Meet Gary
Laid Back, Helpful, Friendly
Own Laundry facilities and cooking facilities.
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I can answer questions but let my guests do their own thing.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Swimming, Gardening, Hill walking, Playing a musical instrument
Hosting guests since
2004
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
My home is 5 km away from central Dublin in the Raheny Dublin 5 area, Very quick access to city by bus outside our house or train (Dart) 5 min walk from our house, 15 mins to city and Grand canal station, Google HQ ,Facebook, IFSC, Docklands, Greenlanes school short walk from our home. Our interests range from sports to travel. We have 1 single self contained room with ensuite. Room include Hair-dryer, Closet / Wardrobe, Mirror, Desk and Lamp, clothes washer dryer, own cooking facilities , fridge and microwave oven. Very good unlimited Wi-fi. for streaming, Gaming etc. No access to main house. Own door entrance.
Gary is 53. He speaks English and enjoys sports, music, gigs, festivals, socializing , travel, Engineering & science.
Gunta is 46. She speaks English, Latvian, Norwegian, and Russian and enjoys watching movies, socializing, travel, gardening, and science
Gary & Gunta have 2 children living at home boy 18 yr old & girl 15 yrs old.
No food included. Own clothes washing facilities and cooking facilities outside room.
My Pets
Dog, Fish
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our homestay is the perfect location when visiting Dublin. Once you confirm your booking you will get an email with our complete address so you won't have any problems finding us. The Neighbourhood
Raheny midway between the charming fishing villages of Howth, Malahide and Dublin city centre, serviced very well by public transport, Our house is perfectly placed to facilitate all visitors'.
Local amenities include:
St Anne's Park, directly across from our home, a lovely safe place to jog, walk, and cycle or just sit and enjoy the green surroundings. Here 266 acres incorporate playing pitches, tennis courts, a par 3 Golf Course, Rose Garden, Ponds Walks, Ornamental Lawns and a children's playground.
Famous for its Rose garden in summer and Millennium Arboretum planted with 1,000 different trees, visiting the park is a delightful pleasure. Follies abound - recreated classical monuments, medieval ruins and ancient artefacts hidden in old woods. Cafe and Artist studios with weekly farmers market, every weekend there is some event on, well worth a visit!
Bull Island: Nature Reserve: and UNESCO biosphere:
20 Min Walk From our door , A paradise for birdwatchers, a good place for beach life, surf /wind surf/kite surf, a surf shop is located close by for rental or lessons , a breath of fresh air. Nature lovers should head for the modern information centre and then into the wild Sand dunes where the variety of birds, Flora, Fauna is stunning, in winter you might even see Canadian geese!,
Clontarf seafront with cycle track is within walking distance, and lively Pubs and restaurants are only a few minutes away.
Nearby Golf Courses include:
Royal Dublin, Clontarf and St Anne's. (Links)
The Famous Clontarf Rugby and Cricket Club's grounds are located beside Clontarf Castle which is all a short walk from our home.
There is a public indoor heated swimming pool a 10 min walk from our home and it cost only 5 Euro for an hour swimming.
There is a public library in Raheny village also.
There is a shop beside our home and this contains an ATM and Parcel motel.
Getting around: The local train station is 5 minutes’ walk from our door, and there are trains into the city centre every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday every half hour Sunday. The train journey takes 15 minutes into town & also Grand canal station, while a bus which is 50m from our door will take you 15 mins to city centre. We are ideally suited to access Google & Facebook buildings IFSC , Docklands.
We are right across the road from bus stops that can bring you out to the beautiful villages of Malahide or Howth.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Horse Stables
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Airport
- 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
Keep noise to a minimum after 10 pm please. No loud music or instruments.
Not allowed invite strangers into our home; if you would like to invite a friend over just agree it with me in advance
You will be given a key to come and go as you please, no curfew.
Please enjoy your stay and treat our house as you would your own home!
Strictly no smoking or vaping or E- cigarettes in our home, outside only.
No drinking alcohol within the whole of the house at anytime.
cooking allowed in own cooking facilities. No food supplied. Own Laundry washing and drying facilities.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
38 Reviews
September 2024
I had a great time staying with Gary and Gunta!
