Thank you for a lovely stay and the interesting stories!
The hosts, both humans and dog, are super friendly, and took care of every extra thing I needed (additional blanket, food for the first night I arrived, before I could get to the local supermarket, etc).
Great shower, fully equipped big kitchen, and really nice homely atmosphere. AND, there’s a beautiful short trail up to the top of the hill, from which you get a magnificent view of Dublin and the bay on one side, and endless farming landscape on the other.
For music lovers- there are several good local pubs with live music in the area + a full Irish music & dance show (+dinner) at the famous ‘Merry Ploughboys pub’ which is only 10 min drive from the house.
* * I Highly recommend to rent a car for the stay here- it’ll save you time and money compared to relying on taxis (which can be harder to get from the house at times. Alternatively - the walk from the house into town makes a BEAUTIFUL and easy 50 min. hike through a dreamy landscape. For the less faint of heart, there’s also Shane’s scooter which he so generously shares.
Staying here was the perfect way to fit both the Irish countryside and city site-seeing into my short visit to Dublin.