Christine's house is a fantastic base from which to explore Dublin. It is situated in a really beautiful spot, right by the sea in Sandycove -- barely 100 meters from the James Joyce tower and 40 Foot. Getting in to the city is easy: the Dart takes you to Tara street in c.25 minutes, along a lovely stretch of coast. It's a short walk south to Dalkey, where a little boat will take you out to Dalkey Island if you fancy. Sandycove itself is very well-appointed, too, with good food and a great pub.
We thoroughly enjoyed staying with Christine and her two cats, all of whom were excellent company. Fresh eggs, bread and jam and coffee were provided every morning for us to prepare, which gave us a great start to the day. Christine was full of recommendations for places to visit and good walks, which really enriched our stay as well. We especially recommend this home for anybody who'd like to incorporate a bit of sea swimming into their Dublin visit!