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Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time

Escape to a serene island getaway where you can unwind by the waters of Saula Bay. Explore scenic cycling routes and discover secluded beaches just moments away.

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time

Large house is available for holiday rental in Saula with views across the tidal waters of Saula Bay to Achill Sound village.
Recently refurbished to a very high standard, with hardwood floors and leather lounge suite, this detached house stands in its own grounds with ample off street parking. It sleeps up to ten, in four bedrooms; one master en-suite, two triples (one double bed and one single bed in each) and one bedroom with bunk beds. There is a family bathroom as well as a downstairs cloakroom. The property includes a large fully-fitted kitchen with all modern conveniences, plus a separate utility, and a large comfortable lounge with TV and wifi.
Located adjacent to the Great Western Greenway extension with easy cycling access to Achill Sound and beyond.

Short drive to all beaches on the island!

Property manager

Catherine, Tom, & Debra

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time
Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time Achill Island

About the area

Map
Achill Island

What's nearby

  • Kildownet Castle - 6 min walk
  • Deserted Village - 17 min drive
  • Slievemore - 18 min drive
  • Keel Beach - 26 min drive
  • Keem Bay Beach - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amethyst Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Currach - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Bayside Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mcloughlins Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beehive - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time located?

Situated in Achill Island, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kildownet Castle and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Keel Beach. Sraheens Lough and Achill Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Perfect getaway
House was perfect for both adults and children, very comfortable beds and very clean on arrival. Beautiful views both day and night.we were lucky to have great weather too. A perfect base to explore achill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Liza B.

Great spacious family home
Home decor was lovely , lovely linen, lots of space . Felt very comfortable staying there. Location superb - short car drive from everywhere. Few minor issues which have been feed back to owner - grubby laundry and main bathroom - ensuite was lovely , bins full.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Shelley S., Where do you live?

Here for the Achill Half Marathon
The home was nice, a little rough around the edges. Location was so-so. Property manager had a car break down so unable to meet with us to review the property, we did fine on our own though. The house was clean, beds comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

majella

No eircode so had to stop at house to get directions. When we pulled up no gardens all wild but house inside was fab everything was spotless all new furniture,beds and bed linen could not fault the house once we got there very near achill sound and lovely drives all around
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Isabel S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Big property, good location - cleaning to be improved
Location and property size was great. However the cleanliness of the house was not under minimum standards. Kitchen accessories, appliances, etc. Then the floor, dust in the rooms. And also outside, big space for the kids to explore, but we had to explore first because there were litter outside. We talked with the owner and she was not fully aware of the condition of the house and ensure to take care of it for next visits. (Also the heater will be checked as it was doing strange sounds). The overall score drops mainly for the cleaning and kitchen usage.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Geraint P.

Disliked: Check-in, communication
Mr Purcell
Very enjoyable once we were able to get access to the property. We were told to contact Karen but no phone number left asking local neighbours did they now any phone numbers and one neighbour new the cleaner and she gave us the code to access the property. For the 4 days we were there nobody contacted us or check if we were even there So check in procedure very poor when you’ve been travelling 13hours
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

geena g.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Katharina Ingrid D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Urlaub auf Achill Island
Der Urlaub auf der Insel war traumhaft, angenehm milde Temperaturen genau richtig für Unternehmungen und zum Wandern. Die Unterkunft war mit Navi gut zu finden. Der Kontakt zu den Eigentümern für eine genaue Adresse, naja lies aber auf sich warten. Der erste Eindruck des Hauses war ordentlich. Wir hatten viel Platz. Es gab viele helle Räume zum Verweilen. Aber: gleich am ersten Tag funktionierte weder Heizung noch Trockner. Am selben Abend kam ein plumber um sich die Heizung anzusehen. In den darauffolgenden Tagen bemerkten wir immer mehr Mängel im Haus: die Toiletten waren nicht abschließbar. Einige Fenster ließen sich nicht öffnen, andere wiederum konnte man gar nicht schließen, da kein Griff vorhanden war und so das Haus schlechten Gewissens immer offenstand. Einen Besen haben wir nicht gefunden, lediglich einen Staubsauger, der schon die besten Tage hinter sich hatte. Das Geschirr war nicht wirklich sauber. ALLE Tassen hatten eklige Kaffeeränder! Der "Garten" ist Ödland. Hochgewachsenes Gestrüpp, zwischen dem sich viel Müll verheddert hatte. Auch große Regentonnen lagen wild herum. Am letzten Tag bekamen wir alle noch eine Überraschung beim Abziehen der Betten. Die Hälfte aller unserer Kopfkissen waren verschimmelt. Das war sooooo eklig! Dementsprechend gabs auch eine Grußkarte von uns. Sowas darf nicht passieren!!!! Bei so viel Miete müssen Bettzeug, Handtücher, Matratzen, Geschirr und sonstiges doch viel häufiger erneuert werden!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Francesca B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
bitter and sweet
I believe that the landlord must put himself in the tourist's shoes and that s/he should make them feel like home. Tourists arrive tired on holiday, and the onliy thing they wants to do, after arriving in a welcoming and clean house, having unpacked their bags and tidied up, is to relax. Unfortunately, i did not find all this in this house. The hosts were on Holiday and gave us a telephone number to contact. This person was also away and after we needed him, he gave us a new contact number. 1: the house is not where it shows on the Google map,in the GPS coordinates. That point is on Mount MWEELIN. If you really want to know the exact point where you are renting and reach the house without getting lost for 3 hours, you have to look for the house in Salia. 2: the house has been vacant for 6 months the walls were cold & damp, found pillow with signs of mold. 3. The house was very dirty. We had to thoroughly clean ourselves. With umand dirt (fake nails on the floor, hair,..) there was that of the building cement dust was still there and could smell it. The kitchen was dirty too. 4.WC and shower in the bathroom were broken. The washer and dryer had not been cleanded, there were monsters in the filters. 5:We could onl obtain Wifi access after two days. Thank you Eileen fo providing this. We are heartbroken because that house is beautiful but it wasn't ready to be rented. What seems to matter to the landlord is just getting rental money and that's really sad.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

