If you’re planning a trip to Dublin I highly recommend staying at Aoife’s. She and her family live in an adorable (well-equipped and fully stocked) house on a little square in Marino, one of Dublin’s hidden gems. (You arrive and, if you have kids, think “We might want to move here.”) Aoife’s place is also walking distance to Clontarf and just a few minutes from the city centre by bus—but it was so much cooler than the city centre.
In terms of hospitality, Aoife and family are tops. And all of the communications were quick, clear, friendly, etc.
I’d definitely stay here again—and if you have kids this is absolutely your place.