Great base home for exploring the city.

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4.1 / 5.0
Excellent(17 Ratings)

House in Galway

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental

The home offers a comfortable base for exploring all that Galway has to offer. Upon entering you arrive in the main living area that has a sofa, chair, flat screen TV, and wifi. To the rear of the home is a large kitchen and is fully stocked with dishes, cutlery, glassware, a washer/dryer, a fridge, and a microwave. There is a dining table that seats six.

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms. The front bedroom has a double bed and some storage. The back bedroom is much larger and has one double and two single beds, a wardrobe, and a dresser. There is one bathroom with tub/shower combo.

The house is ideal if you plan to visit Galway and take in the sights. As it is so close to the city centre you can easily walk into town within a few minutes.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
TV
Garden

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Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0
Excellent(17 Ratings)
2.0 / 5.0
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Sep 2024
We were very excited for our stay in this property, but unfortunately we would not stay here again. The home is furnished nicely (albeit very unique decor) and the location is convenient for walking around Galway. However, the home is located on a very very busy road and street noise can be heard inside. Check in was smooth, but there is only one key for the home. The washer/dryer was broken. We reported this to the property manager almost immediately after check in. She finally told me that they knew the washer was broken (though we were not told in advance) and they were waiting on a part. Due to this inconvenience, they offered to take our laundry and wash it. Our laundry was not collected until midday the following day! Communication is difficult with this management company. Another thing that made us very upset was the listing advertised that there were 2 bathrooms (one with a shower and toilet and one with a toilet). There certainly were NOT 2 bathrooms. I had to ask about this multiple times before the property management company addressed the fact that there never has been 2 bathrooms in this home. That is one of the main reason we booked this specific property! Overall not a great experience.
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
Very nice house near by the center and a parking zone, which is very close to a supermarket (Lidl) so you can combine shopping and the daily extend the parking ticket 🙂. The washer/dryer was broken and we informed the staff via email. In general the communication with the host was superb.
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2024
Loved the vibe of this city house. Decor was stunning and it was so comfortable. Don't judge this house by the street it is on. It is busy, but remember you are in the heart of Galway. And Galway's heart is huge. To be close to it, is an honor. We did deal with a broken latch on the washing machine but were offered laundry services which we took avail of as we have been travelling through the south of Ireland. Laundry was delivered to us the next day - thanks! Would definitely stay again. Thanks for offering up this charming home.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2023
We had a great weekend stay in Galway. Easy walking distance to Eyre Square and other sites in Galway City. Very comfortable for our family of 5
5.0 / 5.0
Jun 2023
We spent very little time in that apartment. But everything was as described. Galway is a smaller city than I thought, and everything was in walking distance. Great location, great accomodations and having a washer/dryer was a godsend.
5.0 / 5.0
Feb 2023
The house is beautiful clean and modern. Check in is easy and communication with management was convenient. 2 keys would have been nice
1.0 / 5.0
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Aug 2019
Way over priced, away under maintained.
Way over priced, away under maintained.
The property is reasonably well located as promised, 4 blocks above Eyre Square, and that is the end of the positive aspects. The property opens directly onto a major thoroughfare that is busy with traffic at all hours. The doors & window are ancient wood-framed originals that offer no insulation, sound or otherwise. We were bothered by noise at all hours: this included conversations of passers by - it was as if they were in our room! The place is in desparate need of renovation: the flooring is old, dirty & stained. The main floor offers old linoleum over cold concrete and upstairs the subfloor is uneven & creaky, and the carpet cheap sand threadbare. The place is furnished with what appears to be the cheapest second hand furniture available: worn, mismatched and uncomfortable. To be fair, the army of ants in the front room had no complaints. The kitchen does feature a new refrigerator and washer, but the washer didn't work. Also, there is no dishwasher, so valuable time is wasted doing dishes each day. The kitchen is half-finished with cabinetry and cheap particle board shelves. Cleaning supplies were left in plain sight of the guests, beside the kitchen table. There is a back patio that could actually be quite nice, if the owners cared to clean it up. Instead it is an overgrown mess and gives the feeling of a derilect property. We felt like we were staying within a recent crime scene. There is no check in support whatsoever. I received an email with instructions only, but there was no one around to greet us on arrival or assist us when we needed it. We received only one house key (I've never experienced that elsewhere) and when we accidentally locked ourselves out of the suite in arrival, no one answered our repeated calls for help. I had to resolve the situation on my own. I never did get a call from ownership, only an email the next day. Days later, in as limited way, the ower was apologetic of everything but offered only a nominal adjustment on the bill. (It amounted to less than the cost of one night.) My impression here is that there is no pride in ownership or commitment to the property, guests or the business. The physical state of the place confirms that opinion, especially when combined with the level of support and presence and accessibility of the ownership group. I've stayed in several VRBO properties in Ireland & England and this was the worst experience I've had - I recommend you avoid this place.
3.0 / 5.0
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Aug 2019
Basic, mostly functional apartment in decent Galway location
Basic, mostly functional apartment in decent Galway location
The needs of our family of four were met in this apartment, but I would not again stay in what seemed like a company-managed property. The furnishings were the cheapest possible and the manager was nowhere to be found when a broken washing machine was reported. Our stay was fine and we enjoyed our short walks into the city center, but I have to imagine there are better choices out there.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Galway?

The average price for a rental in Galway is $110 per night. This rental is $181 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Great base home for exploring the city.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Great base home for exploring the city. pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Great base home for exploring the city.?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, tv, and garden.

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