of red by the owners too. Would love to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth (Brooke) B.

30 Sept 2018

Clean, quiet, easy accomodations for a small family

Clean, reasonably spacious for 4 adults and a 1 year old baby, well appointed for cooking. They even had a high chair and portable crib for the baby already set up for us. The location is an easy drive to the DART station and the Rathmichael woods are just outside the door and an absolutely beautiful walk. We really enjoyed our time!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Godeleine V.

13 Aug 2018

Un lieu magique tout en se sentant chez soi

Nous avons passé de merveilleuses vacances dans cette grande maison où une aile nous est réservée. L'environnement est particulièrement beau et calme. Les propriétaires sont charmants, très disponibles tout en restant discrets. Le séjour fut agréablement animé par les visites des deux adorables chiens de la propriété, de toute évidence ravis de participer à l'accueil des hôtes. Pour ceux qui aiment la nature et l'histoire, de nombreux sites sont à visiter dans le comté verdoyant de Wicklow. Ceux qui préfèrent la ville apprécieront la proximité de Dublin. Préférable à la voiture, nous conseillons le train au départ de la gare de Shankill, toute proche. 35 mn de train avec un départ toutes les 15 mns. La maison est très agréable et confortable. Si le rez de chaussée avec cuisine, coin repas et salon est un peu petit, il est très cosy. À l'étage, les deux chambres sont immenses et la literie parfaite. Bref, une adresse que nous recommandons vivement et où nous retournerons avec plaisir.

Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

R S.

2 July 2018

A charming Irish home

Our week at The Nook was wonderful! The Nook is located in a beautiful countryside setting with flowers and trees in abundance and provides the feel of “living with the locals”. The Nook is quaint, clean and spacious. Daniel is a fine host and responded quickly to all our needs and requests. He was very helpful in solving problems I had with an emergency Fed Ex delivery from the USA. We are a retired couple that travel a lot and have rented many homes and apartments in the US and abroad. The Nook met and exceeded our expectations and we have no doubt it will do so for all future visitors.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Anna N.

7 May 2018

Comfortable - cute - a bit distu

Overall enjoyed our stay. Daniel was quite attentive. My only complaint was it was a bit dusty around the TV with small dust bunnies on a few of the walls. Aside from this we had a wonderful time, the property was great, parking was easy. We hired a car to drive around the area. Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Doris M.

22 Oct 2017

Sehr schöne Unterkunft, in der nicht nur Menschen, sondern auch Hunde willkommen sind

Wir – zwei Erwachsene mit Hund – verbrachten nur drei Nächte im The Nook. Es war unsere letzte Station auf unserer Irlandreise, bevor es per Fähre über England wieder zurück nach Deutschland ging. Uns war wichtig, nicht im Großstadttrubel unterzukommen, wollten Dublin aber trotzdem sehen. Dafür war The Nook perfekt. Es ist kaum zu glauben, welch ländliche Idylle so nah an Dublin hier zu finden ist. Man hätte auch gut länger bleiben können, zum einen, weil es genug Interessantes und Sehenswertes in der Nähe gibt, zum anderen, weil wir uns sehr wohl fühlten. Die Schlafzimmer sind sehr groß (inklusive einem großen(!) Doppelbett), dafür sind Wohnzimmer, Küche und Bad eher klein. Für uns war es in Ordnung, mit fünf Personen würde ich vor allem das Bad als etwas klein empfinden. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet, sogar Kaffee, Öl usw. sind vorhanden. Daniel war der perfekte Gastgeber: hilfsbereit und fürsorglich, ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Bemerkenswert fand ich auch das Angebot (auch wenn wir es nicht genutzt haben), unseren Hund zu betreuen, so dass wir in Ruhe Dublin oder Powerscourt House anschauen könnten (wo Hunde nicht erlaubt sind). Überhaupt war unser Hund im The Nook sehr willkommen (und nicht nur geduldet), was in Objekten dieser Qualität leider alles andere als selbstverständlich ist. Wer wie wir mit der Fähre von Dublin Port nach Holyhead übersetzen will, sollte übrigens genug Zeit für die Fahrt dorthin einplanen. Wir haben anderthalb Stunden gebraucht (statt der vom Navi angezeigten 40 Minuten) und hätten fast unsere Fähre verpasst.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John N., Irvington, NY

22 Oct 2017

Great find in a beautiful area.

We plan to come back ASAP. The home is great and the hosts are very friendly and helpful,

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Haydock

Hi there,

My name is Daniel. I am 25 years old and currently studying an MSc in Business Analytics 2019/20 at the UCD Smurfit Graduate School of Business. My previous work experience includes 12 months in KPMG as a Data Analyst and 12 months working on an Amazon dropshipping Start-Up alongside my brother Conor (21).

I still live at home and whilst doing so run this Airbnb on behalf of my parents Bernie & James who aren't as tech-savvy. I enjoy meeting guests from all over the world and have a passion for delivering great hospitality. If you have questions during your stay or would like to meet for a chat be sure to let me know!

All the best,
Daniel

Why they chose this property

A truely unique property, The Nook is nestled in foothills of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains, surrounded by unspoilt countryside yet only a 30-minute drive from Dublin city center and all it has to offer.

Local places of interest include but are not limited to: Local places of interest include the seaside town of Bray, Shankill village, Dalkey village, Dun Laoghaire harbour, Killiney hill, Glendalough National park, Powerscourt Estate & Gardens, and Jonnie Foxs' pub.

An extensive guidebook with recommendations for all these places is provided upon arrival.

What makes this property unique

The home is gated meaning it is very secure, it also has access to a full sized all weather tennis court with rackets provided. We are well linked by public transport with the bus and dart only 2 km away. You will not find another property similar to The Nook!