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The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town

Kenmare vacation home with kitchen

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Smart TV
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Kenmare, Kerry
  • Place, Kenmare Heritage Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Beara Way Walk
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenmare Stone Circle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kenmare

In Kenmare .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Our Lady's Well and Kenmare Heritage Centre. St. Patrick's Church and Beara Way Walk are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kenmare Heritage Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Holy Cross Church - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cromwell's Bridge - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Beara Way Walk - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kenmare Stone Circle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪PF McCarthys - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sailors Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Atlantic Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪O'Donnabháin's Gastro Bar & Townhouse Accomodation - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mulcahys Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

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 Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town

Stay in our cosy 3 bedroom home in the heritage town of Kenmare. Just a short walk to lively pubs, great restaurants, and local shops. Nestled between the Kerry and Cork mountains, it’s the perfect base for exploring the Ring of Kerry and Ring of Beara. Includes Wi-Fi and free parking.

The Space:
The Little Nest is a perfect base for your holiday, ideal for families with children or friends looking to stay close to town.

Ground floor:
Spacious living room with a sofa and a comfy sofa bed.
Fully equipped kitchen and dining area for relaxed meals.
Guest toilet and washing machine (no tumble dryer).

First floor:
Main bedroom with a Super King bed and private en suite (shower only).
Second bedroom with a double bed.
Third bedroom with bunk beds - great for kids or the young at heart.
Main bathroom with bath and shower.

Super fast Wi-Fi and a Smart TV included.
Travel cot available on request.

Guest access:
The house is just a short stroll from the town centre, so you can enjoy everything Kenmare has to offer on foot. Simply park your car and follow the walking path straight into town, no need to drive during your stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No eating or drinking in the bedrooms/upstairs.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.1 mi (59-min drive) away from the Killarney (KIR-Kerry) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town to downtown Kenmare?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Kenmare.

The Little Nest. Spacious house in the heart of town Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dolores G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home short work to town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location, clean and comfortable lodgings, a great experience! I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., Muscatine, Iowa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a convenient location. Easy walk to town. Check-in and check-out is a breeze. Nice space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee - I.C.E. L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the Little Nest. Perfect for four adults (with room for more). Easy walk into Kenmare for restaurants, pubs and history, plus easy access to a day or two spent exploring the Ring of Kerry. House is well appointed, equipped kitchen, very clean, laundry, parking out front and a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large well stocked house

Lovely spacious place. Quiet area close to town. Quick and easy communications with host. One of the best equipped places I have stayed at in Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah w.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

The Nest

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Red G., Soldotna, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Perfect location and great place

Loved our visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janell C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Lisa O.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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