Sea Mist, Idyllic Setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7260 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Doolin, County Clare

Doolin Pitch & Putt3 min drive
Cliffs of Moher7 min drive
Doolin Cave7 min drive
Galway (GWY)80 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A beautiful home overlooking Doolin and the Aran Islands with Doonagore Castle close by, welcomes you to the “Wild Atlantic Way”

Located in a cul-de-sac of five houses, traffic is at a minimum and the only sounds being heard are the soft mooing of cows in the adjoining fields and the breaking of Atlantic waves on the shore below.

The views from the house are spectacular, sea and sky, with amazing sunsets over the Aran Islands and Galway Bay.

The house is a stylish cottage conversion designed by the owner, a well- known interior designer, whose family have long established roots in Co.Clare.

The theme of the interior is in keeping with the landscape, reflecting the colours from the rural setting outside. Soft off white walls with oak floors throughout the house creates an atmosphere of relaxed contemporary living.

Over 2800 square feet in size, on three quarters of an acre of manicured gardens, the house amply caters for seven people, both in space and luxury.

It comprises of four large double bedrooms, two of which are on the ground floor with views to the sea. Both have ensuite bathrooms, beautifully appointed with stone tiling and mirrored walls to reflect light. One of the ensuites is a "wet room" suitable for the elderly or those with limited mobility.

The main bathroom, also located on the ground floor, is equipped with bath and shower, and is finished to the highest standard.
As with all bathrooms it has underfloor heating.

Kitchen, dining and seating area join seamlessly together to form a central space and are beautifully appointed with large comfortable sofas, soft lighting, rugs and paintings. A wood burning fire in the main living area acts as a focal point and adds to the sense of warmth and cosiness.

Large picturesque windows which line the rear of the house, brings light and sunshine into the open plan living area and reflect the beautiful views around.

Sea Mist has been featured in two prestigious interior design magazines, House Beautiful in May 2015 and Home Interiors and Living in October 2015

If you wish to experience Irish life at it’s best, Sea Mist is the ideal location.

Property manager

Pat O'Donoghue

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Doolin

Located in Doolin, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Cliffs of Moher and Doolin Cave reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Burren Stained Glass Art and Mountain View Horse Riding Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Lahinch Seaworld and The Celtic T Shirt Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Doolin, County Clare

What's nearby

Doolin Pitch & Putt - 3 min drive
Burren Stained Glass Art - 5 min drive
Cliffs of Moher - 7 min drive
Doolin Cave - 7 min drive
Lahinch Golf Club - 16 min drive

Getting around

Shannon (SNN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gus O'Connor's Pub - ‬18 min walk
‪Cliffs View Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Fitzpatrick's - ‬4 min drive
‪The Frantic Chef - ‬11 min drive
‪McGann's Pub & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Mist, Idyllic Setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Mist, Idyllic Setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Mist, Idyllic Setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Mist, Idyllic Setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean located?

This family-friendly Doolin cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Doolin Pitch & Putt and Burren Stained Glass Art. Mountain View Horse Riding Centre and Cliffs of Moher are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

1 July 2024

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

5 stars all around

This was our second time booking this property, and the first time staying during the summer. Last time we enjoyed a week here during the winter and both times have been spectacular. Definitely more to do in the summer though. We loved the close access to the Doolin ferry and all the shops and restaurants. This is a great location for driving to visit the rest of Clare on easy day trips as well. Our group had 5 adults and the house was spacious and comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

28 June 2024

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Family trip of a lifetime @ Sea Mist

