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Enter the estate of Caolann through its ornate gate, featuring a circular design and central emblem.
Experience the charm of this traditional storefront, home to a wine store and a bar.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and sink.
Relax in this inviting living area with a plush sofa, dining table, and fireplace.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, two nightstands, and a wardrobe.

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Shankill, County Dublin
  • Killiney Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Leopardstown Racecourse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dundrum Town Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Killiney Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Leopardstown Racecourse - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Dundrum Town Centre - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • University College Dublin - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Aviva Stadium - 17 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brady's of Shankill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Inhale Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lough Inn The - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Palm Beach Take Away - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Nook County Dublin House Shankill
Nook County Dublin House
Nook County Dublin Shankill
The Nook County Dublin
The Nook County Dublin Dun Laoghaire
The Nook County Dublin Private vacation home Dun Laoghaire
The Nook County Dublin Private vacation home
The Nook County Dublin Shankill
The Nook County Dublin Private vacation home
The Nook County Dublin Private vacation home Shankill

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Nook County Dublin to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.5 mi (41-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Nook County Dublin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Nook County Dublin to the beach?

This vacation home is 3 mi (14-min drive) from Killiney Beach and 3.3 mi (13-min drive) from Bray Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Nook County Dublin offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Nook County Dublin?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Nook County Dublin?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Nook County Dublin have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Nook County Dublin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

The Nook County Dublin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daniel was a great host and the house was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

The Nook was a fabulous stay! Daniel was very communicative during the stay. My children loved “playing” tennis every morning (in quotations because they’re three and 4 months!) relatively easy to get into Dublin if needed but we really enjoyed being outside the city. Spent a lot of time on the Bray Promenade! Would recommend for anyone with families!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice

We really enjoyed our stay at the Nook even though it was a quick visit for one night. Patrick was very helpful throughout the entire experience and even let us use his personal freezer to store some items. The house was lovely along with the grounds/landscaping. The only recommendation I would make is the interior needed a little sprucing up maybe with a fresh coat of paint in a couple of the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron D., Denver, North Carolina, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

10/10 Excellent

Rodney G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning

Lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C., Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

Clean comfortable and as described. Easy train access to Dublin
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

melanie m.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom H., Buffalo, NY

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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.

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

R S.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

John N., Irvington, NY

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Wonderful!

Loved everything about this !!! Will stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Cindy Y.

Beautiful Property

This rental unit is attached to a lovely home with beautiful grounds. It's not too far from the light rail transit station, but you do need a car. The bedrooms are quite large, whereas, the living, kitchen and bath are a bit small. Plenty of parking, and the property has an automatic gate, so very secure. The washer/dryer are not in the unit - you need to inquire with the owner to get access. This was our first time to Ireland, and this was the first place we stayed. We found it challenging to find the place (got lost), so be sure to get clear instructions, including the name of the development, and the name of the house, as there are no addresses like we're used to in USA. Owner-managed, and their response time is good.