I wish it was possible to give a six-star review on Airbnb, because my time with Uve and Colman was so incredible that five stars doesn't feel like enough. They are by far the best hosts I've ever had on Airbnb. The spaces they've created are incredible--more on that later--but *they* are what made this the best experience I've ever had on Airbnb (and I've been doing nothing but living in Airbnbs for nearly a year and have had almost nothing but great experiences).
They immediately made me feel like part of their family and part of a wonderful community. They bring people together in a really magical way I've never experienced before at any other Airbnb that hosts multiple guests. Even just in the space of a few days I was invited to multiple meals and get-togethers, served copious cups of tea, and engaged in so many wonderful conversations. Colman and Uve fully share their home and their family life. I enjoyed meeting their talented son Jonas and wonderful, sweet dog Blackie. They were quick to help with anything I needed. I was especially grateful to Colman for picking me up and dropping me off at the bus station and helping with my massive overly packed bags. It was painful to leave this place and it is the first Airbnb I will book when I can make it back to Ireland.
I loved this particular room, too. It had everything I needed as a solo traveler. It's a relatively small space but set up perfectly so that I never felt cramped even when I spent hours in here working and writing. There was no amenity I wanted that the room didn't have. The bed is comfortable and I slept well. The windows are beautiful and I enjoyed watching the bees and butterflies feed on nectar while I worked at the spacious desk. This is a great setup if you're working as you travel (or just want a creative space where you can write and dream). It's easy to open and close the windows and raise and lower the blinds to adjust how much air and light are coming in. The shower has great temperature and pressure. One of the biggest bonuses of staying in this room is that it's right off the dining area downstairs, where you'll probably end up wanting to spend a lot of time making and sharing meals and chatting with all the wonderful people here.
I booked with Uve because I wanted to check out Kildare. This is a perfect jumping-off place to do so. I solely used public transportation during my time in Ireland and it worked really well here. The bus stop is about a fifteen-minute walk away. (Note that to go to Kildare, you need to take a right and go to the bus station nearer the town center--Google sent me to the wrong one, but I was thankfully steered in the right direction by a local.) The same green bus that goes to Kildare goes to many other towns and will take you all the way to the Dublin Airport, which was super convenient for me.
This room is just one of many options Uve and Colman offer. You honestly can't go wrong with any of them. This is exactly the place you hope to find on Airbnb--a place that is so uniquely and perfectly done that it is its own experience. Their home is just immaculate and cozy and warm and inviting and I kind of just want to move in and live here. If you're thinking of booking here, just go ahead and do it!