I have to keep this review in perspective because we’ve just had one of the best holidays we've ever had as a family and I want to be as subjective as possible, for the benefit of other potential visitors. Firstly, it was me and my wife and our two boys aged 10 and 13. Secondly, we stayed three nights and we all wish we’d stayed more. The house is simply beautiful. There is no other way to describe it. Each of us loved it, and probably for different reasons. It’s the kind of house an author would retire to for two months of the year to write a novel. I guess you could say it’s inspiring. But if that sounds corny, trust me the views from the main living and dining area are like something from one of those ‘amazing homes’ TV shows. It is sensational. It’s like being in a postcard. The house is so well finished, and warm, and homely, and comfortable and spacious and perfect. There is an abundance of kitchen and dining stuff. I’m a bit of a foodie type I suppose, and I always travel with various utensils and condiments. No need with this brilliantly stocked kitchen. The kindness of previous guests – or our gentleman of a host Stephen – meant I didn’t really need the butter, salt grinder, pepper mill, oils, sharp knives etc. etc. I think maybe this is the heart of the review, because this is a house you won’t want to leave. It’s that comfy. You could sit and look out the windows for hours on end. And never tire of the view. Watch TV, listen to music, play cards, whatever you like. It’s superb. Couple of technical points for those interested in booking: it’s a five minute drive from Lahinch. You wouldn’t really cycle it or walk it, the road is very narrow and busy enough at times. But I think that’s the point: you’re far away enough from the town that it’s completely secluded and peaceful. And there’s always a taxi if you want to have to a few pints. Lahinch is a charming, welcoming, lovely town, with great pubs and restaurants and an incredibly good beach. There are three bedrooms in this house but it seems just two up for rental, so to speak, as one room was locked. The two boys slept in the same double bed – which obviously was great craic for them – and we had the other room with the double bed and the en suite. I’m sure if I’d called Stephen he would have filled me in on the situation with the other room; please be assured this isn’t a criticism! It wasn’t an issue for us whatsoever. In any case, our two boys pretended there was a mysterious surfer dude who stayed in this locked room and it became a running gag for the holiday. There is a restaurant about 100m from the house, but unfortunately it wasn’t open when we were there. You’ll find this restaurant on a little road down to the shore, less than a five minute walk from the house. It’s a very rocky and stony shoreline: not suitable for kids really I’d say. But perfect if you like a totally private amble along the Clare coastline. I’m writing this review on the evening of our return home to Kildare and we are already missing it but chatting about how beautiful it is and how we’ll be back to this very special and unique house in one of the best parts of our island. Big thanks to Stephen for putting this house on Air BnB. We shall return soon, no doubt!