This is an absolute gem if you want to explore Dublin on foot! On arrival, you will have ample parking right outside and the house is simply huge! If you are traveling in a group (there were 6 of us) then this is a great space to relax after a day of travel and walking.
Thoughtful touches like an automatic light in the hall help you settle in really quickly. The kitchen is very well equipped and brilliant for making a wee fry before you head out for the day.
There are a couple of high end restaurants on the street, but take a walk down towards The Bleeding Horse for a pint and a wee bite to eat. The Charliemont Luas (get the Leap Card - cheaper and you will use this and the bus) is about a 20 minute walk along with a 10 minute walk to Tesco Express for the essentials.
Looking for some good places to see authentic Dublin - try Cassidy’s Bar on Westmorland, Porterhouse and The Long Hall. Along with the usual tourist stuff, check out The National Museum on Kildare Street (free) and then have a cuppa one of the wee coffee shops across the street.
Mike’s place is brilliant - you can get your supplies and have a wee breakfast in the morning and along with a good night’s sleep, you’ll experience all that is Dublin. In the long summer days, the little courtyard affords a little time to relax and perhaps a beer or three. Being out by the canal is perfect and quiet at night for a good night’s sleep. Mike also supplied shampoo and shower gel and the towels are the real deal!
Loved this great house and hope to be back!