My friend and I stayed with Melanie for two nights and it was a wonderful experience; from her first communication to the moment we said goodbye she made us feel so welcome. She accommodated us when our flight was canceled and we would be arriving a day late and allowed us to move our reservation a night so we wouldn't miss out on a day in Dublin - so unexpected and kind! Her home is so lovely, on a quiet gated street in a beautiful part of Dublin. The luas tram is at the end of the street, and a super easy ride into the city centre. In fact we preferred staying in her neighborhood because it was quiet and idyllic and we explored parts of Dublin that we wouldn't have otherwise. Her thorough directions from the airport saved us when we arrived tired and lost! Melanie has her own local guidebook with suggestions and we used it instead of the one we brought because her rec's were all exceptional! Honestly staying with Melanie felt like staying with a friend, the rooms were comfortable and clean overlooking an adorable garden. She even gave us suggestions for the rest of our Ireland trip and we followed them pretty much to a T and all were wonderful! We credit her to an amazing week in Ireland because of this. Stay with Melanie in Rathmines, she is a gem.