The cottage we stayed in was beautifully clean and had a lovely view of the lake out the front. The living space is in the back but has a charming view of the field and hillside behind it. The upstairs bedrooms do not have a door between them and share a bathroom which one can only enter through the second "bedroom". The space upstairs however is cozy and charming if not particularly private. It is a great location for walking around the lake, Torc Waterfall, and Muckross House and gardens--and even into town if you were an avid walker and aren't planning on carrying back a load of goods. (The gas station is very close by and has just about any staple you might need.) We enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider staying again!