Evidence reading: strong green profile. The review wall repeatedly shows service, hospitality, kindness, social integration, practical support, cultural adaptability and consistent public trust. The main cautions are cleanliness expectations, shared-space clarity and rare serious negative complaints.
High public trustStrong service identityConsistent hospitalitySome expectation mismatchThe public proof page states: 295 honest guest reviews, 291 out of 295 guests loved their stay, 98.3% positive or 5-star reviews, 4.94 / 5 overall guest rating, and only 5 reviews below 4 stars.
Proof link: https://1.risteard.com/
The pasted Airbnb review wall supplied by Risteárd is used here as the working testimonial source for score design, quote extraction and theme mapping.
The system measures repeated observable behaviour. It does not decide a person's inner state from one event. It looks for patterns across time, people, cultures, ratings, review language and contradictions.
Core evidence includes stranger testimony, service delivery, star ratings, repeated keywords, issue patterns, personal claims and public proof links.
Green repeated positive evidence and clear stability.
Amber mixed evidence, caution, missing data, or improvement needed.
Red repeated serious concern, unresolved contradiction, or strong negative pattern.
| No. | Topic | Bar | Score | Status | Evidence Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcoming Behaviour | 96 | Green | Repeated reports of welcome, family feeling, comfort and openness. | |
| 2 | Communication | 92 | Green | Guests describe clear, friendly, easy conversation and direct support. | |
| 3 | Hospitality | 97 | Green | The strongest repeated pattern across the wall: host presence, food, care and guest attention. | |
| 4 | Helpfulness | 95 | Green | Repeated transport help, local guidance, problem solving and practical support. | |
| 5 | Reliability | 90 | Green | High rating consistency over years, with repeated return and recommendation language. | |
| 6 | Emotional Regulation | 88 | Green | Guests repeatedly describe relaxed, peaceful, laid-back and calm atmosphere. | |
| 7 | Kindness | 94 | Green | Kind, caring, warm and generous language appears consistently. | |
| 8 | Respectfulness | 89 | Green | Guests describe freedom, space, accommodation of pets, solo travellers and work needs. | |
| 9 | Trustworthiness | 91 | Green | Guests repeatedly report feeling comfortable, at home and safe enough to recommend publicly. | |
| 10 | Leadership | 87 | Green | Mentor, guide, organiser and cultural-host role appears in many reviews. | |
| 11 | Problem Solving | 86 | Green | Pick-ups, local advice, flexible arrangements and support with inconveniences are repeated. | |
| 12 | Social Integration | 96 | Green | The house is repeatedly described as family-like, social, international and friend-making. | |
| 13 | Teaching Ability | 88 | Green | Cooking lessons, food knowledge, wholefoods, mentoring and life advice appear repeatedly. | |
| 14 | Community Contribution | 90 | Green | Support for travellers, workers, migrants and newcomers is visible in the reviews. | |
| 15 | Generosity | 92 | Green | Meals, rides, snacks, shared food, time, advice and extra support are recurring. | |
| 16 | Adaptability Across Cultures | 95 | Green | Reviewers come from many countries and still report similar positive experience. | |
| 17 | Professional Competence | 93 | Green | Superhost, excellent host, superb host, highly recommend and 4.94/5 proof archive. | |
| 18 | Service Consistency | 94 | Green | Positive language appears from 2019 through 2024 rather than one short period. | |
| 19 | Reputation Strength | 98 | Green | Published proof archive states 295 reviews, 4.94/5, and 98.3% positive or 5-star. | |
| 20 | Contradictory Evidence Handling | 82 | Amber | Critical reviews are preserved and logged; main repeat issue is expectation or cleanliness mismatch. | |
| 21 | Reality Alignment | 94 | Green | The public stranger evidence largely supports the claimed service identity: host, chef, helper, mentor. |
"people are very welcoming, like a family... very free, no constraint"
"Risteard helped me well with multiple things"
"Super helpful, great communicator... everyone was super welcoming"
"personalized hospitality and unbeatable value... exceptional"
"welcoming host, made me feel at home"
"grateful for the cooking lessons"
"provided valuable support with integration, employment and well being"
"always available and attentive"
"Most relaxed and genuine host... way with people which makes him a good and helpful host all round"
"super kind... cares deeply about his guests"
"goes above and beyond... highly recommend this unique experience"
"goes above and beyond... ferrying to and from the bus... shares food"
"master in making you feel home... very good cook"
"goes out of his way... feels like a home away from home... incredible kindness"
"This guy genuinely cares about his guests. There is no better host"
"Great value... helpful... offered rides... excellent host"
"SUPERHOST! 100% recommended... exceeded expectations"
"does not depend on the accommodation itself, but on the host... incredibly cool person"
"He will not disappoint. Everything is as advertised"
"Hostel vibe, secret gem... little cultural hub"
"Kind hospitality but cleanliness not on the agenda"
This word map is taken from the pasted Airbnb wall and shows repeated language patterns around the service identity.
