This house was exactly what we have sought and not found elsewhere in Ireland. It is newly renovated: bright, clean, with a modern kitchen and central heating (not a given in Europe). We were travelling with young children and other renters seemed to shrug at mildew and dust. This place is spotless. It has little courtyards front and back with tables, chairs, and flowers. It is on a quiet side street in an elegant district full of grand houses, embassies, and shops. Herbert Park nearby is the best park for families in the country. Downtown is a moderate walk away, the high-tech docklands even closer. Walks along the canal are wonderful. The host is a charming man and very engaged. He helped us get a taxi when we were having problems and nearly missed a train. The hot water upstairs is a bit ad hoc (you need to pull chains and flip switches, but that is not unusual as we discovered). If you go: the National Print Museum behind the house has an amazing cafe in a solarium. Eat Paulie's Pizza down the street--I know, pizza, but they are only open a few hours a day because it is so good (and busy). Not only would we recommend staying at this house, we intend to return ourselves.