To keep it to the point. The listing was false, there was no access to "private" living room or study which I required to wfh while searching for appropriate accommodation in Dublin with the reopening of our office. I checked in at 8pm and left the following morning at 10am, after voicing my concerns the previous evening which caused great distress on me and my clients. I completed my work day in a coffee shop in Howth. I was awakened at 4 different occasions by the barking of a dog (a wee terrier, who I loved meeting) but was assured he "quitens". I've never left a bad review, and I've always been of the opinion that if gives you no luck. All my time using AirBnB between Ireland, NY, Rome and countless European countries I've never experienced this. Valarie had had let me know she was having a tough time, which I truly empathise with. I make my way into the "private" living room to find 10 pieces of furniture overturned and no physical way into the room. I made it clear I was leaving the next day and in an amicable matter I asked to be refunded from the 230 euro I paid and was told I'd receive 52.30.
Once this was directed, and I proceeded to carry my belongings to my car. I was falsely accused of leaving her front door open!!! I had not left the room. I asked her to refund me for a false listing, to then be told that I inadvertently "nearly killer her dog". Which confused me, since I seen her place her 2 dogs in a crate following my discussion re. the use of a "private" living room. Agajn, I am humiliated I have to write such a review and to declare an elder woman who is obviously struggling (since was mentioned in my first 10 minutes there). I am truly dissapointed with the false advertisement, the nonsensical fabrication following my concerns and the inability to resolve the matter personally following a conversation. I spent 228€ of my companies money, stayed 13 hours and was "lucky" to receive 52.50€ back.
If you are a foreign couple, or young couple who wants a reasonable getaway and doesn't mind about your quality of sleep or the intrusion of your host. This may work work out, anything outside that bracket. In my opinion you need to avoid.
Still can't believe I had to compose a review this negative.