Visible review evidence spans several years, which matters because long-term consistency is stronger than one good week or one selected testimonial.
Bar heights are visual indicators only, showing that positive evidence remains present across the full review period.
Host, wholefoods chef, mentor, helper, community builder, practical supporter, cultural connector and service person.
System question: does outside evidence support this claimed identity?
Reviews repeatedly use language such as helpful, kind, welcoming, food, family, warm, relaxed, comfortable, great host, home, recommend and unique.
Result: the public evidence strongly aligns with the claimed service identity.
A credible reporter must not hide negative reviews. The review wall includes rare criticism around outdated photos, cleanliness, shared-room expectations, noise, and a small number of serious complaints. These are recorded as caution points.
Reporter reading: the negative evidence does not dominate the total record, but it identifies clear improvement points: keep photos current, state shared-space conditions plainly, publish house rules, show cleanliness standards, and separate hostel-style expectations from hotel-style expectations.
Expectation clarityCleanliness standardShared accommodation disclosurePositive majority remains strongThe review wall includes guests from Ireland, USA, UK, China, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Japan, Chile, Denmark, South Korea, Romania, Poland, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Fiji, India, Jamaica, Latvia, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan and others.
Meaning: a service that works across many cultures carries more evidence value than praise from one narrow social circle.
Example tester for the SANITY REPORTER coherence, character, service and reputation framework.
Conclusion: The testimonial evidence supports a strong green service profile. The dominant public pattern is hospitality, helpfulness, warmth, food knowledge, community, cultural connection and care. The improvement area is clearer management of expectations around shared accommodation and physical standards.
Proof archive: https://1.risteard.com/
Jiangmin • China April 2024 ★★★★★ (5/5) "There are many long-term guests, people are very welcoming, like a family... very free, no constraint. Host occasionally invites everyone to have a meal." Robert • Netherlands March 2024 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Had a very nice stay here. Risteard helped me well with multiple things. Great location for enjoying Wicklow :)" Morgan • USA March 2024 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Super helpful, great communicator... everyone was super welcoming... great vibes 😎" Annina Erin March 2024 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Super awesome stay! ... Risteard was very helpful... offered tour... charismatic host... perfect place to meet new people." Lorenzo March 2024 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Incredible experience... personalized hospitality and unbeatable value... exceptional." Natalia • Italy March 2024 ★★★★★ (5/5) "the surroundings were beautiful and a welcoming host, made me feel at home!!" Lilian • France March 2024 ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) "Photo that did not correspond... room shared with 3 others separated by curtain... full of dust... Particular host... hides it well on his ads." Host note: Very rare negative feedback. 98%+ of guests report warm, welcoming, family-like experience with excellent value and care. Wen • China February 2024 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Warm house... one minute walk to the bus stop... super fast internet... very relaxing environment" Ramona • Italy February 2024 ★★★★★ (5/5) "I felt very comfortable... good energy. Ristand was very hospitable... fantastic cook. His food is unique." Titas • Ireland February 2024 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Wonderful... well insulated, warm and dry... Sky the dog and Thea the cat are lovely... cozy and welcoming." Ciarán • Ireland January 2024 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Risteard is a champion bloke, so friendly and welcoming." Dean • Ireland January 2024 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Thoroughly recommend... gracious, accommodating... good vibes... mellow, relaxed atmosphere." Gabriel • Spain January 2024 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very well connected... quiet and beautiful area. The host was very nice and helping in everything." Rita • UK December 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Wonderful time... relaxed and welcoming... charismatic... real pleasure... grateful for the cooking lessons ☺️" Shirley • UK December 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Amazing host... great energy... helps people by brainstorming... unique host style." Theresa December 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Home from home, relaxed peaceful and most importantly, welcoming." Leslie • UK December 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Superb host... provided valuable support with integration, employment and well being." Marcus December 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "soon my friend... built a great bond and made friendships !!" Adaeze December 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Risteard is an absolute Gem!! ... knowledgeable about the area... helps with all the details." Josh • UK December 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Amazing host, perfect place to stay" Eduardo November 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "greet stance... nice ubication... Veré greetfull with Riestard thanks for you hospitality" Thomas November 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Thanks for everything, great stay and good discussions... always available and attentive." Barry • Ireland November 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Warm and welcoming host... really helpful... reasonably priced... convenient location." Dermot • USA November 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Most relaxed and genuine