Perfect location between Glendalough and Laragh. About ten minute walk in either direction on foot. Easy access to trailheads for numerous hikes. You wouldn’t need to drive anywhere once you arrived and there’s adequate room to park a guest vehicle if driving into town.
Place was clean and tidy. Bed huge and comfortable. Michelle left lots of snacks, teas, instant coffee and milk for interested travelers. Most appreciated having a washer under the sink to wash my clothes, as I had been hiking/traveling for a few days and my dirty clothes had started to smell. I did not have a hot water issue and I definitely showered at odd hours given my erratic hiking/trail running schedule.
Eircode made it really easy to find the place, as it’s just off the pedestrian walkway on the left if you’re walking from Laragh to Glendalough. Two large grey pillars mark the spot but nothing else, and you won’t see the house until you get to the bottom of the driveway. Room is private with separate entrance. And while you may hear footsteps from other parts of the house I did not find this to be a problem at all, but I did see a review from someone who claimed to be sensitive to sound.
Of note, Michelle greeted me very warmly and I felt welcomed into her home. She was very hospitable, sometimes a forgotten art/component of Airbnb hosting.
Would recommend picking up a trail map for 20 euros from Outdoors adventure.ie shop in Laragh to get a good sense of the various routes you can take if planning on being in the area for a few days. Also, inquire about local hiking/running activities. They’ll also give you recommendations on good routes for trail runs, longer hikes, shorter walks.