We had a great stay at the Beach House! It's a nice location to be able to check out both the city of Galway and to get out a little quicker to Connemara. Taxis to Galway were easy to come by when you walked down the hill and it cost 8-10 euro to get to the city center. We didn't take the bus, but it was also very nearby the house. We made a nice night out at the Salthill bars, too, which were an easy 5-10 minute walk. The kitchen was well-stocked in terms of equipment, but don't forget to pick up some spices and oil/butter if you foresee a need for it. Diarmuid also has slippers for the house - they're right in the hamper near the door.