Pros:
The location is a few minutes’ walk from Dingle’s town center, so we were able to stroll over and get groceries and ice cream. The apartment is newly renovated and clean. The lower level is spacious.
Cons:
Even though this apartment is newly renovated, the apartment next door looks abandoned, with broken windows and all, and we had to walk pass it everyday.
The upper level is much smaller than the lower level. The three bedrooms are all tight with low slanted ceilings hanging over the beds. I fell and bruised my arm trying to climb out of bed one morning.
We mostly interacted with Ann. She made it clear at the beginning that they intended to provide only the minimum required by airbnb. Still there were supplies missing, and she delivered them after I pointed them out. I did not realize that shampoo wasn’t required by airbnb, but we were able to get some from the supermarket. The kitchen is also minimally stocked. Expect the worst pots and a knife that can only cut fruits.
Ann lives in the house directly across the narrow street, and I suppose has a good view of the apartment. She came knocking on our window one evening when she saw something she didn’t like (my 7-year old opening and closing the binds multiple times). After that I kept the blinds closed.
To check-in, I had to call James (which was expensive due to international roaming) and Ann came after a short time to give us the keys and showed us the apartment. To check-out, I had to knock on the door and send texts to wake her up from bed (it was 10am and I didn’t know she was still sleeping). I then waited for her to get dressed and stood by while she inspected the apartment. After she was happy, we were able to leave. This was the first time I had to wait for a house inspection at check-out.
The fridge was actually not powered on when we arrived. I believe it was an oversight, because Ann made sure the stove/oven, etc., was powered on. And I think it was recently turned off because it felt cold when we put our groceries in. We only realized the next day that things were warm and turned the fridge on ourselves. At the end of the inspection, Ann asked me if everything was okay. I mentioned the fridge, but she did not apologize.
There is no wi-fi and the TV has only basic channels.
In summary, small things added up when our host seemed angry at us the whole time, for reasons beyond me, so we did not enjoy our stay.