When planning your vacation to Ireland, consider an Irish vacation rental property. You can stay in a Hotel in Ireland, but to capture the true charm and history many other housing options are available. On my last trip to Killarney to film a family documentary, we stayed with the family in a series of family vacation rentals on the edge of town. The experience made me aware that it provided the entire traveling party with more flexibility and a more comfortable feeling, and the kids were able to play in the front yard and visit from house to house making memories in Ireland that will last a life time. While on vacation in Ireland consider a house rental or experience a downtown townhouse for the modern Ireland lifestyle.

You can stay in Irish castles or country cottages or a beautiful classic mansion located on the Ireland coast. From  remote and self reliant to five star all inclusive resorts Ireland offers travelers every option when it comes to rental vacation properties.

Timeshares and timeshare rentals are a great option to feel like you are at home while getting to see different parts of the Emerald Isle. VRBO is a popular website where travelers to Ireland can rent directly from the owners of the properties. I have personally stayed in a number of these properties and I would highly recommend trying it. You can rent an luxury thatched cottage or a modern city apartment or you may want to travel to Ireland for a round of golf on one of its 500 or so golf courses, golf vacation packages to ireland are available at great discount and you can stay at a 5 star Irish castle with all the amenities at the same time. There are so many great travel deals to Ireland that you can save money and experience things that most only dream of. Go to Ireland and tour the coast or visit Dublin, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Ashford Castle and look into staying in an Ireland home exchange with someone who wants to come to your country. Luxury Manor houses have entertained many foreign travelers and dignitaries alike. Trips to Ireland can be far more intimate and full if you choose to rent a private house versus staying in a hotel. Not that the hotels in Ireland lack anything but if you get the chance to experience Ireland like a local by staying in real neighborhoods then take my advice and rent a Irish cottage.

Whether you are looking for a full service facility or you would like to care for yourself while on vacation in Ireland, you can save quite a bit of money especially if you are traveling with a larger group, because as a rule it is cheaper to stay in a private property then it is in a hotel while on vacation. Remember that when dealing with the vacation property owner or representative you can try to bargain with them to get the best deal possible. Consider the time of year and do a little research before you contact them to see what other vacation rentals go for in that area. Don’t be afraid to tell them you are checking with a few others to get the best price and sometimes they will drop to their bottom line price right away just to get your business. Enjoy you time in Ireland in a vacation rental that the whole family will remember for the rest of their lives.