This is a difficult listing to review. Anne seems very nice, and the property outside Kenmare has many positive things to recommend it. Many of the other reviews will mention them: the house is big, with an open floor plan that can accommodate a very large group. We were only three people, and used most of the ground floor. The location is remote, and therefore very quiet and peaceful. The nearby town of Kenmare is an excellent location to use as a base for exploring Kerry and the southern peninsulas. We had a great time, overall in Kerry, but I must share some of the downsides of the property, because I would only recommend it with a few warnings...
First is regarding the location. The house is situated up a pretty long one-lane twisty road, which may be a turn off to some drivers. Though, if you are driving in Ireland, you should probably get used to this kind of rural driving! For us, the real issue is that it really is too far of a walk to the town, and it would feel unsafe at night. Additionally, after being out all day seeing sights, once we returned to the house, it was hard to get up the energy to drive back down again. We would have preferred to be closer to town.
Next, the house itself. This is a big house with huge potential. I can see it being a very comfortable B&B, or even some kind of small, artsy "Eco-lodge." However, the house is a bit run-down, as are many the amenities. The washing machine did not look clean so we did not use it, the beds were springy and the wifi was very unreliable; some days it worked okay (never great), but some days not at all. Additionally, Anne expects guests to sort the garbage, yet does not provide bags to make that easy (we sort at home, and use separate bins for compost and recyclables - not sure why she wouldn't make it easier for paying guests). Also, as another reviewer complained, there were inadequate supplies of essentials like toilet paper - especially considering that we stayed there 4 nights. I don't mean to be harsh, but I feel that everything is a bit more "no-frills" here compared to most AirBnB's we've stayed in. More "bare-bones" like a camp or lodge. I'm sure many travelers will find this perfectly adequate, and the many positive reviews are evidence of that. But I also know some travelers will be put off by these things, and they should be aware.
Ultimately, I really do believe the place has huge potential, but it would require some work and a bit more attention to those details. Otherwise, Anne was a very communicative host, which I very much appreciate, making our arrival easy and also providing some good recommendations for where to eat and listen to live music in the area. Thanks for hosting us, Anne.