This modern beach house in Mayo is coastal living at its finest!
You can view the nearest surf from the kitchen, with an incredibly secluded beachfront location near Louisburgh.
It’s the perfect spot to stay with a group of friends or family for a great escape on the Wild Atlantic Way.
A modern beach house on the Wild Atlantic Way
Photos via Airbnb
You may recognise this swanky spot if you read our guide to the best beach houses in Ireland on Airbnb. This modern two-storey villa is right on the Atlantic coast and within 100m from the nearest beach with a small pier.
It’s perfect for a quiet beach getaway with the nearest town of Louisburgh just 6km away. There’s also great hiking opportunities nearby including Croagh Patrick and Mweelrea for anyone looking to get active.
The four-bedroom house sleeps nine guests making it a great option for a group of friends or big family holiday. Plus, the self-catering kitchen and large comfortable lounge full of TV entertainment options means you’ll feel right at home.
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Ocean views and beach access
Photo via Jane on Airbnb
The real reason this place is such a standout stay is because of its incredible coastal views and beach access. You can gaze out at the beach from the kitchen with a completely open glass front lounge area.
The views are even better upstairs where you’ll find a balcony which is perfect for watching the sunset over the islands out to sea. The host says that “on a clear day you can see Clare Island, Inisturk, Inisboffin and Renvyle”.
It’s in a perfect location if you’re keen to head out for an early morning walk, fish or surf, with the nearest surf beach and pier just two minutes away. You can also take the Clare Island ferry from the same pier for a nice and convenient little day trip.
Modern beachy interior with endless views
Photo via Jane on Airbnb
Even if the weather turns ugly, you can admire the sea from indoors with Apple TV, WII, Netflix and board games to keep you entertained in front of the fireplace.
The comfortable house is decorated in a modern beachy look. There are plenty of couches and reading corners with natural lighting streaming through the windows.
The furniture is mostly a clean wooden finish which ties in nicely with all the beach related artwork and prints on display.
What you can expect if you visit
The villa has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, as well as, a separate wet room for people coming straight off the beach.
The open dining and living area has a glass front facing the ocean, with incredible views throughout the house. You can also find all the amenities that you’d want for a comfortable stay, including:
- Cable TV, Netflix and Apple TV
- WIFI
- Full self-catering kitchen
- Washing machine
- Second-floor balcony with ocean views
How much a night will set you back
Photo via Jane on Airbnb
This place seems to only be available for 3 nights midweek and then for 7 nights if you want to stay from Thursday or Friday.
I’ve popped in 3 nights midweek in December and it worked out at €1,047. This is by no means cheap, but it’s a unique spot, hence the price.
See more unique beach houses in Ireland
Photos via Sara on Airbnb
You can find more class beach houses here. Or, if you’d like to see what other unique accommodation Ireland has to offer, hop into our where to stay section.
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 34 years and has spent most of the last 10 years creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 30 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.