A Perfect Place to Call Home
Our family travels quite a bit and we have also spent time in Airbnbs. It's almost always been a decent experience. But staying at Michael's cottage in Kilkiernan was special. It was different because of the care and love Michael and his family have for this little spot in Ireland and they want you to know why it is the place they call home. This spirit infused everything about our experience, from how we were met upon arrival, to the little details and coziness of this cottage, to the tour of the area Michael gave to us, to the stories he told us about the cottage and how it came to be in his family.
The cottage is very comfortable for a family. Plenty of space, modern kitchen/bathrooms, windows and skylights to let in the beautiful light of Connemara, views of the sea and landscape. If you have kids, the presence of 4 Shetland ponies on the property is sort of amazing. The beds are very comfortable with electric blankets for damp days and the fireplace is a total joy. (Peat is provided).
The location is great if you have a car and are willing to drive a bit to get to the bigger tourist sites such as Galway, Connemara National Park, etc. But the countryside is beautiful and the drives are just lovely.
Lastly, if you travel to really know a place. If you want to know where you are, you have to be introduced by people who live there and love it. Michael and his family provide that kind of hosting. I would highly recommend taking him up on his offers to show you the region and his offer to tell you more about his family's life in Kilkiernan.