Holidaymakers looking for life in the fast lane can now rent the Dublin home of former Formula One driver Eddie Irvine.

The luxury house is near the Sorrento Road in Dalkey, one of Ireland’s smartest addresses. Anyone booking it will have Bono, Van Morrison and The Edge as neighbours – but will need to fork out £939 per night through AirBNB, with a three-night minimum stay.

“Within a stone’s throw of the sea, this wonderful home is truly unique and offers an extremely generous sized living room, dining room, study, large games and pool area with a bar feature,” the listing reads. “There is also a sauna, jacuzzi and plunge pool.”

The five-bedroom, five-bathroom house is over 5,000 square feet in size and sleeps ten people, making the price just that bit more affordable.

It has a large, modern kitchen in high-gloss white with American walnut flooring, and there’s a large dining area with seating for 12 and double-height ceilings.

Upstairs, there’s a huge living room with views over Killiney Bay to Bray Head, as well as a small viewing tower.

The games room has a bar and snooker table and opens on to the pool, which is surrounded by timber decking with seating and a barbecue area. There’s no garden to speak of, though, and the driveway’s shared.

Irvine, who has been aiming to make his living as a property developer since retiring from Formula One, first put the house on the market in 2004 for €6.5 million – but it failed to sell.

He tried again two years ago at the reduced price of €4 million, still with no luck. He had more success, though, with his luxury house in Miami Beach, Florida, which sold for £7.1 million last year.

From a site initially aimed at sofa-surfers, AirBNB has become highly successful at attracting luxury houses, many owned by celebrities. Actress Emily Blunt, signer Mariah Carey and Brazilian football star Ronaldinho have all listed their properties on the site.

Five holiday homes for £100,000 or less

• Luxury lifestyle in Mallorca

  This one bedroom, ground floor apartment benefits from access to a stunning communal swimming pool, as well as a private terrace. Well situated near the centre of the bustling, family resort of Cala d’Or with it many restaurants, bars and shops, it is also just 65km from Palma international airport.

  Price: €130,000 (£98,000)

  Agent: Investa Real Estate Mallorca – 0843 314 3156

• Spacious ski apartment

  Close to the centre of friendly, French ski resort Champagny en Vanoise – part of the Paradiski ski area that also includes Les Arcs and La Plagne – you will find the small apartment block housing this new build, ground floor flat with space for two bedrooms. The 63 square meter space is sold empty, giving you the freedom to create the perfect holiday home for both winter and summer trips.

  Price: €120,000 (£90,000)

  Agent: RMP Immobilier – 0033 479 221050

• Elegant Cretan villa

  With an open plan living/dining area, two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a utility room, this stunning Cretan villa offers plenty of space for families. Outside, there is a private garden and a shared swimming pool. The resort of Chania’s white, sandy beaches are also just 10 minutes drive away, while there is a local supermarket and bar/restaurant within easy walking distance.

  Price: €128,500 (£97,000)

  Agent: Alpha Omega Crete – 0030 282 5031860

• Rural Tuscan charm

  This beautiful stone house near the walled town of Lucca has bags of rustic charm from the outside – plus a modern, open plan interior. Arranged over three floors, it also boasts a private garden and fantastic views across the surrounding countryside, as well as the space to easily sleep six people.

  Price: €125,000 (£94,000)

  Agent: Essegi Immobiliare Lucca – 0843 314 3156

• Sea views in Algarve

  Relaxing on the roof terrace of this modern, two bedroom apartment, you will enjoy blissful views across the pretty coastal town of Lagos to the sea beyond. The property, which is within easy walking distance of the beach, also benefits from two bathrooms, a balcony and underground parking. And while the asking price is slightly above £100,000, an offer of under that amount could seal the deal.

  Price: €135,000 (£102,000)

  Agent: Sunpoint Properties Praia da Luz – 0035 191 861263