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3 bedrooms3 bathrooms348 sq m

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  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
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Nile Lodge, Galway City
  • Quay Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • University of Galway
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Eyre Square
    ‪18 min walk‬

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Spacious 4-bedroom house in fabulous Galway with WiFi

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The price is €916
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includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Spacious 4-bedroom house in fabulous Galway with WiFi

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Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy, Sleeps up to 6. Central Location.

Experience the Timeless Elegance of Nile Lodge in Galway

Welcome to Nile Lodge, the most exclusive private rental house in the City of Galway. Built in 1807, this landmark Georgian residence offers an exceptionally high standard of elegant and spacious accommodation in one of the city's most historic and imposing homes.

Perfectly located in the heart of Galway City, Nile Lodge is a mere five-minute walk from the famous Quay Street, brimming with excellent restaurants, pubs, and shops. The beach and seafront are just as close, offering opportunities for leisurely walks or invigorating jogs along the seaside promenade on the shores of Galway Bay.

Nile Lodge is exquisitely furnished with beautiful antiques and fine décor, featuring vaulted ceilings and elegant chandeliers. Guests can unwind or work in privacy across three reception rooms, each exuding charm and comfort. The interior retains period features such as original fireplaces, wooden floors, and high ceilings, blending historical character with modern luxury.
Set on over an acre of mature, landscaped gardens, this outstanding property provides ample parking and a serene retreat. The high-walled private garden, lawn, and atmospheric patio area make Nile Lodge a particularly desirable rental.
The house comfortably accommodates ten guests, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the lower garden level. Each bedroom is thoughtfully decorated, ensuring a restful stay.

The house is quite traditional in layout with a stunning entrance hall and bright, spacious rooms with large windows.
The drawing room and dining room are on opposite sides of the hall and both have a wonderful formality and elegance, while still being comfortable and welcoming. Both rooms are ideal for entertaining on a fairly grand scale. The vaulted ceilings have beautiful plasterwork and marble fireplaces, exquisite hand cut chandeliers, beautiful Irish carpets and superior quality antique furniture all add to the grandeur of Nile Lodge.

There is a luxurious living room at the end of the entrance hall which also has a high vaulted ceiling, magnificent antique furniture and large open fire making it perfect for relaxed, intimate conversation. The living room opens onto a period conservatory which, in turn, opens onto a furnished Italianate patio, the perfect place for summer evening barbecues, relaxing with a glass of wine.

At a Glance:

• Sleeps 6 people
• Three master bedrooms. All on premier floor.
• Three bathrooms
• Spacious gardens with off road parking for three cars.
• A large landscaped back garden, with well kept lawn. Unique in size for a city house.
• High walled patio area to rear of house,
• Welcome pack of groceries.
• Work space quiet area .
• Large living room with a dining table, relaxed seating, big flat screen TV and cable, an open fire and board games
This opens into a pretty Victorian conservatory and Italianate patio
• Old world kitchen with Aga cooker, overhead clothes dryer and modern appliances including dishwasher
• Pantry with a washing machine and tumble dryer
• Free extremely fast Wi-Fi
• Hairdryers and bathroom amenities

Ideal Location in Galway City close to Galway's West End with lots of coffee shops, restaurants and pubs with traditional music.

Nile Lodge is located midway on The Wild Atlantic Way.

It is a perfect location for daytrips to:
• The Cliffs of Moher
• Connemara National Park
• Kylemore Abbey, Killary Fiord, The Twelve Bens of Connemara.
• The Aran Islands
• The Burren
• The Corrib (daily boat trips)

Golf enthusiasts can enjoy many excellent golf courses within an hour's drive, including:
• Galway Bay Golf Course
• Lahinch Golf Course
• Dromoland Castle Golf Course
• Connemara Golf Course
• Salthill Golf Course
• Oughterard Golf Course
• Glenlo Abbey golf Course,

Discover the perfect blend of historical charm and modern luxury at Nile Lodge, your elegant home away from home in Galway.
Enjoy the unique opportunity to stay in one of the city's oldest houses, where history and comfort meet in perfect harmony.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Grattan Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 12 minutes by foot from Quay Street and a 2-minute drive from Eyre Square
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Maire MacDermott

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside house

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 3,750 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: discuss with owner

