Roscommon is the birthplace of Douglas Hyde who served as the first president of Ireland. Home to the Rossies, Percy French, Chris O’Dowd and his hit TV show Mooneboy, this place has a great wealth of mythology, archaeology, and history just waiting for you to discover. With a plethora of walking trails, fishing, golf, horse riding, hunting, racing, lake lands activities and stunning heritage sites, you are guaranteed to have a fantastic time! We give you top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals in Roscommon, Ireland. Read on to find out more.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 29, 2024.
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1. The herd house at Finlough Farm (from USD 71)
This lovely, ground floor detached cottage, located in County Roscommon, can sleep five people in one bedroom. This cottage has free parking. There is also a kitchen, an indoor fireplace, a central heating and a bathroom with showers and tubs. This place is very peaceful with beautiful views and the town offers you a lot of charms like the Roscommon Lamb Festival, Percy French Festival and O'Carolan Harp Festival. Relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of central Ireland. Herd House is a lovely family holiday cottage all year round.
Top guest reviews
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the host is very nice and responsivenoel was a perfect host for our trip and gave some advicegreat hosts and a beautiful house out in the country sidewashing machine and powder provided (eco friendly brand too )she and noel were very friendlyLocation:
excellent location and excellent housea very peaceful locationamazing relaxing and a great central spot to drive to sligoa very nice house in a lovely locationthe location was good to explore the western areaCleanliness:
it is clean and spaciousthe house was very clean well equipped and cosyplace was nice and clean and loads of characterit was very clean and had comfy furniturethe house was lovely and spacious clean and comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
be aware that there is no wifi but then again that just adds to the rustic charmthis cottage was very nicely maintained and comfortableyou can easily find wifi at a restaurant in one of the nearby townsthe cottage itself is well maintained warm and truly cozythe house is a charming stone house with a large upstairs bedroom with a double and single bed
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2. The Hideaway (from USD 61)
This lovely traditional cottage is set back from the main road in peaceful countryside surroundings. There is one bedroom which can accommodate four people. You also have access to a fully furnished kitchen, free parking on premises and all the other essentials. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, you could explore Lough Key Forest Park, the town of Boyle, Boyle Abbey, King House and Drummanone Dolmen. Within walking distance, you can find Clontykilla woods and cycle a myriad of country lanes. Also, you can catch some fish on the nearby Boyle river or Lough Gara. Pets are allowed here.
Top guest reviews
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friendly & kind familylovely hosts that were very welcoming and a lovely home that was very cozylovely place very friendly host and quick at respondingvery friendly hosts and lovely hospitable touchesthe host was very welcoming and helpful finding attractionsLocation:
location was greatlocation perfect for lough key forest parkgreat location nice and peacefulid recommend this location to anyonewonderful space and a great location for explorationCleanliness:
so clean and cosythe accomodation was very clean and prettywas amazing very clean and perfect sizea lovey new clean spacefresh scones and milk left for us was a lovely touch & it was very cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
it’s really tucked away and very cosy inside (the heater is a very good touch )
3. Feevaghwoods Cabin (from USD 44)
This spacious wooden cabin is located in Dysart. From here, you can enjoy the convenience of the beautiful towns of Athlone/Roscommon, shops, pubs and leisure activities. The house is beautifully furnished with three bedrooms, a separate gathering area, WiFi internet access, balcony, fully furnished kitchen, indoor fireplace, free parking on the premises, washer and all other essentials. This is a lovely, detached place where you can enjoy your holiday peacefully.
Top guest reviews
Host:
fab log cabin run by friendliest host paddy who couldn’t do enough to help uspaddy is a kind and thoughtful host and was very helpful throughout our staypaddy was a great ans caring hostthere were helpful hints pinned up on walls like where ashes go and where the shower cord waspaddy was helpful to drive us to the cabin from athlone and gave us all the neccessary informationLocation:
perfect location to explore irelandgreat place to get away from the busyness of lifeit's located in a really nice and quiet environs and is equipped with everything you needwow this place is awesomea wonderfully peaceful place - perfect for what we were looking forRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
loved having no tv & wifi so could just switch off
4. Connors Retreat (from USD 109)
This place has two bedrooms with one double bed and one single bed available in the beautiful countryside of Roscommon. It is an ideal location for a relaxing break, a walking holiday or as a stop-over whilst exploring Ireland. It is only a short walk from many outdoor activities like fishing, several golf courses, boating, photography & art. Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Castlerea & Athlone are about 30 minutes away. This place also offers a dining room, parlour, fully equipped kitchen, central heating and free parking on premises. Guests can use the facilities of the whole cottage and can also enjoy many fun activities here.
