Christine was a fantastic host. She's the perfect combination in the sense that she gives you tons of privacy, but she's super easy to reach if you have a question.

Christine's home is exactly as pictured. It's bright and colorful, cozy and warm, and a fun place to be. The refrigerator was stocked to get us started on our trip, the beds are very comfortable, there's a great TV with cable (Disney Jr. and Disney XD for folks like us with small children), washer and dryer so you don't have to pack as much stuff, and the wifi signal is very strong. It was perfect for our situation.

Now for a few other essential details. The neighborhood is nice and quiet and there's lots of amenities within walking distance. We didn't have a car and we didn't need one. You can get to a large Tesco supermarket in an 8-minute walk and there's a smaller convenience store right around the corner.

We were visiting family in Monkstown, Stillorgan, Blackrock, and the City Centre. Given the location, we could easily see our family in Monkstown and there's great restaurants in Monkstown.

Christine's place is also very convenient to buses. The #4 bus will take you to both Blackrock and the City Centre and the #46A bus will take you to Stillorgan in one direction and to the Dun Laoghaire seaside, restaurants, and shops going in the other direction. You can also walk to Dun Laoghaire, but it's always nice to know you can easily hop on a bus if you need be.

Christine, thanks for being so accommodating. You and your comfortable home helped make our trip a big success! :-)