This was an amazing experience for me on so many levels. David very kindly was outside waiting for me when I arrived. He and his family exceeded my expectations of being helpful. I felt very cared for and would be easy friends with them if I lived in Dublin! The house is located in a beautiful little village with lots of great restaurants and pubs nearby, all within walking distance. A wonderful little coffee shop/restaurant on the main road called Cinnamon was a daily stop for me. Great food, coffee, and super friendly wait staff. The bedroom I stayed in was clean and very comfortable, and just a few steps away from my own private bathroom. The living room (I had a private living room as a guest) was gorgeous and just perfect for relaxing on the couch after a long day of exploring the city. The kitchen was beautiful and spacious, looking out into a fenced-in backyard surrounded by plants, trees, and flowers. David left a variety of breakfast foods out for me each morning including eggs, cereal, toast, and yogurt with fresh local strawberries. The house has very easy access to the center of Dublin. I could walk to the LUAS (local tram) and in just 3 stops I was in the heart of the city (about 10 minutes). I feel so lucky that I found this place, it was absolutely the BEST! And this family is the most welcoming, helpful, authentic group of people I could want to meet as a first-timer in Ireland. I recommend this place 110%!!