Meet Andrew & Francis
Outgoing, Cultured, Conscientious
I can give you public transport links form the airport and detailed directions for getting around.
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Interior design, Travel
Hosting guests since
2019
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
The room has Wooden floor boards, regular double bed, bedside lockers, blinds, curtains, small wardrobe and extra hanging space.
There is a small TV with Chrome-cast ( operated by google home app ) and you have exclusive use of the main bathroom during your stay with clean towels and toiletries
We are Francis and Andrew and we enjoy hosting visiting guests in our home. We enjoy meeting new people from all over the world and making new connections. We want guests to feel relaxed whilst they stay with us and hope we create a welcoming environment.
We both enjoy Theatre and live music and love traveling to new places. Francis is an experienced tour guide and has extensive knowledge of DUBLIN and especially the area of Kilmainham and DUBLIN 8 where we live.
Kilmainham Gaol and Royal Hospital kilmainham are both a few minutes away as is Guinness Storehouse and Phoenix Park.
We are within easy reach of all theatre's and concert venues, within walking distance of city Centre- 2 minutes walk to the bus stop and 7 minutes to the LUAS ( Tram). You can walk into town in 20 minutes and were on 5 bus routes.
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located in the historical area of Kilmainham very close to St James Hospital, Kilmainham Gaol and Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
We are within easy reach of all theatre's and concert venues, within walking distance of city Centre- 2 minutes walk to the bus stop and 7 minutes to the LUAS ( Tram)
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- 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
Noise kept to a minimum between midnight and 7am.
No extra guests.
Check in after 14.00
Check out before 11.00
We can be flexible on this by prior agreement.
Please note payment arrangement below, this affords both parties fair protection and is separate to the 15% booking fee.
25% of the total stay to be paid before arrival by Paypal- this is non refundable up to 7 days before the stay.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
12 Reviews
June 2024
Andrew and Francis were the perfect hosts. They set me up from the start with a leap card to get around Dublin and provided advice when needed. It was a pleasure to stay in their beautiful home.
Host reply
Tahnks Maggie
It was great to meet youNovember 2023
Highly recommendable. We stayed for three nights. The house is located conveniently, only a fifteen minute bus ride from the city centre. The room and the private bathroom were very tidy, clean and comfortable. Andrew and Francis took care of every little detail. They were friendly and helpful when recommending places to visit. A nice place to stay when visiting Dublin.
Host reply
Hi Michael
Thank you for the wonderful review, it was our pleasure to host you both in Dublin.
All the best
Andrew & FrancisApril 2020
The host cancelled the booking 3 days before the arrival date.
April 2020
The host cancelled the booking 15 days before the arrival date.
January 2020
Andrew y Francis son mucho más que unos anfitriones. Establecimos contacto desde el primer momento de la reserva y, día a día, pude preparar con ellos mi estancia en Irlanda.
Están pendientes de ti en todo momento y para cualquier cosa que necesites.
Su casa es tu hogar en Dublín. Todo limpísimo, ordenadísimo y confortable. Se preocuparon de que no me faltara de nada para desayunar (teniendo en cuenta que yo soy vegana) Están siempre tranquilos y de buen humor.
Fuí a Irlanda para hacer una semana de inmersión lingüística y mi sorpresa fue que, además de éso, me encontré con una "inmersión" en el corazón de una familia maravillosa.
Os recomiendo de todo corazón hospedaros con ellos en Dublín.
Voy a mandarles a mis hijas sin ninguna duda, porque sé que las cuidarán como si fueran suyas.Andrew and Francis are more than hosts. We were in touch since the beginning of my booking. Day after day I was preparing with them my stay in Ireland.
They were so attentive to me every moment and whatever I needed here they were.
Their house is your home in Dublin. Extremely clean, tidy and confortable.
Andrew and Francis were caring every thing I needed for breakfast ( considering I'm vegan)
They were always calm, warm and in a good mood.
I went to Ireland searching a linguistic immersion but I founded more than a linguistic immersion... I experienced a marvelous family living immersion.
I recommend you hundred percent to stay with them in Dublin.
I'll send my daughters to their home without a doubt. I know they will take care of my daughters in any aspect.Host reply
Hi Celia
It was a pleasure hosting you in our home and I look forward to hosting you and your family in the future xxxx
December 2019
Fab stay, georgeous place with amazing hosts.
November 2019
I had a fabulous stay with Andrew and Francis. Andrew was so considerate and did everything to ensure I have all I need. the house is very modern, warm and clean. they made me feel at home. I would recommend them anytime and would love to stay with them again when I am back in Dublin.
November 2019
Cette maison au retrait des grands axes, mais à côté de tout est un petit paradis Dublinois caché aux yeux de tous.
L’accueil est un réel plaisir et la « co-location » avec nos hôtes est indubitablement exquise, ni trop, ni trop peu.
Andrew et Francis sont à l’écoute, mais aussi adorable, chaleureux, gentil, accueillant, généreux, toujours souriant… Autant d'adjectifs que possible. Une demande de renseignement ? Et hop, une réponse concise.
Le seul défaut de cette maison (home stay…), est que nous n’avons pas envie de la quitter ou alors d’y revenir très rapidement.
Nous sommes restées 12 jours avec ma mère et le temps passe à une vitesse folle, nous n’avons pas le temps de nous ennuyer, car il y a pas mal de chose à faire dans les environs.Nous espérons pouvoir revenir très vite !
à bientôt,
Sarah & Elisabeth
This House is in a quiet area off the main road but close to everything, is a paradise hidden from the eyes of all.
the reception is a real pleasure and the « flatsharing » with our hosts was perfectly excellent.
Andrew & Francis are listening, but also adorable , kind, welcoming, generous, lovely, always smiling … as much adjective as possible.
A request for information ? Off with it ! A concise answer !
The only flaw of this house, Is that we don't want to leave… or, come back very quickly !
We stayed 12 days with my mother, and time goes by at a speed... we don't have time to get bored ! There are a lot of things to do in the surroundingsWe hope to come back soon !
See you soon,
Sarah & Elisabeth
October 2019
I had a lovely stay with Andrew and Francis. They were so very kind and welcoming to me that I felt at home right away. They gave good directions to anywhere I wanted to go, and recomendations for eating and sightseeing in Dublin. The bus stop is just a couple minutes away, the Luas tram a few minutes more. I'd love to return to Dublin and stay with them again. Recommended!
September 2019
Brillant place to stay.Hosts were so pleasant and helpful. To me it was home from home.
Thank you Andrew and FrancisHost reply
Hi Jeaici
Thank you for the great review, really good to meet you.
Andrew & Francis
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