Vinnie's place is as pictured in the listing.
The location is superb. There are views out the many front windows to a lake (Oorid Lough) and mountain (with other lakes in the distance). There are sheep nearby. We briefly met one farmer neighbor on our way out and he was extremely nice.
The house is, quite honestly, nicer and more lavish than we expected or needed. It doesn't really fit what you might expect for the surroundings. Most of our stays in Ireland were more rustic, and we honestly like that a lot. However, this is not a negative for Vinnie's place. It is spacious, modern and very comfortable.
The surrounding area is sparsely settled. The town of Recess has a pub and 3-4 other shops. We went to Oughterard about 20 min away for groceries. However, the scenery in every direction is outstanding. The drive up R344 past Lough Inagh to Letterfrack was gorgeous. Hiking in Connemara NP was our favorite hike of our trip. The beach at Gurteen Bay was tremendous. Galway is a bit of a drive. I highly recommend the area and Vinnie's place is a solid base to work from.