About the Homestay

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My home is 5 km away from central Dublin in the Raheny Dublin 5 area, Very quick access to city by bus outside our house or train (Dart) 5 min walk from our house, 15 mins to city and Grand canal station, Google HQ ,Facebook, IFSC, Docklands, Greenlanes school short walk from our home. Our interests range from sports to travel. We have 1 single self contained room with ensuite. Room include Hair-dryer, Closet / Wardrobe, Mirror, Desk and Lamp, clothes washer dryer, own cooking facilities , fridge and microwave oven. Very good unlimited Wi-fi. for streaming, Gaming etc. No access to main house. Own door entrance.

Gary is 53. He speaks English and enjoys sports, music, gigs, festivals, socializing , travel, Engineering & science.

Gunta is 46. She speaks English, Latvian, Norwegian, and Russian and enjoys watching movies, socializing, travel, gardening, and science

Gary & Gunta have 2 children living at home boy 18 yr old & girl 15 yrs old.

No food included. Own clothes washing facilities and cooking facilities outside room.

My Pets

Dog, Fish

Bedrooms available for booking

Minimum stay is for 30 nights

Maximum stay is for 365 nights

Available for given dates

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Private entrance large ground floor 1 bedroom with ensuite No meals included own small cooking facilities. Own washer dryer.
From 45 per night
Single Room
Sleeps 1

Bathroom ensuite (within room)
1 Single Bed

Bedroom availableNot available for dates

Ground floor room with your own side entrance, in room en- suite with instant hot electric shower, toilet & sink. Electric heater. No food included. Good wi-fi free. Your own private small cooking facilities and fridge. No access to main house.

Facilities
  • Desk and Lamp
  • Dresser / Drawers
  • Closet / Wardrobe
  • Bedside Locker / Nightstand
  • Mirror
  • Fridge
  • Hair-dryer
 1 guest
Monthly price
1,350
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About the Area

Our homestay is the perfect location when visiting Dublin. Once you confirm your booking you will get an email with our complete address so you won't have any problems finding us. The Neighbourhood
Raheny midway between the charming fishing villages of Howth, Malahide and Dublin city centre, serviced very well by public transport, Our house is perfectly placed to facilitate all visitors'.
Local amenities include:
St Anne's Park, directly across from our home, a lovely safe place to jog, walk, and cycle or just sit and enjoy the green surroundings. Here 266 acres incorporate playing pitches, tennis courts, a par 3 Golf Course, Rose Garden, Ponds Walks, Ornamental Lawns and a children's playground.
Famous for its Rose garden in summer and Millennium Arboretum planted with 1,000 different trees, visiting the park is a delightful pleasure. Follies abound - recreated classical monuments, medieval ruins and ancient artefacts hidden in old woods. Cafe and Artist studios with weekly farmers market, every weekend there is some event on, well worth a visit!

Bull Island: Nature Reserve: and UNESCO biosphere:
20 Min Walk From our door , A paradise for birdwatchers, a good place for beach life, surf /wind surf/kite surf, a surf shop is located close by for rental or lessons , a breath of fresh air. Nature lovers should head for the modern information centre and then into the wild Sand dunes where the variety of birds, Flora, Fauna is stunning, in winter you might even see Canadian geese!,
Clontarf seafront with cycle track is within walking distance, and lively Pubs and restaurants are only a few minutes away.
Nearby Golf Courses include:
Royal Dublin, Clontarf and St Anne's. (Links)
The Famous Clontarf Rugby and Cricket Club's grounds are located beside Clontarf Castle which is all a short walk from our home.
There is a public indoor heated swimming pool a 10 min walk from our home and it cost only 5 Euro for an hour swimming.
There is a public library in Raheny village also.
There is a shop beside our home and this contains an ATM and Parcel motel.
Getting around: The local train station is 5 minutes’ walk from our door, and there are trains into the city centre every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday every half hour Sunday. The train journey takes 15 minutes into town & also Grand canal station, while a bus which is 50m from our door will take you 15 mins to city centre. We are ideally suited to access Google & Facebook buildings IFSC , Docklands.
We are right across the road from bus stops that can bring you out to the beautiful villages of Malahide or Howth.

Local Area Facilities
  • Tennis
  • Park
  • Gym
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Bowling
  • Beach
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Museum
  • Shopping Centre
  • Amusement Park
  • Horse Stables
  • Water sports
  • 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

Keep noise to a minimum after 10 pm please. No loud music or instruments.
Not allowed invite strangers into our home; if you would like to invite a friend over just agree it with me in advance
You will be given a key to come and go as you please, no curfew.
Please enjoy your stay and treat our house as you would your own home!
Strictly no smoking or vaping or E- cigarettes in our home, outside only.
No drinking alcohol within the whole of the house at anytime.
cooking allowed in own cooking facilities. No food supplied. Own Laundry washing and drying facilities.