host... cuisine skills... way with people which makes him a good and helpful host all round." Gavin • UK October 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Always around to chat or recommend... easy to chat and mix with other guests... great trip." Fedir October 2023 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Good accommodation in Wicklow town" Soufian • Ireland October 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very good place, nice people... owner is friendly and very nice 👍" Filips • Netherlands October 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Lively and vibey... reflects the host's personality... vibing with love and flow... feels more like visiting a friend." Antonia September 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very friendly host... immediately felt very comfortable... nice conversations... tasty dinner... heartfelt work!" Aivaras • Ireland September 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very welcoming and chill... great, very talkative and helpful... Can't say a bad word about him." Celia • USA September 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Wonderful host and made me feel at home! Highly recommend." Mohamed • UK September 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great host, very good place, I highly recommend it" Ryan • USA August 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "What a Guy! Happy to have met him." Mia August 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "The host here is very friendly and easy to communicate with, lovely friendly pets here as well!" Pierre • France June 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Welcoming host, always ready to help and show you around. I highly recommend." Drew June 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Awesome" Alexandria • USA June 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "For the value his place was awesome... pet lovers dream... super kind... cares deeply about his guests." Harshrajsinh • India May 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great place!" Julie May 2023 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Super nice and relaxing stay! ... interesting discussions... 100% recommend!" Hiroto • Japan September 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Share with about 6 to 8 people... very nice person... recommended for those who want to communicate with people of different nationalities and cheap price." Ivan • Spain August 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Fantastic experience... Always attentive... quiet and peaceful atmosphere... Would highly recommend" Roderic • Jamaica August 2022 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Risteard is the main attraction... 'no worries' attitude... more than the consummate host, he is your friend." Victør • France August 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Perfect for a guest on bike. Very welcoming." Matini • Denmark August 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Positive energies here. Great host!... drove me and my friends... good value." Hunor • Romania July 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Real good host... did everything to make us feel good... I can only recommend!" Gerardo • Chile July 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Good host... quiet environment... you can rest well, go for a walk with their dogs and play guitar." Marta • Spain July 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "The bed was super comfy... made us feel at home... fabulous time." Donal Chambers • Ireland July 2022 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Sound man all about the good positive vibes with good music playing all day" Abe • Germany July 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Unique and memorable experience. Recommended for people who like socializing... warmhearted, energetic host." Elliot • Ireland July 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Magical and very unique spot... huge skill, care and wisdom... perfect base... professional standard kitchen... best of luck!" Dana • USA July 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Fun, unique place... host is extremely helpful... offered to pick me up..." Tom • USA July 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Unique stay... good place to meet fellow budget minded travelers... offered to take me to Glendalough..." Carina • Germany July 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "For me as a solo traveler, Risteard's house was like a family... every guest is directly a friend..." Alexandra July 2022 ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) "Set up as phish-bait, fleeced and harassed... terrorised... Garda intervention... (very long serious complaint about safety and refund)" Host note: Very rare negative feedback. 98%+ of guests report warm, welcoming, family-like experience with excellent value and care. Christoph June 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Lovely location and a very nice host. He has 2 very nice dogs... helping me with everything." Loreena June 2022 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Very nice and welcoming... nice meeting people from all over the world." Eliot • USA May 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Quick and easy stay... kindly drove me into town... well aware of how to be hospitable." Clara • France May 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Immediately felt welcome... kind host... offered to drive... great time." Emma-Kate • Ireland May 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Amazing person... goes above and beyond... lovely animals... highly recommend this unique experience" Grace • USA May 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Goes above and beyond... ferrying to and from the bus... shares food..." Patrick • Ireland May 2022 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Clean and comfortable" Kévin • France May 2022 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Great host! ... good talks & vibes. A bit noisy, it's a hostel." Niklas • Austria May 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "The best one I’ve ever been! ... takes care of his guests... what an adventure!!" Altan May 2022 ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) "We called... offered to pick us up... loose mouth... (incomplete but negative)" Host note: Very rare negative feedback. 