10 out of 10 would recommend, and am already making plans to stay again! I stayed for just shy of 6 weeks, worked fully remote, and Elaine and Jason are the sweetest, most gracious, welcoming, and kind hosts! The apartment has little things you never realized you need until you see them!
A few details:
- If you're looking for City/Night life, this is not for you. You are literally in the middle of nowhere (and it is GLORIOUS!). About a 30 minute walk away is the Village where a chipper is open for take-away only (no cards, only cash) a few hours each night, and 3 pubs open at night or (early) after a match on the weekend. The regulars will sit and chat your ear off until closing time - it's magical!
- You are a 30min walk away from the village (I did not rent a car, but I also had no plans to explore outside of the Village). If you want to explore, you either need to rent a vehicle or hire car service.
- From the airport, you will have to take a taxi , arrange car service, or arrange for Elaine to pick you up (she is only available for pickups on the weekends).
- I worked (on video) remotely the entire time. Only one day did the internet struggle to keep up (I cut my video and it started working properly).
- There is a full kitchen to prepare your meals. Elaine left a few essentials on the shelf for me since I was unable to go to a grocer on the way in from Dublin.
- THE BEST SHOWER I have had in my life (and that includes 4-star hotels!).
- There is a small grocer in the Village if you run into a dire need (they are a bit pricey), but Elaine is so helpful and will take you with her to the grocery when she goes for her own shopping.
- Blankets everywhere making the place cozy
- a GORGEOUS view from the bedroom window (perfect to watch the sun go down)
- The locals are very kind and welcoming
I am physically incapable of saying enough great things about Elaine and Jason's place. Truly an exceptional experience, and I left with a new, Irish family to "come home to" the next time I am in Ireland.