Macroom is a town nestled in the valley of the Sullane River, which is in County Cork, Ireland. While it served as a battlefield at several points in history, such as during the War of Independence, the Civil War, and the Battle of Macroom, and witnessed several skirmishes between clans, the area has since transformed into a thriving town. Nonetheless, some of its attractions serve as proof of its bloody past, like Béal na Bláth, where General Michael Collins was killed in an ambush.
It is also home to picturesque natural attractions, such as the Gearagh, a quiet woodland that serves as home to a wide variety of fish, birds, animals, and plants. Those who prefer a more active adventure can try out the water sports in the area, or play a round of golf in town. Of course, not to be missed is Macroom Castle, which was built in the 12th century. If you intend to visit, make sure to check out this list of the best Airbnb vacation rentals in Macroom, Ireland.
1. Self-contained loft apartment (from USD 106)
Staying at this well-furnished loft apartment for rent in Macroom allows guests to enjoy serene views of the Gearagh Nature Reserve and the River Lee. The unit is within short driving distance of the town of Macroom. Able to fit up to two people, the loft apartment comes furnished with a kitchen, a heater, a TV, and Wi-Fi. The host provides a basket of bread and croissants to guests for breakfast and free parking is available right on the premises.
Macroom, County Cork, IrelandSuperhost Accommodates: 2
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we were both immediately charmed by the loft- it is light filled very nicely furnished and comfortablethe breakfast is amazing as are the viewswell decorated loft room with a kitchenette for tea and coffee with a fridge and clean bathroombeautiful newly furnished studio apartment with a fantastic viewthe space is very comfortableCleanliness:
very clean and modernvery clean and great accommodationthe place was super clean and comfortablebeautiful scenery clean place soap foodeverything was clean and extra soft towels thanks for having us tom and deirdreHost:
hosts so kind and helpfulgreat place great service and great hoststom & deirdre are fantastic hosts who have great attention to detailthey were extremely kind and thoughtfulthe hosts made us feel welcome and accommodated our late arrivalRead more reviewsLocation:
great stay close to macroomclose to the lovely village of macroomgreat location only a 5 minute drive from town but very quiet and secludedfabulous location and really lovely place to staymacroom is also close by with shops a nice square and places to eat
2. Glamping pod (from USD 100)
Travelers who like staying in quirky accommodation may wish to stay in this rental, an eco-friendly property that makes for a fun glamping experience. While tiny, the property comes furnished with just about everything that guests may need during their stay, from a bathroom to a kitchenette. Breakfast and dinner may be requested for an additional fee. Laundry facilities may also be used at an added cost. The tiny house fits four people.
Macroom, County Cork, IrelandAccommodates: 4
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there was wifi but you had to be down at the house as wellsuch a cute cozy cabin with a great view of the countrywe enjoyed the supper that moira prepared and our breakfast with of course moira's delicious home-made breadmoira’s place was fantastic the bed was very comfortable and our toddler slept very well on the convertible sofawe spent one night in the pod and found it cozy warm and welcomingCleanliness:
the pod is clean cozy and comfortableit was special clean an cosythe pod was clean and comfortable and had everything we neededcute clean small space to relax for the nightthe glamping pod was clean and surprisingly spacious the area was so quiet and relaxingHost:
lovely pod very friendly owner great timeabsolutely lovely spot moira is a very kind hostour host was very nice and cooked a very good mealmoira the host was really nice and has a lot of travel recommendations to givemoira was an amazing host this was our first glamping experience and it was so coolRead more reviewsLocation:
good location for a quiet stay near corkideal get away and great location toobeautiful location and pod is great toocomfortable stay in the pod close to the geragh place of interest good food and conversationits in a secluded location which was perfect for a couple's retreat
3. Upstairs room with an en-suite bathroom (from USD 52)
This room for rent, which comes with its own bathroom, can accommodate up to two people. Guests will need to climb some stairs to get to and from the room. Breakfast is already included in the rate and gests may use the laundry facilities for an additional fee. The town center can easily be accessed on foot from here. Please note that the host has two dogs.
