This is a great place!
Barry and Fran are perfect hosts. They communicate and make sure that you have what you need for a great visit. Look for text messages and follow up before and during your visit.
The Lodge is wonderful. Barry is a craftsman and has done all the work himself (I believe). It is 200 years old but has all the modern amenities. We spent Christmas there, and it was warm, snug, dry and cozy. We made day trips to Cashel, Cork, Dingle, the Cliffs of Moher, and Galway and were able to enjoy a toasty fire in the Lodge at the end of each day.
The Lodge has a kitchen with a dishwasher. The washer and dryer meant less luggage to haul across continents! The beds are very comfortable. Although we did not take advantage, the Lodge has an outdoor are and grill. The lawn is beautiful.
The location was great. I mentioned the day trips, but it is a short drive to Adare (2-3 minutes). So you can have a pint and dinner at Pat Collins (you may want to make a reservation). Adare, of course, is a lovely town with a world-class golf course. It also has very nice shops, a convenient grocery and pharmacy.
I have travelled a lot and, of all the places I have stayed, this was the most comfortable. Heavenly.