Check-in was a breeze and the front desk attendant (the rental is part of Hotel Doolin) was very friendly. She walked us through how to use the shower & the heaters and how to lock the doors. We only stayed for a night, but it's set up well for a longer stay. The village center is a 5-10 minute walk away, but there are well-lit sidewalks the whole route. The hotel also has its own pub with live music.