Joan was great and so was the house. There are a number of rooms and it is a more traditional bed and breakfast than many found on airbnb. But the rooms are really delightful - they are large, well furnished, and very comfortable. I spent two nights here and was well-rested both nights. I used this as the launching point for my hike up Carrauntoohil. It's about a 15 minute drive to the standard route and about 30 to the Coomloughra Horseshoe route (the route I took). Very convenient.

The wi-fi is a bit spotty (works better if you connect in the dining room, where the router is located). But everything else was great. Joan is very accommodating for breakfast as well. There was yogurt, coffee, cereals, etc., but she also made me eggs and sausage (perfect for my hike up Carrauntoohil. Good stuff.

As a father with a young son, I also loved seeing her kids around. Yes, they were sometimes loud - but they are kids and they should be. It didn't bother me. It made me feel like I was visiting a family in Ireland. All in all, a delightful experience.