My husband, myself and our two children (7 & 9) recently stayed in Karen’s adorable thatched roof house. The location is perfect! There are pubs, restaurants and even a grocer steps away from the house. Check in was easy and Karen answered any questions we had very quickly. My 6’2 husband did bonk his head a few times, so beware, the ceilings and doorways are lower than average in this historical home. It was warm during our stay, so we were a bit hot at night. The upstairs windows don’t open and there weren’t any fans. We’re from the southern USA, so the lack of air flow was a bit tough for sleep. We were not bothered by street noise, but earplugs were provided just in case. For parking, we did as other reviewers suggested and used street parking for overnight, then moved our rental car to the Galway Cathedral while we were out during the day. Overall, our stay was wonderful in this unique home!