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Rusheens Cottage. Charming comfortable cottage with sauna in peaceful valley.

Vacation home in Kenmare with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in the peaceful Ballygriffin valley, this charming country cottage offers a serene retreat with an open fire and underfloor central heating. Explore the nearby Ring of Kerry and Ring of Beara or unwind with yoga at the adjacent meditation centre.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Rusheens Cottage. Charming comfortable cottage with sauna in peaceful valley.

Charming country cottage with sauna in the quiet Ballygriffin valley nestled between the famous Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara with the heritage town of Kenmare only 10 minutes away.

Sauna with fountain shower. Underfloor central heating. Open fire. Smart TV, Optical Broadband Internet 500+Mbs

Use the Cottage as a base for hiking, cycling or motoring tours on the Kerry Way, the Beara Way or the Wild Atlantic Way.

An ideal location for cycling / motoring tours on the Ring of Kerry / the Ring of Beara.
Killarney National Park, Muckross House, Torc Falls 30 minutes by car. Blarney Castle and Cork City 90 min by car.

Adjacent to a ceramic artists studio and a yoga and meditation centre.

There are a number of activity and equestrian centres in the Kenmare area offering a wide range of activities including horse riding, water sports, archery, etc.

Golf, Fishing, Seafari, Walking, Hiking, Cycling, Water Sports, ....

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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

  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Rules

Wi-fi broadband, Electricity and Cleaning charge are included in the price. Gas use (for heating) is charged by consumption.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kinder sehr willkommen, wenn beaufsichtigt.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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

About the neighborhood

Kenmare is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Killarney National Park and Upper Lake, while Kenmare Heritage Centre and Catherine Hammond Gallery are cultural highlights. Derreen Gardens and Muckross Traditional Farm are also worth visiting.
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Kenmare, County Kerry

What's nearby

  • Kenmare Stone Circle - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Beara Way Walk - 11 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Kenmare Heritage Centre - 11 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Cromwell's Bridge - 11 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Moll's Gap - 20 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 35 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sailors Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪PF McCarthys - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mulcahys Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bean & Batch - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brook Lane Hotel - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rusheens Cottage. Charming comfortable cottage with sauna in peaceful valley. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rusheens Cottage. Charming comfortable cottage with sauna in peaceful valley.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rusheens Cottage. Charming comfortable cottage with sauna in peaceful valley.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rusheens Cottage. Charming comfortable cottage with sauna in peaceful valley. located?

Situated in Kenmare, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Beara Way Walk, St. Patrick's Church, and Kenmare Heritage Centre. Kenmare Golf Club and Cromwell's Bridge are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Rusheens Cottage. Charming comfortable cottage with sauna in peaceful valley. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best host and location when in Kenmare. We so enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cottage hidden in the quiet hills outside Kenmare but a quick ride into this quaint village that had it all. Great shops excellent foods and the kindest people in Ireland. Highly recommend those hidden gem. We'll miss our morning visits from Jess the head of the operation and their dog. Simply the best place I've stayed while in Ireland.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

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

1st trip to Ireland

We couldn’t imagine a more perfect place to stay on our first trip to Ireland. Secluded and stunning location yet close to Kenmare for easy trips in and beyond. Hosts are generously welcoming and care for the property with love.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolina R.

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

Wonderful home away from home

Lovely cottage, perfect location. Great host, I could not have asked for more
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ginny h.

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

A beautiful cottage in southwestern Ireland

It was always so nice to come home to this lovely cottage after a long day sightseeing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Lovely cottage

Owner provided detailed directions from main road . Cottage had everything we needed. The town of Kenmare is beautiful with lots of shops , pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karst B.

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

far out!

all the way up in the hills but not too far to be unconvenient. Everything you need is there. Sauna, great views, comfortably houses a family even if you decide to stay indoors all day. Very relaxed interaction with the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

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

Very private compact house - convenient to Kenmare

The house is perfect as a starting point to visit Kenmare, Cork, and 3 of Ireland's beautiful peninsulas in the south west. The kitchen is well stocked with all the needed utensils. Both hosts are delightful and we saw them only when we needed. The house was perfect for us 3 adults but might be a bit crowded if there were more. Very private parking area and entrance. Lots of light and cheery.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim S.

