Hilda, Richie, son Tom, and the one or two other family members we met were kind, hospitable, and ultra generous. Richie offered to drive us to bus, and train stations, and took us directly to the National Botanical Gardens our first day. I believe he would have delivered us anywhere we had wanted to go. Took us right to the bus station as we departed with heavy suitcases. Also were welcomed to do a laundry before we departed which was very helpful.
The little room in the loft was quiet, clean, and very comfortable. A little snug for three large adults, and maybe not appropriate for non family members, but close friends no problem. En suite little bathroom fine for a shortish stay.
The house is located in a very lovely, super safe end of town. There is a bus that comes to the immediate end of the road, but not now due to construction. So, it's about a fifteen minute walk to the bus stop currently. Good news is, Tillie's cafe is right there, and is a must for breakfast! All the local ladies, and seniors go, so that is always a good indicator. About a twenty minute bus ride to the City Centre.
The beautiful St. Anne's park is very close to Hilda's house, and if you are a runner, you will enjoy the morning run on the little island one finds very close by.
We highly recommend a day trip to Howth, the charming, real fishing village located close by, and easily accessible by DART. One can walk through St. Anne's park to the DART station. This is my favourite memory of visiting Dublin so far.
Also loved the Little Dublin Museum, the Natural History Museum, and #29 Fitzwilliam Museum.
We certainly recommend Hilda's AirBnb for brief stay in Dublin.