Title: Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6353465&destination=Droum%2C+County+Cork%2C+Ireland&selected=34016134&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour ## Photo gallery for Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour ![Interior - Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour (Droum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34016200/34016134/7c950524.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour (Droum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34016200/34016134/8a2a4c38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo - Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour (Droum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34016200/34016134/093d03c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour (Droum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34016200/34016134/db5cdabb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour (Droum)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34016200/34016134/17c220d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of the Irish countryside, Sandmount offers a serene retreat with several kilometers of hiking paths and scenic views overlooking Bearhaven Harbor. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, explore local arts and crafts shops or indulge in fresh seafood at nearby restaurants. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour Beautiful country home sitting on 31 acres of beautiful Irish countryside just 10 minutes outside of Castletown Berehaven on the famous Ring of Beara. Home is well appointed, comfortable and makes for a wonderful family getaway. The property is just a 200 meter walk from the shoreline of the famous and scenic Bearhaven Harbor for those interested in fishing or a nice refreshing swim. Winding throughout the property are several kilometers of hiking paths for those interested in exploring the property or just taking a peaceful walk through the woods. The home is overlooked by Hungry Hill, part of the Caha Mountain range for the more adventurous hikers and those seeking breathtaking views of the Bearhaven Harbor, Bantry Bay, Bere Island and a good segment of the Beara Peninsula. For the shoppers in your group, there are many small arts and craft shops nestled in the small towns throughout the Ring of Beara. There are many wonderful local restaurants, most featuring locally caught seafood fresh from the fishing vessels that call Castletown home. Whether it is hiking, fishing, shopping or just enjoying the peace and quiet, you will find Sandmount to be the perfect destination for you family vacation. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - In-room accessibility - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2530000/2529200/2529144/131f74e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Killeen House Hotel Killarney - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Bar 9.8 Exceptional 321 reviews £80 includes taxes & fees 15 Apr - 16 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=2529144&PinnedHotelID=2529144&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33770000/33762000/33761959/da9e025d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Killarney Court Hotel Killarney - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 478 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 16 Apr - 17 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=33761959&PinnedHotelID=33761959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17270000/17267100/17267095/3c3fd830.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Reserve at Muckross Killarney - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 177 reviews £171 includes taxes & fees 20 Apr - 21 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=17267095&PinnedHotelID=17267095&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4510000/4508200/4508102/ec66c833.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brook Lodge Boutique Hotel Coollegrean - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.4 Exceptional 264 reviews £98 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=4508102&PinnedHotelID=4508102&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96700000/96692200/96692124/f8c41854.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 19A Lighthouse Village Fenit - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £669 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=96692124&PinnedHotelID=96692124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114180000/114179600/114179558/ef120c7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casey House Castletownbere - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=114179558&PinnedHotelID=114179558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34360000/34354000/34353930/34044c34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Earth House offering unique seclusion close to bay and heritage town. 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Droum, this holiday home is in a rural area. Bere Island Heritage Centre and Mill Cove Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Issie's Handmade Chocolate and Derreen Gardens. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Country Home located on 31 acres overlooking Bearhaven Harbour Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 55 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie I. 1 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My husband and I stayed just about a week at this lovely home just outside of Castletownbere. The house was immaculately clean, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked. The house had everything we needed, including a new washer and dryer, and made our stay very comfortable. The location was perfect for us to discover the Beara Peninsula and surrounding areas. We are very highly recommend this home to anyone traveling the Beara Peninsula area of Ireland. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b911030c-1dad-4846-adc3-ee457bde4883-1761966277623.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Marie I. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Imelda B. 27 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cottage was spacious and great for four friends staying together for a week of walking in Co Cork. All the needs that are required ie. towels, sheets, kitchen utensils etc, were there. The kitchen was fully supplied with dishwasher tablets and a washing machine working perfectly. It's a 10 min drive from Castletownbere so no walking to the nearest pub/restaurant. A taxi ride to go into town. A beautiful location and a lovely spot to have time away from it all. I'd definitely go back ##### Imelda B. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan Erik G. 23 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful house in quite location to explore Beara peninsula. Our kids (12 years) enjoyed to have their own rooms. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fcccb398-7fd7-4d95-b058-61dd14a1fbbc-1755971161992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jan Erik G. Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret T. 3 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical house, magical location This home is magical in every way -- its layout, its design, its location, and its views. We are already planning our next visit if John will have us. The photos don't do it justice! Pure magic ##### Margaret T. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith W. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfekt! Der Aufenthalt in Sand Mountain hat absolut unseren Vorstellungen entsprochen: Abgelegen, still, ruhig, nahe am Meer, grosszügiger Umschwung, ´gute Nachbarschaft´ mit Anne. Haus gut ausgestattet. Das Notwendigste in Küche und Bad war fürs Erste vorhanden; auch Putzmaterial, was sehr praktisch war. Wintergarten wunderbar! Einkaufsmöglichkeiten tipptopp. In der näheren Umgebung gab es viel zu entdecken. Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge gegeben. Hilfreiches Karten- und weiteres Ansichtsmaterial. Wir würden jederzeit dort wieder Ferien machen, danke! ##### Judith W. Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philipp S. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Treasure close to beach. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig, schöner Garten und Blick auf das Meer. In der Küche ist alles notwendige vorhanden, die Räume sind gemütlich eingerichtet und alles sehr sauber. Der Wintergarten ist ein tolles Plus, wir haben in viel genutzt. Die Bilder der Anzeige bringen nicht rüber, wie schön es ist. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war super, John war sehr zuvorkommend und hat schnell reagiert. Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit. ##### Philipp S. Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul G. 5 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter Break Our 2nd visit to John,s house and it was another brilliant stay. 3 min walk to the beach, lovely woodland walks at our door step and most importanly, a lovely, homely, cosy house to come back to. ##### Paul G. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annwen W. 21 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Stay We loved this house for the view and cozy feel. Perfect for a family of five to relax and explore the Beara Peninsula. ##### Annwen W. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget W. 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway in beautiful Beara We've rented many Irish homes, mainly in the west, but this was the southernmost stay yet. The area is rural but with many interesting things to do, and we made the most of our time in both rain and shine. The house is large with a nice layout although we used only the ground floor, plenty of space for two. The sunroom warmed up very nicely even on the cooler days, and we ate most of our meals there. The only thing we found lacking in the house was the supply of kitchen cooking utensils as what is provided is scant and there was no ladle for the soup we made. We had so been looking forward to a peat fire but discovered that traditional peat is now, for most, banned, and the substitute fuel just wasn't the same; something to be aware of if you, like us, didn't know this. We visited the small beach at the end of the road, where we got a few shots of a seal, traversed the Healy Pass several times, visited Bantry and Bantry House, Kenmare, Glengariff, and frequented Castletownbere for both shopping and dining. As always the locals were warm and helpful. We would stay at Sandmount again and recommend to others. Thank you for a restful respite! ##### Bridget W. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Henrik V. 12 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastisch huis met een adembenemend uitzicht We hebben genoten van de stilte en de vergezichten over de baai en Bear island vanuit de serre. Het huis ligt enorm afgelegen. We komen dolgraag terug. Ons enige probleem was de koffiemachine, die is zo verouderd en beschimmeld. We adviseren een nieuw apparaat voor koffiecups aan te schaffen. ##### Henrik V. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise S. 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sea and Sky Loved our stay at Sandmount - everything from start to finish was top notch. Ann explained the ins and outs of the home upon arrival and kindly dropped by to let us know when there was a brief outage in the internet. Well situated to drive east or west; and we did both. Less than 10 minutes to Castletownbere and the Ring of Beara. A short walk down the lane to the harbor shore was a delight. Loved having tea in the morning from a comfy seat in the glassed in porch and watching the glistening waters and the changing skies. The large kitchen is a plus and the kitchen table was perfect for game nights, chosen from the many available. ##### Denise S. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Agnes D. 3 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderfull stay Great house, great location, beara ring wonderfull!!! ##### Agnes D. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert J V. 31 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing in every way! This was the perfect out of the way stay that we were looking for. So peaceful and quiet with magnificent location and setting. The cottage was home for the week and it felt like home. Classic Irish cottage. loved the sunroom looking out over the water. Fires going in the fireplace and dinner in the well stocked kitchen. John was easy to work with and very helpful. Magnificent week. Thanks John! Bob and Virginia. ##### Robert J V. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy S. 5 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our visit Beautiful ##### Nancy S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin C. 10 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Surpassed all expectations Thank you John for giving us the experience of living the life. Four weeks in your house was perfect, comfortable beds, perfect sun room, fantastic kitchen with all you want and 3 minutes walk to the beach. We were swimming each morning to start the day off right. We know the Beara peninsular well and it was great to take our time in revisiting old haunts and finding new ones. Castletownbere has everything you want regarding grocery shopping, coffee, pubs and restaurants. The selection of fresh fish available was more than we expected. The only thing out of our hands was the weather and that worked out perfect.TG. Correspondence with John and Anne before and during our stay could not have been better. Retired couple from Canada ##### Kevin C. Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mathieu G. 23 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Parfait Tout était super. Tant la maison que le cadre grandiose. Vivement recommandé ##### Mathieu G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison W. 10 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A comfortable and spacious home in beautiful peaceful setting Sandmount offers everything you could need. The way to describe it is as a family home where the owners have just popped out. You never know when self catering whether you should bring your own salt, pepper, washing up liquid, etc but literally everything - and more - was available. In addition, there were plenty of Irish reference and guide books, maps, leaflets for local attractions, and also a selection of games. The beds were really comfortable and good showers with plenty of towels. The view across the bay is stunning, and the short walk to the beach. Definitely the best of the Beara rentals we have had so far. ##### Alison W. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian S. 3 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical Ireland Could not say enough good things about John O'Leary and his home near Castletownbere. Such a wonderful stay in a land of incredibly friendly and welcoming people. Brian Sullivan ##### Brian S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betty H. 30 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ireland family vacation The location of this property was absolutely amazing!! We could not have imagined such a beautiful setting for a family vacation. The owner was very responsive and Anne went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and answer any questions we had about the house. We would love to be able to come back again to this beautiful home! The walk to the water each morning was refreshing! The home is well supplied with all the kitchen utensils and appliances. We were able to cook at home with no problem. The short drive to Castletownbere for groceries and dining at the cozy restaurants was also a nice plus. Thank you to our hosts for making us feel most welcome!! ##### Betty H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen C. 24 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family of 4 adults traveling for Thanksgiving Holiday We are a traveling family (Mom,Dad and 2 adult sons) that travel during the holidays and we really enjoyed the quaint town of Castletownbere. Walking the well marked trails around the property and down to the water of the bay was relaxing. Day trips over to the cable car and Dursey Island and hiking around the ancient standing stones in the surrounding area was wonderful. Watching the beautiful sunrise in the quiet peacefulness of the wilderness while still being close enough to run into town for excellent and exceptionally fresh seafood and quick bites were convenient. Town center, McCarthy’s bar and crepes all within 100 steps of one another. What more could you need? We wish we had more time to spend here as it was just what our souls needed. ##### Karen C. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aileen G. 3 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic getaway! We recently spent a wonderful week in Sandmount and can highly recommend it. The house is beautiful and full of character, very cosy and comfortable with everything you might need. It is also really well maintained and clean. The grounds are fantastic, with sea views, mature gardens and woodland walking trails. It's just a short stroll to the sea front which is quiet and peaceful, and also has a small beach which was perfect for our kids to play on. It was a perfect stay for a relaxing break, and with Castletownbere a short drive away it is also very convenient. We would definitely recommend! ##### Aileen G. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreas W. 21 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A pleasant place We enjoyed the stay at this pleasant and quiet place near the coast, with deer in the garden one morning. Nice rooms and well equipped. Shopping and pubs in Castletownbere just a few miles away. ##### Andreas W. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant A. 20 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very special spot The 10 days we spent here provided my wife and I with one of the most enjoyable vacation/staycation experiences we have ever had. The location was serene, the house incredibly comfortable and the surrounding and nearby scenery, breathtaking. We only wish we could have stayed longer. ##### Grant A. Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liam R. 28 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Location We had a great week at Sandmount. The location is superb, in the woods, minutes from a little beach/ pier. Owner & caretaker very helpful. Truly, a magical place. ##### Liam R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John F. 30 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Break We had a wonderful holiday in Sandmount. The house was very well equipped and extremely comfortable for my family. The location is so peaceful with a small stony beach a short walk away. It was a great base to explore the Beara peninsula and I can highly recommend it. We hope to return. ##### John F. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021 ---