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

Serenity.

My son and I very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage is very comfortable and clean. The location is just outside of Kenmare, up a winding road that is in very good condition. The directions to the cottage were easy to find, look for the blue bicycle! Marcus, the host, is a warm and caring fellow. The cottage is on his property, between his home and his artist studio, but extremely private with its own, separate driveway. The location is very peaceful with views of forest and the hills in the distance. I will stay there again, which is the highest compliment! Kim S. Seattle, WA
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

mara w.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Country solitude

The property listing is misleading ..it is off the main road high in the hills(15min) one lane road .. very hard to find at night.. also we had to pay extra for gas which in the listing was not mentioned.. a surprise...but all in all it was a nice place for peace and quiet.. don’t think they rent very often.. I wouldn’t stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

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

Epitome of an Ireland Stay

Hard to describe what an amazing place this was to stay at, and how much of an impact the property itself has had on our overall trip to Ireland. The location is perfect, with downtown Kenmare only a few minutes from the house. The surrounding area is so beautiful, it’s exactly what we had hoped for to get a real feel of what Ireland is all about. The host Markus was incredibly easy to talk with and so accommodating to us as well. The cottage had everything we could possibly need, but even more so, it had such a warm, peaceful vibe. It’s easy to see the owners have put a lot of effort and thought into making this a one of a kind, very special place. My girlfriend and I had romantic nights by the fire, a wonderful ambient kitchen to cook in, and a sauna to relax in after our daily ventures around the area! To top it off, the owners dog Jess (such a great dog), would come and visit often, much to our delight, to share some love, and help us with missing our beloved animal back home! The place was perfect, that’s not even a good enough adjective to describe it. It made the setting for my proposal so special to my now finance and me! We will be back any and every time we visit Ireland again! Thank you for all the memories Rusheen’s Cottage, you will live in our hearts forever. ~ Marc & Michele
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sehr nette Gastgeber in einer grünen Idylle. Perfekt zum ausruhen und Natur erleben. Von dort kann man sehr gut Tagesausflüge machen (5 Minuten bis nach Kenmare)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Lage und alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Rusheen's Cottage sehr genossen. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die hervorragende (Küchen-)Ausstattung. Die Lage war ruhig und idyllisch, perfekt zum Entspannen, und auch die Sauberkeit ließ keine Wünsche offen. Einziger kleiner Kritikpunkt waren die Matratzen, die für unseren Geschmack etwas härter hätten sein dürfen. Insgesamt aber ein tolles Ferienhaus, das wir gerne weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

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

Eine wunderbar ruhige Umgebung

Erholung von der ersten Minute, Küche war super ausgestattet, Sauna war auch klasse, Waschmaschine und Spülmaschine im Haus. Vermieter Markus sehr nett ( Saarlänner)
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane G.

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

Beautiful Hidden Retreat

We absolutely loved our stay at Rusheens, a lovely cottage with privacy and comfort in a most beautiful setting. Dara and Markus were warm and informative hosts, just the best. The town of Kenmare was a sweet surprise, with some great places to eat and see, among them Reenagross Park. Kenmare afforded us access to 3 peninsulas as well as Killarney National Park and many other sights. It was always a treat to return home at the end of a long day to the wagging tail of their sweet dog, Jess! We recommend Rusheens without hesitation!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

abritel69 L.

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

Vacances dans la nature

Nous avons passé une semaine dans cette location et nous en sommes ravis. La maison est perdue en pleine nature qui est luxuriante. C'est très calme, très reposant. Nous avons découvert la région et marché dans des réserves naturelles. C'est magnifique.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgit T.