Top guest reviews
Host:
marion is a great hostmarion and andy are great hosts that made sure we were doing alrighthuge thanks to the fab owners marion and andy for all their help advice and warm hospitalitymarion is a lovely host very helpful friendly and welcomingthe hosts were extremely attentive and we had an excellent stayLocation:
the location is very secluded and quite unique - we loved the eco friendly approachbut the best part of this location is the host familythe best part of this location is still the host familyRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the cottage is well equipped and comfortablethe cottage is very comfortable and in a lovely rural location at the end of a boreen
5. A charming 18th-century gate lodge (from USD 77)
This pleasant property is situated over a mile from the quaint village of Athleague, a 10-minute drive to Roscommon Town, and less than an hour drive to the fabulous Galway City. It is clean and bright, well equipped with traditional comforts including free internet access, kitchen, indoor fireplace, TV, free parking on the premises, washer and all other essentials. Surrounded by all the fun activities like sightseeing, walking, cycling, fishing, and golfing, this place offers a relaxing retreat. The house has plenty of space accommodating 6 people and a great garden.
Top guest reviews
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mary & sylvie were great hostshosts were lovely and kindmary was very welcoming and helpfuljoe & mary were very responsivehost was very gracious and helpfulLocation:
such a charming location and homea unique cosy property in a beautiful locationthe house is in a very quiet location surrounded by lovely countrysideclose to towns and lovely scenerythey are on a gorgeous lane close to a bridge that was fun to photographCleanliness:
it was spacious and spotlessly cleaneverything was clean and there was a centra (grocery) just 10 minutes awaythe house is spacious and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
loved the fact aswell that all the beds had electric blankets these were extremely useful given the coldnice old cottage small cosy warm sitting room very private place with good parking at the backgorgeous character-filled home extremely comfortable and well equipped in a peaceful rural locationespecially loved the sitting room with its open peat firei would also recommend a romantic evening by fireplace or breakfast in the garden
6. The cabin (from USD 47)
This lovely traditional cottage is set back from the main road in peaceful countryside surroundings. There is a warm home-from-home feel to this cosy cottage, especially with its wonderful hosts, great amenities and hospitality. With two bedrooms, a double bed and a single bed, it sleeps three comfortably. There is also a bathroom, a fully fitted kitchen with fridge, garden and children’s play area, You also have your own barbecue area and free parking. This place is also a 15-minute drive from Athlone, 1 hour from Galway and 90minutes from Dublin. This is a great holiday home.
7. Ploughmans' (from USD 56)
This is a bright spacious home located in Country Galway. This place offers three bedrooms where 9 people can sleep comfortably. They also offer you free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, indoor fireplace, dryer, washer, TV, central heating and other essentials. The house is totally child-friendly. It is an ideal location for a relaxing break. Smoking, pets, parties or any events are not allowed here. The place is quiet, comfortable and has a lot of space.
8. Small townhouse (from USD 28)
This listing is for a single room located in Athlone, Westmeath, Ireland. This property is located just a walking distance from Shannon River, Athlone Castle and many pubs, art gallery, theatre and restaurants. Guests are welcome to use all other amenities like kitchen, TV, indoor fireplace, wireless internet, central heating, washer and private entrance. This place provides you with a lovely stay in a very comfortable room- a home away from home. The whole place is geared to guests every comfort.
9. Glinsk House (from USD 56)
The view down from the house and over the lake is stunning. A long nature trail leads down to the lake where you can fish, swim and water ski, making it a pleasant walk. The house is located in a Castlerea, County Galway, Ireland, within a 5-minute walk of the local shops, public house and church. Inside, the house is beautifully furnished with a fully equipped kitchen, indoor fireplace, central heating, TV, private entrance and all other essentials. Smoking is allowed here but this place is not suitable for pets.
10. The Blue Room (from USD 60)
This cottage is located in Athlone and close to Athlone Rugby Club, The Bounty Bar, restaurants and supermarkets. If you are looking for somewhere to “get away from it all” but still be within easy reach of many attractions, this is the place for you. It has one bedroom with a king size bed. There is also a family bathroom with electric shower. The washing machine and tumble dryer are also provided. There is a good selection of DVDs, free WiFi, free parking, cable TV and other essentials. Unfortunately, pets. are not allowed.
Top guest reviews
Host:
damien was an excellent hostdamien & keith were the perfect hostsdamien and keith were great hostsreally friendly host just perfectdamien and keith are excellent hostsLocation:
perfect central location near to athlone townvery nice accommodation close to townthe location is quiet close to the town centre but yet peacefullocation ideal to downtown athlone with its historical sites and great shopping and restaurantsthe house was a lovely walk into townCleanliness:
everything clean and super prepareda fantastic and spotlessly clean placevery clean beautiful bedroom in a very quiet areaand everything was cleanthe room is spotless and nicely furnishedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
‘the blue room’ at damian and keith’s house is a great place to staythe shower worked great and there was plenty of shampoo and body washa beautiful home comfortable bed and warm welcome made our stay just perfectthe room is gorgeous with such attention to detail with a bed that ensures a good sleepthe room is lovely decorated
Enjoy Roscommon!
If it is a leisurely or action packed holiday you require, then have a look at the rentals mentioned above. From breathtaking landscapes and rural idylls to buzzing urban hubs and amazing festivals, it’s all waiting to be discovered. So go on, set yourself free!
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