Meet Patrick
Creative, Cultured, Open minded
As an architect I’m passionate about designing beautiful comfortable and welcoming places - including this house and studio where a warm welcome awaits!
On a typical day...
I won’t be home a lot.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Fitness, gym, Cooking, Reading, Music, gigs, festivals
Hosting guests since
2016
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
If you are looking for a unique experience in Dalkey, this small but beautiful Architect designed loft style studio is for you. It is located behind a secret door on a small picturesque avenue located in only five minutes’ walk to the village with all its bars restaurants and amenities and in the other direction to Coliemore Harbour with its stunning views over Dalkey Island.
The Space
The space takes inspiration from the Mediterranean and is white throughout with a tiny stone sided courtyard outside. The interior is decorated with beautiful prints and has stylish lighting throughout. You will have full cooking facilities- a four hob cooker, extractor, a washer dryer, a small TV, wi-fi and a music center. The loft space is accessed by quirky steps like those in a ships cabin, and has a cosy double bed from which you can catch glimpses of the sea. A pull out couch can provide sleeping for kids (who can stay with no additional cost) or for an additional couple. The shower is stylishly designed with glazed 'metro' style wall tiles. The space is highly insulated and is heated by an electric heater so you will be warm and comfortable no matter what the weather outside brings.
Guest access
The place has a tiny stone sided courtyard outside for you to enjoy. It is fully independent of the main house so you can come and go with ease.
Guest interaction
Having grown up in the area I am always delighted to meet with guests and to share local information particularly about where to eat, drink and all the spectacular local walks.
Other things to note
The studio is located on a narrow avenue. Parking is available outside our place but only for a small car. You will need to be skilled in reversing in tight spaces! If this doesn't suit or you have a larger car, free on street parking can be found about 4-5 minutes walk away on Rockfort Avenue.
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Dalkey, is a beautiful little medieval seaside town. While only 25 minutes by train /DART to Dublin it has a strong local character and identity. It is a picturesque place -full of fine places to eat and drink. Located close by are beautiful coastal walks – stroll down to Coliemore Harbour and take a ferry to the island or walk or around Killiney Hill taking in breath-taking views over Bray and Wicklow. If you feeling brave take a swim at White Rock Beach !
Getting around
All transport links are within a short walk. The studio is about 5 minutes’ walk from the Dart station which will bring you directly into Dublin City Centre – a journey of about 25 minutes. The Aercoach bus service to Dublin airport is approximately 10 minutes’ walk and is beside a local taxi rank.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Beach
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Train station
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
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)
Not suitable for pets
No smoking
No parties or events
Additional rules
- Quiet neighborhood, please be respectful. Restricted parking
Check-in: Anytime after 3PM
Check-out: 12PM (noon)
If you have a Car:
The studio is located on a narrow avenue. Parking is available outside our place but only for a small car. You will need to be skilled in reversing in tight spaces!
Please park alongside the timber doors. Our neighbours take other pre-allocated spaces
If this doesn't suit or you have a larger car, free on street parking can be found about 4-5 minutes walk away on Rockfort Avenue
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
1 Review
January 2018
Awesome place and fantastic host!
Host reply
Great to have you over to stay in Dalkey and hope to see you back soon again. Until the next time ...Bon Voyage !
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.