Tl;dr:
Karen’s an absolutely exceptional host on all fronts: communication, directions, accommodations. Seriously everything. 5/5 and well earned. I will absolutely be back.
Frankly, I have trouble deciding where to begin with this review. Instead, I will share a story that epitomizes our stay. After a long day in the car, we arrived to a hot loaf of traditional Irish bread that Karen had made for us earlier in the day (along with a fully stocked fridge complete with a half-dozen eggs, milk, and an assortment of cereals).what I must have missed in the listing is that all of this was part of the breakfast she provides. Since I overlooked this part of the booking, I also failed to mention that I have celiac disease (aka gluten intolerance), and I couldn’t have most of what she had prepared. Without missing a beat, she went back into her house about a 100 meters from the cottage and came back with loads of options - On top of bringing over a gluten free and berry cereal from her pantry, she went even further by sending me a link to the very cereal for my own peace of mind of knowing that it was indeed gluten free. well deserving of all five stars. Whenever i find myself in or near Galway again and this spot is available, I will absolutely be back.