If you are looking to visit some of the most remote and beautiful countryside in Ireland you can not beat this lovely cottage. It is situated deep in the Black Valley above Killarney. The drive getting there is exciting and not for the faint of heart but it is well worth the trip. The cottage is snug yet large — three bedrooms, a large living room with peat/wood stove, kitchen with peat/wood stove and big leather couch, full size 4 burner stove with oven, large bathroom, washer/dryer, DVD player and movies, books, games, and anything else you could want. The bed was very comfortable (I was there by myself). I found olive oil, coffee, condiments including ketchup and lots of other food in addition to the breakfast left by Margaret and Patrick. As they say in their listing, you must stock up on groceries and on fuel for the peat/wood stoves before you head up, probably in Killarney or Kenmare (2 charming towns). Most grocery stores and gas stations sell compressed sawdust logs and large peat briquettes. You should also buy kindling or starters. There is a little cafe about 3 miles away at Lord Brandon’s Cottage. It is open afternoons in the off season until the end of October but other than that you are an hour from food.
I spent a little time with Patrick who was very helpful and pleasant. Ten minutes after I got there I opened the back door to watch Patrick’s sheepdogs driving the sheep into the corral. It was a great start.
Bottom line: this is a great place to stay and a real bargain. I would recommend it highly.