The Laura Lucy is a day-trip boat converted into a comfortable and quirky place to stay. It is exactly the type of place you hope to find on AirBnB!
It is located a ten minute walk to the centre of town, in a private mooring with two other boats away from the main marina, so it is very quiet and only overlooked by a few student flats. You can park on the grass right next to the boat which is great in a city with mainly paid parking.
Julia met us and showed us around and gave us some great tips for the local area and restaurants. We highly recommend Oscars Seafood Bistro (which also does great options for non-pescatarians) - amazing food and very friendly staff - and Ard Bia at Nimmos just a minute or two away under the Spanish Arch for the perfect brunch.
Although it was early February and very cold, the Laura Lucy was lovely and warm and cosy, and we had a fabulous night's sleep in the huge bed (though I would describe both mattresses as soft as opposed to firm, but very comfy). It was very quiet aboard at night, just a few creaks from the ropes and clanks and water noises, but once you were used to them it was barely noticeable.
The bathroom facilities are basic as you would expect of a boat - a pump toilet and a small basic shower, but perfectly functional. The kitchen was well equipped with pots and pans and stove and even some cereals and instant coffee for breakfast. It was a lovely place to sit on a sunny morning, and I can imagine breakfast on the deck would be fabulous in warmer weather.
If your priority in accommodation is an experience and fun rather than 5* luxury then I highly recommend the Laura Lucy. We will certainly stay again if we come back to Galway. A perfect trip!