The house in Lower Cross is wonderfully cozy, perfect for exploring all over the phenomenal Loop Head peninsula. The kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, the beds have plenty of woolen blankets, there are books and games to spare, and the shower has great water pressure. Still, as lovely a retreat as Aiofe's stone house made, the wonderful people we met while taking our time around Loop Head were the absolute highlight. Not just communicating with Mary the neighbor, but taking up Helen at Keating's recommendation for Bridges of Ross at sunset, gabbing over tea with Ailish and Liz at Kilbaha Gallery, trying the lemon curd ice cream at the Long Dock, and everyone at Foley's and The Lighthouse Inn-- the people we met were deeply welcoming. And the landscapes are unparalleled. Can't wait to come back.