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  6. VRBO Listing #405713

Spacious & Comfortable 1 Bed Apt. Your Home from Home in D4

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Bedroom with super-king bed and full bathroom ensuite

Bedroom with super-king bed and full bathroom ensuite Large bedroom with lots of cupboard and drawer space. Compact *new* kitchen. Cupboards stocked with basics. Plenty of cook's equipment Looking from sitting room through to bedroom Sitting room with door to kitchen and view out the window towards the sea Open fireplace burns smokeless logs. Wifi access. Door to balcony. Large vintage bath with grip handles. Over bath shower Parking area in complex View from the apartment over Dublin View from the balcony looking seawards Walk along the River Dodder, 5 minutes Herbert Park, 5 minutes walk away Donnybrook Fair. Excellent local food shop about 10 minutes walk away. Indoor shopping at Stephen's Green St Stephen's Green Trinity College The River Liffey central Dublin The beach at Monkstown 10 minutes drive away, 8 minutes on the Dart Killiney Beach. 22 mins on the Dart Railway Dalkey, 18 mins on the Dart Railway

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  • Minimum stay:7 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets considered:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Dublin apartment description

In Dublin 4 situated at the Donnybook end of Ailesbury Road, but also adjacent to Ballsbridge and just a 10 min bus ride from St Stephen's Green is our very comfortable owner-maintained, spacious holiday apartment for maximum TWO people, ( if one is a child, they must be over 10) , minimum stay ONE WEEK! You can stay for a shorter period but it is still the weekly charge, for your stay). Unusually well equipped, it is not so much a normal rental place but more a home from home. We hope you will find everything you need here to make your holiday in Dublin perfect although no guarantee on weather! Everything is included in the rent, no hidden charges. For those arriving by air and reluctant to venture into Dublin traffic, this is very conveniently placed less than 5 mins walk from the Aircoach stop.

o Entrance hall
o Cloakroom
o Fully equipped kitchen completely renovated 2013
o Large sitting room with eating area
o Double bedroom with superking bed (twin matresses)
o En suite bathroom with Bath, over bath shower, basin and WC
o A balcony overlooking the leafy embassy neighbourhood just south of central Dublin. Total floor area approx 800sq ft

Ideal for couples wanting a week in Dublin, visiting academics or business people needing a quiet and comfortable place to stay close to the centre and the universities and for anyone wanting to escape hotel life and have their own space. Our flexible start dates allow for weekly stays starting any day of the week. (7 day minimum). This third floor apartment in a prestigious block on Ailesbury Road is exceptionally light and spacious with great views from its large picture windows and balcony. The whole apartment benefits from early morning sunshine as it faces East.

The well equipped kitchen has a dishwasher and microwave and a good sized fridge freezer. A table by the window provides seating for two looking out over the Georgian houses on Angelsea Road. As this is our own holiday home, we leave a selection of 'dry' goods in the cupboard so as well as supplies of tea, coffee, sugar etc. there are also things like rice and pasta as well as all the basic extras we use in the kitchen like washing up liquid, cling film, foil etc. so you don't have to rush to the shops for the basics right away.

The sitting room has a dining area and plenty of comfortable seating. Broadband access is wifi. Settle in for a cosy evening in front of the fire (you can burn special smokeless logs, available locally) watching multi-channel TV, a DVD or borrow a book from the bookshelves. The balcony is off the sitting room and looks over Dublin towards the sea (although this is hidden by trees so I can't claim sea view!). Very occasionally (I will tell you when, as it is only a few times a year) there are concerts at Simmonscourt, down the road and you can take a 'balcony seat', if so minded, to listen (or put ear plugs in!). See below if I have listed one under 'other activities'.

The large bedroom has a super king-sized bed and plenty of storage space. The bed has two new comfortable single matresses made up with single duvets so although more suitable for couples, it could be used by two close friends. Off the bedroom is a fully equipped bathroom with an over the bath shower. The apartment also has a cloakroom off the hall with basin and loo and this also houses a washing machine. Iron and ironing board are also provided.

The whole apartment is centrally heated except in high summer and benefits from constant hot water. It is equipped with a sensitive smoke alarm.