We absolutely loved our week at Sea Mist cottage. It was perfect for our entire family of six, including my husband and I, my Mom, Brother, and our two teenage boys. The cottage was decorated so well, was so welcoming and comfortable, clean and spacious! It was fully equipped with everything we needed to enjoy our week as a family. The views were absolutely spectacular. We loved riding our electric bikes into town and throughout all the bike routes in the area. We thanked ourselves for selecting the electric bikes on the way back up the hill to the cottage. Something we highly recommend for other staying at the cottage. We couldn’t imagine taking that trek back up to the cottage on a normal bike! Sea Mist cottage was perfect for us to find time together as a family at the dinner table, enjoying the view outside, or just chilling in the living room. The description of the bathroom situation could be a little bit better on the listing. Explain that there is only a toilet and sink in the upstairs bathroom next to the two bedrooms up there (all 3 showers are on the ground floor). So if people staying up there want to take a shower, they need to come downstairs. The only thing we couldn’t really figure out very well was the combination washer/dryer. The binder of information on all the appliances was great, but no matter what setting we used, we never could seem to get our clothes all the way dry. Other than that, we absolutely loved everything else about the cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

22 May 2024

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Ocean views, convenient, spacious

Generously appointed, spacious and modern. I wouldn't hesitate to book Seamist for a longer time than the few nights we stayed. It was so difficult to move on - sunsets over the ocean, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable furnishings for long conversations, and a picturesque castle tower nearby. Nearby are so many engaging activities - the Cliffs, Aran Islands, hiking, biking, swimming, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna. Fantastic beds, lovely bedding and linens. On a quiet road, good access to walking paths. It's the country, so shop for groceries before arrival. Highest recommendation. Easy check in, great communications.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shona S.

7 May 2024

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Wonderful property

Great property and location. Aran, Cliffs of Moher and so much more. We enjoyed everything about the house, view, amenities and decor.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

27 Apr 2024

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Gorgeous sea view stay

We loved everything about the Sea Mist cottage. The location was unbeatable (4-5 minutes from downtown Doolin), unbelievable views (over looking the great Atlantic) and the layout of the house was superb. The main living space was separated from the bedrooms which was awesome for a large group (minimize noise for people sleeping). The bedrooms were incredibly comfy and bathrooms spacious. The entire property was newly renovated and appointed with very nice materials/fixtures. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr O.

12 Apr 2024

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The best Irish holiday home we’ve rented

Can’t recommend this wonderful property enough. Beautiful location. Exquisitely designed and decorated. Has everything you need.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

5 Jan 2024

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Extraordinary!

The home is spacious and beautifully appointed with spectacular views of the North Atlantic. We were also delighted to discover that we had a castle as a neighbor! We enjoyed the tranquil setting and were provided with everything we needed. Both the host and the manager were very responsive and gracious. We enjoyed the traditional music in Doolin and the numerous restaurants/pubs and all right next to the cliffs of Moher!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia F.

16 Oct 2023

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Family Vacation

The Seamist home made our first trip to Ireland a completely gorgeous experience! From the house we enjoyed the views of the ocean and the lush green scape. Upon entering the house we were in awe of the large size and the beautiful decor. We had more than enough space for our family of 5 adults. The house had all the comforts and supplies we needed so we were truly able to relax. And the Doolin area was everything we hoped for! We were able to travel to the Aran islands and Cliffs of Moher with ease. O’Connors pub was our favorite nearby restaurant and nightly hangout. We hope to visit this home again in the near future!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

james l.

27 Sept 2023

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Exceptional Ireland Countryside

Exceptional, beautiful, tranquil!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

27 Aug 2023

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Lovely stay

Amazing house. We had a wonderful stay

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susan R.

19 July 2023

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Beautiful Sea Views for sure!

House, gardens, most furnishings are lovely. Perhaps starting to need a bit of TLC ie kitchen organization, some wonky light fixtures etc. Stunning views as promised, laneway in to house is quite rough. Doolin itself is charming, spread out over quite an area and a steep walk down and back to the house. Some great restaurants - our favourite was Glas.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

17 July 2023

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Amazing Family Visit

The views were amazing from this house. If you want to feel part of what makes the coast of County Clare special this house did it for our family. The house itself was very functional and designed perfectly for the needs of a family vacation. We would 100% recommend it to others. Regards,

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill A., Toronto, Canada

11 June 2023

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Beautiful house, wonderful location

My wife and I spent a week at Sea Mist cottage in Doolin. The house is very comfortable and the Doolin area is quite amazing in terms of restaurants, pubs and spectacular scenery. The pictures of the house and views really can’t do justice to how beautiful it is. I would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

rich b.

