Where to start? This was hands down the best Airbnb experience that both I and my partner have experienced. Gary, Adrienne, and their lovely family went above and beyond to make us feel incredibly welcome from the second we arrived until the moment we left. Their warmth, consideration and hospitality was genuinely second-to-none. Truth be told: I've left glowing Airbnb reviews for places in Iceland, L.A., Barcelona etc. but those stays pale in comparison to this place and these hosts.
The studio apartment (and the adjoining gaden) was extremely cosy, clean and well-stocked. If it's important that you sleep undisturbed at night, this is definitely the place for you. It was pin-drop silent and the bed itself was very comfortable. The interior design of the apartment is lovely, too. There's so much personality in the space - from bedroom, to living area, kitchen to bathroom, it's the antithesis of cold and impersonal. It's a cliche for a reason but it won't be long until you're feeling at home here. Hot water, Wi-Fi, radio, TV (with Netflix apps etc.) were also all spot on.
The beaches, cliffs, lakes, headlands and coastal routes in area are stunning. Gary and Adrienne not only recommended so much to do. We may have only scratched the surface as our stay was relatively short, but it all stemmed from their recommendations. From Marble Hill beach and the breathtaking Horn Head Drive (which Adrienne very kindly took us on just before we left) to Dunfanaghy itself (if you're partial to pizza, the Rusty Oven is world-beatingly good) we were immersed, entertained and welcomed from the get-go.
The Green Door Studio itself is wonderful. If you stay here, you absolutely must pop in (it is literally next door after all) to see the beautiful artwork by Gary, Adrienne, and others on display. It's the real deal.
When leaving an Airbnb it's almost customary to say "We'll be back," but in this instance, we absolutely will.