The property is outstanding, beats all expectations, and Les is a host that goes above and beyond to ensure the guests are prepared, informed and comfortable. We made the beautiful place our home for the summer. Would highly recommend for long term stays. The home is a positive, funky, and inspirational place to stay.
Location:
It is close to Ranelagh- that has great bookstores, restaurants and grocery. It is close to Donnybrook- which has small cafes and grocery. It is close to Baggot street with a lot of good restaurants. Grafton street and city center is an easy 25-35 minute walk too. If you need a taxi, you can can walk to The Clayton which is about a 5 minute walk. It was a 10 minute walk to work for me. All in all the location was perfection. We walked everywhere- even to the grocery- it was great!
Amenities:
The flat is gorgeous and has every amenity that we were interested in. The back garden was awesome, the parking spot was essential. The kitchen is fully loaded as are the bath room amenities. The TV and Wifi systems were deeply enjoyable. The Homebook provided covered all questions we had and we could get everything working with no problems. There is a washer, no dryer, which is typical for an Irish home, but plenty of drying racks for outside clothes drying.
Host:
Les was an awesome partner. He and I contacted each other routinely throughout the summer for coordination activities- gardener, housekeeping and other miscellaneous items. He was highly responsive, even while he traveled the globe. He created a happy home environment and that was exuded through our interaction throughout the summer. He is friendly, funny and inspirational and he went exceeded all my, and my families expectations, for a host.
Def a 5 star place. Absolutely no downside to staying here. [May not recommend for families with young children or seniors with physical challenges] Honestly wish this was my permanent home!