Just a lucky strike to have had Marco and Sonia as a host! I've come to Dublin over a long week-end with my son to visit the town. Even though Marco's house is located in the suburbs of Dublin (which has the advantage of quietness) it is easily reached via DART train service (usually every 15min, takes 18min to get there and does cost only 1€80 with leapcard (cheaper then a 4 stop travel by bus!!).
The room is very cosy in the attics, sunny and quiet. Marco did really take care of our well-being with home made bread (baked every morning), freshly pressed orange juice, eggs and ham. What do you need more to wake up happily ?
It was interesting talking with him, his wife and their kids. We had free access to the house at any time.
I'd recommend to anybody who is locking for a quiet stay while visiting Dublin. Be careful, however, last train is leaving at midnight!