We stayed only four nights at Irene and Bean's cottage, but we would have gladly stayed for four weeks. The setting is amazing, overlooking the bay, the cottage has everything one needs to feel completely at home, and the city Bantry is fun and well-located in order to explore these beautiful regions of Ireland's southern coast. But above all we would like to thank Irene and Bean and their family for their warmth and help: they were always there to help us, but we never felt that they were in the least invasive of the quiet privacy of this location. The ability to just sit and watch the water and sunsets, or to walk (with their amazingly friendly dogs) to the waterside, or to banter with our hosts - all left us with an indelible memory of a relaxed and fun vacation stay. We hope to return soon!