98%+ of guests report warm, welcoming, family-like experience with excellent value and care. Jack April 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Nice cheap accommodation... good host... allows space and freedom." Gabriel April 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Good place and very well reception." Ty April 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "You can't go wrong! Beautiful location..." Paul • Germany April 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Warmly and heartily glad host... great time, laughing and profound conversations." Thomas • France April 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Good place" Manuel April 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "The best I’ve ever been! ... master in making you feel home... very good cook!" Gunnar • Germany April 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Communicative and friendly host in a relaxing surrounding." Bruno • Chile April 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Megahost... warm place... always there to help... 10/10" Paula • Latvia April 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very positive, understanding... chill vibe..." Massimo • Italy March 2022 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Unmatched host experience, unique stay" Felipe • Chile March 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Ended up finding knowledge and love... hospitality on the next level... 50 stars!" Émeline • Belgium March 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great welcome... great breakfast... perfect place to stay in Wicklow" Gaba • Poland March 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "One of the kind... great atmosphere... positive vibrations" Mayle • USA March 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Wonderful stay. Top notch hospitality..." Natalie • Switzerland March 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very easy going... only good vibes... great host..." Andrea • Spain February 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Kindly willing to sort out inconveniences... open minded... great taste for music... taught me real porridge!" Aude February 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Awesome! ... full of good vibes and nice people... no way you get home sick" Lidia • Ireland February 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Lovely nights... great place for puppy to socialise... pleasant dinner... unique experience" Sara February 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Lovely place... offers pick ups or yummy snacks... cats and dog are cuddly." Callie • South Korea January 2022 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Lovely place... kind enough to allow me to sleep and work at night... truly lovely." Tejas December 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great place and Great host..." Katrin • Germany December 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Incredibly kind host... goes out of his way... dedicated to wholefoods... feels like a home away from home... incredible kindness and homey vibes." Pierre • France December 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very good place for backpacker !" Gauthier • France November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Welcoming, warm... knows how to welcome you with typical dishes... 5 stars chef!" Laura • France November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great place and beautiful encounters... very warm accommodation." Antonio • Italy November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great energy and lovely host" Anna • Poland November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Unique place and unique host... if you like dogs, cats, music, porridge... it's a place for you." Jarosław • Poland November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Amazing place and amazing host!" Mathieu • Argentina November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Feel like home thanks to Risteard" Julie • France November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great host, very friendly... his animals very cute... great stay!" Melvin • Netherlands November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Open minded and easy going guy." Fabian • Germany November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great guy! Cooked porridge... offered to drive... dog and cats huge plus." Michal • Czechia November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Really warmfull stay... incredible care of guests!" Rowena • UK November 2021 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Very accommodating. Super host." Gabriel • France November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Superbly welcomed... most jovial host... house of happiness!" Victoria November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Delighted... my two dogs were welcome... felt comfortable." Andreas • Bulgaria November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great stay-Enjoy" Marie • Belgium November 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very friendly welcome... no problem with my dog... quickly feel at home." Laureline • France October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great welcome... breathes the joy of living... very good meeting, very good meal." Dana • UK October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very helpful, funny and welcoming... cooked lovely breakfast..." Wisse October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very humble man who will make you feel right at home... good at cooking..." Enrique October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great place for solo travelers... very accommodating host." Jeffrey • Ireland October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Friendly place... enjoyed the experience and chats!" Erin October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Amazing! Hostel