Peaceful surroundings
Lovely house in peaceful surroundings. Easy to reach everywhere on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Ciara O.

Liked: Listing accuracy
No hot water or heating
While the property was well situated, spacious, well equipped, for the most part newly refurbished and well laid out our biggest disappointment was no hot water for kitchen taps or shower/bath is the main bathroom. 1 electric shower in en suite room to serve all the guests. When I brought this to the attention of the property manager (on the 1st evening of our stay) I was told a "delivery of oil" would be arranged. It did not happen in the duration of our visit. No oil also meant no central heating and no fire in the sitting room. There was no means of heating the house during a week that was very wet and windy and temperatures dropped considerably. This is such a shame. I would have scored the property much more generously if we had not encountered these issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Noel O., Sammamish

Tranquil, good views, could use a little maintenance
Overall, a good experience. Some negatives. Front door lock difficult to open. Fridge quite small for a 4 bed house. trash and broken glass in back yard. Mold in coffee maker. Not enough sheet bedding. Needed to buy dishwasher tablets and paper towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Regina C., Meath

Great house, clean and fresh , had everything you could need! Outside was a bit disappointing,
Excellent location, house clean and fresh,very spacious,garden disappointing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Worth it
House was clean and comfortable and in a good location in Achill. No faults at all with house but our group struggled a bit with just two showers/baths as only the en suite was electric and second one was tempermental. Normally there is tea/coffee etc as welcome hospitality but nothing on arrival (not even toilet roll!). Outside could do with a little tidy up. Don't let these comments put anyone off as we would definitely go back and stay again, it's just constructive comments.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joeleen R.

Amazing house!
The house was amazing to stay in. The host Peter was very welcoming and made our trip. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Deirdre F., Cork

Achill Stay
House nice and clean. Freezer in kitchen was not working and needs to be sorted out. There was a room called the sun room which had a patio door which was locked. It would have been nice to be able to open that door and sit outside. There was a bit of rubbish strewn about which made the area look grubby. That would need to be kept cleaner. It was really easy to deal with the manager, he was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

Stay at achill
8 of us stayed here all hill walkers great location had a brilliant week .brendan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paddy P.

Lovely Stay
Loads of space, nice tranquil setting but only a few mins from the shops. Great communication and responses from the owner.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

Great location
The house was perfect, lots of space as advertised. Very clean and lots of delph, cookware, spare bed linen. Only down side only one shower for 8 people and no lids on outside bins so the birds pulled stuff out. Apart from that it was excellent and caretaker was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

John Mohan M.

Brilliant property, good location
Lovely house, great hosts came down and found us on the island when we arrived, you will need a car staying at this property but a car is essential anywhere on the island as the attractions are quite far away from each other, the only thing I could fault the property on was there was no blackout blinds in the bedrooms but would definitely stay here again

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

A nice break
Spacious, luminosity and good place

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Great place to stay on a fantastic island
Our family really enjoyed Achill. The property is a very good size, with modern renovations and everything works efficiently. The owners were welcoming and couldn't have been more helpful. Located in truly spectacular surroundings, the wet weather didn't spoil our trip with the island offering so much natural beauty and adventure for our kids (and us!) Happy to have stumbled on such a gem which has given us great memories. We hope to return in the future. Found to be easily accessible from Knock airport. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Rajesh M.

Its nice quite place to stay.
It was easy process and was escorted to the property.

10/10 Excellent

Eithne C.

Weekend in Achill
Very comfortable dwelling, spacious and airy,well equipped. Only reservation was the lack of second shower.

10/10 Excellent

Paddy P.

Lovely Stay in Saula
Thanks Peter - We had a great few weeks. The house is really well set up with loads of supplies in the kitchen, good wifi, a nice big TV and loads of space, beds and seats for everyone. It's a quick spin to the Sound for the main shops and about 10 mins drive to Keel and Dooega beaches. Would definitely recommend as a place to stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020