We found this place on airbnb because all the hotels in Ballina were closed during Christmas 2021. And what good luck that turned out to be! We discovered a wonderful hideaway - in a beautiful location with a lake view which constantly changes with the time of day and weather. A private beach and forest were popular with our two children (8 and 6) - but the friendly donkies stole the show, I had to promise to return so that we could see them again. Mary is a wonderful, welcoming host. I will definitely stay here again, and warmly recommend this Co. Mayo gem to other airbnb users.