It is five walk from excellent local food shops, pubs and restaurants, 5-10 mins to RTE at Montrose, St Vincent's Hospital, RDS Ballsbridge and the UCD campus at Belfield, 20 mins to Aviva. For tourists' Dublin - it is within walking distance (a mile and a half) from, arguably, the ‘best’ shopping area of Dublin, St. Stephen’s Green and Grafton Street and is very well served by buses, virtually outside the door. The Dart Railway, by which you can explore the coast and coastal villages, North or South, is under a mile away (Sydney Parade stop). You can walk to the beach at Sandymount in about 20 minutes or take a 5 minute stroll to Herbert Park (feed the ducks?). It is in a perfect quiet position for being near to the centre of Dublin, without the noise, and convenient for trips by car or bus southwards to the sea and mountains.

I provide a pre-loaded LEAP card so that you have no worries about taking a bus as soon as you arrive. I just ask you to top it back up (it has usually between 20-30 Euros on it) when you leave. It can be used by two people. You just tell the bus driver where you are going and put it on a reader by his cab. The fares are discounted with this card.

Golfers will be pleased to find a fine golf course at Elm Park just 10-15 minutes walk away and there are public tennis courts in Herbert Park. The Sunday buffet lunch (booking essential) at the Herbert Park hotel is magnificent.

Theatres and museums abound. Our particular favourites are The Gate Theatre (where the performances are always outstanding), the Museum of Decorative Arts and History in the imposing and vast old Collins Barracks building (great lunches in the cafe there!) and the Dublin City Hugh Lane Gallery in Parnell Square.

There is a comprehensive folder of how things work in the apartment and suggestions of things to do in Dublin. The apartment is prepared for holidays by me, the owner, personally and I am happy to answer any questions by email both before and during your stay. I can only very rarely manage last minute bookings and the minimum stay is one week @ 770 Euros (785 Euros for 2014). Please check the availability calendar to see if the time you want is possible.

Small extracts FROM THE GUEST BOOK (some people write a whole page!)
'I thoroughly enjoyed staying in this lovely spacious apartment which was perfectly situated to access transit to get around'.

' Just wonderful - so cosy and welcoming '

'This place has felt like my home away from home. I could not have asked for a more inviting place to come back to at the end of each day'

'We've stayed in many self catering apartments and this is one of the best! Everything was clean and organized and this was the best stocked kitchen ever! We loved the view and all the light from the windows. This is a great neighborhood close to groceries and restaurants'

'We found the apartment spotless, quiet and it felt like coming home after long days trekking around Dublin'

'A most spacious and well-prepared apartment in the most central and desirable area of Dublin. Absolutely ideal for work and vacation purposes'

'Again thanks a thousand times for allowing us to be here. It was wonderful to have such a warm, cosy and comfortable home-away-from-home to come back to after a long hard day's shooting'(film!)

'A lovely home, very much my home this week. Nice to work from. Fun to go to the local shops and make food here. Beautiful light......thanks thanks thanks!'

'What a great time we had in our five weeks here. We found your place comfortable, warm and welcoming. Dublin is its usual wonderful, friendly, generous self! Many thanks and warmest regards'

'It was such a treat to stay in your wonderful apartment. Everything was superb - we really appreciated your kindness, organisation and attention to detail. The location cannot be beat. We loved being able to stroll into town. We look forward to an opportunity to stay again.'

Keywords: Dublin, holiday apartment, one bedroom, home from home type, Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, short term rental, self catering,

Property Type

  • On floor 3
  • Apartment
  • 4 story

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Senior Adults Only Community:

            This is not strictly speaking a Senior Adults only Community but due to the sensitivities of the older residents in our block, we prefer to let to mature couples but we may let to responsible younger people who can reassure us they are not here to party so this usually means that we let to retired people, professionals, or academics. This is a quiet building with predominantly retired people so you are requested to be considerate of your neighbours. Parties are not permitted and you are asked not to shout over the balcony, talk loudly if returning late at night, or play excessively loud music at any time. No more than two people can stay in the apartment. Sorry, I do not make any exceptions to this rule. We are confident that you will find everything you need here to make your holiday in Dublin perfect although we can't guarantee the weather! If there are any problems I am at the end of the phone or email and there is a day time caretaker should you have an emergency...moreless

          • Limited Accessibility:

            There are a three steps up to the main door. Inside, a lift takes you directly to the door of the apartment. It is unsuitable for a wheelchair within the apartment for access to the bathroom. There are handgrips on the bath but none on the wall so it may also be difficult for someone with severe walking or balance problems....moreless

