We loved that John and Mary's place is a bit off the beaten path, in the Shandon area and up on a hill. The aircoach from Dublin airport reached Cork in about 3.5 hours and the walk from St Patrick's Quay to their house was about 15 minutes. Please note it is an uphill walk from city center (not terrible- but if you have mobility issues you will want to take a taxi or drive). The views from their house's area are wonderful and St Anne's is lovely. Their house is 2 minutes' walk from the Cork Butter Museum and some very local pubs and groceries.
The house is perfect for those who need 2 bedrooms and the bathroom is comfortable and bright. Cooking is easy and there are all supplies. Mary was lovely to allow us to drop our bags before exploring, as we had both just come from transcon flights and the bus ride from the airport and were earlier than the check in time. Super helpful and always quick communication.