Cliona's place is a dreamy base for the independent traveler wishing to explore and discover the wonders of Aran. Her spacious, roomy, tastefully furnished, well-appointed, and impeccably clean chalet is the perfect getaway for a couple, a family, or even two couples. The location is magical, next to Teampall Chiaráin, overlooking Port na Mainistreach, with views of Connemara in the distance. Just up the hill is Dun Eochla, and Cil Rónain is only 20 minutes away by foot (less to Joe Watty's pub). In the other direction, you can walk past the seal colony to Cil Mhuirbhigh in an hour, with Dun Aonghasa or Poll na bPéist (The Worm Hole) just another half hour further. In summertime on Árainn, it's much more convenient (and affordable) to be able to hike at all hours and come home to prepare your own food when you want. (Those evening hours are the most beautiful for rambling.) While it's wonderfully peaceful at Cliona's (so much so that we spent our mornings just relaxing at the chalet), we also really enjoyed speaking with her to get the inside scoop on (and the ups and downs of) many aspects of contemporary life on Árainn. You will not find a more generous host: on our second morning, Cliona's daughter knocked on the door bearing a plate of cleaned, fresh pollack that they'd caught themselves the night before. It was delicious. Cliona made sure that our experience was fully immersive! Thank you . . . we are already plotting our return.