We stayed at the Waterfront cottage from August 14, 2021 to August 21, 2021. Based on the good reviews (excellent!) and the reasonably high price by Irish standards, we thought we had booked the ideal accommodation. But what a disappointment!
Pro
Nice view, beautiful private garden and is located in a beautiful area.
Con (some points, see also other reviews!)
The entire cottage is damp and smells horrible. Not all can’t be ventilated away. Especially in the smallest double bed room and the entrance room. The carpeting in the entire cottage is covered with stains and in the two single bed room where a lot of hairs which couldn’t be cleaned. The kitchen has charm, but can use a good intensive cleaning. We couldn't get the washing machine to work (no water). The linings of the curtains in the living room have various holes and tears. The double bed (largest room) is good. The second double you will feel the springs. The two single beds are just bad.
The old bathroom doesn’t meet the current requirements. Some points are: no sufficient ventilation, dirty carpet and gets wet in the corner of the shower. Which is resulting in wood-rot of the bath cladding. Possible due to the previous points, woodlice and worms (health risk and also mentioned in an earlier review!). A mouldy tiling shower, a non-working Jacuzzi and a boiler capacity for just two quick showers (will only fill the bath for about half).
See for comparison on Vrbo: “Family & animal friendly house located on a working Hillside Sheep Farm” County Kerry / Cahirciveen. We rented this house in August 2019 and this house is in perfect condition. This house is in 2021 even less than 80% of de cost we paid for the Waterfront cottage. Due to the additional costs of the Waterfront cottage.
Sorry there is no more room for more comparisons.
Our conclusion
The Waterfront cottage gives you poor value for your money. Especially for Ireland. And the quality offered is questionable. That's why the Waterfront cottage gets just one star from us.
The owner can, like with other reviews, downplay or even deny things. But what benefit does a former tenant have in giving a critical review? Our goal is only to give a fair picture, so that a future tenant knows what to expect.
Worth mentioning
The cottage was not ready on arrival. (miscommunication between owner and new house keeper) But this is well solved by the house keeper.