vibe, secret gem... little cultural hub" Lars • Germany October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Good for day Trips." Marine • Belgium October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "As a solo backpacker it felt really good... unique experience... met wonderful people." Penna • Germany October 2021 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Nice Place to stay for a few days." Melissa • Ireland October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very friendly and helpful" Sachin • Ireland October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Lovely staying here... helping you along... Must Visit" Naila • Spain October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very good atmosphere!" David • Taiwan October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great relaxed atmosphere. Great knowledgeable host... highly recommended." Klaudia October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Super friendly host... totally recommend and super tasty food..." Ana • Croatia October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Made our stay an amazing experience... helped with transport..." Andrew • Ireland October 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Goes out of his way... funky place for hostel vibe." Lukas • Germany September 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Good accommodation..." Sawyer • USA September 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great clean place with the warmest hospitality. 10/10" Jake • Ireland September 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Eclectic household... humble and caring host... lovely food and conversation." Owen • Ireland September 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Nice, comfy place... friendly atmosphere... very accommodating." William • Ireland September 2021 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Blast from the past — hippie commune... inspirational... laid back... committed host." Tegan August 2021 ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) "Photos are out of date." Host note: Very rare negative feedback. 98%+ of guests report warm, welcoming, family-like experience with excellent value and care. Eugen • Ireland August 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "AWESOME!!! ... little corner of heaven..." Nicola • Ireland July 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great hospitality... amazing and healthy dinner... great view... good night sleep" Patricia • Ireland May 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very welcoming and attentive... homemade scones and jam are unreal." Diana • UK February 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Thank you for the stay." Jeff • Ireland February 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very laid back relax n chill" Fergal • Ireland January 2021 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great stay, will be back" Sasidhar • Ireland December 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Good neat clean tidy place... super cool" Elaine • Ireland December 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Awesome....Just book now" Sophie • Ireland December 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very welcoming and cosy... great help" Gabie • Australia December 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Overall great stay thank you!" Léna • Ireland December 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "So kind... picked me up... amazing vegan meals... pets lovely" Fionan • Ireland November 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great host... high quality food... highly recommend" Frederike • Germany October 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Would rate 6 stars... Risteard is a legend! ... best porridge and bread... relaxed and comfortable." Fozzy • Ireland October 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Amazing vibe... felt just like home! ... hospitality and food great" Sinead • Ireland October 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Same energy as Risteard!... accommodating to us and our 4 dogs... lovely meal" Muna • Spain September 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very kind and generous... awesome host, 100% recommended" Alan • Ireland September 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Good house with a good host." Anna Lena • Germany August 2020 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Very nice reception... very relaxed... very good hospitality" Aidan • Ireland August 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Fantastic host. Very easy going and laid back atmosphere." Thomas • Ireland May 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great once again... highly recommend" Sonya • Ireland May 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Another lovely stay... fantastic healthy food." Hany • UK May 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Excellent hospitality and care in every detail... cozy atmosphere." Camilla • Ireland May 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Simply fantastic! ... cheerful... healthy and very tasty meals... perfect place" Sonya • Ireland April 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Love staying... personal attention... expert Whole foods chef... build immune system" Thomas • Ireland April 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Top man... understanding, caring... went the extra mile" Stacey • Ireland April 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Lovely place... spotless clean... real chill feeling... felt like I was at home" Sasan • UK March 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "3rd time staying... super host... local knowledge... fresh healthy cooking... live music..." Matthew • USA March 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "This guy genuinely cares about his guests. There is no better host." Anja • Germany March 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Really positive person... great tips... really enjoyed our time" Sina • Germany March 2020 ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) "Warm and lovely host... should like incense sticks and don't care much about sparkling clean." Host note: Very rare negative feedback. 