My wife and I took our Moms for Mother's Day to County Kerry, Ireland. Stoneybrough is the best location I have ever had for a central travel point. John, the host, delivers everything you need before you take off to make things so simple once you land. Thankful that John and his family allowed my family to enjoy the area in style. Kenmare is the best base for the area if you explore the Rings of Kerry & Berea. The Stoneybrough house is the best base within the center of Kenmare. Everything is walkable, even for my 78-year-old mom, six months after a knee replacement. The house was clean, homey, and had everything we could have wanted. Finding an authentic place with your desired modern luxuries is hard, but they get it perfectly right here. John prepares you before you arrive, but he has the perfect partner in Joanne once you land. She went above and beyond, ensuring we were settled in and cared for on arrival. Joanne also checked in throughout our stay, not in an intrusive way, but offering guidance as we needed it. We reached out to Joanne when we had questions, and she always delivered. The extras are too numerous to mention, but let's say you will be ready to rest after a long journey when you arrive. The Finnihy River alongside the house will lull you into a daydream or fast asleep after a day of exploring. Everything that Stoneybrough offers, and then the bonus of the river and natural beauty of Kenmare, is almost unbelievable. Fairy tale stuff, folks! If you are a trip planner, you will be a hero by choosing Stoneybrough.

Easy checkin, offsite parking at a perfect location, very comfortable for our three seniors. Thoughtfully stocked and very clean. Beds were quite comfortable, and the deck was a huge plus. We were in Kenmare during an auto rally and it was still very quiet. One of our very best vrbo rentals.

We loved staying at Stoneybrough! The home was clean, VERY spacious, and in an idyllic location. Joanne was a pleasure to talk with. We would definitely stay here again!

John's property was perfect for our Irish & American family. Cozy and roomy, with tranquil river views and steps from Kenmare's best. The hero of the story is Joanne, the kind and welcoming property manager who expertly, patiently, guides you through every step of your stay. There's plenty to go on about Kenmare--I'll leave that to the guide books, your curiosity, and John and Joanne's inside tips--safe to say is the you'll have every opportunity to discover all of it from this prime location. Grateful for the sincere hospitality, the "starter package" in the fridge, the bottle of wine and carafe of Jameson to properly initiate. That tidy town will steal your heart while the scenery robs you of breath. Give yourself the time to find the community cadence, best if based at John's spot in the center of it all.

A wonderful Home from Home, cosy, comfortable, spacious, spotless, every modern facility at our fingertips. And a surprise welcome package that surpassed any welcome package we’ve ever received & we’ve travelled extensively all over the world. We had perfect rooms with a view of luscious vegetation, a fast flowing river & historical landmarks. The surrounding village of colourful Kenmare was a delight, all within a stones throw of our beautiful cottage with interesting restaurants, a lovely hotel, singing pubs, organic shops, regular shops & a local supermarkets nearby. There was easy access to the amazing stunning scenery of the surrounding famous Kerry locations making Kenmare the perfect location. The local people were as expected in Ireland friendly, helpful, funny & entertaining. The bonus was the Private Parking, a must in any village & outside our door. So what more do you want in such a great place. We really wanted to keep this fabulous place a great Christmas secret! The Kish, Deirdre, Kieran & Tara Doolabh-London

The house was attractively and comfortably furnished in an excellent location to access restaurants, shopping, and local points of interest. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed and more. We especially enjoyed having a dining table and a seating area with TV and a lovely gas fireplace immediately adjacent to the kitchen. It was a cozy and comfortable place to relax. Especially notable was the support and asset available from the housekeeper wo menus on arrival to orient us to the house and provide instructions on how to work the appliances and televisions. She as well as the owner, John, were available by phone and email/text to assist us with information as needed. She made a return visit during our stay when we needed more assistance with operating some equipment. We have used VRBO properties many times and this was definitely one of the best!

Everything about this property was perfect. The location (right in town), it was very clean and had plenty of space for the 5 of us. John, the owner, gave us plenty of information-from directions to the property to restaurant/pub recommendations and great day trips.

