DO NOT HESITATE...BOOK THIS NOW! Let's start with the welcome. Trish met us at the gate and was the epitome of Irish hospitality, something that cannot be faked! . This is why Airbnb is so good, you get to meet interesting people from paths that would not otherwise cross. Trish is one of these people, a lateral thinking businesswoman who has inspired me to start my own business on retuning home. As for the barge, AMAZING. The small touches were lovely, chocolate bickies by the kettle, exactly what we needed after a long journey. My biggest concern before arriving was the climate, would we be warm enough on the water in 10 degrees...the stove heated the entire space, even the bathroom. Location was so handy, a 10 minute walk up Pearse St into town, great eateries along the way. Fab supermarket 2 minutes across the road along with amazing coffee. Energy efficient simple living, without compromising on comfort. Heavenly is the best word i can use. We will return spend a week here so we can take the barge up the canal. If you love history, it is right next to major structures involved in the 1916 Rising, you can FEEL the history all around. Thanks Trish for a once in a lifetime experience which we will repeat! Adrienne and Chris from Melbourne, Australia