Damon and Barbara's place was awesome. They built it themselves and really created a unique and delightful space...highly skilled carpentry meets artistic passion. They are kind and welcoming, and we were quite sad to depart.
The accommodation seemed to be better than described. It was all very thoughtfully laid out as if they lived there themselves. The photos don't reveal all the custom touches and don't really relay just how great a location they have - absolutely quiet and peaceful with lovely views of the mountains.
Directions were specific and accurate. Check-in was easy. They met us and walked us through the whole property. They included some very thoughtful touches, which I won't reveal so as not to spoil the surprise.
They have a wonderful natural water feature in the back yard as well as a comfortable gathering area with fire pit and bbq.
The whole home was spotless. The kitchen has all equipment needed for cooking. There's ample hot water with a bit of a quirky shower, which came with verbal instructions.
The wood stove in the living room was prepped and ready to go, but we never had a fire due to warm weather, and frankly the area was so clean we just didn't want to mess anything up.
The beds were very comfortable, and with the solitude we slept extremely well.
Wi-fi bandwidth is adequate. It's not blazingly fast, but who wants to sit around streaming content when there's so much else to enjoy??
Road access is typical of rural Ireland - on the secondary roads the lanes are very small, and everyone accommodates their neighbors by pulling over to let the other vehicle pass, always with a friendly wave. It simply requires a bit of diligence but is negotiated easily.
We definitely are looking forward to visiting them again in the next year or two.