Meet Barbara
Outgoing, Sociable, Adaptable
We are a home from home and consider ourselves very honest and friendly and treat our guests as one of our own family. We just love meeting and making friends with people from all over the world.
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Football, Golf, Cooking, Gardening, Reading
Hosting guests since
2010
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
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About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We have a 4 bedroom detached house covering 3 floors in a very nice area. I live with my husband and daughter but have another daughter that lives next door and a son that is married and has one little daughter.. We have a young small dog and our 2 cats that live mainly outside. Our 2 cats have sadly passed away.. At the end of our road we have a beautiful park with lakes and wildlife and many types of trees.
Additional Info
We live on a quiet road surrounded by cul de sacs and there is plenty of parking. We are an English speaking family.
Pets
Cat, Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
- Pets
- Pets Indoor
- Pets Outdoor
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Smoke alarm on each floor
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Non Smoking
- Allow Smoking
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
we are a 10 min walk to a collection of buses, shops, churches and shopping centres. we have a 4 bedroom detached house with a very large kitchen/diner. 3 w/c
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Cinema
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- 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
I will not allow smoking in the house.
My guests may have use by arrangement of our laundry to wash their clothes.
I keep a tidy house and would wish that my guest respect that and keep their room in the same manner.
We are a very friendly family and love our little get together. We also have 1 bike to hire for a small fee.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
71 Reviews
December 2021
I had a perfect stay at Barbara's house. She is a great landlady, and her husband was always willing to help. The house is beautiful, the room is very confortable. Everything is clean and in order. The neighborhood is perfect for runners or hikkers, there is the Tymor park just a one block from the house. There is a bus stop at 400 mts from the house, you can take the bus 15A to downtown, and 16 to the airport.
I give 6 stars to Barbara's house, I would certainly recommend her place.
Thanks a lot!!! I had a wonderful time there.Host reply
Ariel.
You were a total pleasure to have as a guest. Spotlessly clean and so tidy. Most of the time I wouldn't even know you were with us.
Unfortunately your stay had to be adjusted to suit this Covid madness but I do hope it didnt seem too anti social to you. We're wishing you the very very best in your new job. Have a safe and healthy journey.
Take care
Barbara
September 2021
I've stayed with Barbara for two weeks. It was a wonderful stay, Barbara, husband Eamonn and daughter Donna are very welcoming and friendly and didn't hold back whenever I needed something. They provide a very cozy environment for your stay. Interacting and chatting with them made me realize they form a beautiful family (I also got to know Barbara's daughter Shirley and her granddaughter as well). Then there is Poppy, the most cheerful dog you'll ever meet; I had plenty of fun with her and her playful welcomes were a sight of relief and warmth whenever I, dead tired from the day, came back to the house in the evening. The house is beautiful and very very well-kept and tidy and is in a tranquil neighborhood, with lots of green all around, and is very well connected with public transportation to both city center and the suburbs (bus routes 54a, 150 and 15a all within a few minutes walk).
I enjoyed my stay with Barbara thoroughly and I recommend her to anyone looking for a friendly and welcoming place to stay in Dublin. Thank you Barbara, Donna and Eamonn, hopefully we'll meet again soon. LeoHost reply
Thank you Leo so much for such a lovely warming review.
You were the perfect guest and slotted into our family perfectly.
I think you must have been one of the most obliging, clean, tidy and friendly person that we have had stay with us. We wish you the very best of luck in your future career as a Paramedic and please God we'll have you back to stay with us again some day.
All our love and best wishes.
The Clifford family.December 2019
We had a wonderful time and thank you for your kind hospitality.
November 2019
The place was very neat and tidy, very friendly and welcoming family. Located in good neighbourhood, close to shops, bus, park. Thank you for hosting me.
Host reply
Thank you Niitn for your lovely review.
You were the perfect guest and would certainly be welcome back anytime. Maybe next time we will get to meet. So sorry for my absence but I do hope that my husband was the perfect host.
Kind regards.
BabsOctober 2019
It was a pleasure to stay in such a beautiful home and I was made most welcome
Host reply
You were so welcome Phelim. It was a total pleasure to have you stay. Please do come back and stay with us again anytime. You'll be welcome. Take care. Barbara
October 2019
Bonjour,
Pour des raisons de santé, Barbara n'a pas pu nous héberger mais nous a gentiment communiqué les coordonnées d'un ami qui assure le même service d'accueil. Nous avons, donc passé un agréable séjour en Irlande. Un peu court, c'est pourquoi si l'envie nous prendra d'y retourner, nous gardons précieusement les coordonnées de Barbara afin de pouvoir enfin la connaître car nos échanges de mails ont été très agréables.
MarinaHost reply
Thank you so much Marina Ann I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay in Dublin. Do get in touch if your saying another visit to Ireland. We would love to have you stay with us.
Kind regards.
July 2019
Great stay this weekend, so welcoming, kind and understanding. Was given so many exceptions and so grateful for it! 10/10 would recommend to anyone after a great affordable loving stay in Tymon.
Host reply
It was a total pleasure having you 3 lads stay with us. You would be welcome back anytime.. We hope you all had a great at the festival, Keep in touch. . Babs
June 2019
Leider konnten wir bei Barbara nicht unterkommen, da sie ein familiäres Problem hatte. Sie hat uns aber einen Platz bei einer anderen Homestay Familie untergebracht bei
der es uns gut sehr gefallen hat.
Gruß Stephan und MarisHost reply
Thank you to much Stephan and Maris. I'm really sorry again about the late change but I'm sincerely hoping that you were both happy and comfortable and that you enjoyed your stay. Take care. Babs
June 2019
Barbara and her husband are very nice and attentive. We were very well received. Thanks to them.
Host reply
Thank you so much. Gt was a pleasure having you stay with us and are welcome back anytime. Cheers. Barbara
June 2019
Notre séjour chez Barbara s'est très bien déroulé Barbara et son mari sont très accueillant.Ils nous ont aidé pendant notre séjour en nous réservant un taxi . nous avons eu un petit déjeuner continental copieux.
merci Barbara d'avoir rendu notre séjour agréable
désolée de ne pas avoir pu vous dire au revoir notre départ était trop matinal
bonne continuation et au plaisir
PatriciaHost reply
Thank you so much Patricia for your review. I only wish I knew some French. It was an utmost pleasure to have all 4 of you staying with us and all are welcome back again anytime. . Thanks again. Babs
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