Mary, Garrett, and their children are stellar hosts. They went above and beyond their role to ensure a comfortable stay for us. Public transportation has been our mode of transit around Ireland, and Garrett offered to pick us up from the Mallow train station, which cut out 2 ½ more hours of travel for us. Mary also gave us rides to and from the town as it worked with her schedule, since it’s a 40 minute walk or a 10 euro taxi ride one way. Around the town there are beautiful places to walk along the shoreline.
Their family welcomed us with a lit fire, homemade scones, homemade honey and jam, potato chips, and a few eggs. Mary sent us messages every day offering rides, answering questions, and making sure we had enough fuel for the fire. There are a couple of electric blankets in the home that helped keep out the winter chill.
We came here on a few days off work, and it was perfect for curling up on the couch with hot tea and watching the misty rain outside. The apartment is located just across the road from powerful rapids on the Sheen River, where there are plenty of rocks to hop around on, and moss-covered woods to explore. Everything about the space is quiet, clean, and comfortable.
We definitely recommend this stay and these hosts!