Golf lovers in Portmarnock

Our experience was a mixed one - in stark contrast to our other experiences of homestay or similar accommodation. The location was very pleasant with Malahide & Howth close, which were such lovely places to enjoy. Stewart was also very helpful in answering our many questions and also in his recommendations on places to visit. Our son had some great time playing with their son, Calem, which was very significant for us. And we all enjoyed the company of the delightful family dog. What left us very disappointed was inaccuracies in the listing & a failure by the host to update it. The most concerning was to be informed that we couldnt self-cater, even when we pointed out that it was in the listing. We were allowed to use the microwave, a compromise we could live with under the circumstance, but buying precooked microwaveable meals is significantly more expensive than cooking properly with full access to the kitchen. Homestay guests RELY on the listed facilities/filters and they form an informal contract. The listed TVs in the guest rooms did not work and the WiFi was weak in those rooms too - tho we were given exclusive access to a TV in the kitchen/living area. And the lounge/sofas in the living area that we were allowed to use were very comfortable. Overall, a rather mixed bag...

Lorraine and her husband Stuarts are two people very friendly and welcomed us very well. The house is located in a nice area, served by buses. It's big, 6 bedrooms, a nice kitchen with one table but with only two bathrooms, therefore not suitable to accommodate 15 people all together. Unfortunately, the attention to cleanliness leaves to be desired (very dirty kitchen grease) and the presence of a small, cute little dog with the habit doing its own needs on the kitchen carpet highlights the lack of attention to hygiene.