The beauty of Airbnb is being able to meet and stay with local people that you wouldn't otherwise have a chance to know. As this was my first time using the service, I feel especially lucky that my hosts were Cathy and Tony. The process of staying with them was smooth from the start, they sent me detailed information with driving instructions, etc., and my daughter and I felt welcome from the moment we arrived at the front gate. Their home is a lovey mix of historic charm and modern comfort, our room was clean and cozy and the bathroom, which we had to ourselves, can only be described as luxurious. Little unexpected touches, such as providing shampoo and conditioner, interesting books and even cotton face wipes, were much appreciated. The breakfast each morning was very generous and we especially loved Tony's hearty homemade brown bread and peanut butter! It was a real pleasure to chat with everyone in the house, and I very much appreciated the suggestions of local restaurants and places to visit (the Mt. Usher Gardens were stunning). We would gladly stay here again during our next visit to Dublin.