About 15 minutes away from the airport and 25-35 minutes from the center (depending on traffic), Maeve and Ken's place has a great location in the northern part of Dublin. The bus stops are right there, there are a convenience store, a great pub and a bunch of other stores and restaurants next door. So the location is perfect. But what makes this home great to stay at are the hosts. With a lot of experience behind their back, they know exactly what information to offer visitors. They respond quickly to any questions and make you feel welcome even before you show up. Once you are in their house, you are their house guest (not a customer). We had lovely chats over delicious breakfast (that offered Irish staples) and sometimes in the evening, as I sipped the evening tea they made for me. The room I stayed had everything I needed and more. And there are these personal touches that make you feel happy. When Maeve learned that another of the visiting guests had a birthday that day, she brought out a little gift, kept just for such occasions. They provided a card for the public transportation system that made fares cheaper. And their business cards included information on the buses one needed to get back and forth to their place. They are simply generous, lovely people who make you feel at home.