Carmel made it easy for us to check in after a day of travel from across site seeing across Ireland, which meant a late afternoon, early evening check in. There were little pleasant surprises through the apartment that made the stay very easy; snacks (thank you!) fresh fruit, bottled water, butter in the fridge and olive oil and vinegar for a salad. We do eat out but t's nice to make a breakfast or late salad at end of day.) Lots of EU/UK-IE/US adaptors (we travel with lots of electronic gear and although the current was correct, did not have UK ends on our plugs), maps..oh and storage space to hang things and put clothes away for our 4 night stay. The location is fabulous and easy to get to with both public transport and inexpensive taxi rides. The apartment is bright and lets in lots of light...a sleeping blinder (like the ones they give away on business flights) is recommended. I also very much liked the quality of having a terrific stall shower with good plumbing and hardware (not a given in Ireland or the UK). Thanks for everything !