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

Ort zum Entspannen

Großzügiges und gemütliches Haus mit Sauna inmitten grüner Hügel: Stille, Sternenhimmel und weite Natur, nur 10 Autominuten vom lebendigen Städtchen Kenmare entfernt, direkt am Ring of Kerry und Ring of Beara. Viele Ausflugs- und Wandermöglichkeiten in der Nähe, aber nur mir dem Auto erreichbar. Markus ist ein toller Gastgeber. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

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

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans un endroit exceptionnel, rempli de sérénité, un paradis.

Le châlet se trouve dans un endroit très verdoyant et très protégé. En chemin, vous verrez courir des lapins. Vos yeux seront remplis de grands espaces, d’arbres, de plantes, de fleurs, chants d’oiseaux,… Si vous avez besoin de silence, de calme, de sérénité, de douceur, de paix, ce châlet ainsi que ses hôtes très discrets, vous en procureront. Markus et Dhara vous accueillent chaleureusement tout en restant très discrets. La communication avec eux, est très agréable. Ils aiment ce lieu et souhaitent le faire partager. Vous êtes des hôtes professionnels et humanistes. Leur chienne passe pour un câlin le matin et le soir. L’endroit est très propre, très bien entretenu et très chaleureux. Il est très bien équipé. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le sauna. Le châlet spacieux et confortable se trouve dans un hameau de la ville de Kenmare. Il est très bien situé pour visiter Killarney et le Comté de Kerry. Nous y retournerons avec plaisir.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois T.

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

Balade en Kerry

Situation idéale pour visiter Kenmare et ses environs. Accueil sympathique et efficace de Marcus. Gite bien équipé et agréable. Nous le recommandons vivement.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Mooie vrije cottage, van de eigenaren die er naast wonen merk je niets. Heerlijk stil en alles erop en eraan. Heerlijk grote keuken en lekkere bedden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine H.

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

Perfektes Ferienhaus im Südwesten Irlands

Wir hatten eine sehr, sehr schöne Zeit im Rusheens Cottage! Schon der Erstkontakt im Rahmen der Buchung zu Vermieter Markus war sehr herzlich, es wurden im Vorfeld der Reise detaillierte Anfahrtsbeschreibungen und viele Tipps für Ausflüge in und um Kenmare übermittelt. Vor Ort angekommen, wurden wir von Vermieterin Dhara und Hündin Jess sehr freundlich begrüßt. Während unseres Aufenthalts haben wir die ruhige Lage des absolut perfekt ausgestatteten Ferienhauses mit einem beeindruckend gut sortierten Bücherschrank sehr genossen. Es war das Gesamtpaket aus guten Gesprächen mit Dhara, der friedlichen Umgebung, einer super ausgestatteten Küche, dem guten technischen Equipment und natürlich Jess‘ freundlichem Gemüt, dass Rusheens Cottage für uns perfekt war um die Erholung zu finden, die wir so dringend gebraucht haben.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin F.

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

Wunderschön

Wohlfühlen, geniessen, zur Ruhe kommen
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Romy J.

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

Perfekt für 3 Erwachsene

Die Aufteilung der Schlafzimmer und Bäder war für uns perfekt. Die Lage war schön ruhig, der Kontakt mit dem Vermieter ausgesprochen angenehm. Uns hat es an nichts gefehlt. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruediger S.

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

Sehr schönes Cottage in ruhiger Lage nahe Kenmare

Wir haben eine Woche im Rusheens Cottage genossen. Es ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet und mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Markus hat uns herzlich empfangen und viele gute Tipps für Ausflüge gegeben. Man fühlt sich sofort willkommen. Nach einem langen Ausflug war es herrlich auch noch in die eigene Sauna gehen zu können. Wir können das Cottage sehr empfehlen. Uta, Frida und Rüdiger
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clodagh H.

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

Hidden gem

Such a great week staying here. Stunning location, lovely house and fantastic host. We couldn’t have asked for better and were sorry to leave. Would def recommend/visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021