The views out of the many windows were spectacular, and you felt a great sense of privacy - very few houses even in view, and no one close by. The rooms were spacious, both kitchen and large living room area were good hang-out places. I think the house would be best in warm weather, it seemed like a summer kind of place. We stayed in November, and the downstairs was cold, though the upstairs two bedrooms were not. An entrance to Connemara national Park with a visitors center and guide to some walking trails was quite near, an easy drive. There was a public beach nearby (closed in November, not surprisingly, no blame to Carmel for that.) Everything clean and neat. Carmel does expect people to bring their own towels, keep that in mind.