First time traveler to Ireland. I did a lot of research on places in the country I wanted to see. The section north of Galway, in county Mayo in Connemara was on my list. The old stone barn was lovely. Simple, quiet, cozy and such a great location for visiting this region. We visited Cong, walked to Ashford Castle, visited the Aran Islands, drove to Westport, and took a million pics of mountains and sheep. The beds are upstairs in a loft. The stairs are tricky, as they are steep. I navigated fine, my 73 year old mother opted to keep her suitcase on the main floor, and while she didn't love the stairs, she handled them fine. I would recommend this to others. The hosts were great, and you'll feel like you're living like the Irish!