Meet Karen
Sociable, Helpful, Friendly
I am welcoming, kind, helpful and friendly.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I can answer questions but let my guests do their own thing.
Family Hobbies
Horse riding, Computer programming, Playing a musical instrument, Watching movies, Knitting, sewing
Hosting guests since
2017
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a day
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About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
** SELF CATERING - STUDIO TWIN ROOM AVAILABLE - FEMALE GUESTS **
** HOST IS VERY WELCOMING, FRIENDLY, HELPFUL AND KIND **
** ALL MOD CONS, EXCELLENT WI-FI, NETFLIX AND ALL BILLS INCLUDED, **
** ONLY 9MINS BY DART TO DUBLIN CITY CENTRE **
** ACCOMMODATION DETAILED FEATURES BELOW **
Newly refurbished studio room extension at side of the house with a private entrance from a household porch. The bedroom area has twin beds, under-bed storage & twin single wardrobes. The Television area has 42" TV, Netflix, double reclining leather sofa. The kitchen facilities are split into two areas - one area has a mini fridge, induction hob, mini oven, microwave, the other area has a full sink with drainer, toaster, kettle, kitchen utensils, cutlery etc
Shower room with private shower accessed through a shared utility area.
Towels and Bed Linen are included. Clothes laundered or use of washing machine once per week - whichever is preferred. Very warm and cosy with central heating, good lighting and free excellent WiFI throughout.
** WHAT MY PREVIOUS GUESTS HAVE SAID **
Elaine from Canada said:
Staying with Karen and her family at their home in Raheny was a lovely experience! My daughter and I shared the space for five nights while we toured around the Dublin area. Karen is a wonderful, welcoming host. She gave us lots of tips and suggestions, many of which we were able to follow always with good result. The apartment was warm, cosy, clean and comfortable. Lots of extras in the rooms made our stay very easy. Raheny is a beautiful area; a short walk takes you to the Rose Garden and to the seashore. There are lots of amenities such as a grocery store, little shops and good restaurants. Karen also arranged for transit Leap cards ahead of our arrival. The Dart train took us north to Malahide, east to Howth and south to Dun Laoghaire in what seemed like no time at all. I would 100 per cent recommend Karen's place.
Linda from London said:
Karen was the nicest host we‘ve ever had. Raheny is a cute little town only 10 minutes by train to the centre. The room was clean and offered anything you needed. Karen offered us a small breakfast every morning. On our first day, she showed us Raheny by car, so nice! We will definitely stay at Karen‘s house again the next time we‘re in Dublin. Perfect!
Leah from Canada said:
Karen was, by far, the nicest person we met in Ireland. Everything was as described and the location is really great for visiting/experiencing a variety of places/attractions. Highly recommend.
Victoria from Spain said:
I arrived in Ireland on my own, and I couldn't have asked for a better host! The day I got Dublin, Karen was waiting for me at the train station and she gave me a tour around the place in order to show me the supermarket, the pharmacy, the library, the best places to eat and how to get to the closest public transport to get to the city centre. Furthermore, she printed for me some sheets with her contact, emergency phone numbers and the options of public transport to go to and return from the city centre (the fastest and safest ways). Apart from that, before I got Ireland, she even offered me to get a transport card for me so that I can have it when I arrive at her house. Regarding the room, it is spacious and very clean, and it also has a fridge, a microwave and a sandwich maker as well as cutlery and dishes, all you need! It also has a wood-burning stove! It has its own entrance which provides an excellent privacy. Moreover, Karen prepared a light breakfast every morning which completes the perfection of the stay. She is really lovely, and she always helps you with everything she can, making - especially the first hard days - an easier beginning! If I had to book an accommodation again, I would, without doubts, repeat with Karen!
Kelsey from Minnesota said:
We recently moved to Dublin and stayed with Karen and her family while we looked for an apartment -- we couldn't have asked for a better host! Upon arrival, Karen gave us a tour of her town and showed us the best places to eat and how to get to the closest public transport (this location is only a 10-minute train ride to the city centre!). She even offered to have transport cards waiting for us when we arrived! The room has every amenity we could need - 2 single beds, plenty of storage, a reclining couch, TV, refrigerator, microwave, dishes, wood-burning stove, and our own bathroom. The room has its own entrance which provides excellent privacy. Karen even set out breakfast each morning which was a thoughtful added touch. Karen's overall kindness made us feel so welcome and right at home. She truly helped make our transition to Dublin so much easier! We HIGHLY recommend staying with Karen if you get the chance!
Additional Info
Accommodation is suitable for females only.
Owners dog is not in the guest accommodation areas.
My Pets
Dog
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
It is located in the beautiful Dublin City suburb called Raheny only 20mins from Dublin Airport by taxi/car.
The centre of Raheny village is only a 5 minute walk away plenty to offer in
restaurants, cafes, takeaways, bars, shops, hair and beauty salons and local
buses and DART (dublin area train).
On the DART it is only 10min ride to Dublin City Centre or the neighbouring fishing villages of Malahide and Howth.
The beautifully famous St Anne's park is only a 10 minute walk away with fabulous gardens, forest walks, scenic views, a cafe and food market. Dollymount Beach is a 15 minute walk with a fabulous waterfront looking over Dublin Bay.
Local Buses/Trains also give guests access to many other locations along the North and South Dublin Coast.
Also from the Dublin City Centre you can travel to many of Ireland's other tourist attractions from the Central Bus and Train Depots.
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
Accommodation is suitable for females only
Keep secure and lock doors and windows when leaving.
Respect the accommodation but make it your home while you stay.
Please keep noise to a reasonable level especially after 10 pm.
Please keep accommodation and shower facilities generally tidy.
Please open window blinds during day unless sleeping.
No guest pets allowed but friend guests are welcome to visit (not overnight).
Smoking Outside is permitted.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
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.