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The Pilot Station

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Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Dundalk, Louth
  • Place, Cooley Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lough Anmore
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cooley Mountains
    ‪5 min drive‬

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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.
This holiday home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to Lough Anmore. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Lough Anmore and a few minutes from Cooley Distillery
The Pilot Station offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 20 lb per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • 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

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
On-site 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
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

The Pilot Station Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was great home. With awesome veiws. We loved are stay. Host was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigayle B.

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

In town for wedding

Beautiful location and lovely place. It was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Ireland road trip

Stayed in this lovely property for 3 nights in August. Perfect for a family and lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Beautiful place to stay in a fantastic spot

The house was even better in real life than in the pictures. Everything was perfect for a comfortable stay with 2 teenagers. Views are fantastic. And plenty of nice walks close by
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen m.

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

Out of the way relaxing haven

Beautiful home with stunning sea views , perfect for a friends or family get together
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey L.

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

Awesome

Such beautiful views and the beach is just outside the door! Ciara was so sweet and a wonderful person to work with and meet! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

Amazing veiws

Lovely house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom E.

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

Lovely

Lovely place, and Ciara is a very accommodating host
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023