What a perfect place to stay in Kinsale. Clean, well maintained, nicely decorated, and well stocked. We were so pleasantly surprised to see that all the photos and descriptions did not lie. 5 Stoney Steps is close to everything that is great about Kinsale. Just steps away from fantastic dining, shopping, pubs, and local flare. It was lovely to arrive and find that there was food in the refrigerator for breakfast the next morning. The markets in town are fantastic if you want to cook on your own. A lovely town to stay for an extended period (we were there 7 nights) as the town offers quite a lot to do and is very close to all the other great Ireland adventures.
5 Stoney Steps itself was just perfect for our family of 2 adults and 2 older teens. Each teen had their own room where they enjoyed a bit of solitude after busy days. The beds are comfortable and clean, the bathroom has nice water pressure and lots of light. The main living space is comfortable and nicely decorated. We quite enjoyed the fireplace as we were there during an exceptionally windy, rainy, cold week. Though many would not require a TV or WiFi during holiday, our teens were happy to be able to connect when they wanted to. We found the WiFi to be quite good, though there was one evening it was spotty, I suspect due to the weather. The kitchen is well stocked with all you require to do basic cooking for a small group. There is a back patio which I am sure is quite nice in the spring and summer months.
A few things to know when visiting, the parking is near the trash cans and you must park very closely to the trash cans so as not to take up 2 spaces. We learned this the hard way and received a note on our car one morning... our mistake! Also, the house directions are correct regarding the heaters in the home....the will warm up the home very efficiently. It was very cold while we were in Kinsale and we found that the home can go from chilly to quite hot very quickly, so be careful to use the heaters sparingly!
I can not recommend 5 Stoney Steps highly enough, it was just perfect for our low-key family!