When someone asks me why they should visit Ireland, my first answer will be "people like Elaine." There is a lovely warmth that touches every aspect of your experience in her home, from a smile that greets you at the door, to the tea kettle on the fire to the thoughtful insider suggestions about the area. She went so far above and beyond to make our stay special - we discovered things about the area (and Ireland in general) that we would never have figured out on our own. You'll feel like old friends within a few minutes of meeting her. And the breakfast that she made for us was just perfect. Lovely lovely Ireland stay.