          • Non Smoking Only:

            This is strictly non-smoking in all areas. This means that if you are a smoker, this is not the place for you as I have reluctantly decided to exclude even people who promise to smoke outside. The smell lingering in the wardrobe from smoker's clothes is unpleasant for future guests...moreless

          • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

            See under Senior adults only community. Well behaved children over 10 are welcome but a child counts as a person in my book so the maximum occupancy is still 2!...moreless

          • Pets Not Allowed
          • Not Suitable For Children

          Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, Beds for 2

          • Bedroom 1

            ...moreless

          • King size beds (1) The large bedroom has a super king-sized bed and plenty of storage space. The bed has two new comfortable single mattresses (one is soft memory foam, the other medium sprung) made up with single sheets and cosy duvets (otherwise know as an 'Austrian Twin') so although more suitable for couples, it could be used by two very close friends. It is warm in winter with central heating (and an extra storage heater should nights be exceptionally cold) and cool in summer. There are feather and down duvets and pillows and pure cotton sheets. Please note that we keep this apartment for TWO people only....moreless

          Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom

          • Bathroom 2: toilet

            Handbasin also...moreless

          • Bathroom 1: toilet, combination tub/shower

            Handbasin also. This is ensuite. The vintage bath is large....moreless

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Kitchen:

            A ceramic four burner hob with a grill and two ovens. Dishwasher, Microwave, a 'lean' grilling machine. The cupboards are stocked with all the basics - tea, salt, sugar, pasta, tinned goods etc. as well as all the things you would expect to find in your home cupboards like foil. cling wrap etc. and you are just asked to replace what you use. Local shops are 5 minutes walk and stay open late...moreless

          • Coffee Maker:

            Nespresso coffee maker ( capsules provided to start you off;more available at Brown Thomas,Grafton Street), Drip filter electric machine;French press jugs; Bialetti type hob top espresso maker. ...moreless

          • Cooking Utensils:

            Many useful kitchen utensils and baking equipment. Electric kettle for the tea drinkers. Lean grilling machine....moreless

          • Dishes & Utensils:

            Plentiful supply of plates, mugs, cups, dishes etc. Good selection of saucepans....moreless

          • Pantry Items:

            All staples like sugar, tea, coffee, condiments, spices etc. in the cupboard....moreless

          • Refrigerator:

            This is a fridge with a separate smallish freezer compartment....moreless

          • Dishwasher:

            You will find dishwasher tablets in the cupboard....moreless

          • Stove:

            Double Electric oven and grill with ceramic hob....moreless

          • Freezer:

            Small. On top of the fridge compartment....moreless

          • Dining Area Seats:

            6...moreless

          • Microwave
          • Toaster

          Amenities

          • Washing Machine:

            I always leave some washing powder or liquid in the cloakroom cupboard but you may need to buy more if you wash a lot! The washing machine has a high spin speed so most clothes can come out nearly dry. There is no dryer but clothes dry extremely quickly on the racks provided or (if non-dripping!) on the radiators in winter...moreless

          • Parking Off Street:

            There is a parking disc provided for you which you are asked to display on the dashboard of your car. There is video monitored visitor parking available in the Visitor's car park if required (no extra charge)...moreless

          • Linens Provided:

            Extra linen for the bed is provided if you are staying longer than a week. Please note that this is NOT a serviced apartment so if you are staying longer than a week you may change and wash your own....moreless

          • Wood Fireplace:

            You may only burn smokeless logs, available from some garages and from Tesco supermarket nearby. You are asked to take great care when you have a fire and use the fireguard provided....moreless

          • Towels Provided:

            Per Person: bath sheet, hand towel and face flannel. Extra towels provided so that you can change them as often as you like. ...moreless

          • Living Room seats 5:

            Living room/dining room with cable TV. Very large picture window looking out over Dublin towards the sea....moreless

          • Parking:

            Free and secure parking within the complex....moreless

          • Heating:

