We had a very enjoyable stay in this family’s pleasant home in the Dublin suburbs near the breezy coast and in view of the mountains. The four-story house provided plenty of space for our large family’s comfort, and was a very nicely-priced alternative to Dublin hotels. The house was neat and clean and very comfortable. Our young children also enjoyed using the small backyard a bit.

Communication with Patrika was very easy: she responded very quickly and eagerly to all of our inquiries. We arrived later than we expected on the first night of our stay, and were very appreciative of the thoughtful orange juice and bagels that were left for us by our hosts. The evening we arrived, the family’s neighbor met us with the key and a warm welcome and offered her assistance if needed.

Though it was a bit of a walk to the LUAS light rail station, the ten-minute trek became an enjoyable part of our experience there, allowing us to get to know the local area a bit better on the days that we chose to take the light rail into the city instead of traveling by car. We also appreciated the ease of stopping into the Centra grocery convenience store located at the halfway point on our walk, which was ideal for picnic lunch days.

We have only a couple of negative comments about our stay in Patrika's home. First, the inconvenience of taking the large number of steps to the top floor (those that stayed in the top floor bedroom actually felt winded after a full climb up the stairs!). Second, the limited hot water available for showers. Though the immersion system was available for the warming of hot water, we were unfamiliar with that type of water heater and chose not to use it. These were both minor inconveniences, however, and we would definitely be eager to stay here again.

We whole-heartedly recommend a stay in this delightful home! Thank you again, Patrika!