First the great: Edith was very responsive and great communicating pre-trip. The cats were lovely, spending some time with us when we would get home, then going off to do their own thing. The cottage also has an outstanding location, just far enough from the touristy center and just close enough to the great pubs in west Galway.

However, there were a few things that were not quite as great. The internet, as we encountered elsewhere in Ireland, was spotty. Next, Edith does seem to be in the process of remodeling, so I would guess the shower, with its gently trickling stream of water, will get a water pressure boost in the future. Lastly, when thinking of staying in a cottage, we had expectations of what that entail. I suppose that we draw a finer line between 'cozy' and 'cluttered' than most, but the space seemed dim, overfilled, and not terribly comfortable (no place to relax, just the dining room table to sit at).

These are probably things due to Edith being very busy and in the midst of remodeling, so don't let this hold you back from considering this space and its fantastic location.