We only had email contact with host but were welcomed by another person who showed us how everything in the house operated.
The house was very comfortable and well appointed, exactly as described. A real home from home! It was a very warm, bright house and cosy on colder days, with warm bedding, so I have no hesitation in recommending it for winter breaks. Perfect for our family group.
Its a shame there is no way to walk into Westport from here as the main road was extremely busy and dangerous for pedestrians, but Westport is a beautiful town and a great base for touring.