Mary was a remarkable host--very clear instructions about how to use everything that were sent to me in an email ahead of time (even though I didn't do my due diligence and read them ahead of time! I should have, I feel bad I had to text her a few times: and every time she texted right back. Very polite and very good communicator). This was a gorgeous space to rent, and is exactly as it appears in the photographs. It was full of beautiful books, art, a completely stocked kitchen (appliances, etc.), and was impeccably clean. It is VERY well located, just a 20 min walk from downtown Dublin, and was a very safe, quiet residential area. I would recommend for couple or a family: there was room for two couples, or perhaps a family with 2 to 3 children. Extremely quiet, and so easy to sleep in this house! At night we opened the sliding doors to a private courtyard. We only used one bedroom, but there were two other areas to sleep, and the library at the front of the house was a favorite space to have tea. I feel really fortunate to have stayed in such a special place, it will always inform how I see that city.