I stayed in Beenbane Lodge with a group of friends this month for a long weekend. The house is simply beautiful and was quite simply the best vacation rental my friends and I had ever experienced.

What we loved about it was the fact that the house was like a home away from home (although we unanimously agreed that the beds were far more comfortable than in our own homes!). We took a trip out to the Skelligs and went hiking on Valentia Island and then came home to have hot chocolate by the beautiful open fire!

Wouldn't consider renting anywhere else next time I return to Waterville.

Could not have asked for more, comfort, style, stunning views, ease of access to town and all with a distinct sense of privacy. The house is located outside the town but well within walking distance, the sense of space both within and surrounding is ideal from getting away from city life. The views from upstairs of the lake and the mountains are breath taking. I'll be going back year on year for as long as I can.

We could spend a wonderful time in this perfectly equipped and very spacious house in a lovely setting. Our highligths were the sunny sitting room, the ample garden with its unusual rocks and the view of the lake from the first floor. Waterville "city" with restaurants and grocery stores is only a short walk away. Though Beenbane Lodge is an excellent starting point for all kind of Kerry-trips you won't be keen to leave it!.

I spent 4 days in Waterville with my wife and family and enjoyed every minute.

Having stayed in plenty of self catering over the years this house stood out from the crowd, and with the level of comfort and extras provided it felt like a home. The house is bright and warm and the beds are some of the best I've ever slept in.

Only negative can be the randomness of the Irish weather but the house is well equipped for 'soft' Irish days. Having said that if you're chasing a sun tan you are in the the wrong country.

My husband and I spent three nights in Beenbane Lodge in December and absolutely loved it. The house itself is fantastic - it has a spacious living room / dining room / kitchen with a beautiful open fire that is hard not to gravitate towards. The bedrooms are well proportioned with comfy beds and lovely linens. Beenbane Lodge is located in Waterville, just a stone's throw from amazing seafood restaurants, cosy pubs and Ireland's most famous golf course. For a weekend retreat it was absolute heaven - we cannot wait to go back.

We spent New Year's Eve in the house and couldn't recommend it more. It's a walk away from lively pubs in Waterville and there's plenty of great seafood restaurants nearby to savour the local cuisine. Valentia Island is a short drive away and we were blessed with a beautiful sunny day for a long walk to blow away the cobwebs.

The house is very comfortable - a real home away from home. Two thumbs up!