Rachel is a good, responsive host, supplying access information via email along with how-to's of the house and info on walking paths, one of the great benefits of this location--these paths are a day hikers' delight! The farmers who allow access to the paths on their farms were as gregarious and charming as could be. The house is about a 10-15 minute walk from the village of Tinahely, which means it's nice and quiet. The property is also gated, which is nice extra security and privacy. The yard is large, with a stunning view of the Wicklow Hills. We sat out on the patio furniture to enjoy the view on several evenings. The house itself is great--easily sleeping six adults. The house is very clean, and much renovation has been done to bring it up to date. The decor is delightful--especially the library and parlor. The king beds are very comfortable. The kitchen is large and well-appointed. There were a few minor hiccups, including a missed trash and recycling pickup and an inexplicable power outage (no storms or unusually high winds). But there were plenty of candles, and power came back on after 1.5 hours. We actually met a couple of neighbors who were also without power--we had all made our way down to O'Connor's for a pint and ended up swapping power outage stories. Though one of the three ovens on the huge kitchen range wasn't working, there were two other ovens, and we managed two dinners for 6 and 8 people. Overall a wonderful stay and a beautiful place. Thanks, Rachel!