A very special spot indeed. We've visited Kenmare many times and always choose to stay here. John is a considerate host and Joanne, his housekeeper, is a gem. We will be back!

We loved the house and our stay in Kenmare. In addition to the lovely accomadations and town we enjoyed wonderful weather as we toured the area. We felt very fortunate to begin out trip there. The deck was very welcoming and private, but a great vantage point for viewing children splashing and a dog running about in the stream. A little wine did not hurt the occasion either!

Our family enjoyed a wonderful stay in Kenmare. The house was beautiful with everything we needed. Joanne gave us wonderful ideas for excursions that we all enjoyed!!!

Wonderful, wonderful stay. The painters and gardener were a little intrusive but that was the only problem we encountered. The house was very well equipped and we all felt at home immediately. Lovely touches from Joanne.

Wonderful, wonderful stay. The painters and gardener were a little intrusive but that was the only problem we encountered. The house was very well equipped and we all felt at home immediately. Lovely touches from Joanne.

After too long a time of being unable to travel, our long-awaited return to Stoneybrough was the best ever. Our goal was down time and relaxation. Kenmare delivered,

Our experience was very positive. Great location, plenty of room, a deck with the cutest creek and excellent service from the owner and caretaker. We will be back!

Great place to stay in the middle of Kenmare private parking which is great, also house is spotlessly clean and tidy and has all you need. We would definitely stay again.

My wife and two friends stayed at Stoneybrough for four nights. The house was comfortable and well-equipped and well located to enjoy what Kenmare has to offer. It is in easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and pubs. John was an excellent host who provided lots of useful information on the house and the area, and Joanne did a good job checking us in and out. I would recommend this property Without hesitation.

My wife and two friends stayed at Stoneybrough for four nights. The house was comfortable and well-equipped and well located to enjoy what Kenmare has to offer. It is in easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and pubs. John was an excellent host who provided lots of useful information on the house and the area, and Joanne did a good job checking us in and out. I would recommend this property Without hesitation.

We spent a week in this fabulous house that is right in the heart of kenmare so you can walk to everywhere. The master bedroom is incredible and like the veranda at the back of the house looks over a babbling stream. So lovely touches in the welcome pack and the Irish whiskey was very appreciated in the evening. Overall feel of the house is cosy and a great base for seeing all that Kerry had to offer

We stayed with family at Stoneybrough in July.. We had a great trip. House was lovely and comfortable and clean. House had everything we needed. Location is perfect! Everything in Kenmare was within walking distance. John the owner was very helpful with loads of advice and tips for our trip. Joanne who met us at the house was lovely and so helpful.

Our recent stay @1 Finnehy Ct was special in so many ways.We immediately felt at home in the comfort of an artfully decorated townhome steps from town center.Listening to the river flow @ nite added to the ambiance. With the guidance of John,Janelle and Joanne we were pleasantly immersed in the happenings of Kenmare town. We will return to our favorite Kenmare and townhome again. We give our hosts and property our highest Irish rating.☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

Our recent stay @1 Finnehy Ct was special in so many ways.We immediately felt at home in the comfort of an artfully decorated townhome steps from town center.Listening to the river flow @ nite added to the ambiance. With the guidance of John,Janelle and Joanne we were pleasantly immersed in the happenings of Kenmare town. We will return to our favorite Kenmare and townhome again. We give our hosts and property our highest Irish rating.☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

Very central. Great location. House a bit dated and cold but the location made up for it.

The home was cozy, warm, and comfortable. The location was perfect for exploring the beautiful Kerry coast. I recommend this property highly.

The home was cozy, warm, and comfortable. The location was perfect for exploring the beautiful Kerry coast. I recommend this property highly.

Exquisite for a number of reasons. Location - out the front door & steps away is lovely Kenmare. Yet condo is quiet with only sound of stream running alongside property. Amenities - condo quite comfortable. Exquisite master bedroom & bath; other bedrooms with en suite bath - hot water, on wall hair dryer. Linens, comforters, & bath accessories high quality. Joanne meets you on arrival & is available for questions/support as needed. John provides tons of information to help you plan your day/stay. Kenmare smaller & less crowded than Killarney - we very much enjoyed this difference.

