About the Homestay
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** During Covid-19 we can only accept domestic guests **
We are a family of 4. Husband and wife, two children aged 10 and 12, and Juno the dog.
We live in a quiet, safe and friendly neighbourhood. It is 1 km to the local village with all amenities, 3-minute walk to the train station linking to the City Centre in 12-minute; 5-minute walk to a large park (500 acres) with food market each Saturday. 2 kms to the coast and easy access by train to fishing villages with pubs and restaurants, cliff and hill walking, etc.
You can use the kitchen to prepare your own meals...
Additional Info
We live in a nice house located 12 minutes from Dublin City Centre by train. (We are just 3 stops from the central station). We are also within easy reach of nice towns to visit such as Howth and Malahide. Our house is 20 minutes to Dublin Airport by car.
We are a 5-7 minute walk to a supermarket, banks, a library, pubs, a bakery and coffee shops. There is a beautiful park 7 minutes walk, which includes a running track, rose gardens and a food market each Saturday.
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Computer
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Smoke alarm on each floor
- Carbon monoxide detector
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Raheny is located on the north side of Dublin City. We are close to the airport (20 mins) and just 3 stops on the train to the City Centre! You can get from our kitchen table to Trinity College, for example, in the heart of the city, in 20 minutes, as we just live just a 3 minutes walk from the train station.
The area is quiet and peaceful and away from traffic.
It is 1km from our house to Raheny village. In Raheny there is everything you need: Supermarket, bakeries, pubs, cafes, a library, gym, etc.
Also within 1km of our house is St Anne's Park - a beautiful 500 acre park, with walking trails, tennis courts, and a farmer's market each Saturday of the year.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- 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
We have common-sense rules which we discuss with guests upon arrival.
We encourage guest to use all parts of the house and garden and to make themselves at home. However, on weekend nights, we keep the main living room for ourselves... it's the only time of the week we really get to spend together :-)
We have a second living room which guests can use at all times.
Payment for the full duration of stay must be paid on arrival (cash or transfer).
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
9 Reviews
December 2020
The host cancelled the booking 16 days before the arrival date.
September 2019
Nicola and Justin are fantastic hosts. It was just like home there. The kids are super sweet and the dog Juno is lovely. When I was unable to find a permanent accommodation and somebody else booked the room they shifted me in their daughter's bedroom which was very nice of them. Thanks Nicola and Justin for everything!!
March 2019
Nice family, helpful and kind. I had a wonderful time at their home. Thank you Nicola &co.
March 2019
Nicola, Justin and their 2 kids Anna and Shane are wonderful people. As soon as I moved into their place I felt part of their family. They kept making sure I was having a comfortable and happy staying. I ended up staying 2 weeks more, it has been very hard for me to leave them!
The house is beautiful, incredible location (only 3 mins walking far from the Dart) and very close to parks and grocery stores. The place is located only 10 mins by train far from Dublin center so it's perfect also for those who are looking for a place for the weekend.
I'm grateful I have found them and I can guarantee that staying with them will make everybody staying being even better!July 2018
Nicola and Justin are very kind and generous and their children Shane and Anna are also nice and polite. Also, the room is huger and more comfortable than I expected. The location is perfect. It takes 5 minutes to Dart station and 3 minutes to the bus stop. I could get to the city center only in 20 minutes. The village is very calm and peaceful. There is a beautiful park in the neighborhood. I really enjoyed staying with the lovely family here! Thank you, Nicola and Justin!
May 2018
I would like to thank this family to offer me all I needed during 6 weeks. It was my first experience alone abroad and that was amazing thanks to them. Moreover, I improved a lot my English because we talked a lot together about our day, my life, their lives, etc.
They are trustworthy and lovely people.Host reply
April 2017
Nicola and her family are lovely and helpful. I really enjoy staying with them during these days.
September 2016
Justin, Nicola, Shane and Anna are a wonderful little family!! They are friendly, welcoming and always ready to help. My brother and I had a great time staying with them and there was never a dull moment. Located in a really nice area which is also near-ish Dublin city centre, is handy as you can escape the noise and just relax. Thanks a lot for everything and I hope our paths cross again!
July 2016
It was a beautiful period to stay by Justin, Nicola and their two lovely children, Shane and Anna.
They were also very helpful and kind with me and my son (7 years old)for two weeks.
We felt like at home.
The location is also strategic and comfortable: it's near to the airport (10 min.), the bus and train (Dart) stations. It's very close to Dublin, Malahide Castle and Howth and last but not least there are two shopping centres nearby.
It's simply a fantastic Irish kind family and I will come again!!!!Anna&Giovanni, ItalyE'stato bellissimo stare da Justin, Nicola e i loro due cari bimbi, Shane ed Anna.
Sono stati molto disponibili e gentili con me e mio figlio di 7 anni per due settimane. Ci siamo sentiti come a casa.
La posizione e' molto comoda: vicino all'aereporto (10 min.), fermate autobus e treno (Dart). E'vicinissimo a Dublino, Malahide Castle e Howth e cosa non meno importante anche a due centri commerciali.
E' semplicemente una fantastica e gentile famiglia irlandese e voglio tornarci!!!
Anna&Giovanni, ItaliaMay 2016
Justin and Nicola are so nice and helpful! They are friendly, kind and really easy-going. So are their two amazing children, Anna and Shane, who are outgoing, respectful and very good kids! The location is perfectly convenient. It's next to Tesco and 5 mins to the bus station. Easy to get into town (approx. 30-50 mins), Malahide castle and Howth junction train station.
Whether you are students, on working holiday or just visiting Dublin, this is the best place to stay because it's in a very safe community and with a lovely Irish family! Thank you for having us Justin and Nicola! This is the best host-family experience we ever had!
這個愛爾蘭家庭非常友善且尊重亞洲文化,他們很樂意與你分享愛爾蘭觀光,工作,交通及任何資訊。我們一抵達時,女主人便準備了一頓豐盛的歡迎晚餐,並且提供了許多很有幫助的意見及協助。我們是以打工度假簽證過來,如果沒有他們的幫忙,真的無法在辛苦地找工作過程中享受愛爾蘭的一切。十分推薦打工度假青年及任何學生!
由於是木造房屋,隔音比較沒那麼好(幾乎所有傳統房屋都是這樣),但晚上時周邊十分安靜,這裡也是個很安全方便的社區。
兩個小朋友很乖也很活潑,八點半上床睡覺,所以不用擔心小孩吵鬧的問題。
不需要擔心愛爾蘭口音的問題,夫婦兩人口音不會很重,非常容易溝通!
這是我住過最棒的寄宿家庭,真心推薦給大家!
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?
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