Macroom, Cork, IrelandAccommodates: 2
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great house great location breakfast fit for a king and superb hostsbreakfast was delicious with a choice of fresh fruit yoghurts cereals and toastit was a very enjoyable stay and the breakfast was superbthey made us feel so welcome and left a wonderful breakfast spread for us in the morningthe room was a good sizeCleanliness:
room is pretty clean and warmnice clean room in a quiet areathe room was big and clean and we had a private bathroom in our floorthe room and bathroom were spacious and clean with several thoughtful touches (bottled water earplugs for example)we highly recommend staying here our room along with the bathroom were spacious clean and provided all amenitiesHost:
really friendly host and lovely staygeraldine and her husband denis were the best hosts anyone could ask forthe host were very proactive in helping which is much appreciatedby far the best hosts we have stayed withgeraldine & dennis were great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walking distance into macroomgreat place to stay in a fantastic location walking distance into macroomlocation is nice and easy to get togood central location for access to the ring of kerry and beara peninsulajust a few minutes walk to all the wonderful authentic irish pubs
4. Cosy and spacious house in Macroom (from USD 153)
Able to accommodate up to six people, this house for rent is located within walking distance of the town center of Macroom. The property comes furnished with just about everything that guests may need during their stay, be it a kitchen, a washing machine, a garden, or even a patio. It also comes with a TV and Wi-Fi. There’s a pub close to the house if you want to grab a bite to eat or a drink. Babysitting services may be availed of on request.
Masseytown, Macroom, County Cork, IrelandSuperhost Accommodates: 6
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the amenities are extensive and made for a truly comfortable staythe breakfast food and amenities at ann’s were a nice bonus toowe enjoyed having 3 bathrooms and having some extra space in the large houselots of extras like breatfast and fluffy towels lots of hot water and two electric showerscomfortable beds lovely space to sit outside and listen to the riverCleanliness:
a lovely and clean spacious accommodationvery clean and big and comfortableclean place with plenty of spaceclean 3 bed semi with a small gardengreat place clean and beds very comfortableHost:
ann was a wonderful hostann is a great hostshe was a terrific hosthighly recommend this house and hostann was a fantastic hostRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect walking distance to the squaregreat house in a central locationi loved the locationgreat location to local town and short trip to historic sitesit s a great location and there is a local shop only a few minutes walk
5. Double bedroom with self-service breakfast (from USD 53)
This room for rent in Macroom, Ireland, is just a short drive away from the Toy Soldier Factory. The bedroom, which comes with an en-suite bathroom, can accommodate up to two people. Rates are inclusive of self-service breakfast. Guests who need to do their laundry can use the washing machine for an additional cost. Dog lovers will have fun playing with the host’s pets.
Macroom, Cork, IrelandAccommodates: 2
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a very good place with an excellent breakfast and good wifigeraldine welcomed us with tea and chocolate cake and made a lovely breakfast for uswe instantly felt comfortable and very much enjoyed great conversation tea and winea very nice house with a cosy room to stay inCleanliness:
very welcoming and clean homethe room was really comfortable clean and cosy just like the picturesthe room was hugh and cleangreat place to stay welcoming and very helpful clean nice bedroom and bathroomperfect location exceptionally clean and more than we could have expectedHost:
the host was very nice and everything went wellour host's were great and helpfulgeraldine is a marvelous hostvery hospitable our hosts were great conversationalists and gave us recommendations for restaurants and for seeing irelandreally wonderful warm hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the house is very safe quiet and convenient to the townthe neighbourhood was very quiet and lovelyit was nice to wake up each morning to the quiet of the neighbourhood
6. Cottage for three
Dubbed the Kestrel Cottage, this is a self-contained property that comes furnished with all the essentials and it even comes with a kitchen, a garden, and laundry facilities. A highchair and a crib may also be provided for guests traveling with infants and small children. Free parking and Wi-Fi are available here, as well. Some groceries are provided to guests upon their arrival.