19 May 2023

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Beautiful views / house

Great views , great house, Doolin a short taxi ride , not so easy walk, especially back to house. One issue, I thought all bedrooms had a private full bath, that's not the case. 2 downstairs bedrooms have full baths, but the 2 bedrooms upstairs share a 1/2 bathroom...the full bathroom for them to use is actually on 1st floor at end of hallway. That being said, would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

George C.

24 Apr 2023

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Memorable

Sea Mist is by far the best rental we have ever done. The house is impeccable and the setting magnificent

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

12 Apr 2023

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Trip of a lifetime

Absolutely picture perfect. Literally! The home was well maintained and well stocked with the necessities. The view and location was exactly what we were looking for and towards in our Irish vacation. We would love to stay there again on our next trip to Ireland exploring the sights and people of this lovely country.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

16 Jan 2023

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Cliffs of Moher

Beautiful house with fantastic views .Loved everything about it.Would love to return sometime.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan B.

3 Jan 2023

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Must Stay!

Also lately stunning property - incredible views and extremely comfortable. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

24 Oct 2022

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Amazing rental!

The home is beautiful! Wonderful view. Nice size bedrooms and bathrooms. Large open kitchen and living area. Very quiet and relaxing. Diedre was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was very responsive to any questions we had. The town of Doolin is filled with the sweetest people on the planet!! We had such a wonderful visit. When we return we will definitely try to rent this property again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C., Encinitas, CA, USA

19 Oct 2022

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Forever Views

Beautiful home and fabulous views !!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

15 Oct 2022

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Gorgeous home away from home.

If you are looking for a quiet stay with breathtaking views you will find them both here. We found so many amazing places to visit and things to do within a short drive of the house. The inside is exactly as pictured and has everything you need and more. The owner had an amazing ability to see what this seaside cottage could become. I am so glad they did. I will recommend Seamist to my friends and family and hope to return one day.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

6 Oct 2022

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Breathtaking home atop a serene view

The pictures cannot convey the warmth and luxurious set-up of the home. The owner was the most accommodating person to work with. The view could not be more breathtaking.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P., Safety Harbor, Florida

23 Sept 2022

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Wonderful Ireland!

Amazing house - pictures don't adequately protray - with beautiful landscaping and gardens. Stunning sunsets over Galway Bay and the Aran Islands on the right and Cliffs of Moher on the left. Historical castle and tales of the Spanish Armada just over the hill. Great pubs and restaurants in Doolin and beautiful towns a short ride away.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

25 Aug 2022

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Absolutely stunning

Thank you Pat for allowing us to use your fabulous house!!!! What a perfect house it was!!!! A week in Doolin & my sister getting married, the house was amazing for all the getting ready and excitement the morning of the wedding. There was absolutely everything we needed in the house, so many little touches, it was spotless and so spacious. Can not recommend this house enough. We will definitely be back!!! Thank you again.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

3 July 2022

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Great house in a great village

Wonderful experience in an incredible house. Loved every minute of it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pat O'Donoghue

Why they chose this property

We bought the old cottage in 2005 and proceeded to convert it into what it is today. The reason why we did this was because my father in law came for County Clare and my wife spent all her holidays in this very special and spiritual area.

What makes this property unique

The property was an old derelict cottage located on a quiet cul-de-sac with spectacular views all round.

Named Sea Mist, it is situated on the southern side of the famous Cliffs of Moher, and 2 km from the village of Doolin known worldwide as the cradle of traditional Irish music.

The Burren, one of the largest exposed limestone areas in Europe, is within easy reach of the house and is a haven for walkers and anyone interested in nature.

We fell in love with the cottage and it's beautiful location, as soon as we came across it.

We continue to enjoy it with our friends and family, as indeed, we know you will.