***** 5 stars *****
A true gem! This is one of the best places to stay on airbnb. It represents everything and so much more what Airbnb originally stands for. As soon as you enter Gerard‘s property, you feel at home and never want to leave. The location has everything you can wish for: the view on the lake and the mountains, the lovely sound of the sheeps and the cuddles of the wonderful Border Collies.
The interior had all the amenities and was beautiful decorated. The accommodation was meticulously clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. We especially loved the picturesque view on the lake and the mountains. Therefore, we enjoyed our breakfast every morning on the terrace, which represents everything you need on your vacation to start the day correctly. In the immediate vicinity you will find an incredible number of interesting excursion destinations such as the Skelligs, Killarney National Park, Derrynane Beach and many more.
Gerard is the perfect host and is truly talented in what he does. Gerard was beyond what any other host has been. His hospitality is top notch!! He was extremely helpful, informative, very polite and absolutely friendly. We felt we gained a friend when we left and can’t wait to see him again on our next Ireland trip. Can’t rave about him enough!
Despite our very late arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Gerard with his outstanding friendliness and showing us the incredible clear view on the stars. During the entire period, we received excellent travel tips and learned a lot about Irish culture. Gerard cooked typical Irish meals for us and showed us the local beer from the McGill's brewery. Besides, he took us to the local pubs and we were even allowed to take part in an authentic sheep herding experience. He showed us the incredibly beautiful view of three other lakes and we were allowed to feed the sheep. We feel grateful to have been able to observe the special relationship between the dogs, the sheep and Gerard. As the ultimate highlight, Gerard helped my partner to surprise me and to organize a truly special engagement proposal.
Overall,Gerard went the extra mile to ensure we had a perfect enjoyable stay and therefore we would highly recommend staying at this beautiful location! The only regret will be not to have stayed longer. We will be back as soon as possible!
***** 5 stars *****