We showed up at Gem's after a few hours of being lost and rained on. Gem immediately made us feel welcome, ran out wet clothes through the drier, and went out of her way to make us comfortable. Gem's house is tidy, spacious, cheerful, and cozy at once. She gave us lots of great tips for sightseeing in Cork, and provided a fantastic breakfast complete with homemade bread. Our stay couldn't have been better!