We loved the crannog. It's a beautiful place to stay with a wonderful view, great light, and easy access to everything you might need: a grocery store and gas station a minute up the road, as well as a great pub a minute further. The drive into Galway is about forty minutes and very straightforward with a car (it's easy to park at the pay lot by the train station, FYI!) - it's a very scenic drive along the coast that we enjoyed each time we did it. The crannog is also just few minutes drive to the ferry for the Aran Islands. Brendan gave great directions and made our check-in very easy, even though we were getting in late. It was a perfect getaway and one of our favorite parts of our trip. We definitely recommend it if you're looking to enjoy the peace and beauty of the Connemara coast with easy access to Galway and nearby things to do!