About the Homestay

Rural Cosy
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  • Males
  • Females
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Students

We live in a spacious log cabin on an acre of land. My parents have been keeping guests for the last 30 years and have loved getting to meet and host people from all over the world. Sadly, my mum passed away a few months ago but, we are trying to keep the place going since she loved doing it. In our family home there's my dad,myself(Alexandra), my sister and younger brother. We love having guests and are a sporty friendly family. We are a busy grown family who are here to help as long as you ask. Our Area is beautiful, we have lovely walkways and beaches. We are only 10 minutes from the airport. Donabate train station in a 5 minute drive away(35minute walk) and the 33 bus is a two minute walk, both will drop you to the city centre of Dublin. Swords and Malahide are the bigger towns 10 minutes drive from us too. It's a quiet area but easy to and from the city. Hopefully, when you get to stay we can help you get to see funfilled Dublin.
Ps WE are number 5 and not 5A!Please do not knock at our neighbours doors as there have been a few late comers that have woken them up. This is not ideal to keep disturbing them. We are the big wooden cabin up a long driveway with wooden gates that are always open.
Thanks! <3

House Facilities
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 1 night

Maximum stay is for 29 nights

Available for given dates

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Comfortable Double Room 1
From 28 per night
Double Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
1 Double Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Bright and airy , Very warm and welcoming

Facilities
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Carpet / Moquette
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
35
65
Weekly Price
200
380
Twin Room 2
From 28 per night
Twin Room
Sleeps 2

Bathroom private (exclusive to guest)
2 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Cozy twin room

Facilities
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
 1 guest
2 guests
Nightly Price
31
55
Weekly Price
200
380
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About the Area

Our house is located 10 Minutes from Dublin Airport, we are 2 minutes by public transport to the historical town of Swords , which has lots of Shops restaurants and pub. It has a beautiful historical castle and lots to see and do.
In the other direction we are 10 minute walk form the Famous Newbridge Farm and Demense . We are also very conveniently located to numerous Golf courses in Donabate. We are also very lucky to be 10 minute drive from the blue flag beach of Donabate.

Local Area Facilities
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Beach
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Museum
  • Shopping Centre
  • Horse Stables
  • Water sports
  • Sports arena
  • Health club
  • Fishing
  • Restaurant
  • Bus Stop
  • Train station
  • Hospital

Meals

Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.

Included in the stay
  • Complimentary Light Breakfast
  • Use of Kitchen

House Rules

No smoking or alcohol. Please keep noise down after 11 in the evening. Please do not ajust the heat settings. If you ask we would be happy to do it for you. Please do not invite strangers into out home, if you want to have a friend visit please arrange with us in advance.
Check in is 4pm
Check out is before 1030am
We hope you enjoy your stay with us.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is allowed outdoors only.

41 Reviews

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    Germany
    Age 45 - 54

    4 hearts
    October 2018

    This guest awarded the host 4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.

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    Ireland
    Age 55 - 64

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    September 2018

    The host cancelled the booking 2 days before the arrival date.

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    Ireland
    Age 55 - 64

    Automated Post
    September 2018

    The host cancelled the booking 3 days before the arrival date.

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    Germany
    Age 45 - 54

    5 hearts
    September 2018

    This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.

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    Canada
    Age 65 - 74

    4 hearts
    June 2018

    Very welcoming home with a relaxed atmosphere. The place is a little rural with easy access with the # 33 bus from the city center and or the airport. There is a cafe/ fast food a 5 minute walk away. Also if you have a car it's excellent. It was nice to have my own bathroom. Good service.

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    Ireland
    Age 75+

    5 hearts
    May 2018

    Excellent. Really enjoyed it.

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    France
    Age 55 - 64

    4 hearts
    April 2018

    This guest awarded the host 4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.

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    Ireland
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    December 2017

    This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.

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    Ireland
    Age 65 - 74

    1 heart
    November 2017

    Never met host, she not on premises. Very unpleasant guy seemed in charge. Very isolated and unbelievely noisey from about midnight, would never ever contemplate staying there again, the worst ever.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Alexandra in ,

    Hello,
    This seems like a very different experience to all the guests we have had in the past, regardless if I have not been in my home or not . The “guy” that I assume you are referring to is my father? And that would be quite strange for me to be unpleasant to a guest but I will ask him about that but just hard to believe. However, maybe you caught him on an off day as he is currently grieving the death of my lovely mother. I, the host, am currently doing my masters in Medicine and I have been on placement till very late in the evening so apologies for not meeting you. As for the noise level, I wish you would have emailed me sooner as I could have addressed that and asked the other people in the house to keep noise levels down. I am sorry you are one out a numerous amount of guests who was unhappy with your stay.
    All the best.
    Alexandra

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    Italy
    Age 35 - 44

    4 hearts
    November 2017

    La nostra stanza era carina piccolina ma calda ,pulita , e munita di tutto l’occorrente, compreso bagno personale. La famiglia era disponibile a qualsiasi chiarimento, e ci ha lasciati pienamente liberi tanto da vederli raramente. Uniche due cose meno positive sono state: la colazione scarsa a cui la famiglia non presta molta importanza e i mezzi. L’unico bus che passa per il centro è il 33 e purtroppo ci è capitato di rimanere a piedi sia per le festività , per la maratona che ha bloccato il centro intero e per il disservizio dei bus stessi. Se siete con la macchina è un perfetto compromesso, a piedi munitevi di pazienza.

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