Our goal was to book a week stay in the west of Ireland where we can work remotely and explore the scenic coast. As soon as I discovered this apartment I knew it was the place for us. We both read the fascinating book about the history of running the telegraph cable across the ocean (a must read). This building was the actual cable station office in Waterville. Anthony turned his rental unit into an historic attraction in itself. It is the first Airbnb we've stayed in that was decorated to one theme. The decor was all about the communication and nautical history of this remote region of Ireland. You can see the photos for yourself in the description. At the same time the place is comfortable and spacious as it was just the two of us. COVID safety policy was very good which was critical when choosing to book.
Our absolute requirement was good, strong, reliable WiFi as so many holiday homes in Ireland have very limited Internet. We were concerned at first as the satellite broadband plan was only a speed of 30 Mbps. I called Ivertec to confirm it would be sufficient for video calls with work as well as normal streaming and internet activities. Fortunately it met our needs without a worry. Jenn had several hour long video calls in the US and Europe with her colleagues during the week. We also worked from the den and kitchen on our computers and in the evenings streamed Netflix to the TV (we brought a Chromecast). WiFi speed and bandwidth was not an issue for us during our stay.
As for the rest of the place, a few comments to share. There is a downstairs den which can be a good room to work from. It was quiet at night. No fan, but you shouldn't need one with all the windows open to the sea breeze. It's two blocks to the coast with a partial sea view from some of the windows. The place has storage and electric heating, but luckily there are instructions everywhere on what to press and not press. The cable history items hanging on the walls made it feel like you were in a museum (in a good way). The kitchen was well equipped to cook meals. As for coffee you have both a french press and a drip coffee maker, but bring your own coffee. For me it was frustrating to open and close some of the windows as they are up high and the locks were tricky to align. The front door was also a bit tricky to lock and unlock as it was more like a patio door mechanism. Plenty of space to relax or work when you are stuck inside with good lighting as well as closets and drawers to unpack.
Definitely recommend for an extraordinary place to stay along the Ring of Kerry.