If you’re looking for the ultimate adventure, this cabin on Airbnb makes for an epic family holiday in Ireland.
For all of you big and little kids who want to channel your inner adventurer, this alternative stay on Airbnb—an online market place where homeowners can rent out their properties—is just the ticket.
Located in scenic Portlaoise in County Laois, this stay may be a bit different from what you are used to experiencing while on holiday. Based on the five-star guest reviews, however, we have a feeling that it is bound to impress!
Let’s have a look at this alternative stay on Airbnb and see what has guests raving.
The property
Rich Irish countryside surrounds this unique property in Portlaoise. Where better to build an adventure cabin?
The farm stay offers outdoor life in abundance, from the dense neighbouring scenery to enchanting forests to on-site animals that add character to the property.
Including reptiles, emus, horses, ducks, rabbits, cats, and dogs, this property is somewhat of an animal farm, and hosts Tracey and Gary ensure a warm welcome from them and their herd.
With a festival-style approach to the atmosphere—think open fire pits and bunting—there is a certain sense of freedom to be found at this unique Airbnb in Ireland.
The property sits alongside a placid lake, and there are tonnes of activities to keep the kids (and adults) keen. You’ll have a play area, hammock seats, a trampoline, and an outdoor pirate ship playhouse.
Located only a five-minute drive from the town centre, this alternative Airbnb in Portlaoise is also a great base for exploring all the county has to offer during your countryside escape on the Emerald Isle.
While the hosts are on-hand to provide advice or assistance where necessary, they respect their guests’ privacy.
The fine details
This adventure cabin consists of three bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen. The property sleeps a total of seven guests, and all beds are singles.
The cabin offers modernly renovated comforts in an authentic countryside setting, marrying the best of both worlds.
The fully equipped kitchen includes everything one could need to cook up a meal, and the outdoor fire pit makes for a great place to enjoy a chat and some stargazing in the later hours.
A veranda with a BBQ is also available for outdoor cooking—perfect for a summer’s evening—or if you’re feeling like a night off, hosts Tracey and Gary can organize takeaway food from local providers.
TV and Wi-Fi are included in the adventure cabin, and essentials like shampoo and conditioner will be provided during guests’ stays.
Although the cabin offers heating, there is no air-conditioning for use during the warmer months. That said, it is seldom needed on the Emerald Isle.
The reviews
Guest reviews on Airbnb are based on six aspects: accuracy, cleanliness, communication, check-in, value, and location.
Let’s see what former guests had to say about this unique adventure cabin on Airbnb, which would make for an epic family holiday in Ireland.
One guest enjoyed being a big kid again: “This place was like heaven on earth for all 4 of us. It felt like being a kid again with all the amazing facilities and fun animals! We got to know a little bit of our hosts and they were kind, warm and very interesting! A great place for kids and people who miss their childhood.”
Another guest wanted to give six stars: “If only we could give more stars than the 5 allotted to us – all of the stars to Gary and Tracey! Their home is FUN: we roasted mallows by the campfire, heard stories of the countryside while looking through the spyglass of their garden pirate ship, and played Irish rock through the boombox while cooking breakfast with freshly laid eggs from their chickens!”
If that sounds to you like an epic family holiday in Ireland, we suggest you book your stay via Airbnb sooner rather than later due to the destination’s high demand!
