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The boathouse: modern house by the sea

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
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Consider a stay at The boathouse: modern house by the sea and take advantage of a water park, a garden and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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 boathouse: modern house by the sea

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub
A water park, Access to hot tub and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 7 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park and Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strict policy on no smoking inside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Enquire with owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strict policy on no smoking inside.

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
Note from host: Enquire with owner
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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Boathouse Seafront Modern
The Boathouse Seafront Modern Home
The Boathouse: Seafront Modern Home Kilkee
The Boathouse: Seafront Modern Home Private vacation home
The Boathouse: Seafront Modern Home Private vacation home Kilkee

About the area

Map
Kilkee, Clare

What's nearby

  • Kilkee Beach - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Carrigaholt Castle - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Dough - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Kilkee Waterworld - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Kilkee Golf Club - 16 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kelly's Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Rocks Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Haven Arms - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Beag - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The boathouse: modern house by the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The boathouse: modern house by the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The boathouse: modern house by the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The boathouse: modern house by the sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The boathouse: modern house by the sea located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Leacanabuaile Fort, West Clare Railway and Kilkee Waterworld. Kilkee Beach and Scattery Island are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The boathouse: modern house by the sea Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan G.

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

Great Stay

A beautiful house in a great location in Ireland. Michelle and Robert were excellent hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house. We have 15 family members and it was perfect. Close to all the beautiful sites in area. Beautiful views. Horses in pasture in the back with their foals. House had everything you could want.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

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

Great house for a group holiday

House was great for a group of friends with kids ranging from 7 to 11 with plenty of outdoor space for the kids to run around. Property was well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. Would highly recommended this property. Loved the welcome basket of scones and fresh bread.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Paradise in Ireland

Michelle had freshly made scones for us when we arrived and showed us how to work everything in the house. The view is amazing, the hot tub lovely, the horses in the field and the pantry well stocked. It is far from many places, so be prepared for some long drives. Our family of 13 had plenty of space and wanted for nothing. . Michelle is delightful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

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

Superb accommodation

Really enjoyed our stay, Michelle was always available for any queries. The house is fantastic, especially the bar / tv room. A really quiet location and great for a peaceful relaxing holiday, whilst enjoying the Guiness!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ariane r.

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

amazing house and surroundings

The boathouse is ideal for a big family or group of friends. It has everything you need and much more to enjoy ! The atmosphere is cozy and you can feel like home during your holiday. The host was also very nice and helpful. Thank you Michelle
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan D.

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

A trip of a lifetime

The pictures do not do this place justice. It truly felt like a fairytale from the drive into the property, waking up to horses in your backyard, and the feel of a sea breeze. The home was fully stocked with everything we could need as a group of 8! The host was lovely and responsive throughout our stay. Thank you again for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D., Meredith

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

Family Gathering

We are fifteen aged from 72 to 3 between four families. We try to get this group together annually and this year was to be special. We knew from our first viewing of the Boathouse that it checked all of our boxes. Location, space, arrangement of space, tranquil setting, and amenities met all of our needs and expectations. Our hosts were responsive to all of our questions and needs, prior to arrival and during our stay. The Boathouse was key to making this family gathering as special as we hoped it would be. Thanks to Michelle and Robert.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

A magical place

My siblings and I brought our mother to Ireland for her 89th birthday. We were a group of 8. We rented the boathouse and it was even more beautiful than the pictures let on. The house was very clean and ready on time. Michelle was an amazing host meeting us the first day with home made scones and a chocolate hazelnut cake. She also helped us with arranging transportation from Shannon airport to the house for our sister who missed her flight. She is amazing. The house and its surroundings were nothing less than spectacular . The light surrounding the tidal basin and estuary changed everyday and was magical. It truly is a very special peaceful place by the sea.Thank you again Michelle for all your help and advice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Incredible house and hosts

First, we had to push back our arrival because of sickness. Michelle was very patient as I updated her daily with 'yes we are headed down tomorrow', then the next morning...'so sorry, we arent able to drive today'. I was driving myself crazy, but Michelle was wonderful, understanding and patient. When we finally arrived, it was everything I had dreamt it would be. We all fell in love with the house, its proximity to the water, the location, everything. It couldnt have been more perfect for us. Because we were all sick, the hot tub was icing on the cake. We had a problem the first night with the heat in the hot tub and Robert came the next morning and fixed everything. We thouroghly enjoyed our time there and will return to this home, if possible, in the future. Thank you, Michelle and Robert for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

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

Stunning Beauty

The beauty of the surroundings, the grounds and the house is stunning! 3 generations of my family gathered for a reunion at this house. I brought my children to Ireland 23 years ago and did touristy things. This time my children gathered with spouses and children of their own. We had a wonderful time at the house. The children looked forward to time in the hot tub each evening. We had cocktails and mocktails in the upstairs bar. We had a birthday party in the dining room. We visited the horses. We kayaked on the estuary. We cooked so many meals. We spent most of our time on the peninsula - visiting the lighthouse. the cliff walk at Kilkee, the Bridges of Ross and walking alpacas. The Cliffs of Moher, Doolin and the Burren are just over an hour away, so that was a delightful short trip. Individual families traveled overnight to Connemara and Galway City, Dingle and Dublin. But it was the house and the yard and the estuary that fed our hearts and souls.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Wow! Absolutely incredible house and view!

We had two families- each with 3 kids, ranging from 7-13y. INCREDIBLE view, clean, ample space and responsive owners! They were so kind to us upon arrival, even being late getting in. There is the coolest bar area/TV room upstairs where we spent our evening gazing at the Shannon River and boats or on the other side, the beautiful horses. We were able to open windows for an amazing breeze. The kitchen was completely stocked with whatever one could possibly need. The hot tub was loved by all! The bedrooms were spacious and an excess of bathrooms for our crew! Linens and towels were provided. The water was very hot (which I’m sure could have been changed, but just be careful with little kiddos taking a shower! This is an absolutely beautiful house that I hope we get to visit again. The gardens, the view, the house itself. It’s not too far from Kilrush and Kilkee. Gave us an amazing jumping point to travel to the Burren, Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, Cliffs of Kilkee (wowwww), Scattery Island, Dingle Peninsula, and way more!! Pubs are close in town, and one of our favorites was where you turn off to come to the Boathouse (Keane’s). You will NOT be disappointed!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina G., Toms River,New Jersey USA

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

Family Birthday Celebration

The Boathouse was the perfect vacation home for our multi-generational family (ages 2 thru 75.) Michelle and Robert were wonderful hosts providing us with a delicious hot lunch and baked scones and brown bread upon our arrival. The 7 bedrooms and 6 bath house were perfect for our 15 member family. The kitchen was fully stocked and the outdoor living space provided us with additional room to spread out. The kayaks gave us an excellent opportunity to explore the Shannon Estuary and the hot tub was a great way to relax sore muscles after long hours of exploring the Wild Atlantic Way. We highly recommend the Boathouse to any family wishing to Explore the beautiful West coast of Ireland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022