            Centrally heated...moreless

          • Hair Dryer
          • Iron & Board

          Other Amenities

              • There is a large garden shared by other occupants in the block so you can take some folding chairs from the balcony if you want to sit out. There is a daytime caretaker and secure parking. Video door entry. The block is equipped with a sensitive smoke alarm system and you are asked to take care not to set this off by mistake with forgotten cooking! There is a basic hairdryer. Provisions: Unlike most self catering rentals, this apartment is set up for instant living so you feel at home and not deprived of your useful everyday things. You will find a small food store cupboard and provision of things such as soap,loo paper and shower gel to start you off and save you having to rush out on arrival, but this is self-catering and these are starter supplies and you will need to replace as necessary.There is even a drawer with scissors, cellotape and glue and umbrellas,shopping bags and a picnic rug to borrow. (NB There is no personal clutter which is tucked away in one big cupboard) ...moreless

              Entertainment

              • Books:

                Owner's eclectic selection of books on the shelves for you to borrow...moreless

              • Video Library:

                There are a small number of Irish-themed DVDs available to borrow....moreless

              • Satellite / Cable:

                Many channels but only about 6 are worth watching!...moreless

              • DVD Player
              • Television

              Communications

              • Wireless Internet:

                A pretty reliable service which is provided at no extra cost but we can not be held liable for breakdown which is the fault of the service provider and which is beyond our control. Downloads must be kept to a reasonable limit...moreless

              • Internet
              • Broadband Access

              Outdoor Features

              • Lawn / Garden:

                A big communal garden with a very large lawn and lots of mature trees and shrubs. You can take chairs or a picnic rug from my apartment to sit out...moreless

              • Balcony:

                North East facing. Gets very early morning sun so no good for sunbathing!...moreless

              Theme

              • Tourist Attractions
              • Historic
              • Romantic

              Location & View

                  • Car Not Necessary

                  Activities

                  • Hospital
                  • Medical Services
                  • ATM/Bank
                  • Shelling
                  • Shopping
                  • Groceries
                  • Sailing
                  • Cycling
                  • Fishing
                  • Swimming
                  • Tennis
                  • Golf
                  • Marina
                  • Museums
                  • Live Theater
                  • Churches
                  • Cinemas
                  • Library
                  • Walking
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Scenic Drives
                  • Synagogues
                  • Restaurants
                  • Antiquing

                  Other Activities

                      • The apartment is on Ailesbury Road which runs from Ballsbridge to Donnybrook. This is at the Donnybrook end. 2013 is a notable year in Ireland. Just google The Gathering and you will see how you can be a part of something special. In Dublin there are so many activities you can partake of that I can only mention a few, Walking tours with a particular slant, be it history, architecture, literary, interesting museums such as The Writer's Museum, the National Museum of Ireland, the Chester Beatty Collections, quirky places: the crypt of St Michan's Church, historic places: Dublin Castle, Kilmainhaim jail, Guinness's Brewery, Jameson's Whiskey distillery, art at the Museum of Modern Art,the National Gallery, the Dublin City Hugh Lane Gallery, The Book of Kells in Trinity College and much much more. Irish dancing and music evenings in pubs,street performers in Grafton Street, numerous theatre, concert and film productions etc. The current Dublin Festival Season (every year from 1st September to 31st October, includes the Dublin Theatre Festival until October 13th followed by the Bram Stoker Festival 25th to 27th October. The Robert Emmet experience at Arthur's pub runs until 3rd November. There is a four day celebration 7th to 10th November, to mark the 50th anniversary of the only time The Beatles ever played in Dublin (1963). In 2014 Bloomsday in June (a celebration of the works of James Joyce) the Dublin Horse Show in August (which makes it rather busier and noisier around the area that week!) Any academics interested in a longer stay for a sabbatical at Trinity College or University College Dublin (or elsewhere!) over the winter months (and maybe even including Christmas) please contact me for preferential terms....moreless
                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Wonderful homey apt

                        Wonderful homey apt

                        • Guest Harold O. (Miami, FL)
                        • Date of stay 08/27/13
                        • Review Submitted 09/21/13
                        We had a great stay, everything was as promised and Felicity was extremely helpful. Nice quiet location, easy to get to city center and many shops and pubs nearby.

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+.

                        Owner response: Lovely to hear that everything met your expectations and that you found the location so convenient. Thank you for your kind review. We would welcome you back anytime for a third stay!

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                      • A "Heavenly" Experience!

                        A "Heavenly" Experience!

