You will receive a very warm welcome from Frances. This place is perfect if you want to be in Dun Laoghaire and still be able to get around Dublin. It is very close to the DART station so you can leave the car behind. Parking was generally ok, Francis gave me permits but I did have trouble parking one evening when the street was full. There are ample food opportunities nearby, I would highly recommend the Gourmet Kitchen around the corner. Frances will stress that you should make yourself at home and the room is clean and quiet being at the back of the house, there are no street noises. The only thing the room lacked was a full length mirror and although not en suite there is a bathroom right next door which is solely for your use. A great place to use as a base for exploring the area.