We just got back from our trip to Dublin and couldn't be more pleased about our stay. So many great things about this place! Where to start... Well, with the hosts, Ashton and Caitriona: they are simply awesome! We are very happy to have met them as they are pleasant, helpful and respectful and full of great suggestions and ideas for our stay. Seriously, we would look forward to coming back home at night just to chat with them! Ashton greeted us on the first day and had plenty of maps and documentation about the city. He also had a binder that detailed his favorite spots and recommendations. Communication with him during the booking was great: he always replied back very quickly and answered all of our questions and concerns. The condo was impeccably clean, including our room and private bathroom, the cleaning lady had just left and everything smelled clean and fresh. The room is cute and cozy, and the bed, pillows and linen were very comfortable. There was a closet with plenty of hangers. The room gave on a balcony. The bathroom also had shampoo and shower gel, which is a nice touch. Another win is the fact that Ashton had plenty of options for us to have breakfast: lots of fruits, delicious irish soda bread, coffee, eggs... Breakfast items are always very appreciated. Ashton is a chef, so he had great recommendations for fine dining. And what fine dining we had at Heron and Gray: go. Just go.
It's tucked into the little market in Blackrock (in the burbs). Take the Dart (the train), it's super easy, quick and cheap and you will have one of the best meals in your life. Seriously. Not cheap, 48 euros per person for a 5 course-meal, but every bite is memorable and it's fantastic value for your money. You're welcome!
Another plus about this place: the location. By the river and the canal, it's pretty, it's safe and it's quiet. And only a 20 minute walk away from Temple Bar and the centre. And good restaurants around as well. I highly recommend this place and would book it again in a heartbeat for my next stay. Thanks Ashton and Caitriona for making our stay so memorable!