                        • Guest Pat (California, USA)
                        • Date of stay 07/15/13
                        • Review Submitted 08/12/13
                        What a wonderful time we had in Dublin, thanks to our home-away-from-home stay at this beautiful apartment!. You are such a gracious and caring host. Thank you for making our trip comfortable, convenient and most of all, for the personal touch that immediately made us feel welcome! I will definitely stay at your apartment when next I visit Dublin. Your location is excellent, near the bus lines and easily accessible. Donnybrook is engaging and neighbourly and we were close enough to the city to have the peace and quiet we needed, but not the noise and bustle.

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.

                        Owner response: I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed staying in our apartment and in the area also. No doubt you sampled the many and varied food offerings in terms of shops and restaurants in Donnybrook. Equally near is Ballsbridge, where we find Roly's Bistro excellent for lunch (although quite noisy - a feature of its popularity with the local office population.... and Dubliners like to talk a lot!). We look forward to your next visit.

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                      • We hope to return

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                        We hope to return

                        • Guest N & M S Cairo, Egypt
                        • Date of stay 06/18/13
                        • Review Submitted 08/05/13
                        Thank you so much for making your home so lovely for us to stay in and for thinking of all the details and putting them in the binder. It was very helpful. We love how efficient you are. We had a wonderful time and hope to return some day.

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                      • Helpful information and attention to detail

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                        Helpful information and attention to detail

                        • Guest P & A P. Calgary, Canada
                        • Date of stay 05/27/13
                        • Review Submitted 08/05/13
                        A and I had a wonderful stay. Everything about your apartment turned out GRAND. All of your added information and attention to details about the apartment and general knowledge of Dublin City were very helpful and appreciated. Thank you!

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                      • Our week here was wonderful

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                        Our week here was wonderful

                        • Guest M & D H. San Francisco, California
                        • Date of stay 05/04/13
                        • Review Submitted 08/05/13
                        We enjoyed the apartment very much. Our week here was wonderful - we explored Dublin City, Glendalough, Powerscourt Estate, Guinness Storehouse, the Church pub, Blarney, Cork, The Rock of Cashel and Kilmainham Gaol. Thanks in no small part to your attention to detail and to your very comfortable apartment, our trip was relaxing and enjoyable

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                      • Perfect location and beautiful apartment!

                        Perfect location and beautiful apartment!

                        • Guest Susan and Mike (Seattle, WA)
                        • Date of stay 03/14/13
                        • Review Submitted 06/06/13
                        We stayed in this apartment for 10 days while on a business/vacation trip to Dublin. We didn't want to stay in a hotel, so opted for finding an apartment on VRBO and this one was just perfect! The apartment is quite large, with a brand new kitchen and nice furnishings. Very quiet and safe. We were very comfortable, and really enjoyed having wireless access, especially since I had to work a little bit. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking and feeling at home, and Felicity even provided us with some bread and drinks upon arrival so we would have something in the morning. What a nice touch after traveling from the US and being so tired and jet lagged. There is a small grocery just a minute walk up the road, and a really nice grocery a little further. We walked into Dublin city a couple of times. It's a bit of a walk, but we enjoyed the exercise and site seeing along the way. Otherwise, there is a bus right across the street that will drop you there in a flash, and Felicity provides a Leap Card that you can load up at the grocery and use while there. Another convenience we greatly enjoyed! I even used it for the tram to my local office for my meetings. We truly enjoyed our stay at this lovely apartment and would hightly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable, quiet, safe, and convenient place to stay while visiting Dublin and the surrounding areas. Thank you Felicity for making our trip all the better!

                        Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

                        Owner response: I was so glad to hear that the apartment fulfilled all your needs in terms of accommodation and location. You are the first guest to take the tram I think as it is a little walk from the apartment (about 2 km) and doesn’t tend to go anywhere very useful for most people (the bus being more convenient for the same destinations towards the city centre) except for your particular place of work in the opposite direction. It is fun to travel on however, and a useful journey, just to have the experience, is to take it from Connolly Station (which is also a Dart train station) or Abbey Street down to the National Museum of Decorative Arts and History or to visit Phoenix Park which is near there. The Leap card also works on the Dart, Sydney Parade being our nearest station.

