This house had a lot of character! So did the owner, Patrick. He was there to greet us when we arrived and had stocked the kitchen with 2 loaves of bread, butter, milk, coffee and tea! Staying at this house (which is one of "the deck of cards" as the locals refer to it) was a bit like stepping back in time with views of the old cathedral and the bay out various windows. Patrick grew up 2 doors down, so he was able to tell us all about his town and neighborhood, and even gave us a ride down the very steep (very, very steep) hill to a pub, the Rob Roy. Our red door abode was a 5 minute walk from town (if you don't mind the steep climb home after a pint or two) or a 2 minute taxi ride, and taxis are readily available. In fact, try to find Marcella the taxi driver - she is a real local character. This place felt "lived in" and my mom described our experience here perfectly - it was as if the owners simply stepped out, handed us the keys and said, "Enjoy yourself, we'll be back in a couple of days!". If you want that "homey lived-in" feeling, this is the place to stay. Please note, because of its hillside nature and three stories, there are a lot of stairs, so if anyone in your party has trouble with stairs, it could be a challenge. My 80 year old mother had to be very careful. Also note, that Cobh was one of our favorite stops - we met many friendly locals who took the time to chat with us. There is a real sense of local pride here and folks are very welcoming to tourists.