We had an amazing time during our short visit to Ireland's west coast and this was a great base to return to each evening. It is a 45 minute drive North to Galway (spend an evening on Quay Street) and a 45 minute drive South to Doolin (board a ferry to see the Cliff's of Moher).
As other's have mentioned, the ice cream available next door was great, but it is the view and 2 minute walk down to the rocky shore that makes it an incredible way to spend an hour or two.
We only spoke to the host's son briefly when we arrived, popping into the ice cream cafe he directed us to the apartment. Otherwise we were left to our own devices (but knew we could pop next door should we need anything.)
A few tips/suggestions:
1) Be sure to read the directions on how to arrive (or follow signs to the Ice Cream cafe). It's a bit hard to find... or just mark your navigation app to take you to "Linalle Irish Ice Cream".
2) Stop in for dinner at Linnane's Lobster Bar. They have amazing views of the water through large bay windows and the food is delicious. They are only a mile or so away from the apartment, but people drive all the way from Galway just to have dinner there.
3) Be aware that the apartment is the left side of a larger house and next to the ice cream cafe. The view from the kitchen window is toward the cafe and the conservatory (sunroom) faces the front yard/driveway. The hosts do a great job of giving you your privacy, but the best views of the ocean are achieved by stepping outside and walking down to the rocky beach. (Although you can gets some incredible views from the skylight out the bathroom and bedroom windows that look toward the back of the house.)
It was a great location and I highly recommend it.