No. of Recommendations: 2
We stayed in Dingle, Ireland for a few days a couple of years ago. It was absolutely stunning. Friendliest people in the world. Pubs with great food and live Irish music every night. Great hiking, and you can even swim in the sea.
We stayed at a hotel/B&B that also has a few apartments for longer visits, An Capall Dubh. The proprietors are lovely folks, as were the breakfasts. There are a good number of self-catering cottages and apartments there and nearby. It's a longish trip from Dublin by train and bus, but not awful. We might rent a car next time.
We've used VRBO many times, but avoid AirBnB. We've never had any serious issues, but then I do proper due diligence before booking. Avoid places with few/no reviews or that are managed by companies rather than individual owners. Read the reviews carefully, as well as the cancellation policy.