There are different kinds of hosts on airbnb. Some are bachelors share what they got with you, if you and/or him don’t mind, you can even wash your dirty socks and underwear in the same washing machine. But you certainly won’t get no hairdryer for your wife at theirs’. A second type is like at the granny’s, the lady, may be old or young, may cook you breakfast. A third type is like what Ed provides, like a pro, give you what you can expect from a decent hotel, dressing table, hair dryer for the lady, a selection of different tea, coffee, etc. Even more with a microwave, dining tools and mouth wash, except paying less. But you don’t find oven like previous two types in Ed’s, I’m totally fine with it. And Ed communicates well, giving long and specific directions on commute, local food and drink. Ed do provide a laundry basket with the provider’s name, contact and price printed on it that him forgot to mention though. Be aware to read the kind notices Ed stuck on the doors if you are not 6 feet tall, I’m 5’11” and I overlooked them.
Some more advises, Ed’s apartment is located at the edge of Lansdowne Valley Park, there is a little quiet stream running by, must be a scene in summer. Along the nearby RED LUAS (Dublin tram system) there is also a river. From Blackhorse to Suir Road LUAS stop there will be swans around the river in winter. They look even more elegant when they are asleep before 7AM, with their head hiding under the wing. Just like white cotton balls floating on the river. To the west is the industrial district, lots and lots of different motor companies, and Bikeworld, the largest motorcycle shop in Dublin, is just under one mile. Surprisingly, the Coffee Studio is run by two Asians, Taiwanese, Teochewese, Fukienese, or maybe from other parts of south Mainland China, providing good western food for breakfast or brunch. My wife is a rice feeding Hakka girl, she usually don’t agree with western pastries but find their food fulfilling. The Halfway House is an old school western restaurant and pub, nothing more or less, good place for a dinner or Guinness. I don’t recommend Asian foods in the city, if you are an Asian. Most if not all of them are modified, not original. I’d rather eat Russian fish & Chips at Beshoff's.