The only reason we gave 5 stars is because there wasn’t an option to give 6!! What an awesome place. We stayed here w our 2 sons for 4 nights. We arrived much later than we expected/communicated @11pm and the welcome was very warm and friendly. The amenities were great - everything we needed and more. The breakfast was really great - a good variety and plenty. The pub downstairs was just lovely. Cozy, friendly and inviting. The locals are friendly and happy to chat or invite you for a dance on the nights the band plays. Quieter during the week and then busy on Saturday night with the live music. Marion is a wonderful host, super friendly and helpful with everything, easy to communicate with and keen to give you a wonderful stay. Beautiful country setting, away from it all, but amenities very close by. We used it as a base to explore the Ring of Kerry and were very happy with that. We will recommend this lovely place to anyone we know that is traveling to Ireland and will be back again as soon as we can to enjoy Marion and Ballinagree’s wonderful hospitality.