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                      • Lovely accommodation in an upscale area of Dublin

                        Lovely accommodation in an upscale area of Dublin

                        • Guest Joe M. (-)
                        • Date of stay 04/16/13
                        • Review Submitted 05/19/13
                        My wife and I stayed at this lovely apartment for 7 nights. We found it to be clean, comfortable and the little touches such as having some basic foods and beverage already there upon arrival meant that we could settle right in and relax without having to rush out for needed items. Thank you, Felicity, for helping to make our stay in Dublin an enjoyable and memorable one!

                        Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+.

                        Owner response: Thank you for your kind review. I am pleased to hear that I have, in some small way, contributed to the making of happy memories! It would be a pleasure to have you return.

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                      • Superb Vacation Rental

                        Superb Vacation Rental

                        • Guest Liz (San Francisco, CA)
                        • Date of stay 09/30/12
                        • Review Submitted 10/18/12
                        I loved working with owner Felicity, who bent over backwards from the first to make things easy. Thoughtful, charming, and wonderfully organized, I felt as though dealing with a good friend, although we never met. The very clean flat met our needs precisely. It is like borrowing someone's well loved home. Full of light, warm when needed, peaceful, beds and linens very comfortable, kitchen fully equipped and stocked with essentials, the place was a welcome retreat we looked forward to retiring to after a day in Dublin. Ten minutes walk to Donnybrook with some very good food shops (Donnybrook Fair and others) and restaurants (O'Connell's), and a short bus ride to Dublin city center. Felicity leaves a comprehensive and up-to-date folder of activities and suggestions, including a bus pass for two which just needs to be refilled before leaving. Many thanks! Hope to return some day.

                        Recommended for: People with disabilities, sightseeing, age 55+.

                        Owner response: What a delight to hear of another happy visitor to Dublin! It is really good to hear that O’Connells (sited where Madigans pub used to be) is a recommended place to eat in Donnybrook being only 5-10 minutes walk away so I will make a note of that for future visitors. I was sorry that because of logistics with renting out my Cotswold holiday cottage I was unable to meet you. Hopefully, if you return, I will be able to rectify this.

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                      • Our Best Stay Yet!

                        Our Best Stay Yet!

                        • Guest JES (Reading, Vermont, USA)
                        • Date of stay 09/06/12
                        • Review Submitted 10/04/12
                        My husband was born in Dublin, and we spend a good bit of time there when we travel to Ireland once or twice a year. In the past, we stayed at a five star hotel which was very nice indeed, but also very expensive and allowed for little flexibility in terms of eating. For our three week stay this past September, we decided to try a self-catering apartment, and I think we have found our Dublin home! This apartment is large, light and very comfortable. The furniture and the bed are comfortable. Everything in the apartment is tasteful, but not formal. There is WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, TV, books, games, and a washing machine which is invaluable for a 3 week stay. We loved having the extra half bath. All the rooms have lovely views, and there is a balcony which we were able to enjoy many days this past September. Everything on the web site is entirely accurate. The apartment was immaculate - the owner comes in to clean and restock between renters. We felt like we knew this owner, although we never actually met. We loved the neighborhood. We had great food shops within a half mile or so of the apartment, and took great pleasure in buying our fresh food daily. We could also walk to city centre in about a half hour (depending on where one is going), or take one of the many buses that run about a city block away from the apartment. Buses also run toward the coastal communities. We particularly enjoyed shopping at Roy Fox for fruits and veges, Malloy's for fish, the Black Pig for Spanish delicacies and wines, the Butler's Pantry for breads, sweets and prepared foods, and Donnybrook Fair for everything! We are fussy about food, preferring local and organically grown foods, and were very happy with our choices. The owner was extremely helpful from our first contacts. She changed her schedule to accommodate our already made flight plans. Her information on the web, via email and at the apartment was complete and also gave us many options should we need additional help. We'll plan our spring trip early so we can be sure to book this apartment again!

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+.

                        Owner response: It was lovely to hear that self-catering beats expensive hotels and that you found a good supply of organic food nearby. It is always a pleasure to have appreciative guests and I hope very much that your can enjoy your 'Dublin home' again next year. With luck we will meet next time!

