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2 Stoney Step, Higher O'Connell, Kinsale, Ireland

#11 of 30 vacation rentals in Kinsale

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Review Score

Based on 55 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: September 12, 2025

    8.0
    Fantastic Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Was disappointed in the cleanliness. Smelly messy garbage was left in the small garbage can in the kitchen and dishwasher was full. We did not know if the dishes were clean or dirty. Although not the owners fault, neighbor parked their car half into our parking space so we had to park down at the pier our second night.

    Fantastic location. Easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. Living area was spacious and comfortable. Ruth was helpful in directions and keys. Pictures on listing are very accurate.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    10
    Beautiful and comfortable place in a perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Literally steps from everything!! The location is excellent!! The owner Ruth was so helpful and lovely!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Ruth could not have been nicer helping us find our way.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2025

    10
    Fantastic apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was a wonderful place. I can't imagine a better location. It even had a full washer and dryer and they provided soap. The view was also nice. Ruth met us at check-in and gave us lots of tips about the town.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great, could not be better. The home was modern and very tidy. All the facilities we needed were there. Communication was superb and our local contact was very generous with time.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toliet seats were loose

    Location great

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The address provided wasn't correct.

    Fanatic location, plenty of room for the family with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Host very accessible & friendly Unbelievable location right by the centre Car parking space Clear check out procedure Great weekend

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2025

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was perfect for us. No complaints!

    We advised we were close to arriving and Ruth had kindly put the heating on, Xmas treats on the table and advised the door was unlocked with key on the table. 20 minutes after arrival Ruth came by to ensure we had settled in, had everything we needed and showed us how everything worked. So lovely.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2024

    9.0
    Great Kinsale Getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not Applicable

    Great location within walking distance of anything you could need in Kinsale. Lots of restaurants and shops a short walk away.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    9.0
    Very nice overall & would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The dirty dish sponge, there was no cloth to wipe the kitchen bench. A little extra attention to cleaning would be ideal, as well as the mattress & pillow covers.

    Great location, the house was ideal for our needs. With a bonus of washing facilities. The conservatory was nice. Everything we needed was there.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2024

    10
    Right at the top of stoney steps, it’s a great location only a short distance down town. I would never drive there agai
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Directions to the place could be improved, as there are many #2s on Higher O’Connell.

    Loved everything about the accommodation

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2024

    9.0
    Nice place and perfect location to visit Kinsale and Cork.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This place was perfect for our family trip in Kinsale. The place is pretty much like the pictures. Location was awesome. You could just walk to all kinds of restaurants and places. We would stay here again if we revisit Kinsale.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lumpy twin mattress. No paper towels, Kleenex, soap and shampoo.

    Quiet, comfortable and easy access to town. Good amenities.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2024

    8.0
    Good location. Parking was bad!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Never met Ruth. Hard to find!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    8.0
    nice place, we were looked after very well
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    would have like to have been able to bring a pet dog and kept her outside. check out time was a little early at 1000hrs but other than that, great location and nice people to deal with. House was perfect.

    great spot

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2024

    9.0
    We loved this cozy, stylish, charming row house above town, with a birds-eye view of Kinsale
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Often rentals have at least a few kitchen staples on hand -- salt and pepper, ketchup, coffee, cooking oil, etc. It would be nice to have these available, to facilitate some cooking

    We made our own breakfast... Location could not have been more perfect -- up high, with a view of the town and its rooftops, and the water... but right out our down was the staircase down to the center of town. If your goal is to explore Kinsale but also have a bit of remove and quiet, you couldn't do better.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2024

    9.0
    There was plenty of room for our family of five
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The check in instructions could be a little more clear, but we quickly got in touch with someone who was able to tell us exactly where it was and how to get in.

    It is such a cute property. It is very clean, is so nicely decorated, and very close to everything.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was perfect

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay in a nicely renovated home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nespresso machine did not have any pods We had an ant infestation on the sun room sliding doors , we dealt with it using ant spray & the vacuum

    Great location in the town , with a nice view . Bright and clean property

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location with lovely local charm
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The communication, check in instructions and parking instructions are very poor via the booking.com messaging. We were using a different phone number as we are overseas and we didn’t know how to get in and messaging the owner (I think) via booking.com was useless because they just gave us the caretakers phone number again (which we couldn’t call using our phone). The caretaker had called our other number. Also note that maps won’t take you to the correct location. I think these processes need to be streamlined and there needs to be clear communication from the outset.

    Excellent location, Ruth the caretaker was lovely and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect spot for a small family
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The address listed in Booking.com was incorrect, so it took us a bit to figure it out. We alerted the manager so that should be resolved going forward.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    9.0
    Would stay again, host very welcoming and accommodating
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything we needed, plenty of towels, comfortable beds. All the things you need with children, washer, dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker etc etc. location was brilliant, literally 2 minutes down stoney steps and you in the centre by the harbour…..and pubs…….lots of pubs 😀

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The check out time is very early and doesn't feel value for money. We however were very grateful to be allowed to leave our bags as it was pouring.

    Lovely property - superb and helpful Marie made everything as easy as it could be

    Stayed in September 2023

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