This is a fun place to stay, in a handy location close to the heart of Galway and its many bars, yet just far enough out to be quiet at night.
Julia is a very friendly host, who answers communications promptly and is full of local knowledge.
The boat is cosy and homely rather than luxurious, but perfectly adequate considering the price. The sitting area is quite smart, and the bed is big and comfortable. The shower is warm and fairly powerful, the loo is a typical boat loo that you have to pump to flush - it’s okay at first but was beginning to smell a bit towards the end of the 2 days, with some waste making its way back up into the bowl. The kitchen is fairly basic, but okay for making drinks and snacks. The only refrigerator is on an adjacent boat, which isn’t a huge issue. The boat isn’t entirely private, as 2 adjacent boats share access from the dock, and the guests staying on these boats have to walk along this boat in order to get to theirs. This means you can be lying in bed and see people walking above you through the air vents - presumably they could see you too especially if it’s dark outside and the lights are on inside. This can also be a bit noisy in terms of footsteps when people are returning at night. Again not a huge issue, but not exactly as expected.
All in all fairly good value for money, and perfect if you like something a bit different and don’t mind sacrificing luxury for quirkiness.