Youghal, the gem of Ireland’s Ancient East, is one of the best examples of a Norman walled port in Ireland today, combined with a modern seaside holiday resort. It is the place where Walter Raleigh first introduced potatoes into Ireland, the location where Cromwell left the country, and Ireland’s medieval trade hub. Youghal is a unique place teeming with historic character, perfectly complemented by sandy beaches and waterside amenities. Its Blue Flag beaches and historic attractions make for an ideal family holiday destination.
The rich history of the seaside resort may not be instantly apparent, especially if you coast past on the N25, you’d think it’s simply a humdrum Irish market town. But take a little time to sniff out some of its once-walled past and we are sure you’d love the place. Relish the magnificent views of the wide Blackwater estuary and don’t forget to snap some Instagram-worthy photos to share with your family and friends! Before you embark on your exciting trip, check out these top Airbnb vacation rentals in Youghal, Ireland.
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 April 05, 2024.
1. Cottage with sea views (from USD 299)
Periwinkle Cottage is an understated luxury rental property in Youghal, one of Ireland’s most scenic harbors. Step out and right at your doorstep you’ll have access to the beach. Indulge in lengthy strolls along the oceanfront or cozy up on your personal deck to appreciate the enchanting ocean and harbor views.
Inside, kick back on the couch in front of an HDTV, which will keep you entertained no matter what. With free parking on the premises, discovering the tourist attractions could not be easier.
Youghal, County Cork, Ireland
17.4 km (10.9 mi) from Leahy's Open FarmSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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breathtaking views and an ultra modern comfortable cottagethe cottage is very comfortable with lovely extrasCleanliness:
very clean with everything we needed contained within itthe place was super clean comfy beds just perfect overallit was very clean and had all you need for a little getawayit was spotless really comfortable and equipped with everything you could possibly needcottage is very recently renovated and spotlessly clean with everything you may need during your stayHost:
peter is a lovely hostpeter is a great hostpeter is an amazing host with great recommendationspeter is a great hostthe owner peter was wonderfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and friendly localsgreat location a stroll from the town and right on the sea frontfabulous experience great location perfect little treasurea great location right next to the town and beachthe location is fabulous for proximity to youghal town and wider east cork
2. Elegant guest suite with a charming garden (from USD 162)
This two-bedroom guest suite will transport you to a beautiful and comfortable world. With a fully stocked kitchen, you can cook meals tailor-made for yourself. Inside, a soaking tub awaits you in the bathroom to help you unwind from a day out and about. Walk outside onto your enclosed private patio and feel the serenity of the lush garden.
The best part? You can bring your furry companions along! The rooms have been designed with families with kids in mind, providing a travel cot for all guests to enjoy a quiet night’s rest.
Youghal, County Cork, Ireland
14.87 km (9.3 mi) from Leahy's Open FarmAccommodates: 4
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nice to have netflix access on the tvthe bathroom was absolutely gorgeous with a massive bath and waterfall shower with strong water pressurethe beds were so comfortablethe bathroom was beautifulCleanliness:
so clean and modernvery very clean and comfortablevery clean and great facilitiesvery clean and great for four peoplethe nest was very comfortable and spotlessly cleanHost:
eleanor was a great hostthe host is very thoughtful and attentive while allowing for maximum privacyeleanor is a lovely host and the bathroom is amazingeleanor was always responsive & helpfuleleanor and her husband were so friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
location was good a 3 minute drive to centrebrilliant location for exploring greenway and cork attractionsit’s in a great location on the edge of youghal townthe perfect location to walk into town and enjoy the local atmospherea lovely comfortable and super conveniently located stay at eleanor’s place
3. Penthouse apartment at Harvey's Dock (from USD 199)
This two-bedroom apartment for rent in Youghal offers a living room, two bedrooms, and an east-facing balcony featuring magnificent views of the river and the ocean. If you’re lucky, you may even be able to catch a glimpse of the adorable dolphins that frequent Youghal Harbor during the summer months! Suitable for up to four guests, this best Airbnb in Youghal is fitted with a well-appointed kitchen, a TV, WiFi, and plenty of essentials. The Blackwater River, as well as an array of restaurants and pubs, are in the vicinity of the apartment.
