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The Pilot Station

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
The Pilot Station provides amenities like an adjacent golf course and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Pilot Station

Stunning house overlooking the pier at Gyles Quay with panoramic sea views. Located just 6 miles from the seaside village of Carlingford on the beautiful East Coast of Ireland.(Please take note of this location and not Google Maps generated location below, which states property is in Carlingford village, it is not.) This property is truly unique, decorated and finished to a very high standard.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 20 lbs per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 20 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please contact owner re. dogs. Small dogs only.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Dundalk, Louth

What's nearby

  • Cooley Mountains - 9 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lough - 12 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Carlingford Heritage Centre - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Dundalk Stadium - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Cranfield Beach - 57 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • Newry Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Artebano - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪charlottes place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rabelo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Clermont Arms - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pilot Station pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Pilot Station?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pilot Station?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pilot Station located?

Situated in Dundalk, this golf vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lough Anmore, Cooley Distillery, and Cooley Mountains. Lough and Holy Trinity Heritage Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Pilot Station Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the water with fantastic bedroom layout and large kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pilot Station

Beautiful property - great host
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We were pleasantly surprised by the location and how well appointed the home was! We had a quick stay but it was a great stop and resting location. We walked to dinner at Ferguson’s and had a few pints while caring the Open with the locals. Very friendly and safe spot. Ciara, our host, was especially helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We loved the location, and the house was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right by the sea

Lovely cottage with everything you need. Stand out feature though is being within 50ft of a sheltered and sandy beach. Local pubs and restaurants served good food. A special call out to the Carlingford brewery
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and Quiet

Very nice, low key place to stay right on the ocean. Wonderful views and great accommodations! Thoroughly enjoyed staying here as part of our trip around Ireland!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend escape in Carlingford

Great home base for a weekend in Carlingford. House has beautiful views of the water. Perfect escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderfully updated accommodation with beautiful water view when it is high tide. Nice local pubs nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
beautiful views and fun pub to walk to. Enjoyed our stay so much, wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Views, Beautiful Home

This is a really beautiful home --even nicer than the pictures. The views are absolutely stunning. The home is very comfortable and had everything we needed. There are some restaurants within a short drive and one that can be walked to --as well as a place to grab coffee, pastries, etc. Ciara was very helpful providing some recommendations. I very highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

The location of the house house is perfect. Our daughter had a competition in Dublin so we were commuting into Dublin for a couple of days. We also spent a couple days exploring Northern Ireland which was do able from this location. It's close to Dundalk which pretty much has everything you will. N
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

25th anniversary and 21st birthday

This was by far the best place we've ever stayed. So many little touches that made our visit perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Very clean, comfortable place to stay. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. Ciera was very accomadating on our check in time, which was very appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great first stop!

We really enjoyed our stay. Less than an hour from dublin airport it was the perfect place to have a chill 2 nights and recover from the red eye flight from the states.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay, always

An amazing location, spectacular sea views, sunrise from the terrace, sunset from the front balcony. The accommodation is extremely well planned, comfortable and relaxing. The Pilot Station is a great place to explore the local area, including fabulous restaurants close by.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Such a great place! Everything was wonderful and Clara made sure everything went well 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Views

It was one of the most beautiful properties I’ve ever stayed at even outside of Ireland. I would definitely recommend this place for anybody to stay or vacation, anytime of the year!:)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful oasis on water

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ciara's beautiful home. The pictures don't fully capture the beauty of the home and the area. It is magnificent and Ciara is awesome. She communicated quickly with us regarding check in and check out. We look forward to staying at this property in the future and have recommended it to many others.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, views and really good value

It’s on a lovely location right at the pier. Sea swimmers would love it!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay!

Our third year at The Pilot Station and once again, it was a wonderful holiday.With the best views for sunrise and sunsets (particularly the sunset), The Pilot Station is a great place to set up base and explore the stunning area; we had a truly relaxing and enjoyable two weeks. The scenery is spectacular and the people are very friendly and welcoming. There are plenty of restaurants in the area for brunches, lunches and evening meals, (in no particular order, but would recommend all of them); Strandfield, Carlingford Brewery, Fitzpatricks, Kingfisher Bistro, Cathedral, Jocelyn's, Square, The Clermont, The Brake, Yellow Heifer. Our host, Ciara, is excellent, always helpful and responds very quickly if you have a query.We are very much looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

270 degree water view

Beautiful location with water views all around. Clean, and well appointed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One week holidays

Very nice house with a wonderful view to the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem!

Stayed 3 nights in Gyles Quay in this hidden gem. Full sea view from the house is fantastic! The house was well equipped and spotless. Host is very responsive. Quiet Location this time of year but just the retreat we needed.Highly reccomend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline Farrelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous place for a getaway

The house was spotless, communication with Ciara so easy and the place itself has breathtaking 180 degree unspoilt sea views - a real gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Amazing veiws

Lovely house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023