Melanie is a very thoughtful host, and her house is delightful. It is in a very quiet, gated, community, extremely convenient for access to the city centre via the Luas (tram). If you're dumb enough (like me!) to try to get around Dublin by car, there is also plenty of secure parking by the house. The house is spacious (you needn't feel on top of each other) and comfortable. It was spotlessly clean.

There is a particularly good pub/restaurant within a 5 minute walk, with a good value dinner menu.