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the cottage is roomy and comfortablethe kitchen is extremely well equipped including coffee plungers microwave dishwasher full ovenwhere wifi and games items are not essential it was wonderful with teenagersit is such a sweet cottage with loads of roomwhile the bed was a bit soft for my taste my wife seemed to enjoy itCleanliness:
clean fully furnished and very comfortablethis house is gorgeous clean and comfortableeverything was great the house was nice and clean and well equipedvery lovely house quiet and cosy and super clean and comfortablethe cottage was very spacious and clean and had everything you could wantHost:
eoin and libby were wonderful hostseoin and libby were great hoststhe hosts give a warm welcome and everything runs smoothlyeoin and libby are wonderful hosts so kind and helpfulgreat hosts and a warm welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
the area is gorgeous and conveniently located for quick access to close by attractions and citiesdefinitely a good place to stop if you are in the areaa great place in west cork"walkable" to an awesome one-stop grocer/post office/pubthe cottage is in a good location to explore cork and killarney from
7. Room in a cottage in the countryside
This room for rent, which fits up to three people, is in a cottage located a 10-minute drive away from Macroom. Besides the bedroom, guests also have access to the kitchen/dining area and the sitting room, which is furnished with a satellite TV. They are welcome to use the kitchen if they wish to prepare their own meals. Alternatively, they can order dinner from the hosts for an additional fee.
Similarly, pickup/drop-off services to and from Macroom may also be arranged at an added cost. Do note that the room for rent is located upstairs, which is accessed by climbing some stairs.
Macroom, Cork, IrelandTop guest reviews
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the room has comfortable double and single bedsroom was sparkling clean and cotton sheets and free wifi were great touchesmoira and anne fed us breakfast and we wonderful conversationalistsit was as described and we had a lovely warm welcome nice shower and sleeproom slept 3 comfortablyCleanliness:
very clean bathroom with hot showerroom was clean and beds comfortableour bedroom was clean and the bed was very comfortableall is perfect clean and nice furnishedthe guestroom an the bathroom were cleanHost:
outstanding hospitality from a thoughtful hostfriendly host and lovely dogsvery cozy home & wonderful hostthey were very helpful with any questions and requests we hadthe hosts and their two lovely dogs care about usRead more reviewsLocation:
the location makes a good overnight stopover before carrying on to the ring of kerrymoira and anne were very welcoming and the location was an easy journey into macroommoria's place is so cute and great for a short or long staythe property is beautiful and is close to a lot of local towns and great hiking locationsour stay at moira's place was pleasant
8. Camper van
This accommodation is another option for those who want to stay in a quirky rental. The camper van itself can accommodate up to five people and guests are welcome to use the bathroom and the sitting room with a TV in the main house. They may also order meals (breakfast and/or dinner) and make use of the laundry facilities at an additional cost.
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we got a vegetable soup on our arrival and they prepared a lovely breakfast in the morningit is good that there is a kitchen which we used in the evenings after our tripsmoira welcomed us on a rainy night and made our stay very comfortableCleanliness:
we'd a great time staying in the campervan-modern clean and the bathroom was just beside itvery friendly hosts and nice place clean and comfyHost:
lovely place very pleasant hostmoira was very hospitable to us and her home was nice and cozy in the countrysidethey extended a very warm welcome and were very helpful during our entire staymoira is a great host we slept in the camper which was cozy and cleanmoira and aine were very kind and lovelyRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is good for visiting kanturk castle or the donkey sanctuary near mallowi enjoyed our chats over dinner and a nice long walk with moirawhat a lovely place
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9. Pet-friendly, tiny home (from USD 108)
Immerse yourself in the charm of this one-bedroom tiny house for rent near Macroom, nestled amidst the tranquil countryside. This retreat is perfect for couples seeking romantic seclusion or a group of four looking to escape the city. Wake up to breathtaking mountain views and savor the beauty of nature right from your window. Inside the snug interior, you’ll find modern conveniences. There is a kitchen where you can whip up your favorite dishes and a TV for your entertainment.
Step outside to a picturesque garden where pets are welcome to roam freely. Boasting an excellent location, it provides effortless access for exploring the myriad things to do in Cork and Kerry. The house is located a mere five-minute drive from the bustling market of Macroom.
