We are a family of 6, our children aged 14 months to 7 years, and this house was perfect for us. Plenty of room inside and out, we didn't even use one of the bedrooms. My son loved the soccer goals in the yard, and there is even a playhouse, swing set and other toys for them. Perhaps the best of all is the beach just a charming 10-minute walk down a farm-lined road. Louise is friendly, knowledgeable on the local area, and lives just a short distance away if there is something that is needed.

Two items that I wish we had been made aware of:

The heating oil is not included in the price of the rental. We were careful with heat and so the cost was not a significant deterrent, but it's something to be aware of.

More frustrating was the wifi. It is cellular based wifi, and the cost is also not included in the price of the rental. We didn't have a phone in Ireland since we planned on doing trip research and staying in touch with the wifi, but you can't top up the wifi without a phone, a catch 22 that proved frustrating and time consuming. We eventually worked out a solution with the property owner, but a lot of research on local attractions were lost in the interim, so arranging a solution early is important.

Overall our experience at 8 gables was wonderful. Daily walks to the beach, trips to Sligo, various monolithic tombs, Croagh Patrick, Slieve League, Streedagh Strand and so many other notable places. Co Sligo is perhaps our favorite part of Ireland, and this house is perfect for exploring it.