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We have a baby's cot, high chair and changing mat.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Heart of Galway City on Wild Atlantic Way

Historic Galway City House, Space and Privacy, Sleeps up to 6. Central Location. Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 63 reviews
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10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy, historic property, 15 min walk to DT Galway. Owner was very pleasant who met us personally and offered many personal touches such as muffins, homemade granola, water, coffee, fruit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure magic. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place. First off, the location is stunning. Gorgeous property with plenty of space. We loved having a king bed in every room. The kitchen was perfectly stocked and we were grateful to do some laundry. The gardens are gorgeous. The house is within walking distance to Latin quarter, the waterfront and plenty of shopes and restaurants. But the real magic is in Maire, our host. I set out for this to be part of my mom’s bucket list trip and brought my family to Ireland. Maire took this upon herself to make everyone extra special, arranging to have flowers and champagne on arrival and the presentation flawless. I had coordinated a local chef to cook dinner for us, and once I discussed this, Maire went out of her way to contact the chef and make sure everything t was perfect. The night of our dinner I found her helping our chef clean up! The heart and soul she puts into this place is worth everything. The property is magic, with the host, it’s the total package. Hands down best place we’ve ever stayed abroad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Place

Terrific house with plenty of room. Accross the river from the town but a short walk or cab ride. Maire is an excellent host. A little surprised that another one of her family was staying there in a separated room but was not a problem. Would go there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Gold Standard Set!

Our stay at Maria’s beautiful home has raised our standard for the best possible travel experience. Our hostess was warm, kind, and respectful of our privacy. She lavished us with beauty and delicious accoutrements. The house is a well preserved home built with only the highest quality materials and has been lovingly maintained over the years. I have only the highest recommendations for Maria and Nile Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

We had a perfect stay ay Nile Lodge. As the other reviewers have noted, this was our best experience ever renting a property. From the initial communication to leaving on our last day, we had no issues at all. The property itself is well maintained and in a perfect location for day trips or just walking into Galway. Of course, Marie was the perfect host. We enjoyed chatting with her, and she was great at suggestions for trips. The highlight for us was our trip over to Inishmore and the guide Marie arranged for us. We are now thinking about when we can go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful host and house

Couldn’t ask for a nicer host or a better equipped house. Ideal location. Historic and grand to boot. Lifetime memories for our family. Would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing visit!

Everything about our stay at Nile Lodge was above and beyond expectation! Marie welcomed us like family--and even supplied us with wonderful breakfast treats and excellent suggestions for how to spend our time in Galway. The house is absolutely gorgeous! It's historic and elegant but cozy and set within a quiet private garden, but is within an easy walk to all the main sites of Galway. And its great to have easy and safe parking right out front. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best hostess ever

Not only was the location, perfect for attending evens like Trad on the Prom down on the water, it was only a 15 minute walk into town where Quay street fun lured us to music dancing and laughing. . We loved staying at Niles Lodge! It’s a beautiful historic home that has positive energy. The gas station across the street had all kinds of food, ATM, newspapers and very friendly people.i would go back in a heartbeat! We also attended the Galway races and won on race 3!!! Took a taxi up to the Ashford castle and went on a falcon walk with halls! Very, very special and goosebumps getting a Guinness at Quiet Man Pub!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Historic House

We loved our stay at this beautiful historic house. It is very lovingly cared for and decorated. It is like stepping back in time and we felt right at home. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home & wonderful host

We had a fairytale like stay at this home in a lovely section of Galway. The home is beautifully done-extremely comfortable with gorgeous decor. Maire is an impeccable host-catering to every need & brimming with warm Irish hospitality. Will always have such warm memories of this stay. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Go Irish!

Our stay was wonderful. We all loved the house and Maire was just the loveliest.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exquisite Property, Extraordinary Host

This magnificent home is set on a acre+ of beautifully manicured lawns and gardens. It has all the peacefulness and quietude of a country home, yet it is located in the heart of Galway. It is a short walk to endless restaurants, shops, attractions and Galway Bay. Never have we stayed in a more perfectly situated home. The house itself is lovely with spacious rooms, wonderful king-size beds, working fireplaces, a well-equipped kitchen and all the comforts of home. There were fresh flowers in nearly every room and the housekeepers kept us well-stocked with fresh towels and linens. Our host, Maire, was simply beyond compare. In all of our many, many years of renting houses in the US and abroad, we have never had a host who was more attentive, more helpful or more thoughtful. And what lovely person she is. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience for youself, your family or a group of friends in Galway, this is your place.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathleen h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity Home

Absolutely magnificent. Old home with antique furniture but modern kitchen and bathrooms. Every view from every window enchanting gardens. Exceptional host. Definitely returning
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Holiday Ever!

