My husband and i are currently vacationing in ireland and we just have no words to describe the magical experience of Maureens Hill Top Haven. The Irish tourist board should forget about the Ring of Kerry and pricey Temple Bar in Dublin because there is a hidden gem showcasing Irish hospitality and warmth in the heart of Tipperary in hollyford. We arrived and were met with a still warm traditional irish soda bread that must have come straight from the oven. We sat down and Joe a retired police officer outlined some of the main attractions and history of the area. We heard from one of the othe guests that Joe actually does private guided day tours (on request) of the surrounding area including the rock of cashel , Holycross abbey , and the Devils Bit Mountain drive that are on par with guided tours in the more touristy area. Unfortunately our schedule did not permit us to avail of this. The scenery itself was breathtaking and our room overlooked a beautiful misty glen that was like it was straight from some irish fairy tale story book. The warm conversations with hosts and other guests went into the evening and we had dinner with maureen and joe for a pittance that must have just covered the price of the ingredients compared to some of the expensive restaurants we ined in Dublin. TRADITIONAL IRISH food defined. If you want the real irish deal look no further than Maureens hill top haven and are looking for true value for your airbnb experience in comparison to more sterile pricier bnbs then look no further than here