Where to start with this review? I'm an Irish ex-pat living in NY area and have been coming home on a regular cadence for the last ten years, staying in AirBnb locations the last 5 years - and this is hands down the best by a country mile.
To start with - Margaret was quick and friendly with all communications before, during & after my stay - and met me at the front door on the first morning with a warm welcome including keys, a tour of the apartment (I am very familiar with the area) and what can only be described as a wonderfully stocked kitchen (pastries, baguette butter, ham, cheese, fruit and much more) - which is an incredible contrast to the typical anonymous lock-box airbnbs out there - and an incredible treat for a hungry traveler after an overnight flight.
Her place is every bit as nice and well appointed as it looks in the photos - with absolutely everything you need for your stay (two weeks in my case, and I do a good bit of cooking at home - had everything I needed). The kitchen and bathroom both nice modern updates. Bedroom was extra large and plush and was quiet for sleeping. Living / sitting room area great for working during the day (I worked remotely most my stay) and or relaxing in front of the TV later in the evening.
For those not in the know about the area - this is a fantastic spot if you are staying in Dublin - Monkstown village with all it offers (restaurants, coffee shops, food stores) just around the corner, Seapoint baths just down the road for a dip in the Irish Sea, the piers at Dun Laoghaire minutes away in the other direction, and Salthill Dart Station nearby for excursions into town or out to Killiney, Bray and beyond.
Absolutely loved my time here - Margaret has set the gold standard for what an Airbnb experience should be - I couldn't recommend more highly and will definitely be returning here for my next trip home in a few months.