Beautiful!

Stoneybrough is a wonderful home, the location is excellent and the three J's - Joanne, John and Janelle - have done everything possible to make your stay comfortable and memorable. We’ll most definitely be back

Beautiful!

Had a great stay here with our family. Home was close to everything in town, my kids enjoyed playing out on the patio and down by the river. Would recommend this place.

This wonderful townhouse more than met my expectations! After a week in Ireland and keeping up a frantic pace, not to mention driving on the left on curvy, narrow roads and sharing the road with sheep, tourist buses and farm equipment, we arrived in Kenmare--tired and a little stressed. Joanne greeted us and showed us around--what a welcoming person she is! The property is lovely, quiet (except for the birds and the river nearby), the master suite is large, comfortable and fully appointed. The bed is super comfortable and the mattress was heated! There is so much natural light, with the windows and skylights, but it is also very private. The 2 fireplaces are wonderful to enjoy while sipping port and munching on local cheese and crackers. The location in town is perfect and the location of Kenmare is also a perfect base to explore (if you ever want to leave Kenmare) After our first week of running and driving around, our stay in Kenmare was the perfect way to unwind and just hang around the beautiful and charming town. TONS of places to eat, pubs galore and plenty of shopping. The Wednesday market was great, with local cheeses, meats, eggs (duck and goose!) and more. John gave us loads of information about everything you would need to know, but we would have had to stay a month to cover even half of it. John was great, very responsive, flexible (we came in a day early) and a font of knowledge; Joanne, the housekeeper was warm, friendly and responsive. I'd give this property a 15 out of 10!

There are many reasons for all the rave reviews of John and Janelle Stonebraker's Stoneybrough in Kenmare. For us it was perfection. Having toured County Kerry twice before we wanted to stay put without a car to enjoy everyday life in picture-perfect Kenmare for two weeks. Stoneybrough was perfect for our purposes. Located on the river and only steps to all our resources it is in town yet close to nature. Two doors from a vegetarian restaurant and across the street from an organic food co-op, it is only a block from lively pubs, first class restaurants, excellent bakeries and within a 15 minute walk to a large sophisticated supermarket. A small weekly farmers market on the town square offers some excellent specialty items. We also enjoyed daily walks just across the pedestrian bridge and along a single lane road between lush hedgerows bursting with ferns and wildflowers and flanked by rolling farmland in "40 shades of green" or through the nature preserve in a tidal area only 15 minutes walk to the south. You approach the house through a bower of clematis and muguet de bois. The house itself is cozy and so comfortable with all modern conveniences including an American style washer and dryer and a superior en suite master bedroom. Adding to our pleasure was the tasteful, interesting and elegant decor, much of it reflecting the owners' interest in antique furniture and fine art. Outside we spent many happy hours lounging on the long veranda by the rock garden featuring camellias, roses and rhododendron and watching visitors exploring the medieval bridge a stone's throw away. Joanne the housekeeper is simply outstanding as are the Stonebrakers. And you won't find more charming people than the denizens of Kenmare.

We had a great time in Johns house over the Christmas. It was very comfortable and homely and we really relaxed and enjoyed our time there. We know Kenmare very well and often stay with relatives but it was lovely to have our own base after celebrating Christmas and the following days with our families in their houses. Thanks to my brother and his wife for all their catering and hospitality over the few days. This lovely house has everything one would need for cooking and baking but luckily I didn’t have to use anything! It is very centrally located for restaurants and pubs and we enjoyed plenty of good brunches in Mick and Jimmys, and Boka, as well as music in the pubs in the evenings,without having to order a taxi to get home. Thank you John for renting your house to us, and Joanne for looking after us while we were there. We would highly recommend this house for any couples who like to be very close to the centre of the town and wish to have a comfortable luxury few days!