98%+ of guests report warm, welcoming, family-like experience with excellent value and care. Grégory • France March 2020 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Not the Ritz, but it says it. Great host... arty vibe..." Robert • USA March 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Really enjoyed... quiet... Risteard is THE MAN... helped without hesitation." Amélie • France March 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Friendly and welcoming host. Nice place... animals lovely." Elina • Germany March 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Super nice guy and very flexible. Really great time." John • Ireland March 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Artistic drawings... unique porridge... interesting views on life" Paola • Italy March 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very nice experience!" Thomas • Ireland February 2020 ★★★☆☆ (3/5) "Nice guy. Laid back feel... place to chill." Sylwester • Poland February 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Enjoyed all 2 weeks... learned new thing about food... do recommend!" Sarah • USA February 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great spot for inexpensive but enjoy company... felt like family atmosphere..." Manuela • Netherlands February 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Caring host... goes above and beyond... felt like we could socialize or have space..." Mile • Italy February 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Adorable... delicious food... guitars... draw on the wall... felt at home... super recommended!" Emily • USA February 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great host! ... amazing air bnb experience..." Goulwen • France February 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Super host, very welcoming..." Kumar • Ireland February 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Amazing hospitality... artistic place :)" Sonya • Ireland February 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Most beautiful person... kind and caring... amazing chef... relaxed welcoming loving place" Ivan • Ireland February 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Top stuff! ... learn about cooking, natural health & music..." Andrea • Spain February 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Quirky host... great experience..." Mathilde • Ireland January 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very good Airbnb" Sara • Spain January 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Amazing host... knows all about healthy food... cutest dog Ever" Lisa • Germany January 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Learned more about good energy and healthy food... proud to call him my Mentor... hospitality on another level" F • UK January 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Best Airbnb place I ever stayed... friendly... ask for bread recipe... will be back." Blaine January 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Took us by surprise... fantastic host... outstanding cooking class... highly recommend" Joe January 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Wonderful person... flexible... organic dinner... wonderful time" Ivan • USA January 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great value... helpful... offered rides... excellent host..." Ryan • Australia January 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great place... amazing... laid back atmosphere." Joseph • Ireland January 2020 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Relaxed house... great energy... super healthy breakfast... perfect for our family." Wei Hong • China January 2020 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Warm enough... big dog super people like... hospitable..." Ivan • USA December 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "First experience using air bnb... excellent host... personality wise if you grew up listening to The Beatles you'll like him." Jai • Ireland December 2019 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Great host... cheerful... took care of our concern... nice experience." Jevita • Ireland December 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great place for music lovers" Rohini • Ireland December 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Quirky and cosy... in love with his dog Trigger..." Sandy • Switzerland December 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Amazing! ... so many services... 10/10" Arushan Katharina • Germany December 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Nice and relaxing stay... family and casual atmosphere." Jules • France December 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Unique evening!... warm energy... wonderful salad... blessed night" Le Thi Anh Thu • Ireland December 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Enjoyed a lot... unique decoration... very nice host." Vincent • USA December 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Nice place. Cozy atmosphere. Nice host. Highly recommend." Jérôme • France December 2019 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Appreciated our short stay... authentic moment... good advice for life in general!" Mary • Ireland December 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very warm welcome... exceptional host... clean warm..." Ehab • UK December 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "🙃" Delwyn • UK November 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Enthusiastic... demonstrated how to make several tasty plant based dishes... novel cuisine experience!" Amanda • Ireland November 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Impressed by cleanliness... thoughtful touches... delicious porridge... recommended." Rima • Fiji November 2019 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Perfect for me... character in the best way... open and honest... made dinner..." Alex • Spain November 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Lovely couple... very attentive... delighted to meet you... would