Wonderfully charming property. Clean very comfortable beds, beautiful antique furniture, beyond fully appointed kitchen. The house was fun to come home to after a busy day. The children loved the secret gardens. Great location. Marie, the owner, was a fantastic host.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P., Kyneton

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Christmas

We brought our teenage children back to Galway for Christmas. The journey from Australia is always long but getting easier as they grow older. The house is magnificent and the hospitality even better. Maire is generous in more ways than one. Her furnishings are the best. Fabulous antiques, well placed and functional. Beautiful sofas, king size beds, crystal champagne glasses and fabulous lamps to illuminate it all. Her bed linen is of the highest quality and plentiful. The location of the house is perfect for a 10 minute stroll into town or 5 minutes to Salthill and the Prom. We will definitely book this house when next in Galway and recommend you do the same. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim G., Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful stay

Our recent stay at the Nile Lodge was absolutely wonderful. The property is even more beautiful than the photos. Galway and Salthill sites and restaurants all within waking distance, and ample parking is available on the property. To top it off, Maire was a delightful host. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eimear F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property in the heart of Galway

We had such a great stay at this property. The house was clean, very well equipped, and the host was a great communicator and incredibly thoughtful. It was a 10 minute walk into town or to the boardwalk. The outdoor space was great for us as we lucked out with very warm weather. Would definitely recommend this property for your stay in Galway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Nile Lodge. The house and grounds are beautiful, it was immaculately clean, the history of the house is fascinating, and Mairie was a wonderful host. She made us feel like we were family, while still giving us our space. She met us when we arrived and gave us a tour of the house and garden and the history of the house, and we got to chat again when we left. The location was great for walking into the center/old part of Galway as well as for getting out of the city quickly and exploring Connemara countryside. We spent 6 nights there and wished it could age been longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely the Best.

You will not be disappointed in any way. The house is as beautiful as the woman who owns it. The house is perfectly located for walking. The pubs and restaurants are within a 10 minute walk. You feel like your staying at a country manor. Wonderful!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home Perfect Location

Beautiful home and gardens. Great classic furnishings and accessories with all the modern amenities. Nothing was overlooked by the owner who went above and beyond preparing for our stay with specialty groceries and beverages upon our arrival. Spring flowers throughout were extra special. Location location location - short walks into Galway or Salthill for restaurants, pubs, shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unforgettable Experience

I am not even sure where to begin with this review. I booked Nile Lodge as part of a trip to celebrate my son and his friend who just graduated from college but missed almost two years of their experience due to Covid. We decided to take a trip to Ireland where all of our families are from to celebrate. From the moment we arrived, Maire and her staff made this the most memorable VRBO experience we have ever had. By the time we left, we felt like family and wished we had stayed longer in her amazing home as we felt like we had only just begun to experience all the area had to offer after three nights. Maire gave us so many great tips about things to do in the area and treated us like family from the moment we checked in. We will most certainly be back in the future and only hope Maire has availability the next time we are in Galway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

gavin l., granada hills, ca

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn't have been any better

if there were 6 stars, I'd have given it. The house is perfect in both comfort and location. We were treated like family and honestly was one of the best vacation home experiences I've had in my 27 years of travelling....
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nile Lodge

A lovely and "homely" (in the best sense of the word) property. Hadn't seen my brothers in 3 years and used Nile Lodge as a place to get together. Very well equipped, good location and a great place to relax. Maire our host was a delight. Gracious friendly and always willing to help. I highly recommend both her and Nile Lodge..
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt at home from the moment we walked through the door

Thank you Maire for being such a kind and generous host. We loved our stay with you.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Des S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional Nile Lodge

Nile Lodge is an exceptional property, a combination of 19th century style and tremendous comfort. Maire is a really wonderful and attentive host.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020