Ivan is an amiable and a pleasant person to be around. Since we didn't hire a cab or had a car of our own, Ivan offered us a ride to the tourist centre which is 2 kms from the location (although he already had biking plans; he was generous to personally accommodate the drop).
The house was gorgeous. My fav was the neat, cozy fireplace in the living room which added a personal touch to our delightful evening. The fridge was stocked with everything one needs during overnight trips, and it was a pleasant surprise.
The next day we had to head to the tourist centre bus station. Ivan suggested a route from his cabin and helped us with the detailed directions. This was the best part of our stay in Glendalough. I reckon it was better than any of the 9 Glendalough trails, involving crossing over fences, moors, brooks and the deep forests of Laragh.
You guys should definitely visit this location and have a riveting chat with Ivan about Glendalough, the trails and life in general :)