Elaine was the kindest, most welcoming, and most helpful host I have stayed with yet.
The location of her home was a short 5 minute walk from the bus stop, after about a 25 minute bus ride straight from the airport. Very convenient. Her home is also about a 20 minute bus ride into the city center from the bus stop right outside her door. She lives a ten minute walk from the Botanical Gardens (the highlight of my trip!) and is close to several restaurants and pubs.
The room was as pictured and described - very clean, well decorated, comfortable, and private. The bed was so comfortable and even had a heated option, which was great for someone used to the Arizona sun. I had a private bathroom, private entrance, and private sitting room where Elaine brought me a beautiful breakfast every morning.
I was greeted upon my arrival by her family and dogs, and was immediately fixed a cup of tea and a scone with butter and Elaine's homemade berry jam. How adorable! We had a very nice talk about our lives and she offered me advice about getting to the Dublin highlights on my list.
For the second night I was there, Elaine had to be somewhere else. She left me a handwritten note explaining her daughter would check on me and see if I needed anything, including advice on getting to the airport in the morning. I thought that was just so sweet of her to make sure I was taken care of.
I had a wonderful stay with Elaine, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in a host who goes above and beyond for her guests!