Derarca's place was the traditional Irish cottage style that we were looking for. The location on Valentia Island was great, the view was fantastic, and it had easy access to the Skellig Ring and Islands. The beds were very comfortable with good linen and quilts. It was a little cool inside because of unseasonably cold temperatures (the beginning of May) but the host was quick to bring over an additional heater as well as to give us instructions on how to build a turf fire. The shower didn't encourage you to linger.
We loved our stay there.