Do not hesitate to book this place. We stayed with 3 adults + 2 children (5&7) and had a fantastic time. This place hits all the highlights for us: 1. The host, Heather, lives just nearby and is very communicative, but not intrusive. 2. The location is flawless. You have a nice secluded feel but ~5 minute walk to multiple supermarkets (Aldi, Tesco), pharmacy, coffee shops, restaurants, etc. The castle is right next door, but the long private drive ensures you don’t get any tourists/wanderers. 3. The space is bright, beautiful, and larger than it appears in the pictures. Each bedroom has its own en suite bathroom. 4. This is a perfect home base for Western Ireland. We had easy drives to Galway (<15 minutes), Connemara/Aran Island ferry, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, etc etc. Depending on where you want to go, you do not technically need a car, though we had one - it’s a short walk to bus stop. 5. Plenty of room for families (including young children) and all amenities you could need.
We stay in a lot of Airbnb’s and this is one of the best in terms of space, value, location, communication - all of the above.
If you have a car, please be sure to take Heather’s suggestion to eat at Moran’s on the weir - the best food we ate in Ireland (especially if you love seafood).