Through-out our 10 days in Ireland, we stayed in all kinds of places from hostels, to high end hotel, regular BnB & other Airbnb. While Mike had THE best communication & directions of all, they were also super lengthy. I hate to be discouraging because it’s exactly as advertised. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, clean & well situated to airport & not too bad for Dublin proper either. But it was not a comfortable/home-y type feeling/stay. We deeply appreciated his quick response & suggestions for take out, COVID test location and detailed check-in process. He provided videos & made those things super easy but we were never certain if he was actually IN resident & it would have been so much easier & less awkward if he had simply come out for introduction if he had been there. We wouldn’t have been left wonderful how comfortable we could be, if we were being too loud/inconsiderate or even if my daughter could be comfy walking around in PJs.
When we arrived there were more rules & detailed instructions too but it added a cold feeling. And maybe he’s had bad experiences w/this and the area he’s in requires the extra details, security & privacy of everything, but it was awkward.
It was not a “bad” stay; can’t say that at all. It was not & can check all the boxes for delivering what was “expected” but can’t say “pleasant” either cuz it felt very cold. It felt like we were Goldilocks intruding in the cabin of the 3 bears; like we were intruding & we weren’t supposed to be there. Not a warm, fuzzy, good feeling.