Sometimes you just get lucky! We had decided to extend our vacation in Ireland and were looking for a great place last minute. Normally, we use reviews as a guide but all the best places were gone. Then we spotted Otter Cottage. It looked perfect and was available for the first time - so no reviews. However, Robbyn was listed as a super host and so we took a risk - thankfully! The cottage is as pictured, totally charming and in a beautiful location. Furnished with flair and taste for old and new, it is a cozy home from home. It is so lovely to rent a place where thought and generosity of spirit has gone into little things - for example really sharp kitchen knives. Grandma’s china, referred to in the photos in the listing, makes every meal into an occasion. Information on local amenities and attractions, of which there are plenty, can be found in the helpful folder Robbyn provides.
If a TV or a dishwasher are your must haves, look elsewhere, but if you crave peace and tranquillity (with Wi-Fi) this is the place. We found the cottage a lovely space that was more than ample for the two of us, but it would be ideal for a larger family. Friends traveling together might wish to consider renting Otter Cottage and “The Riverbank” apartment , which is at the rear of the building. but completely independent. Robbyn was away while we were there but Tony her husband could not have been more gracious. They are fascinating, highly accomplished people with kind hearts. We were very sad to leave. Still reading? Then just book it!