If you do not choose to stay with Colm, then you will truly be missing out on a great opportunity. This may be my 21st Air BnB experience, and it was the best.
About the host: Colm knows what it is to be a great host, and goes above and beyond to make sure his guests are happy and comfortable. He is extremely friendly, kind, attentive, and a great conversationalist. He is also very happy to help with information regarding transportation to/from airport, the city center, etc., and information regarding Dublin sightseeing. Perfect host for an independent introvert (like me) and extroverts alike.
About the Amenities: first, the room I stayed in was very nicely decorated, and the bathroom was renovated - both were bright and made the stay all that much more comfortable. Colm keeps the Air BnB private room, bathroom, and parlor (with a working fireplace to be used!) *extremely* clean. It feels like staying in a cozy hotel (which is awesome because of the reasonable price!). Fresh towels, around the clock espresso machine, ten or so types of tea and hot water at the ready, breakfast bars, liters of water (which Colm constantly refills so you have a fresh liter whenever you are finished with the last), shampoo/conditioner, and even wine glasses and cork screw all available.
About Location: Colm’s home is located in a beautiful area of Dublin. It is a really pretty walk from his place to the city center (Trinity College, museums, Saint Stephens Green, Temple Bar, etc.) and not long at all (approx 30 min which goes by fast because of the scenery). The neighborhood is very safe and extremely quiet (a nice respite from the loud excitement that is Dublin). A skittish person myself, I felt perfectly safe walking from Temple Bar area/ city center back home every night alone (and as a woman, this says a lot).
100% would stay again!
Thank you, Colm!