If you’re reading this and you’ve already booked Catherine’s place you are very lucky! Catherine’s description of the space is clear: it really feels like you’re living in a place where you get all the privileges of living in the middle of Dublin without feeling like you’re being sold to as a tourist every time you step outside. I stayed for two weeks, pretty much alone the entire time, and really felt at home in the space. A very efficient kitchen filled with everything you need to whip up a simple or very grand meal. My sister surprised me with a short visit and made a Vegan birthday cake (I’m not vegan, she is...) for me from scratch and Catherine had already stocked the place with the kitchen tools she needed. Catherine’s place was fully stocked and any questions I had for Catherine were answered within minutes. You could tell the space was very carefully curated so that you feel like you’re at home without feeling like you’re staying in someone else’s home. Catherine achieved that balance between homey and overwhelming. The location is a dreamy: parks are in close proximity in pretty much every direction. The neighborhood is very safe; no wrong turns here and such beautiful spaces to wander around. I ordered a ton of takeout and was able to find any essentials that I forgot to bring for my personal needs close by in Ranelagh village. Convenient, clean, safe, quiet, very thoughtful host, and a wonderful experience filled with “I have to pinch myself to believe that this is actually happening” moments. And sleeping! You can sleep in totally darkness with the fantastic blackout curtains. The place is easy to ventilate by simply opening the windows. The bed is super comfy—you feel like a queen! One of the bedrooms has this lovely nook and I found myself meditating in it every day. Somehow the sun, even on a rainy day would find me no matter what time I sat down to mediate in this spot...An East-to-use fireplace (I’m not a nature girl), no bugs, large-screen tv, warm blankets if you get cold, but heating is also super easy (if you’re not in to fireplaces!). Catherine’s place is the way to do Dublin and I sincerely hope that I’m able to book Catherine’s place when I visit next year! PS: the provided breakfast is healthy and delicious. Grateful, just grateful that I found this place.