Kate was a responsive and thoughtful host. She anticipated my needs and was quick to answer all my messages. She has a beautiful home that is clean and modern - as advertised. It’s a 45 minutes bus ride to downtown Dublin and the bus is about a 5-7 minute walk away. The apartment is I a quiet residential area with a small shopping area called Leopardstown which is a 10 minute away. I filled up my Leap Card at the SPAR there and bought some delicious meals to go from a very sweet lady at a small cafe/bakery. There is also an inn with a pub and restaurant. A Starbucks is in the same complex too.