{"id":312334,"date":"2026-02-23T02:59:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T02:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/312334\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T02:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T02:59:09","slug":"fintown-couples-cosy-cabin-scoops-major-airbnb-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/312334\/","title":{"rendered":"Fintown couple&#8217;s cosy cabin scoops major Airbnb award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Images: Airbnb<\/p>\n<p>Two Donegal Airbnb owners have been named among Ireland\u2019s top five hosts \u2013 again!<\/p>\n<p>Anna Caples and her husband Peter Higgins picked up the 2026 Airbnb Host Spotlight Award for Best Design Stay for The Hide, their countryside cabin overlooking the dramatic scenery of Glenveagh National Park.<\/p>\n<p>Anna, a milliner, and Peter, an engineer, brought their creative and technical backgrounds together in the design and build of The Hide, a detail that judges highlighted in recognising the cabin\u2019s thoughtful design and high-quality finish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-624320\" class=\"size-full wp-image-624320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1771420051908.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-624320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nead\u00fa owners Pete and Anne at The Hide. Photo: Airbnb<\/p>\n<p>Just fifteen minutes drive from The Wild Atlantic Way, The Hide is ideal for a peaceful retreat, or as a great base for exploring everything that Donegal has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>The Airbnb Host Spotlight Awards crowned Ireland\u2019s top hosts for 2026 in recognition of the outstanding experiences they create for guests and the positive contribution they make to their local communities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-624321\" class=\"size-full wp-image-624321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/281fa17a-0228-42d1-ab4f-e1ad4b95b795.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"525\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-624321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hide Airbnb in Glenveagh, Donegal. Photo: Airbnb<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-624322\" class=\"size-full wp-image-624322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Hide.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"597\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-624322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hide Airbnb in Glenveagh, Donegal. Photo: Airbnb<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-624323\" class=\"size-large wp-image-624323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-Hide-Airbnb-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-624323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hide Airbnb in Glenveagh, Donegal. Photo: Airbnb<\/p>\n<p>Peter and Anna began listing on Airbnb in 2016, and have resided in a traditional byre and stone cottage for the last eighteen years.<\/p>\n<p>They operate three self contained hideaways under the collective name Nead\u00fa.<\/p>\n<p>Their portfolio includes the one of a kind Birdbox treehouse, also looking over Glenveagh, which has previously won the title of \u2018The Most Unique Stay in Ireland\u2019 from Airbnb.<\/p>\n<p>They also have The Cow Shed, which is a little converted byre at the opposite end of their house from the cabin.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about the 2026 awards, Velma Corcoran, Director of Government Relations and Policy Campaigns, Airbnb said: \u201cWe are delighted to celebrate Airbnb hosts across Ireland for their outstanding hospitality and commitment to the hosting community. The time, care and dedication invested in every listing is evident, helping to create memorable and truly authentic experiences for guests. These hosts personify the crucial role that short term rentals play in boosting tourism in rural Ireland.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-524867\" class=\"size-full wp-image-524867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Birdbox-Airbnb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-524867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Birdbox Airbnb near Fintown.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fintown couple\u2019s cosy cabin scoops major Airbnb award was last modified:  February 22nd, 2026 by Rachel McLaughlin<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTags:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Images: Airbnb Two Donegal Airbnb owners have been named among Ireland\u2019s top five hosts \u2013 again! 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