Good and prompt communication by host Fintan and property easy to find using Eircode. Starbay House is situated in a spectacular rural location, on a quiet country lane but house is elevated and has wonderful views of Kenmare Bay in the distance. It is situated within a few minutes’ drive of the fine town of Castletownbere and the beauties of Beara Peninsula were easily accessible by car. Also lots of walking trails along the Beara Way to explore. Nearby Eyeries is a very attractive village within walking distance (half an hour) with good shops and services and great café, good for meals throughout the day. Starbay House was a very comfortable “home from home”, immaculate from top to bottom (no access to top floor) and furnished with top quality furniture and accessories. Downstairs shower excellent with immediate hot water, upstairs shower took some minutes to heat. Fintan was very attentive and greeted us warmly on arrival including a supply of milk and cookies and thereafter also responded quickly to any need arising (extra duvet). Outdoor clothes line complete with pegs was a welcome sight. Wi-Fi was free and very good quality. TV channels were limited to Irish terrestrials but in such a beautiful setting there was hardly any call to even turn the set on! Very pleasant patio to front of house, lovely for sitting out and watching the sunset with evening cocktail! Ample parking to front and rear, we had 4 cars coming and going for some of the time and plenty of room for all. Guests should be aware of host’s request regarding rubbish which is to bring it at the end of the rental period to the local civic amenity centre about 5 minutes’ drive from the house. Our rubbish charges incurred were €4 for car entry to site and then €5 per bag of general rubbish. Materials for recycling are free. Pet owners note grounds are fenced all around with post and rail, reinforced with hedge and wiring at rear and sides of house only. Oil/electricity utilities were charged extra and this was flagged by Fintan in advance of our stay. Cost was around €7/day. Overall a spectacular house in peaceful but spectacular surroundings, we thoroughly enjoyed our week there.