When we travel, we don't need to stay in ultra-luxurious places; we're delighted if the accommodations are just the same standard as our own home. Unfortunately, many Airbnbs fall short because of poor quality furniture, lack of proper maintenance, missing basic equipment, or cleanliness issues.
None of those problems are to be found at Mary and Andy's place. It's a home away from home. It's tastefully decorated, well-maintained, spotlessly clean, and has everything anyone would need for a comfortable sleep and a pleasant stay. Moreover, it's only a 20 minute walk away from Swords Village with its gorgeous shopping mall and cute main street. And the generous supply of breakfast food is an added bonus.
Mary and Andy are definitely super hosts. They are friendly, helpful, hard-working people. We appreciated the advice on where to eat, Andy's ordering a taxi for us, and their flexibility in allowing us a late check-out. Our 5 star rating which accompanies this review is totally a reflection of our appreciation for their hosting abilities. (Since Airbnb offers guests no objective, written criteria to rate accommodations against, and since almost all listings receive a 4 or 5 rating, we believe their star ratings are worthless as an indicator of property quality and refuse to use them for that purpose. Detailed written reviews provide much more useful information.)
We read dozens of Airbnb reviews of Mary and Andy's home before booking and were surprised that there was not a single negative comment. Having stayed with them, we now understand why. We rate their place as AAA+.