If I could give six stars, I would. My girlfriend and I are Airbnb hosts in upstate New York, and stay in Airbnb homes fairly regularly around the world. Martina could teach a master class in hosting--it was hands down the best stay we've ever had.
Martina's cottage is down a lush, Irish country lane. Stone walls, cows, and tidy homes. Dobby the sheepdog waits at the gate (he likes watching for the occasional car or tractor coming down the road) and follows you to the cottage, where he waits for you to get out and pet him.
Martina and her family live next door and she came out to greet us. Instantly, we felt like old friends, and she gave us some great suggestions for dinner that night in Galway. We drove into Galway and had a great dinner of fish and chips at McDonagh's.
The next morning, Martina had put out an incredible breakfast inside her home, and we met her two kids and husband John. She gave us great suggestions for a day trip out to the coast, including some local insider tips.
We only stayed two nights, but wished we could have stayed longer. We would absolutely book again; it's cottages like Martina's that make Airbnb magical.