This is the perfect place to stay in Dublin! Don't hesitate, look around or view other offers, go for this one if you intend to stay in the Dublin area! Located between the airport and city center in Drumcondra it is easy to get anywhere and you won't suffer lack of sleep from the downtown noise. This is a very nice, multi-story, brick townhouse-style bed-and-breakfast. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms (for you spoiled Americans). The rooms are clean and neat — a bit small for more than three adult people, but you'll manage, what do you expect in Dublin? This is an old city, people were smaller in the good old days, and you're in Ireland on holiday, so no sniveling! Beside, you should only be in your room to sleep anyway.
Wood floors and high ceilings give a lovely atmosphere. Rooms have a TV (interesting programming abounds throughout Ireland), tea and coffee pot, cups, and dressers and an armoire. Audrey's (your brilliant and intelligent hostess) breakfasts are excellent, in a crowded and friendly dining room (it's a good way to meet the other guests). Go for the full monty, (and don't forget the black and white pudding), you'll need the energy as you walk throughout Dublin's winding streets. There is also a front patio area, backyard area, and a sitting room with TV and fireplace. If you are exploring the city, chances are you'll be to tired to take advantage, but there you have it.
The location is central to the whole of the Dublin area, with easy access to the bus, to the airport or city center by bus or car. Take the bus, you don't want to drive in the city centre unless you enjoy dodging tourists and circling endlessly for parking. Fagin's Pub is up the street West by an ATM, and bus stop. They have decent pub food or a cut above and pour a brilliant pint. There is a decent Indian restaurant across the street from Fagin's as well. There is a pharmacy next to the Indian restaurant for general medical needs like allergy pills and sunscreen.
Jack and Audrey are wonderful hosts, and very helpful with directions and suggestions. Their business card (available on the hall table) has a map on the back to get home with the necessary bus info. One word of warning: don't follow Audrey's directions to the Gravedigger's Pub (you can tell her Scott and Karen said that). Several sites that you can actually find are close by including Glasnevin Cemetery and the Botanical Gardens.
Their web address is www.avoca-house.ie. There are several phone numbers, but Jack responds quickly to email so that's your best bet.