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Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time

Vacation home in Achill Island with kitchen and patio

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Achill Island, County Mayo
  • Place, Minaun Heights
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kylemore Abbey
  • Place, Westport House
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Achill Island

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Kildownet Castle and Minaun Heights. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Minaun Heights - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Achill Secret Garden - 16 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Deserted Village - 21 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Keem Bay Beach - 28 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Westport House - 54 min drive - 36.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beehive - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lynott’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alices Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ted Lavelle's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amethyst Bar - ‬16 min drive

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!
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an electric kettle.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Rules

THE HOUSE NEEDS TO BE LEFT IN A REASONABLE MANNER UPON YOUR DEPARTURE.
All garbage/recycling must be put in the designated outside bins on the side of the house.
All bed linens need to be stripped and left on top of beds on the day of checkout.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Achill Island, a short 6-minute walk from Kildownet Castle and also 11 minutes on foot from Minaun Heights. Sraheens Lough is also within a driving distance of 3.5 mi.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation and fireplaces in some.

Are there hot tubs at Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies at Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time?

Yes, every accommodation at Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time comes with a deck.

Reviews

Saula Bay Breathtaking Modern House on Island Time Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maeve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
All good. Would stay again. A great base for staying in Achill
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eoin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean on arrival. All modern conveniences in house. Host/owner very accommodating. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

jefferson

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Host's mail ID and phone number provided on the booking page were invalid and we couldn't contact the host beforehand reaching the property. No details about check-in were shared and we ended up waiting outside the property until a caretaker showed up with the keys to the property. House was in decent condition. Faced few issues like the tumble dryer not working, broken bed frames etc. Shower tap got stuck few times but worked ok. House have a decent enough parking space with a good location to major attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

We loved staying at this house, it had everything we needed and we were less than 20 minutes from everything on the entire island. Will definitely come here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Geraint P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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?

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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

majella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

A nice break

Spacious, luminosity and good place

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Its nice quite place to stay.

It was easy process and was escorted to the property.