County Cork, IrelandSuperhost Accommodates: 4
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modern and very very comfortableCleanliness:
lovely clean and spacious loftclean and well stocked with everything you neededthe loft itself was clean and beautifulcosy house very modern warm clean and comfortableone thing that we value while staying at a place is cleanliness and the loft was spotlessHost:
the host was very friendlywill definitely come back host was very friendly and helpful toowe also met his mam who was so lovely and very helpfulabsolutely gorgeous inside and gearoid was so helpful when we contacted himgearoid was a breeze to communicate with and meg was very helpful and hospitableRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful spot in a tranquil locationwe liked the quiet location outside the citycomfortable and in a quiet locationhas everything you need in a beautiful locationgreat location for exploring and gorgeous views
10. Enchanting home near scenic trails (from USD 103)
Looking for a charming getaway? Discover the ideal studio apartment just moments away from Macroom town. Nestled in a tranquil rural setting, this Airbnb accommodation near Macroom offers a cozy double bed – a romantic retreat for couples seeking serenity. Conveniently located between the vibrant city life and the picturesque landscapes of Killarney, this spot is perfect for adventurers.
You’ll have all the amenities you need - a kitchen, a dedicated workspace for those remote workdays, and free parking on the premises. Wind down with your favorite shows on the TV or enjoy the fresh air on the patio. The private back garden, fully fenced, adds a touch of seclusion. Explore nearby spots such as The Gearagh Nature Reserve, Warrenscourt Estate, and Mullinhassig Woods & Waterfall.
County Cork, IrelandAccommodates: 2
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highly recommended clean tidy quite place to catch after hard day at workthe guesthouse itself was tastefully decorated updated and cleanRead more reviewsHost:
mary and jeremiah are very kind hostsjeremiah and mary were gracious hostsjerry and mary were lovely hosts and truly made us feel at home while staying in their guesthousewonderful place and kind peoplelovely place to stay excellent hosts best bed so far ireland slept so well
11. Countryside retreat for two
Located in the rural area of West Cork, this countryside apartment is a perfect retreat for couples who want to spend a quiet holiday in the countryside. Laney River is just a few steps away from the rental, while Macroom is a short drive away. Given the relatively isolated location of the apartment, this property is recommended only for those with a vehicle. Do note that the host, who lives just a few meters away from the apartment, has a pet dog. Be aware also that guests will need to climb stairs to access the rental.
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it's a bright modern space with a large comfortable bed small sofa tv mini-fridge and kitchen suppliesthe little yellow house was so peaceful and it had the comfiest bed in irelandthe breakfast was a nice touchthe bathroom is covered in beautiful marble and there was tons of room to sparethe bed was super cozy and they had great movies for entertainment if you decided to stay inCleanliness:
very clean and modern housevery clean and comfortablevery clean and warm/cosyit was clean and the bed was comfythe room is private and clean and comfortableHost:
wonderful hospitality and very friendly hostsmary and gerry were great hostsmary and her husband are very nice hostsmary is a wonderful thoughtful hostmary is a very friendly and kind hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in between cork and killarney national parkreally lovely location and lovely peopleher place was so comfortable and cosy especially the bed we wish we had stayed longeri also appreciated a mirror close to an electrical outlet to do my hair in the morningbeautiful place and location excellent and welcoming people :)
12. Luxury accommodation in Macroom
This room for rent is in a manor converted into a bed and breakfast. While it’s situated close to the highway, it is located in a quiet area, allowing guests to enjoy a good night’s rest during their stay. Holistic treatments are available here for added relaxation. The room for rent, which comes with an en-suite bathroom, is spacious enough to fit four people. A hot breakfast is included in the rates.
More than a market town
Macroom is slowly building its reputation for tourism. With the gradual increase of visitors in the area, it comes as no surprise, then, why there are now more Airbnb rentals emerging here. Even so, not all of these accommodations have the same amenities. Use this list as a guide to help you choose one of the best options in and around town.
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