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                      • My Favorite Rental

                        My Favorite Rental

                        • Guest Jim (Stuyvesant, NY)
                        • Date of stay 06/21/12
                        • Review Submitted 09/19/12
                        I loved staying here. The rooms are all lovely: large and well furnished. The kitchen is great. Light in this apartment is wonderful - one wall is more than half glass. The details bring it all home - it is a home, owned by a person who splits her time between this place and her home in the UK. And it is the home of a wonderful person I have never met. Felicity (the owner) went beyond all lengths I had experienced before to ensure my stay was perfect, and it was. The smallest details were all addressed to make it a great experience. The neighborhood, by the way, was fun. The shopkeepers were all very friendly - most knew me on my second visit. It's a fast bus ride (10 minutes or so) from the center of Dublin to the apartment, and a 20 minute or so bus ride from the airport - too easy to bother with a taxi. All the best to my fellow travelers - I fully recommend this experience.

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+.

                        Owner response: I am so glad that you enjoyed your first visit to Ireland. It was a pleasure to have another visitor from across 'the pond'. I get consistently good reports from guests about the local shops, so was pleased to hear you felt welcomed in Donnybrook! Molloy's, Fox's and Donnybrook Fair are particular favourites and DF reputedly has a very good restaurant as well.

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                      Rates

                      Rental basis: Per property
                      Rental rates quoted in:
                      Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
                      2013
                      Oct 4 - Dec 17, 2013
                      7 night min stay
                      		€770 €3000
                      2014
                      Jan 4 - Dec 16, 2014
                      7 night min stay
                      		€785 €3000
                      My Standard Rate
                      7 night min stay
                      		€785
                      * Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

                      Additional information about rental rates

                      Longer sabbatical stays considered. Booking procedure: you enquire, I will respond within hours, if not minutes. I send you letting agreement (if not paying through Homeaway system) and ask for a deposit of €150 euros per week booked to secure the booking. Balance due 2 months advance of arrival. Payment by bank to bank transfer, PayPal, xe-trade or similar or Homeaway system.

                      Fees:

                      • Taxes Not included

                      Cancellation policy:

                      Policy available by contacting owner when booking.

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                      • RDS

                        "The home of the Dublin Horse Show every August http://www.dublinhorseshow.com/ and many othe..."

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                      • Farmer's Market, Mespil Road

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                      • Nearest Airport: Dublin Airport at 10 Miles
                      • Nearest Ferry: Dublin Port or Dun Laoghaire at 7 Miles
                      • Nearest Train: Dart Rapid Transit Sydney Parade Station at 1 Miles
                      • Nearest Motorway: M50 north at 3.4 Miles
                      • Nearest Beach: Sandymount Strand at 1.5 Miles
                      • Nearest Barpub: Kielys at 0.2 Miles
                      • Nearest Golf: Elm Park 0.5 miles Milltown 1.5 miles at 0.5 Miles
                      • Nearest Restaurant: Roly's Bistro/The Mulberry/Kielys/O'Connells etc. at 0.3 Miles
                       

                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 2002

                      About the owner: Our family live in England but I am Irish and have retained this family apartment as our holiday home as we love Dublin. I clean and maintain it personally between lets (flying over each time from England) and only let it about 8 times a year, jigsawing it in with our other 'baby' - a two bedroomed holiday rental in the Cotswolds. You can check us out there by googling Sansome House Cottage as we have some reviews for that on Trip Advisor and elsewhere. As I stay in the apartment myself to see to everything, I never let back to back and the minimum period of stay is usually ONE WEEK. Consequently I can be flexible about arrival and departure times and lets can start on any day of the week. I can rarely do last minute lets as I have to book my flights in advance so please book early (preferably at least a month in advance) if you want to stay!

                      Why the Owner Chose Dublin:
                      I inherited this from my mother and did not want to sell it as it is a perfect location, being quiet and peaceful (there are quite a few retired people living in the block) and yet so near to the centre of Dublin in the nicest area of the city. We reckon we live in a haven of peace here, near the centre, insulated from traffic noise by the many trees surrounding the apartment block so without the 'bustle' of life being too apparent. Plenty of buses nearby though - the buses, including the Aircoach from Dublin airport, stop about 3 minutes walk from the apartment which we find extremely convenient as they run every fifteen minutes. We love the views and the light from the big windows. It is cosy in winter, cool in summer. A relatively short drive south finds us in the mountains of County Wicklow, perfect for walking and sightseeing. (Glendalough is about an hour’s drive or you can go there on St Kevin's bus from Dawson Street). West of Dublin, we can visit Castletown House, the National Stud and the Japanese Gardens in Kildare or go north for the prehistoric sites at Tara and Newgrange. The Midlands and the lakes of Westmeath are within a two hour drive from Dublin. We frequently drive a little further on to explore the many towns and villages on the Shannon and have even spent a long day and driven right over to County Galway to wander around Connemara, or a little further south exploring the Burren in County Clare. Our son has done this with rail and bus but he spent one or two nights in the West to do this.

