Abhaile cottage was truly wonderful! All the amenities you need are there...we loved having fires in the stove to heat the house, it was part of the experience! But we also appreciated the electric heater for when we came in late and didn't want to make a fire but wanted a little more warmth in the bedroom for sleeping. We loved cooking breakfast in the kitchen, it's big and bright so we enjoyed it! The book Susan leaves is so helpful in learning the ins and outs of the cottage - once we read through it, using all the appliances was very easy. Getting to talk with Ted when picking up the keys was great, he had a lot of helpful ideas on things to do and towns to see around Doolin - and seeing him sing in Doolin is a must!! Hiking the Cliffs of Moher was our favorite and hiking the Burren was amazing too, both so close to the house! There are several great towns that in our opinion, as we're from the US, were not far drives at all (ones we visited: Galway, Ennis, Lahinch, Lisdoonvarna, Ennistymon & Ballyvaughn). Doolin is a such a great coastal town, we loved the cottage and would definitely stay again - we truly felt at home, which is why we LOVE Ireland so much!!!