This was my first experience with Airbnb and it was one of the best things I have ever done. Recently widowed, my husband's family is still in the Dublin area so I wanted to spend some time there and introduce our children and grandchildren to the beauty of Ireland.
One can tell on arrival that this is indeed a much loved artisan family home and the warmth and serenity of their home immediately washes over you when you enter.
Suzanne made me feel so comfortable from the moment I first walked in the door. She arranged a taxi pickup for me at the Dublin airport as my arrival was at 5:30 a.m. She left me with necessities to get me started on my first day; bought a SIM card for me, had bread, milk, butter, sausage, chutney, chocolate, Guinness there for me. Fresh flowers everywhere and a lovely welcoming note.
The back garden is an oasis of peace and quiet after a long, busy day of sightseeing. The home had every amenity that was advertised; an endless supply of hot water, thankfully as I had three teenaged granddaughters over at one point, the internet was fast and reliable, beds and bedding were so very comfortable and the home was filled with natural light.
Beautiful greenhouse out the back with fresh lettuce and tomatoes, as well as an abundance of raspberries and beautiful roses.
The location is superb as the heart of Dalkey is a short three minute walk away with some of the best restaurants and pubs that I have ever experienced. Not one bad meal was had anywhere.
The DART is perhaps ten minutes away and can have you in downtown Dublin in 20 minutes. Buy your LEAP card and you are good to use public transit in Dublin and everything is accessible to you.
My children and grandchildren all LOVED the house and the Dalkey area and are promising to return.
Bullock Harbour and Coliemore Harbour are a short walk away. There is Ken the Ferryman to boat you over to Dalkey Island, which my grandchildren loved.
I could go on and on raving about this fabulous find. My only concern is that now with such good reviews, I may not be able to get in again. Truly, if this home is not available when you have holidays planned, then change your dates to accommodate availability. Seriously, you will not regret it.
I stayed there for two months with family visiting off and on non-stop and there were joyous and sad moments during our epic Irish summer, but this home was a place of sanctuary and comfort for all of us.
I even managed to fall in love with the AGA. If you want to book this home, please do your Google research on the AGA. You will come to love it too, I promise.
Out of words.......
Thank you so much Suzanne and family. You were awesome and your home was perfect. Hope to see you soon.