I really believe that this was the best Airbnb experience I have had to date. From the first communication with Karen ,everything was so perfect. Liz met me at the property, even though I was earlier than I had anticipated , and was wonderful in her explanation of how everything worked and how get in touch should we need her over the weekend. As for the property, Sunny Cove, there are some things that it is impossible to properly explain. Sunny Cove is not just another place to stay, it is an experience, a feeling, a way to escape an relax on a different level. The house seemed as if someone had plucked it from the front of a chocolate box and pasted it into the Cork landscape. It is truly beautiful, surrounded by fantastic outdoor space complete with a stream and vista to the Glandore estuary. The stream has a tide twice a day which brings fish and two rather friendly swans right up to the garden wall.. The house itself is beautifully appointed with three bedrooms, all of which are extremely comfortable and have views to the river and estuary. The quality of bedding was superb and very very clean.The living area is so, so cosy with deep recessed windows and very comfortable seating, and a great place for some board games at night (plenty of those left for your use). There is a TV, but to be honest ,if you go to Sunny Cove, a TV should be the last thing on your mind. There is a very roomy conservatory with a really nice wood burning stove, double doors which open to the front Garden area and fantastic views down stream to Glandore Estuary. The kitchen is tastefully furnished and in keeping with the age of the cottage, which I was very glad to see. Nothing worse than an old cottage with a new fitted kitchen. Everything you need is in this kitchen. In the bathroom, again thought has been given to the age of the property and it has been restored with that in mind. There is a great shower with all the hot water you need even if with a big family. In the local area, Connolly's of Leap, which is just across the road from Sunny Cove, is a great place to sit in the evening and try some local craft beer, or I can highly recommend their home made sourdough Pizza. There are plenty of walks around the local area too, so go and explore. Once again I just have to say that you will not be disappointed with a stay at this property, in fact I'm afraid you will probably feel the sadness we felt when it was time to go and dragged ourselves away to our car ( which had plenty of secure on site space ).
If I had anything bad to say, it would be that I wish I had known sooner that this pretty little gem existed.....but I know now......and my family will never forget the wonderful weekend we spent here. Thank you Karen for all your quick communications and for keeping in touch, you have a wonderful place. Thank you Liz who met us and could not have been nicer, you really made us feel welcome.