I stayed at Sarah’s place for five nights on the tail end of my Europe trip. She was great in communicating with me and flexible about check-in and out times. Her husband and two children are sweet, including a newborn. I ran into them several times throughout my stay.
The room was clean and I really loved having my own private bathroom. My friend stayed with me one night and Sarah was so great about adding her to my reservation and making her feel welcome.
Other guests (all females while I stayed) were friendly and from all over the world (Canada, Australia, etc.) We usually met or chatted at breakfast. Everyone was so nice and staying for various reasons.
Breakfast options included: soda bread, cheese, tomatoes, pastries, butter, yogurt, cereals, fresh fruit (bananas, kiwis, clementines, and apples), orange juice, coffee, tea, and milk.
Their house is located about 4 stops from the city center on the DART. Purchase a Leapcard and it’s super easy to use around town for the bus, tram, or train. If you stay out late (past 11:30PM), you’ll need to take a taxi home which will cost around 12-18€ depending where you are in the city. You can take day trips to Howth or Malahide really easily from the house and I highly recommend doing that during your stay.
If you want an Irish family experience while also having the freedom to come and go as you please, this is a great option for you.