I’ve stayed in some pretty amazing AirBnBs, but Anam Valley Farm takes the prize for the most spectacular. And sublime. The 45-ish minute drive from Killarney to Ailish’s mountain retreat, through the Gap of Dunloe, Purple Mountain and Macgillycuddy's Reeks, was achingly beautiful and probably the highlight of my trip. That said, if you’re looking to get away from it all, yet still be in the middle of some of the most memorable walking, hiking and sightseeing in all of Ireland, this is the place to book. The property is literally ON the Kerry Way at the end of the Black Valley, where sheep seemed to outnumber people 1,000 to 1. Yet we never felt isolated thanks to Ailish and her family being gracious, warm and responsive at every turn. From welcoming us with homemade soda bread and strawberry jam to patiently answering a dozen questions about the valley, where to eat, and what to see and do, we were made to feel right at home. The cozy, lovingly decorated property is well built and homey with its own little wood burning stove, comfy bed and pullout sofa. We stayed two nights but could have spent a week exploring the area by day and decompressing at night. Bottom line: if you are able to book Ailish’s place, count yourself lucky…and get ready for a truly inspiring time.