Bird Nest cabin on the sea - Dingle Peninsula

Hut in County Kerry, Ireland

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Laura
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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Welcome to Atlantic Bay Rest's Bird Nest! Book it to stay at the edge of the world. If you are adventurous and like to be 'right' on the sea, surrounded by nature, you found the perfect place! This is not a five star accommodation but more like a million stars out of your window. If you’re used to camping, you will love this as it’s glamping style! Please keep reading for more information... and if your dates aren’t available, check out our other listings on the same property.

The space
The little wooden hut is perched on top of a cliff and has a million dollar view over the sea and the mountains.

Inside, you'll only find a bed, a "shelf-side table" and a small electric heater for colder nights so this is simple life at its best. One side of the hut is mostly windows to give you that incredible view.

You have a small sink outside your cabin, and a big table and bench space for you to use. There's also a BBQ area right next to your cabin if you'd like to use it (BYO wood/coal). You’re also free to use the Galley (common room with kitchenette and TV described in more detail below).

The outdoor hot shower is on the way down to our private beach. You must be able to walk down stairs. Upon request, it is possible to shower inside the host's house, especially in winter. The toilet is about one minute walk away and the path is lit-up after sunset. If you prefer, we have another one bedroom listing with ensuite bathroom called "Dream Suite".

As you can see in the photos, Atlantic Bay Rest and all its buildings are located right on the sea and surrounded by nature. We recommend this accommodation especially to people who love nature and the outdoors. It's a great spot to hike, do water sports, disconnect and relax, read or even write books, be creative... It is wild, raw, rustic and unpolished but we are confident that you will love it if you are the right person. We also don't recommend the Bird Nest if you're scared of heights but any of our other listings should suit you.

Guest access
As all our guests, you are free to roam all the grounds and gardens.

Check out the sunrise view from the "Galley", which is a common room for chilling and eating. There's a small kitchenette set-up with a kettle, toaster, microwave that also does oven, a small fridge, and a sink. You likely might want to watch some Netflix on the TV or jam on the guitar in the evenings. This is also where you will find the WiFi. We kindly ask that you leave this shared space as, or even more, tidy than you found it so that all can enjoy it.

For an extra fee, we have a sauna atop the private beach that fits up to 4 people (minimum 2 hours notice needed for booking). Please note that this is only an optional extra as we are not a spa but an accommodation with incredible views and nature.

One car park is allocated to you.

Other things to note
As we greatly care for the environment, we strive to be as ECO FRIENDLY as we can and keep taking steps in that direction. So we ask that you please help by separating your rubbish (there is a very small bin provided in your room). The RECYCLING bins and crates can be found at the parking area (compost food bin, cans and tins, brown glass, all other glass, and, of course, plastic - please check the symbols). In the same spirit, we provide hygiene products and dish washing products that are kinder to the environment which we refill in bulk to avoid unnecessary plastic. We also clean and disinfect with the same type of products.

IMPORTANT PET UPDATE: We're very sorry but due to too many pet rules being ignored, the Bird Nest is no longer a listing that is pet friendly. If you'd like to visit with your pet, please check the Bungalow.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Bay view
Garden view
Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

2 nights in County Kerry

Jan 29, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026

Rated 4.86 out of 5 from 637 reviews.

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

County Kerry, Ireland

The property is located in the quiet village of Smerwick at the end of a tiny narrow country road. It's very calm and peaceful. The only traffic is when the farmers move their cows or sheep. Please always give way to cattle who don’t have a reverse gear.

If you somehow got tired of our private beach, you can walk 15 minutes to access another beautiful long beach, Beal Ban Beach. The historical "Fort Del Oro" is also a short walk from us, in the same direction as the beach.

For hikers, we are in a prime location to walk the 3 sisters and Mount Brandon with views over the ocean.

If you are a golfer and brought your golf clubs, an 18 hole golf links is only a 5 minutes drive away.

Ballyferriter village is also only a short drive away and has authentic pubs for a Guinness or some food.

There are no shops in Smerwick or Ballyferriter so if you'd like to use the kitchenette, get your supplies in Dingle beforehand.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,606 reviews
4.78 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
My work: self employed
I spend too much time: on the Airbnb app
Hi! I’m a Belgian who fell in love with Ireland. In 2020, I left Indonesia after a decade and started managing Atlantic Bay Rest from September 2022. The founder, Peter from Germany, bought the property in the 70s. He still resides on the property. His son, Peter Paul, owns Atlantic Bay Rest but doesn’t reside at ABR. Your booking supports a woman run / black owned business where all are welcome. The only thing required is a love for nature.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No smoke alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide detector not required