When you want to explore more of the region, you can try out the things to do in Midleton, a captivating historic town that encapsulates the rich culinary art of the city beautifully.
Youghal, Cork, Ireland
16.69 km (10.4 mi) from Leahy's Open FarmAccommodates: 4
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the photos are exactly like the views from the rooms and the balconyall the amenities we needed and very comfortablefantastic apartment giving great views of the blackwater estuaryvery comfortable apartment with great viewstruly stunning very comfortable place to stay with all the amenities as describedCleanliness:
the apartment is clean comfortable and well appointedapt very clean equipped with everything we needed very quiet cozy and comfywe enjoyed this clean bright apartment with its stellar viewswonderful convienient place comfortable and cleanthe apartment is on the 4th floor it is warm cosy spacious homily and beautifully furnishedHost:
katie was a responsive hostkatie was the perfect host attentive and very welcoming leaving us all the essentials including home made brown breadkatie was so helpful and patient with our questionskatie is a helpful and responsive hostkatie was an awesome host always available for us when we needed very friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
a great location in the heart of youghallideal location for a very relaxing holidaygreat location within easy walking distance of all that youghal has to offerthe accommodation and location is greatplus katie's lovely fish restaurant ahern's a few minutes walk away
4. Cozily furnished three-bedroom home
This charming Airbnb in Youghal comes with a pool for guests to have maximum fun! Making it one of the best houses to rent in Youghal is its convenient location within easy reach of a great selection of restaurants, food markets, and beaches. But even if you decide to stay in the apartment all day long, you’ll never get bored with the range of exciting facilities on-site, including a playpark, tennis courts, a kitchen, and a TV.
Foodies would be pleased to know that a 45-minute drive will take you to the best places to eat in Cobh.
Youghal, County Cork, Ireland
17.07 km (10.7 mi) from Leahy's Open FarmAccommodates: 6
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house is so comfortable and homey beds super cosy so many extra bits to keep kids entertainedCleanliness:
great stay in sparkling clean housevery clean house with everything thing you would needvery comfort and very cleanvery quiet and cleanhelpful tips on local area house very clean excellant for famliyHost:
very enjoyable host was good to communicatekaren was very responsive and helpfulkaren(the host) had the heating on on arrival and the house was lovely and warmit would be helpful to have the code for the gate prior to arrivalmyself and my 3 kids had an amazing stay in this family friendly holiday villageRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and close to the playgroundnice apartment in good locationgreat little house in a fantastic locationliked the location great walk down to the townoverall the location is a good base from which to travel around the local area
5. Chic studio at Ahernes Townhouse & Seafood Bar (from USD 107)
Located in the historic town center, a few minutes from Historic Raleigh Quarter and Harbor, this holiday rental in Youghal is an ideal base for touring East Cork and exploring the area’s many archaeological and historic sites. On top of that, the apartment has many other things to offer, such as a fully furnished kitchen, a TV, central heating, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and breakfast facilities.
Youghal, County Cork, Ireland
16.26 km (10.2 mi) from Leahy's Open FarmAccommodates: 2
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spacious clean good facilities wonderfully powerful shower and a huge bedeverything works perfectly and it is very clean and comfortableRead more reviewsHost:
gaye was wonderfully kind and gave us some fantastic home made bread and fresh eggs
6. Lovely bungalow in a prime location
Outstanding apartment with breath-taking view, close to the beach, restaurants and bars. This stylish Apartment has two good-sized bedrooms. This apartment is furnished to a superior standard, and have cable TV, a kitchen, private entrance, indoor fireplace, central heating and breakfast facilities. The apartment is within walking distance of many tourist attractions, on the mouth of Blackwater river, this place offers many water activities, a dolphine whale trip and a golf course just adjacent to the property is also there.