                      The Unique Benefits at this Apartment:
                      The road through Donnybrook is the main route south to Wicklow and Wexford. Less than half an hours drive and you can be in the Wicklow mountains. Five minutes drive or 20 minutes walk and you can be walking along Sandymount beach or jogging on the promenade. There are beaches all along the coast, reachable by car, by bus or by the Dart Rapid transit system, the nearest station being at Sydney Parade, just one mile away. There are so many things to do in Dublin, it would be impossible to list them all. I have put some points of interest on the map (click 'view guide', powered by Goggobot below the map, to read about my personal favourites and comments) There are shops a few minutes walk from the apartment and a large supermarket a little further away. The buses run very frequently to the centre but we often prefer to walk to St Stephen's Green through very pleasant streets, in under 30 minutes (NB we walk fast so 35 mins would be average pace!) Herbert Park is 5 minutes walk away. Here one can stroll amongst the flowers, feed the ducks on the pond, go jogging or play tennis on the public courts. There are plenty of good places to eat and drink in the area and it is close to two rugby grounds. For horse racing we have four courses within easy reach - Leopardstown (very near), Fairyhouse, Punchestown and The Curragh. You can explore the history of Dublin with visits to Christchurch Cathedral, Kilmainham Gaol and Dublin Castle or take one of the many themed guided walks around the city which usually involve a pub or two on the way! Wander around the Temple Bar area for lively bars and quirky shops. When feeling energetic you can hop on a bike with the Dublin bike scheme. Dublin has recently been rated as being in the top 10 of bike-friendly cities in the world although the demand for the city bikes outstrips the supply.

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                      Photos

                      • Bedroom with super-king bed and full bathroom ensuite

                        Bedroom with super-king bed and full bathroom ensuite

                      • Compact *new* kitchen. Cupboards stocked with basics. Plenty of cook's equipment

                        Compact *new* kitchen. Cupboards stocked with basics. Plenty of cook's equipment

                      • Sitting room with door to kitchen and view out the window towards the sea

                        Sitting room with door to kitchen and view out the window towards the sea

                      • Open fireplace burns smokeless logs. Wifi access. Door to balcony.

                        Open fireplace burns smokeless logs. Wifi access. Door to balcony.

                      • Over bath shower

                        Over bath shower

                      • View from the apartment over Dublin

                        View from the apartment over Dublin

                      • Walk along the River Dodder, 5 minutes

                        Walk along the River Dodder, 5 minutes

                      • Donnybrook Fair. Excellent local food shop about 10 minutes walk away.

                        Donnybrook Fair. Excellent local food shop about 10 minutes walk away.

                      • St Stephen's Green

                        St Stephen's Green

                      • The River Liffey central Dublin

                        The River Liffey central Dublin

                      • Killiney Beach. 22 mins on the Dart Railway

                        Killiney Beach. 22 mins on the Dart Railway

                      • Large bedroom with lots of cupboard and drawer space.

                        Large bedroom with lots of cupboard and drawer space.

                      • Looking from sitting room through to bedroom

                        Looking from sitting room through to bedroom

                      • Large vintage bath with grip handles.

                        Large vintage bath with grip handles.

                      • Parking area in complex

                        Parking area in complex

                      • View from the balcony looking seawards

                        View from the balcony looking seawards

                      • Herbert Park, 5 minutes walk away

                        Herbert Park, 5 minutes walk away

                      • Indoor shopping at Stephen's Green

                        Indoor shopping at Stephen's Green

                      • Trinity College

                        Trinity College

                      • The beach at Monkstown 10 minutes drive away, 8 minutes on the Dart

                        The beach at Monkstown 10 minutes drive away, 8 minutes on the Dart

                      • Dalkey, 18 mins on the Dart Railway

                        Dalkey, 18 mins on the Dart Railway

                      VRBO #405713

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                      This listing was first published here in 2012.

                      Date last modified - Friday, December 06, 2013

                      €770 - €785 per week (EUR)
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                      1 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom
                      Sleeps 2

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