We arrived fairly late 10.30 pm and we were so happy that the host was in the adjacent cafe closing up. The host briefly explained how things worked which was appreciated. For us it was a flying visit through Oughterard so our expectations were modest. The apartment was clean and I could imagine it could serve as a base to discovering the area. There was extra towels and blankets if needed. Quite roomy! The main street is only a few steps away and there were a few lively bars (even though it was Thursday). Parking was available and appreciated when loading/unloading.