Guest Feedback

If you find us on Tripadvisor or Airbnb, you will find tons and tons of feedback from previous guests.. a  small selection is reprinted here..

Jeffrey July 2024 Airbnb 5* Stayed in 4Bed
Fantastic place to stay, highly recommended. We have stayed in many rentals in Ireland but this was easily the best – huge rooms, great beds and furniture, private and quiet. Easkey is a great location to explore Sligo and Mayo, we loved it.

Alan July 2023 – Airbnb 5* Stayed in 4bed
The house is big with plenty of space inside & a private garden off the large kitchen. Only one bedroom doesn’t have an en-suite bathroom but is right beside the upstairs bathroom. All the bedrooms are spacious and the beds were very comfortable.
The house is on the edge of the village but only a short walk to the shops. Pudding Row has great fresh bread and coffee & Berine’s has most of the everyday stuff you might need.
There’s plenty to do and see within an hours drive so Easkey is a great location for peace and quiet but also a great base to get out and do things.
Sheila was great with all her communication and has plenty of suggestions for places to go & things to do depending on what you’re after.
Would highly recommend this place for a large group or family.

Catherine, July 2023 Airbnb 5* Stayed in 4bed
Great house in a good village location within easy walking distance of pub and shop. Also a natural swimming pool v nearby which was very special. House itself was very welcoming with great facilities, including an enclosed garden which was good for the dog. Sheila was very proactive at checking to make sure all was ok, and the house was just as described. We were very happy with our stay and would definitely recommend to others.

Ian June 2023, Airbnb 5*  Stayed in 4bed
Great location and host. It is a beautifully refurbished home. I would recommend

Paul May 2023 Airbnb 5* Stayed in 4bed
The old Guard station is a treasure, beautifully restored and full of character. At the same time is has all modern conveniences and well equipped. The walled garden is private and perfect for afternoon tea or keeping the kids safe. Plenty of local great beaches, walks and golf. Sheila was responsive and provided great local Information. Easky village is quaint with some nice local shops. We have stayed at many AirB&B’s without doubt this is the best on property itself, location and host. If your lucky enough to snag a stay you will not be disappointed, we most definitely hope to come back.

Kieran July 2023 Airbnb 1bed 5*
Charming property in a fantastic location. Sheila was a pleasure to deal with and Easky and its surroundings are beautiful. The fixtures and fittings were of an exceptional standard for a rental property. Highly recommended!

Andy July 2023 Airbnb 1 bed
Enjoyed our time at the cop shop,hope it’s the only one I get to spend the weekends in.great location for our trip and hope to stay there again
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Airbnb: July 2022 : 4 Bed *****
Spent a wonderful two weeks here with my husband, kids and parents. Was so relaxing, location is perfect for exploring and the house has been restored beautifully with everything you need and more. My fave areas were the reading area, the kitchen where we cooked many family meals and the huge bath tub. Our 3 dogs loved the property and surrounding gardens, plus the beautiful river walk down to the beach. Sheila was a fantastic host and her communication was excellent. Will definitely be returning.

Clean & Comfy- a great home from home

TripAdvisor Oct 2019
Beautifully renovated and very clean with a really comfy 4-poster bed. Quiet, cosy, with a lovely fire stove and off street parking. Plus it’s only 1 minute walk into the village. Highly recommended!

Perfect Holiday Home!
TripAdvisor Aug2019

We spent four nights in The Old Police Station at Easkey over the August Bank Holiday weekend. It is a very comfortable holiday home with everything you could possibly need to feel at home. The house has private parking at the back and a wood/turf stove which we used each night. We cooked in each evening in the really well stocked kitchen. The four-poster bed is extremely comfortable and has an en-suite bathroom meaning there are bathroom facilities on each floor. The house is very quiet at night. Most importantly, it is a dog-friendly holiday home and our little dog loved his holiday as much as we did. We shopped daily in Bernie’s Convenience Store in the village which has everything you need from candles to brown bread! Rosie’s Pottery Shop is full of beautiful pieces that are hard to resist! The walk down to the sea alongside the river is so peaceful and pretty. Breathtaking scenery. We took a drive to Enniscrone and walked along the beach there. Sheila is a lovely ‘hostess’ and Marie in the local shop (also caretaker of the property) is a gem. We would highly recommend The Old Police Station

Breathtaking
TripAdvisor Oct 2018

We first stumbled upon Easkey when we were looking for a quiet weekend getaway in the West. So we looked at Sligo and found this absolute hidden gem in Easkey. Our first visit was in September 2017 and we couldn’t wait to return. We just spent the October bank holiday staying at Sheilas beautifully renovated old police station and as good as it looks in the photos, it’s even better in person. Easkey village was all decked out for Halloween creating a brilliant atmosphere in the village. For such a small place there’s plenty to do. It’s less than a 10 minute walk to the beach, there are great “loop” routes for cycling or running and the views will blow you away. The locals are friendly and happy to tell you of anything happening locally that you might not find online. Other landmarks such as Dun Briste (1 hour), Enniscrone (15 mins) and Aughris Head (20 mins) are all easily accessible by car. We are already looking forward to returning again next year. Can’t recommend it highly enough and the accommodation is absolutely faultless.


