I cannot express how wonderful our stay was at Ocean Lodge. My friends and I had the most wonderful winter weekend down there. I couldn't recommend it highly enough to friends, families, etc. It's an absolutely magical place and Rory and Courtney have created an absolute haven. It killed me to leave!
We already are finalizing dates to go back :)
The house was absolutely spotless, the beds so comfortable (I struggled get out of them) and the kitchen so well stocked with every kind of glass or utensil you could need, nespresso machine, any appliance, you name it-it's there. There is truly nothing that the hosts haven't thought of. Bluetooth surround sound speakers, the home gym, incredible dining space. Disco light in the kitchen!! Beautiful beach towels to take to the many nearby beaches. Honestly I've never stayed anywhere as impressive.
The actual interior of the house is so beautifully designed that you could easily spend the entire weekend there and never leave, but there are lots of great things in the area such as Doughmore Bay, Trump International Hotel for lunch etc. A real highlight for me was drinking my coffee in the morning in the swing chair in the front porch while the sunlight streamed in, and having a bath in the gorgeous main bathroom downstairs & steam room shower (yes you heard me correctly- steam room shower!!!). While the house sleeps 12 it's so spacious and well laid out that it never felt in any way cramped, if anything the opposite- lots of time for people to chill & relax, or all gather together for a movie by the fire, a few drinks around the island or a meal in the dining room. It's pure class!!
Check in and check out was super easy and the hosts were very responsive if I had any questions , not that I had many as there is a fantastic manual highlighting everything you could need to know about the house or the surrounding area- like a mini van service which we used all weekend.
Honestly I will remember our weekend down there for years to come, it's an incredible place to stay and I couldn't recommend it highly enough and as I said, cannot wait to get back already. Thanks Rory & Courtney for a brilliant stay.