Staying at Isobel's Airbnb was truly one of the highlights of our trip from the US to Ireland! We relied on public transportation to get around and found that buses to the Rush area from the Dublin airport and into Dublin City Centre were consistent, on time, and accessible, with just a little walk down to Isobel's Airbnb from the bus stop. There were some learning curves to the bus system and which buses were allowed on the LeapCard visitor pass, but once we figured that out transportation in and out of Dublin and Rush was a lot more confident for us.
Immediately upon arriving for check-in, we were welcomed into her home with such a magical/healing energy. It also smelled amazing. It was the great comfort we needed after a long day of travel. Our room and the guest bathroom clearly had so much thought and care put into them for any guests staying there, making it easy to unwind. The rest of her home and garden are also little pockets of magic and truly one of a kind.
We loved talking to Isobel and she had great recommendations for things to do, and how to travel around. She went out of her way to make sure we felt welcomed and had what we needed for our stay and the weather. We also loved saying hello to her sweet dogs! We frequented the nearby local coffee shop daily, The Guilty Goat, and found it very fun and easy to walk along the main street to find other food, pubs, and other things to look at. I was also relieved there were vegan options in the Rush area making finding food a lot easier than expected. Her airbnb was also right by a stunning beach we walked down to!
I cannot recommend Isobel's home enough to soothe your traveling soul while also giving the warmest Irish welcome! It was also amazing to get to stay a bit outside of the bustle of Dublin City Centre and experience the quaintness of Rush. The view from Rush to Dublin was also breathtaking and we loved getting to see all the villages along the way.
I would book here again in a heart beat (and honestly wish I could just live there!).