like to return." Michael • USA November 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Food was great, company better... felt as if we were having dinner at a close friend’s house..." Neja • Ireland November 2019 ★★★☆☆ (3/5) "It was an ok stay." Alexis • France November 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Caring person... real sense of hospitality... easy to feel at home... interesting to experience vegan lifestyle." Paulina • Ireland November 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Amazing experience!... unique and charming... air filled with scent of sandal wood... delicious meals... low price!" Alzbeta • UK November 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Warm and cosy... tasty dinner and breakfast... super easy-going and funny." Katazina • Ireland November 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great these few days... cheap... tasty breakfasts... super host with good humor!" Himanshu • Canada November 2019 ★★★☆☆ (3/5) "Host seems chatty and nice guy... cleanliness less star." Arnie • Northern Ireland November 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "He will not disappoint. Everything is as advertised." Zola-David • Ireland November 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great... felt comfortable at home." Andres • Ireland November 2019 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Amazing location. Place is really cool." Niall • Ireland November 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very welcoming, kind and helpful" Shani • UK November 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Lovely place to stay" Zola-David • Ireland October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Deserves title of super host... felt comfortable at home." Liliya • Bulgaria October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Nice, happy and cosy place... relaxed and very friendly host." Anthony • Canada October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Unique and welcoming environment... great time meeting Risteard and other guests." Jamie • Ireland October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Special place... full of personality... host was a gent... interesting person." Gaëtan • France October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Really enjoyed... exactly what we needed... great host... interesting to chat." Mattia • Ireland October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Good location... very friendly and cosy... makes you feel very welcoming." Karel • Czech Republic October 2019 ★★★☆☆ (3/5) "Friendly host... picked us up... positive experience." Lía • Spain October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "👍" Pixie Claire • UK October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Lovely man... felt very welcome... can't recommend enough" Marc-Antoine • Canada October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "I'd give a 6/5..." Jan • Germany October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Wonderful human being and host... full of kind people." Javad • France October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very nice time... discussions very interesting..." Gabriela • Czechia October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Thanks for everything :)" Hannah • Ireland October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Amazing host... great chat, great meal, great sleep..." Benjamin • Germany October 2019 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Very funny" Valentin • Germany October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very nice stay and good talks!... clean and quiet." Stéphane • France October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very good... great host." Léonie • France October 2019 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Thank you for hospitality and great weekend... warm host... lovely stay." Eva • Ireland October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "SUPERHOST! 100% recommended... own style but clean... incredible healthy meals... exceeded expectations." Johannes • Germany October 2019 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Not regular AirBnB... great food, relaxed positive atmosphere, good company..." Ed • Ireland October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Welcoming... felt at home... good atmosphere... met lovely people... unique style... will visit again." Mike • Germany October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Does not depend on the accommodation itself, but on the host... incredibly cool person... chaotic but absolutely lovable... we'll be back!" Milan • Czechia October 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Very kind, helpful, cheerful... cares about his guests." Jean-Philippe • France October 2019 ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) "Kind hospitality but cleanliness not on the agenda... unsanitary... disappointed." Host note: Very rare negative feedback. 98%+ of guests report warm, welcoming, family-like experience with excellent value and care. Jakub • Slovakia September 2019 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Room without windows but comfortable... chilled guy... good vibes." Artur • Ireland September 2019 ★★★★☆ (4/5) "Just one word COOL 😉" Bonny • UAE September 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Amazing host... one of the most interactive stays... great value..." Curtis • Canada September 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great experience... great man... insisted I help myself... offered remedies... sweetheart dog... recommend." Gin September 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Kind and great host... welcomed with delicious dinner... useful tips..." Ana • Ireland September 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Best host ever" Li Foong • UK September 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Interesting place... would be back again :3" Valerie • USA September 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Nice friendly host" Neli • South Africa September 2019 ★★★★★ (5/5) "Great stay... awesome host... convenience of the bus stop... good vibes!"