The house was perfect for our needs. It had 3 bedrooms with multiple beds (6, but we were only in need of 3). The whole house was very clean and inviting. The kitchen was well suited for our needs, having the basics to cook a meal, serve breakfast, or get a quick snack. Eileen and John even provided a few basics upon arrival - bread, fruit, eggs, milk, beer - so that we didn't have to immediately run to the grocery store. The bathrooms were very clean and updated, with hand and shower soaps provided. The bedrooms were very cozy and quiet with comfortable beds. Additionally, there was a nice, adequate laundry area adjacent to the cottage that we used twice.
The property outside of the cottage was beautiful. We enjoyed the lounge chairs out front while visiting with the two ponies, the donkey, and the cat. The fields and lakes are within view and make for a beautiful way to be greeted each morning when you step outside. Right across the road is the Killarney National Park - I got up early twice and went for a run inside the park - I felt very safe and was surrounded by lovely scenery.
What I wasn't aware of until after arriving was this property's commendable efforts to reduce their footprint on the environment. They use electricity generated from wind and solar, they've reduced their water consumption by 50% through conservation efforts, and they offer easy recycling on-site. It was refreshing to see a place/business have such a firm grasp on the importance of taking care of our environment, and it didn't take away from our experience at all!
During our stay in the cottage, we kept mostly to ourselves as we were busy sightseeing most of the days, but both John and Eileen helped us out with travel plans and activities on a couple of occasions. Eileen was also helpful by recommending a few good places to eat in Killarney.
All in all, we are so very happy that we chose this location as it couldn't have fit our family or our vacation plans any better. We had a great time, and I would definitely recommend this place to others who are looking for a getawayin Killarney that is just on the edge of town where it's peaceful but within easy walking distance to all of the activities that Killarney has to offer!