Maria was very welcoming and had great advice for the area. We did the stairway to heaven in some pretty intense weather. We got pounded by hail but made it to the top. It was a long hike, maybe 3 hours total, but felt like a rite of passage in the Irish countryside. We also checked out the caves nearby and some of the towns. I think you'd need a car for this area. Since the nearest towns are 20+ minutes away, definitely a good idea to arrive with supplies to the POD. The POD was lovely and cozy, and you can't beat the scenery. We really enjoyed our stay.