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Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Kenmare, Kerry
  • Kenmare Heritage Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Beara Way Walk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kenmare Stone Circle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Toilet

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town

Stay in this comfortable house and live like a true local in the heritage town of Kenmare. Our rental comes with 3 bedrooms, super fast Wi-Fi, free parking, and we're within walking distance to a wide choice of cosy pubs, award winning restaurants and bars. Nestles between the mountains of Kerry and Cork this is the ideal location to stay in and explore both the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara.

The space:
The Little Nest truly is the perfect house for your summer vacation, ideal for a family traveling with children or a group of friends looking for accommodation with easy access to town.

Ground floor:
The specious living room has a sofa plus a comfy sofa bed. The house has a super-fast WiFi/Broadband and a Smart TV available for you to use.

Fully equipped kitchen and a dining area with double doors leading to a patio with outdoor sitting.

Guest toilet and washing machine. Please note that there is no tumble dryer in the house.
Drying rack available and there is a near by launderette in town.

First floor:
Upstairs the main bedroom has a Super King bed and a private en suite with a shower.

The 2nd bedroom has a comfy double bed, desk and chair.

And the 3rd bedroom has a bunk bed for the kids (or for the kids at heart….)

Travel cot and stairgate available.

Main bathroom with a bathtub available.

Guest access
The house is just a short stroll from the town centre so you will be able to access all of what Kenmare has to offer by foot, just park your car and and walk through the walking path straight into town, you won't have to worry about using your car for the entire stay.

Property manager

Katherine-Ann
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No eating or drinking in the bedrooms/upstairs.

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

About the area

Kenmare

Kenmare is home to this holiday home. Hutchin's Folly and Kenmare Heritage Centre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Derreen Gardens and Muckross Traditional Farm.
Map
Kenmare, Kerry

What's nearby

  • Kenmare Heritage Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Patrick's Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Beara Way Walk - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kenmare Stone Circle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Moll's Gap - 9 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 27 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulcahys Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brook Lane Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The brewhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Maison Gourmet - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Atlantic Bar - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town located?

Situated in Kenmare, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Our Lady's Well, Kenmare Heritage Centre and St. Patrick's Church. Beara Way Walk and Cromwell's Bridge are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah w.

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

Convenient and cute!

We loved Kenmare! This house was incredibly convenient to the heart of town, and was tidy and had everything we could need. Our host was great at communicating, and had terrific suggestions for food and coffee. Highly recommend this spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Walter M.

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

Nice, Tidy & Comfortable

This is a modern, up to date house with all the needed amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom A.

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

Kenmare first!

Enjoyed the town, surroundings, and historical sites! Could not have asked for a better location to stay. We walked into town for everything and had a clean quiet place to return every night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOANN M.

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

Kenmare cottage

We had a lovely visit to kenmare. The house was charming with a well appointed kitchen. The manager was very prompt in returning calls. We will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

The Nest

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Red G.

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

Great location in a great town!

The Little Nest was the perfect location for exploring Kenmare and surrounding area. You can walk downtown for all the shops, restaurants and pubs. The energy on the streets was always vibrant and enthusiastic! For driving to Killarney, the house is located on the outskirts of town so you can hit the main road without having to navigate through all the shoppers in the downtown. Then house is well stocked throughout. We cooked amazing meals with local produce and lamb. Communications with Catherine Ann were excellent. Immediate responses to every request and question we had. Kenmare is a great town to visit and great location for touring the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula and Killarney National Park. And The Little Nest is the perfect house to relax in at the end of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sloane N.

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

Perfect location and great place

Loved our visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janell C.

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

Perfect place to stay for the Ring of Kerry!

Lovely home for a family of five. Very clean and spacious. Great spot in Kenmare. The host was very attentive, making sure we got in okay and everything was in order. We would have loved to have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darragh M.

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

Great location

Easy walk into beautiful Kenmare, where there are great restaurants and pubs. Very quiet location with easy self check in and check out. Very comfortable beds as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmond O.

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

Perfect

The house was exactly what we wanted for our stay in Kenmare - comfortable and great location with just a short walk to town. It was a great central point to all our vacation destinations in Kerry and Cork.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christine G.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

DO NOT STAY HERE!

The odor throughout the property of mildew/dirt scent were unbearable. There was mold all around Both showers, dish rack was rusted, couches were stained and had a bad odor to that also, sheets were worn so bad that it there were holes, backyard is a view of broken apart fence and neighborhood consisted of multiple empty properties that were very unkept and appeared abandoned. We had to leave early due to the BAD odors, we informed host immediately and were told we would get refunded. Host later emailed informing me she was not going to refund and wouldn't discuss further. We do not agree with the owners explanation of new paint/carpet for reason of odor. It was FAR beyond any paint or carpet scent. I hope this review helps someone to not waste their money on this place with a Host that will Not even respond to requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Barb W.

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

Odor

There was a strong odor throughout the house and it smelled like cat urine. Two out of four of us are allergic and had to take meds. Otherwise, it was a very nice place and appreciated the great instructions. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

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

Close to town center

Nice location within easy walking distance to town. Unit was certainly adequate for our needs. Unfortunately, it rained the entire time we were there. But that’s Ireland, isn’t it?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place. Very clean. Beautiful city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lisa O.

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

Kenmare house

We spend three nights here and it was great. An easy walk to downtown and a spacious place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Nice place to stay!

Good place to stay. Short walk into town was great. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brennan C.

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

Great two-story home stay near Kenmare town

We loved everything about this place: a lovely walk to town, a nice back yard, spacious bed and living room areas. Verrrry comfortable. And Kenmare is a big small town with great live trad music pubs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Fearghal and Katherine - amazing hosts!!

To say we were treated well is an understatement. Very nice property close to stores and town/pubs! Excellent accommodations and hosts were extremely responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Great stay

Loved the location! Clean and beds were comfortable. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Perfect Irish cottage experience great location.

Very clean and cozy. Plenty of beds, very comfortable. well appointed kitchen. Lots of hot water. Usb charging station is bedrroms were super convenient. Convenient location to town center and groceries. Excellent communication. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine W.

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

Very pleasant stay. Wish we had been there longer

Very comfortable. A bit of a walk to town for me though. Not for the younger guys, just me. The older one
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Great location and cozy house

This is a great spot for a visit to Kenmare and the surrounding area, including Killarney National Park. The home is clean, cozy and well located, within a short walk to the town center along a well-lit sidewalk and path in a residential area. Parking right outside the house is a real bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Arpana V.

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

Great spot in Kenmare

Pros: Quiet street Plenty of space Clean and neat Kitchen essentials like coffee, teas, salt, pepper are provided Kitchen works great Cleaning essentials provided Super easy check in and out Walking distance to great restaurants, shops and grocery Plenty of hot water Internet fast enough to stream Netflix Washer on site Beds and towels, shampoo etc onsite Hair dryer available Cons: Warer heater makes quite a noise anytime water is used so plan your showers dueing waking hours accordingly Katharine Ann was a joy to work with. I actually messed up my reservation and was short a day. She was super accommodating and extended our stay. Very responsive. Would highly recommend The Little Nest
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Kenmare Overnight!

Great location with easy access to the area and downtown pubs and restaurants within walking distance! Katherine-Ann was a great host and her house manual had all the information required and great suggestions for things to see and do.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina T., Nebraska, USA

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

Great Property

This property was within walking distance to stores, bars, etc and was very welcoming! We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property to anyone needing space for large families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Katherine-Ann

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