Sonya August 2018
This is a lovely property with its own unique historical and rustic charm. Sheila was very helpful and the location was great both for Easkey village and as a base for visiting the surrounding area

Sarah August 2018
The place is a real home from home. There are some lovely touches like local artwork on the walls and china on display. Downstairs bathroom is huge and the four poster bed is very comfortable. There is a lot more provided compared to other self catering homes eg soap; towels; washing up cloths and tea towels; WiFi; smart tv; wood burning stove; tea and coffee and a carton of fresh milk! Really enjoyed our time.

Karen July 2018
Lots of room for us and our dog right in the middle of Easkey! Quirky apartment with modern kitchen and bathroom and v.comfortable bed. The fire was lit when we arrived which made it really cosy!

Taragh July 2018
What a thrill for us and kiddies to stay in a renovated police/Garda station! An unique wonderful experience. Highly recommend you try it and Sheila is a joy to deal with.

Sharon -Nov 2017
Very easy to book and communicate with Sheila. Easy to find and secure. Sheila had heat on and a lovely turf fire lit which was wonderful. Apartment was bigger than I thought with a lovely modern kitchen and bathroom. Amazing to hear the Sea crashing on the shore close by, good base to stay to explore local area and relax. Pudding Row cafe in the village is fab

Relaxed holiday
Stay from 12 to 26 August 2017

As it was our second stay in one of Sheila´s properties, so we were not too surprised to find again a very cosy home for 2 weeks in dreamy village of Easkey. The former police station has been well-appointed with smart and kind of antique furniture which gives especially the sleeping room on the second floor a homly athmosphere. The small but very efficient kitchen is excellent equipped by perfect tableware and dishes; the living room has got an old-fashioned stove which is ecological worth while connected with the sink water supply and the heating. Although the property is still in progress to be completed we enjoyed a relaxful stay and a good starting point for walks and tours to the Sligo way, the Ox-mountains, and the fascinating Atlantic coast. Besides of all this: two pubs, an exciting restaurant with mostly organic food (Pudding row) and two convenience stores offer a kind of easy life. We highly recommend the property for those who enjoy a home away from home, and far away from standarized noisy tourism.

Bernd + Edith Havenstein (Frankfurt, Germany)

Great Stay at the Old Police Station, Easkey
5 out of 5

This property has been restored beautifully. It is so comfortable and I was able to put on a lovely fire each evening. The property has everything you could possibly need for a lovely, cosy break.

Mairead, Kildare July 2017


Well presented, inviting
5 out of 5

Met by Shelia and Dermot, great communication beforehand and during stay. The house was lovely, home from home. A welcoming fire burning in the log burner for our arrival 🙂
Easky was relaxing with a great traditional music night in the local.
Should we be in the vicinity again I would be looking to rebook, though maybe next time we will stay in one of Shelias other properties and discover the delights there.
Thanks for a great stay, good luck with the rest of the house conversion.

  • Review Submitted: Aug 30, 2016
  • Date of Stay: Aug 2016

I was such a pleasure to stay in Easky at an amazing house in the old Police Station. The fire was lit when we arrived which made the place so cosy. We can’t wait to stay here again. The whole experience made this our best New Years ever. Thank you so much Sheila hope to stay again this summer.

  • Review Submitted by Sarah : Jan 3, 2017
  • Date of Stay: 30 Dec 2016  – 1 Jan 2017

Very comfy and warm house couldn’t have gone better. Delighted with our stay cheers

  • Review Submitted by Robbie: Jan 30, 2016
  • Date of Stay: 27-30 Dec 2016

Sheila had a fire going in the stove which added to the lovely atmosphere of the apartment. The location of the apartment is fantastic, a one minute stroll to the pub and shops. Easkey is a beautiful village which has fantastic walks a plenty. Only a ten minute drive to enniscrone and 30 minutes from the large town of ballina. Be sure to visit pudding row cafe in Easkey, the food is amazing!!! Sheila was a great host and always got back to my emails very quickly. I would definitely recommend this lovely comfortable newly refurbished apartment.

  • Review Submitted by Aine: Nov, 2016
  • Date of Stay: Weekend Nov 2016

The house was warm and welcoming with all the essentials. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely stay again

  • Review Submitted by Claire: Oct, 2016
  • Date of Stay: Weekend Oct 2016

Sheila was excellent and welcomed us into the home when we arrived. It was the perfect space to warm our bones after a long day surfing. Thanks Sheila!

  • Review Submitted by Michael: Oct, 2016
  • Date of Stay: few days mid-week Oct 2016