Smoking Rules

Your host is a non-smoker.

Smoking is not allowed.

36 Reviews

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    Germany
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    January 2024

    My stay with Gary and Gunta was fantastic. They are very obliging and helped me with any issues immediately. They are discreet but directly available for questions or problems.
    You can reach the city center within 20 minutes by bus. The nearby park is beautiful and perfect for a walk.
    I would highly recommend staying with Gary and Gunta :)

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Gary in ,

    Thanks Jula ! Best of Luck in the future, and you are very welcome back if you ever return !

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    France
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    September 2023

    It was great staying with Gary and Gunta. They were helpful and always cared that everything was good.
    The accommodation is well equipped, Gary and Gunta are dedicated to their guest well-being.
    I would recommend for any stay duration.
    They are also quite close to the city centre (20min) in a very pleasant neighbourhood.

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Gary in ,

    Thanks Fabien it was a pleasure to host you

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    France
    Age 18 - 24

    5 hearts
    January 2020

    My stay with Gary and Gunta was very lovely. They are both very kind and friendly. My room, the one on the top floor was very confortable and clean. Gunta was taking care of washing my closes and it was perfect for me. They also are very flexible with the time of the dinner you just have to warn them if you don't eat at home. Their home is also quit close to the city centre (20min by bus to O'Connell Street). For me, it was a really nice stay. :)

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Gary in ,

    Thanks Maelle is was a pleasure to host you , best wishes for the future !

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    France
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    August 2019

    Gunta and Gary are super attentive hosts, discreet but present when necessary and leaving us a private space. If you want to be in a quiet place while being close to Dublin (only 20 min by bus) this is the ideal place. And little extra, a family park at the foot of the house and the sea (beach or Howth) a little bit further ..... breakfast and lunch comprise in the price are really good and healthy. Hope to see you in the future

    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Gary in ,

    Thanks Camille it was a pleasure to host you !

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    France
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    June 2019

    Dear Gary, Gunta and kids,

    Thanks for those four months in your house (january to the end of may). It was a pleasure to meet you all. Dublin is an expensive but amazing city and it was an unforgetable experience.
    I tried the two rooms that it is possible to rent in your house. The firstone at the ground floor has a private bathroom and the second one is at the top of the house, under the roof (atic room). The bathroom have to be shared with the family but it is not a problem because the house and the bathroom are clean all the time.
    Breakfast and diner are included in the price (€800 per month) and was good and varied.
    Diner is served at 7PM most of the time and it is possible to eat it after ( put in the microwave). The family is really polite and agreeable all the time. Gunta wash the closes and clean the room once a week.
    The localisation is very good because it is about 25 min in bus to Howth (bus 31), 40 min by walk of Bull Island (beach), just near the house there is the Saint Anne's Park (2nd bigest park of Dublin) and there is a small SPAR in the top oil station. Finally, it is about 20-25 min in bus ( 29a, 31, 31b, 32) and arrive in the city centre (near O'connell street). The last bus from the city centre is at 11:30PM and a taxi ( night cost) is about €12.

    I think that it is a good option to choose a room in this house because the family is agreeable, the house is in a safe place and little outside of the city but not far. Even if the price is higher than other place, I think that it is attractive because I just had to buy the lunch.

    I was glad to meet you all and it was a pleasure to stay in your house. It helps me to discover the Irish culture and the hospitality.

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    Host reply
    Homestay Host Family Gary in ,

    Thanks Manon, it was a pleasure to host you.

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    Germany
    Age 25 - 34

    Automated Post
    November 2017

    The host cancelled the booking.

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    France
    Age 65 - 74

    3 hearts
    June 2017

    Famille accueillante chambre bien repas juste un plat mais copieux petit dej correct petit bémol un peu éloigné du centre de Dublin mais bus a proximite

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    Germany
    Age 35 - 44

    5 hearts
    June 2017

    Very nice homestay with a great family inside :) Thank you for having us!

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    Ireland
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    April 2017

    It was really nice days during staying gunta & gary home :) location is really cool to catch up on the bus and train. you can get a city within 20min. There is a big park in front of house. It's very safe area :D feels so comfortable Thanks to gunta, gary and kids! See u next time

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    France
    Age 25 - 34

    5 hearts
    April 2017

    I agree that the review below is false, I spent 10 wonderful days in the house, the dinner provided is good, the bus stop is in front of the house and it only takes 15 min to go to the city. Hope I'll see you again ! Thank's for everything !

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