Carmel is a fantastic host with great attention to detail and great responsiveness. The penthouse is amazing. Well decorated, comfortable, very clean and the location puts you in walking distance to everything in Dublin.
My wife and I brought our two children, 9 and 12, to stay in Carmel's home while I worked out of our Dublin office in Sandyford and my family saw all the sights in and around Dublin. It was an easy walk to the LUAS for me which made it quick and effortless to get to our office in Sandyford and our family was able to get to all the major attractions in and around Dublin with ease. The penthouse is located very centrally so not only can you walk everywhere but there are a ton of sidewalks, etc that make it very safe to walk around the city. We walked everywhere and didn't have a need for cabs, etc. Carmel included a very detailed book with great suggestions around area pubs, restaurants, attractions, etc which made it even easier to explore on our own.
We were there in late June 2018 and it was the warmest in Dublin that they had experienced in more than a decade but we were still very comfortable in the penthouse and was cool at night. We are from Florida so record summer heat in Dublin was still like late winter or spring to us.
It is located in a very safe place and is beautifully decorated with everything you need for cooking, laundry, entertainment, etc.
When we did have questions Carmel was extremely responsive and helpful. I've traveled around the world and stayed in 5 star resorts that don't have this kind of responsiveness and attention to detail. The penthouse is very spacious and offered an accommodation were couldn't have gotten at a hotel.
Our favorite part of the experience was the host has a clear passion for their country and the city they live in which was so helpful to us as we explored around a city and country that was new to us.
The penthouse, the host, and the city and people of Dublin and Ireland made our 3 week stay an amazing one. Thank you Carmel and we will see you next time, the kids had a great time and will always remember their time staying in your home.