Youghal, County Cork, Ireland
16.61 km (10.4 mi) from Leahy's Open FarmAccommodates: 2
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nice bungalow - comfortable bed - good facilities with lovely views towards the seathe house was superclean comfortable and quiet with amazing viewswe had a comfortable night’s sleep and thoroughly enjoyed the lovely view and irish hospitalitythe place is perfect not only because of its picturesque situation superb breakfasts and an extra comfortable bedthe house the view the breakfast and the friendly attitude of finbarr and rose made our trip specialCleanliness:
the house was lovely and cleanthe house is immaculately clean and has a real homely feelfinbarr's house is very tidy and cleanthe accommodation was very nice and clean and well situated for seeing youghalhis place is lovely - spotlessly clean great location warm and cosyHost:
our hosts were wonderful and made us feel right at homefinbarr was a great hosthosts very helpful and accommodatingfinbarr was a perfect hostfinnbar was so kind and patientRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location near town; close to grove house restorantegreat house in à great locationit is very comfortable and is walking distance to the beach shops and restaurantstheir place is an ideal house to stay for an enjoyable few daystown centre is an easy lovely walk
7. Cozy double bedroom in Carleton Village
This gorgeous villa in Youghal offers a cozy bedroom that sleeps up to two guests. Guests will have access to a living room, a well-furnished kitchen, a shared courtyard, a lawned garden, and ample off-road parking space. The wealth of restaurants and historic attractions nearby makes it an ideal base for your explorations in the city.
Youghal, Cork, Ireland
16.92 km (10.6 mi) from Leahy's Open FarmTop guest reviews
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and the room and bathroom where very hotel likeroom was so welcoming to see after 3 flights very comfortable bed and roomwe arrived to freshly pressed crisp white bed linens on a super comfortable bed with perfect bath linensthe bed and in particular the sheets are so comfortablethe room was very comfortable and welcomingCleanliness:
the bedroom and bathroom were spotlessly clean and very comfortablethe place is clean and tidythe house is nice and cleanthe room was very clean and the bed nice and comfortableroom and private bathroom were excellent clean and comfortableHost:
steven was very helpful with directions etcsteven is a friendly hoststeven is a lovely hoststeven was a great hoststeven was a fantastic host from the moment we bookedRead more reviewsLocation:
it's a great location very handy for travelling around west waterford or east corkgreat location and i loved the hotel quality bed and linengood location lovely peoplean excellent place to staysteven's place is a very convenient base to explore the youghal area and is great value
8. Romantic apartment with incredible ocean views
Guests will find themselves wonderfully placed for a number of attractions when they stay in this beautifully furnished apartment. It enjoys proximity to Cork and Waterford, not to mention that the town center of Youghal is just five minutes away. Aside from its superb location, the apartment also features a fully furnished kitchen, a TV, central heating, Wi-Fi, free parking, and plenty of essentials to ensure a comfortable stay. The incredible ocean views that can be enjoyed from this Airbnb makes it one of the best holiday apartments in Youghal.
Youghal, Cork, Ireland
17.27 km (10.8 mi) from Leahy's Open FarmAccommodates: 4
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the views from the living room are beautifulthe view from the balcony was lovely (i saw dolphins swimming into the harbor on my last day )lorella apartment is very well equipped & spacious with a beautiful sea viewwe were really pleased with the aptpros: great location for exploring the area lovely views wifi worked greatCleanliness:
flat was clean and had everything we neededi love lorella's place it was spotlessly clean when i arrivedthe flat was clean and we had a pleasant stayapartment was lovely and cleanthe apartment was very clean and well kept and the bed was quite comfortableHost:
lorella is a fantastic host with quick responseslorella was a great host - readily available to answer questionsreally nice place and helpful hostgreat host - made it easy would recommendlorella she's very nice and kindRead more reviewsLocation:
it is located right beside a lovely park and the sealocation excellent right beside green park for a pre breakfast strollgood location right beside the water and a large parkvery nice apartment in a superb locationthe location of the apartment is great very close to the beach and to the town centre
9. Sunny two-bedroom cottage that sleeps five
This two-bedroom apartment is absolutely ideal for a family break as it can sleep up to five guests. It comes crammed with all the home comforts you’d expect: free parking, Wi-Fi access, a cable TV, and a full kitchen for those all-important family meals together. Those with little ones in tow will also appreciate the children’s play area, swimming pool, and tennis courts, which are great for family bonding activities. Within walking distance, guests will also find the Greyhound Racetrack, Perk’s Amusement Center, a golf course, and many historic attractions.
