I think there are 3 things that make a good Airbnb.
1. Great location.
2. Cute space.
3. Excellent host.
Most of the Airbnbs I’ve stayed in have been at least one, or in special cases maybe 2 of the above. However THIS Airbnb was the trifecta! Ailish was the MOST delightful and detailed host. From directions to local tips to the description of the space, everything was tip top. The cottage itself looks small from the outside but was actually quite spacious, and immaculate and cosy. Admittedly it is very secluded (as it says in the detailed property description) but that’s exactly what we wanted for a few days to wind down after hitting all the tourist spots. The drive there took us through some of the most spectacular scenery we saw in Ireland (and like I said, we hit most of the tourist spots!). You can actually hike up carrauntoohil from the cottage (weather and fitness depending), which was a bonus as we were expecting a >1hr drive just to get to the start of the offical trail. Ailish has equipped the cottage with art supplies and an excellent (and eclectic!) book supply so if the weather is bad you’ll still be occupied. The homemade bread she left us is the stuff dreams are made of.
We booked two nights and it was no where near enough. It’s one of the most magical places I’ve ever been and I would go back in a heartbeat. I’ve stayed in Airbnbs all over the world and can genuinely say this was one of my favourites!