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Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views.

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

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BALLYCASTLE, NIR
  • Ballintoy Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sheep Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Islay (ILY)

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views.

One of the most photographed and painted scenes in Ireland, Ballintoy Harbour. O' Rourkes Cottage is nestled at the foot of impressive limestone cliffs with a large private gardens looking southwest towards uninterrupted sea views, The Giants Causeway and Donegal. A perfect sun trap to enjoy the most breath taking views possible. Garden sun room with gas stove on elevated position in the back garden giving year round views of the Atlantic Ocean and stunning seascapes. The cottage is merely 40 feet from the beach with direct access from the cottage.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this holiday home's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ballintoy Harbour. Enjoy features like laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Ballintoy Harbour and 12 minutes on foot from Ballintoy Church
Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views. offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Lisa and Turlough McShane

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside. Smoking permitted in garden.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Rules

If the house has not been cleaned to your satisfaction conatct us within 24 hrs.
All beds should be stripped and linen placed on the floor. Families only please, no parties etc
Oven, microwave, sinks etc must be thoroughly cleaned and all floors swept clean. All Rubbish MUST BE BAGGED and placed in the bins please.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: All house trained pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. Smoking permitted in garden.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Beautiful seafront cottage, extensive private gardens, stunning sea views. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 198 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant as usual. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most breathtaking place I have ever stayed. Must explore all around this cottage! I could eat breakfast lunch and dinner at Roark's Kitchen. Mussels at fullerton arms were a family favorite! And must try the seafood chowder at carrick-a-rede!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sam h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location for both adults and kids
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retirement bliss

Fantastic location right on the coast; beautiful scenery added to the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis Russell

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Retreat

We simply love the cottage. We have had many great stays here and it’s hard to believe that we will not be back as it’s being sold.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

lancraeche6

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place with great viewe
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aric P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worth more than 5 stars!

Beautiful cottage in an amazing location. From the moment we started down Harbour road towards this beautiful cottage we knew we were in for a wonderful time. The hosts were great at communication and provided all the amenities we needed. We are already talking about a return trip in the future and we will not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Peaceful

We had a wonderful stay - and the view from the sun room was stunning - at any time of day. The cottage was the perfect size for the 2 of us and all the facilities we required. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location

An outstanding location for a property full of character
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mrs

Amazing location with lots to do in the area
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tory H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location. Compact cottage.

Was perfect size for 2-4 people. Would have been a tight squeeze for any more. Great location though and friendly and help ful host
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B., Northern Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness

And relax!

It’s everything it says it is and more! We’ll be back again!❤️❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Views to die for

Missed out on the use of a fantastic garden due to weather, but watching waves crashing over the rocks was mesmerising. If the weather had been better we would've been in our element. Cottage itself was clean, comfortable and cosy, maybe a wee bit tired looking but it certainly wouldn't put me off returning or recommending to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely break

We had a lovely time, the views were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest

Old fashioned as it should be
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

My favourite place!

O’Rourke’s cottage quite simply is the most outstanding place to just chill out and enjoy the magnificent views especially from the summerhouse. I have to admit that is where I spend most of my time on every visit - I just absolutely love it and we’re looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another superb stay

This was our 3rd time in the cottage and it never disappoints. What makes it truly unique is the summer house because it really doesn't matter what the weather does, it is always warm and cozy in there and you still feel like you're 'in nature.' I really don't think you could find a more unique cottage in such a beautiful area anywhere else. We just love it. The owner is lovely too, as are the locals. It's a perfect location for exploring but as it was our third time we've pretty much seen everything which gave us the perfect excuse to just chill and enjoy the surroundings. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., Panama City Beach, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

It cant get any better than this ❤️

Great location, nice walks in the area, and close to a lot of attractions. Liked the sun room above for sunsets. It could have been cleaned better. There were dirty dishes in the cabinet and sand in one of the beds. All in all I would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deni R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Turlough and Lisa were wonderful hosts of their cozy cottage in a lovely spot. The fire kept us warm on those chilly nights, and we were able to stay dry and catch up on reading in the lovely sun house. It is perfectly situated to enjoy beach walks, tour the many sights nearby, and get out on the water for boat tours. Thank you for sharing your family cottage with us! Hope to see you soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location

We loved our stay ar Ballintoy Harbour. The cottage is very cosy and well equipped - the outstanding feature is a fabulous sunroom in the garden with amazing views. We spent wonderful long evenings there or on the beaches right outside the front door. Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday

This cottage is fantastic. Its so close to the beach the views are amazing. Our two dogs loved it. We will definitely be back and cant wait we did not want the week to finish
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage in Ideal Location

We enjoyed a wonderful 5 night stay at this special place. This place wouldn’t be for everyone - it is not designer luxury accommodations, nor does it purport to be, but we loved it. Excellent location that was handy to all of the attractions along the Antrim Coast. We had sunny days, suitable for splashing in the sea out the front door, and stormy days when we enjoyed staying in by the fire (supplies provided) looking out at the roiling waves crashing onto the rocks. Charmingly comfortable, with extensive fenced yard in back that would be great for dogs or kids (we had neither). Washer and dryer in back shed were rudimentary, but they worked. The kitchen is small, but functional- a new cooker was delivered during our stay. Do note that the kitchen was bare bones. Washing up liquid was supplied, but no paper towels, no salt and pepper, no condiments or basics, so if you are planning on cooking, plan accordingly and bring along or stock up locally. Private parking is provided next to the cottage, and the winding road down to the Harbour is fine as long as you take it slowly and are prepared to possibly meet a car coming in the opposite direction. This was a unique and special place to stay. We will remember it fondly and would love to return some day.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Beautiful surroundings on the seafront. Not a huge issue but on vrbo it seems like you are renting the whole cottage instead of one side. The neighbor initially didn’t act like he knew where our place was. It could use a new couch and the chairs in the glass house also sink in. We loved sitting in the glass house in the evenings! The grounds could use a little cleaning but overall a wonderful place❤️. I would advise people they must have a car and cannot rely on taxis due to the location ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and cozy cottage in dream location

Cute and cozy little cottage in a dream location. The sea, beach, and harbour are right outside the front door as are wonderful walks to other beaches. There is also a great garden and sun lunge to relax in. Ballintoy harbour is so close to many of Northern Irelands fabulous attractions and the sea is so incredibly clean and clear. We absolutely loved our week here and will definately be returning. Will come armed with a supply of cat treats next time for the 3 cats that live on the harbour and visit the cottage to sleep in the shed, they are well fed and cared for by locals and visitors alike ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024