The flat was cozy and well-equipped with everything I needed, including a fully functional kitchen and a clean, modern bathroom. The WiFi is very good and because the flat is seperated from Gary and Gunta's home you have your privacy. At the same time, Gary and Gunta were incredibly accommodating and always available to assist with any questions or needs I had during my stay.The location in Raheny was perfect for me, offering easy access to public transportation (Busses and Dart) and the local amenities. I felt right at home from the moment I arrived, thanks to the warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Overall, my time in Dublin was made even more enjoyable by this really great homestay. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay.
July 2024
Gary and Gunta were wonderful, attentive, and sympathetic hosts, and the accommodation was absolutely perfect for me! I felt very comfortable and secure – the neighborhood is lovely and the accommodation is well-equipped ! The nearby park is perfect for walks, and you can also get to the beach on foot if you want to. You can reach the city center in 20 minutes by bus (with several bus routes available). Thank you so much for everything, Gunta and Gary! All the best for the future and I can absolutely recommend staying with you!
January 2024
My stay with Gary and Gunta was fantastic. They are very obliging and helped me with any issues immediately. They are discreet but directly available for questions or problems.
You can reach the city center within 20 minutes by bus. The nearby park is beautiful and perfect for a walk.
I would highly recommend staying with Gary and Gunta :)Host reply
Thanks Jula ! Best of Luck in the future, and you are very welcome back if you ever return !
September 2023
It was great staying with Gary and Gunta. They were helpful and always cared that everything was good.
The accommodation is well equipped, Gary and Gunta are dedicated to their guest well-being.
I would recommend for any stay duration.
They are also quite close to the city centre (20min) in a very pleasant neighbourhood.Host reply
Thanks Fabien it was a pleasure to host you
January 2020
My stay with Gary and Gunta was very lovely. They are both very kind and friendly. My room, the one on the top floor was very confortable and clean. Gunta was taking care of washing my closes and it was perfect for me. They also are very flexible with the time of the dinner you just have to warn them if you don't eat at home. Their home is also quit close to the city centre (20min by bus to O'Connell Street). For me, it was a really nice stay. :)
Host reply
Thanks Maelle is was a pleasure to host you , best wishes for the future !
August 2019
Gunta and Gary are super attentive hosts, discreet but present when necessary and leaving us a private space. If you want to be in a quiet place while being close to Dublin (only 20 min by bus) this is the ideal place. And little extra, a family park at the foot of the house and the sea (beach or Howth) a little bit further ..... breakfast and lunch comprise in the price are really good and healthy. Hope to see you in the future
Host reply
Thanks Camille it was a pleasure to host you !
June 2019
Dear Gary, Gunta and kids,
Thanks for those four months in your house (january to the end of may). It was a pleasure to meet you all. Dublin is an expensive but amazing city and it was an unforgetable experience.
I tried the two rooms that it is possible to rent in your house. The firstone at the ground floor has a private bathroom and the second one is at the top of the house, under the roof (atic room). The bathroom have to be shared with the family but it is not a problem because the house and the bathroom are clean all the time.
Breakfast and diner are included in the price (€800 per month) and was good and varied.
Diner is served at 7PM most of the time and it is possible to eat it after ( put in the microwave). The family is really polite and agreeable all the time. Gunta wash the closes and clean the room once a week.
The localisation is very good because it is about 25 min in bus to Howth (bus 31), 40 min by walk of Bull Island (beach), just near the house there is the Saint Anne's Park (2nd bigest park of Dublin) and there is a small SPAR in the top oil station. Finally, it is about 20-25 min in bus ( 29a, 31, 31b, 32) and arrive in the city centre (near O'connell street). The last bus from the city centre is at 11:30PM and a taxi ( night cost) is about €12.I think that it is a good option to choose a room in this house because the family is agreeable, the house is in a safe place and little outside of the city but not far. Even if the price is higher than other place, I think that it is attractive because I just had to buy the lunch.
I was glad to meet you all and it was a pleasure to stay in your house. It helps me to discover the Irish culture and the hospitality.
Host reply
Thanks Manon, it was a pleasure to host you.
November 2017
The host cancelled the booking.
June 2017
Famille accueillante chambre bien repas juste un plat mais copieux petit dej correct petit bémol un peu éloigné du centre de Dublin mais bus a proximite
June 2017
Very nice homestay with a great family inside :) Thank you for having us!
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