Meet Fiona
Helpful, Friendly, Adaptable
I am a people person and can quickly assess if guests prefer their own space or whether they would like to interact with the family and respect and welcome them either way.
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I can answer questions but let my guests do their own thing.
Family Hobbies
Swimming, Hiking, Hill walking, Reading, Theatre
Hosting guests since
2012
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
* Please note we have a St Patrick’s weekend rate of €200 per night for the room from 16th-19th March 2023.This includes a light breakfast.
This price applies for single or double occupancy per night.
We are ideally located for a visit to Dublin, with easy access to all areas with public transport readily available on the doorstep.
We are only 4Km/20 mins by bus to Dublin city, train stations, Croke Park and accessible for all entertainment venues and a mere 15 mins by taxi to Dublin airport. We are a walk away from Dublin City University (DCU) and 5 minutes from the National Botanical Gardens in a leafy mature residential area of Historical Glasnevin.
We offer a warm welcome to our guests to our bright spacious sky blue attic room. It isn’t just a bedroom, we like to think of it as being your own space to relax and unwind and plan your day. We are also happy for guests to enjoy sitting in the back garden/ patio area on a sunny day.
Our preference is for two people sharing rather than a single occupancy but we are very happy to host one person too so please feel free to make contact. On road parking is available free of charge for one car - at owners own risk.
We are happy to provide a complementary continental breakfast (upon request).
Wifi is included. Ideal for friends, couples/parent(s) with small child*.
*We offer an extra comfortable fold up bed free of charge for a child under 10 years of age if staying with two adults.
Please note children/teenagers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
The sunny Sky Blue room has large windows overlooking our back garden and polytunnel to the rear or the Dublin mountains to the front. There are two single beds, a sofa to relax on, a radio/CD player and a writing desk, the en-suite is small, compact and private. Hair dryer, towels and bathroom accessories are all provided.
We are happy to answer any questions and will endeavor to make your stay in Dublin as comfortable as possible.
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Non Smoking
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac in a mature leafy residential area of Old Glasnevin, just 5 mins from National Botanical Gardens and the Historical Glasnevin Cemetry museum, Bon Secours Hospital and Dublin City University (DCU). Just 20 minutes by bus (on the doorstep) to Dublin city, Trinity College and 15 minute taxi drive to the airport. Local cafe's and character pubs are within walking distance.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Restaurant
- Airport
- Bus Stop
- 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
Check in is from 3pm. Check out is 12 Noon.
No smoking house.
No candles.
You will have your own house key to come and go as you like but we ask that if you are at home, that you reduce noise levels from 10.30pm out of consideration for our neighbours.
We have one visitor parking on road space available, we ask guests to be considerate of our neighbours and park directly outside our own house (cars parked at owners own risk)
It is a family home so we ask you to treat it with the same respect as your own family home.
Most importantly...we want you to relax and enjoy your stay with us.
Smoking is not allowed.
17 Reviews
November 2022
It was a really nice stay !
A really fantastic family & a warm welcomed
If you do not want to stay in an hotel.
It is the place to go !!
A private bathroom with a lovely bedroom with quite some nice space for 2.
Breakfast and « French goûté » so perfect
Thank you for this really good time only 15 mns from the center of DublinHost reply
Patrick, it was great to meet you and have you stay, you were wonderful company and so interesting, with all the exhibitions you were visiting. I should thank you for the tips on what to do in Dublin :) You are welcome back anytime. Keep supporting Ireland in the Rugby!
October 2022
It was a great stay from the start. Fiona and Kieran were warm and welcoming. They provided a delicious breakfast and gave wonderful directions. Their home is absolutely lovely. I would like to return some time in the future.
Host reply
Patricia, thank you so much. It was absolutely wonderful having you stay with us and hear about all your adventures, your enthusiasm for travelling and meeting people was infectious, we really look forward to meeting up again! (ps Grommit the dog misses his scratches!)
September 2022
Fiona and her family welcomed us wonderfully into their home. The room is very comfortable, spacious and has a private bathroom which is fantastic. The house is very clean and tidy. In the morning and at the end of the day we always had the table set with variety, full of details and a little note Fiona was tireless in guiding us on our visit to Dublin, in helping us with absolutely everything and always super helpful. It was our first homestay stay and we felt we had the best experience possible! I recommend 100%
Host reply
Thank you so much, how lovely! Claudia and Numo were wonderful perfect guests to have stay in our home, tidy, friendly, kind, grateful and fun too. Great ambassadors for Lisbon because now we want to visit there! One of the best things about Homestay is the different people you meet from all around the world and we feel so lucky to have met and shared Claudia and Numo's time with them in Dublin.
September 2022
I highly recommend Fiona, she helped me so much!! With my school, accomodation and all of Dublin.
Their house is very well located, charming and their dog is adorable.
I will miss you Fiona, thank you for everything et à bientôt j'espère!Host reply
Merci beaucoup Antoine for your lovely words, it was an absolute pleasure to have you stay with us, we were the lucky ones-a bientôt j’espere aussi!
August 2022
I would highly recommend Fiona's home. Fiona and her husband and Gromit were so welcoming and their home is absolutely gorgeous. Fiona is absolutely wonderful, great person who is very thoughtful and kind. 10/10 highly recommended will hopefully get to stay again. Thanks for everything
Host reply
Elaine, thanks so much for your lovely kind words and for choosing to stay with us in Dublin. It was an absolute pleasure having you as a guest and Gromit the dog was smitten! I hope our paths cross again :)
March 2020
I highly recommend Fiona. She's fantastic! Really helpful and sweet!!! The house is not too far from the city center and easily accessible by bus. I would choose Fiona's house over the hostel, especially if you want to relocate. There you can spend your time peacefully and safely without worrying about the other guests of the hostel and your belongings. The price is fair and the area where the house is located is quite but close to the supermarkets and any other facilities you might need. The room has its own bathroom that is not used by the family which makes things easier. Plus Fiona is very helpful with tips about the country, Dublin city and on how to spend your time in general.
Don't hesitate to book here. You won't regret it!Host reply
Anna, what lovely kind words,I am so glad you enjoyed your stay, we thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and your visit with us,Oscar and Grommit still miss you! We welcome you back anytime.
December 2019
Fiona (and family... and Oscar!), THANK YOU VERY MUCH! For your affectionate advice, for your help with English, for your directions, for your quick whatsapp answers, for everything! My first experience with a host family has been a very rewarding experience, and very advisable! Nice house in a quiet place, clean and comfortable room, highly recommend!
Host reply
David, thank you so much for your kind words. We really enjoyed your visit with us, you became part of the family and Oscar still misses you! It was lovely to meet you, I hope some day you might return again.
October 2019
Fiona is always cheerful and easy going and makes her guests feel at home.Nice house in a quiet area of Dublin
Host reply
Thanks for your kind words Thomas, it was a pleasure having you stay with us,your Spanish Guitar playing was second to none!
September 2019
Fiona (and indeed her family) is a very friendly, welcoming and considerate host.
Only negative was the smaller than expected en-suite into the attic eaves so tall guests be aware.Host reply
Many thanks Steve it was lovely to have yourself and Jenny stay.Kind regards,Fiona
September 2019
Had a great stay with Fiona and family clean comfortable room and everyone was lovely and extremely helpful highly recommend
Host reply
Many thanks Barry Welcome back anytime
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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