Youghal, Cork, Ireland
16.84 km (10.5 mi) from Leahy's Open FarmTop guest reviews
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the irish breakfast was perfectbarbara served breakfast and jay played the accordionmade fantastic 5 stars breakfast for usthe accommodation with two independent rooms with their own bathroom is very comfortable and very practicalCleanliness:
it is clean and comfortable and well maintainedbeautiful house which was clean and comfortablethe rooms are nice and clean and the breakfast yummythe rooms and bathroom are confortable and cleanclean and friendly place and close to all amenitiesHost:
they were great hostsbarbara and jay were very welcoming hostshost barbara and jay was fantasticbarbara and jay are gracious hostslovely hosts in a beautiful spotRead more reviewsLocation:
it’s a wonderfully located place with a short drive to the town centrethe location is perfect for exploring youghal and surroundingsgreat location safe for kids and lots to dotheir neighborhood is very quiet and made for a nice break from the noise of dublinit’s an easy walk into town
10. Comfy room in a bed and breakfast
Located in the heart of Youghal, this wonderful villa offers a comfy room that can sleep three guests comfortably. Guests will also have access to the playground, tennis court, swimming pool, kitchen, TV, and Wi-Fi. Free parking is available on the premises as well. When you are ready to tear yourself away from the pleasures that the villa offers, you’ll find that the region is filled with beaches, restaurants, retail venues, and more!
Youghal, Cork, Ireland
17.08 km (10.7 mi) from Leahy's Open FarmTop guest reviews
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wifi was good and there is sky tv toolovely place very good breakfast looking forward for our next visit in the futureCleanliness:
very clean rooms and bathroomthe room was spacious exceptionally clean and very comfortableyummy breakfast and sparkling clean houseit is very clean and in a good locationRead more reviewsHost:
great value with a great hostbarbara and jay were wonderful hosts and made us feel welcome from the moment we checked inthey are sweet & caring hoststhey were so friendly understanding and entertainingvery friendly hosts with top local knowledge and friendly chats
11. Waterfront apartment with magnificent views
Only a two-minute drive from sandy beaches and the town center, this is one of the best apartments to rent in Youghal for those interested in outdoor activities like fishing, swimming and golf. Apart from its wonderful location, the property also comes with three bedrooms that can sleep up to six guests, a fully functional kitchen, a TV, Wi-Fi, free parking, and many other essentials. Among the highlights of this apartment, is certainly the fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Blackwater River, which you may enjoy from the balcony.
Youghal, Cork, Ireland
16.76 km (10.5 mi) from Leahy's Open FarmTop guest reviews
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the apartment had amazing ocean views and great home base for our ireland tripCleanliness:
beautiful apartment spotless clean excellent location great host excellent communicationHost:
the host was really kindly and she gave us the apartament in perfect condicions really cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
this listing is the perfect seaside locationgreat location kitchen living room were greatnext time we will be in youghal we hope booking her place againexcellent location with beautiful viewsif you want an amazing view and be close to everything this is the place to be
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In Youghal, hotels, pubs, and restaurants are all in abundance. Each offers an exceptional base for exploring East Cork and West Waterford. Come and explore this beautiful place!
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