Des's place is very clean and had everything you would need. The walk to town is possible and sometimes very nice but a taxi ride is a reasonable option as well (it's not expensive if you go by taxi). There is a bus stop right outside, just be prepared to not be able to rely on the bus schedule being punctual. All in all it's a nice spacious place to be able to stay in during your Galway trip. We would definitely stay here again.