I know giving every aspect of the review five stars seems a bit excessive, but we really did have a great experience at Colin's home. The property was as pictured. There were five of us (parents, sister and brother) and we were very comfortable with the amount of space both shared and bedrooms for our personal space.

A couple of things, my parents are in their late sixties/early seventies and I was concerned (when looking through the AirB&B listings for this trip) about their comfort. They loved the house and the well-appointed backyard. And were very comfortable/at ease. Also, the house is across the street from a greenbelt where there is a park with a playground and a trail for walking/running courses through the park and other parts of the neighborhood. Very family friendly location.

Colin was VERY communicative. We made our reservations almost six months out and after the initial contact, he checked in once a month with updates he had made to the house and to provide suggestions re: what to do while in Dublin. He also checked in a few times throughout our stay to inquire if we needed any assistance.

He was unable to meet us when we initially arrived due to prior commitments. However, he arranged for a friend to meet us, give us the key and walk us through the house/answer questions. She was kind and patient despite the fact we arrived about an hour late due to rental car issues.

The kitchen was fully appointed with dishes, utensils and cookware and plenty of linens were provided.

I highly recommend Colin's home and would happily rebook a stay when in Dublin.