There are serviceable and comfortable places to stay when you're traveling and then there are places that knock you out and make your visit an A+ -- this house is one of those places that inspire you and make everything better. We loved staying at this perfectly designed and beautifully appointed house -- what a thrill to wake up and look out at the adjacent park with its lovely lake and swans! The quaint street of cottages itself is atmospheric but when you walk through the modest front door, you're in for a surprise as you enter a light-filled, modern space with tasteful furniture, ready amenities (washer-dryer, great art books, a TV with Netflix, comfortable beds, good linens and plenty of fresh towels). We loved seeing so much natural light and the back garden space just outside the kitchen area. The upstairs with a great work-space/writing desk and master bedroom overlooking the park and lake was a constant pleasure. Everything worked perfectly, our hosts were instant and always-helpful communicators, and we were so grateful to be in a quiet neighborhood out of the tourist bustle but an easy walk to everything. We never took public transportation but walked everywhere and everything we wanted to do or see seemed to be 20 minutes away or less. We would definitely come back to stay at this perfect place and being there made our stay in Dublin so much more pleasurable than if we'd been somewhere else. Thank you, hosts!