Cruagh Lodge, Cruagh, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, Dublin 16

Peaceful Room in a 6-Acre Forest Retreat Imagine a home where you fall asleep to starlight and silence, wake to birdsong and deer, and drink your morning coffee with a view over Dublin, breathtaking scenery which changes every day. This is not just a room. It’s a rare opportunity to live inside beauty, peace, and space, 10 minutes drive from the M50, a short drive to shopping and much more. We're offering a private, light-filled bedroom in a large, architecturally distinctive 2,500 sq/ft home sheltered in the Dublin Mountains. The house is immersed in 6 acres of private land with meadow, playing pitch, private woodland, 350m of private running/walking paths, plus private entrance direct into the heart of Cruagh Woods. The Room: 9 sq/m single room with vaulted ceiling, skylight and blackout blinds for optimum sleep quality. Bedrooms in this bungalow home are well away from core living spaces for added peace and quiet. Garden views – often featuring grazing deer and squirrels Full-height built-in wardrobes for a clean, minimalist feel All household utility bills included – electricity, heating, broadband, water, and waste/bin charges. Food, toiletries, and personal consumables (e.g., shower gel, shampoo, sanitary products) are not included. The Home: Ultra-fast Starlink broadband & Wi-Fi Bathroom spa bath & electric shower with backup power shower in our main bedroom suite. Large, light-filled kitchen with island, plenty of kitchen and pantry storage and forest-view dining area Vaulted living room with leather recliners, reading mezzanine, panoramic views of Dublin City, Killakee hills, and the Mournes on clear days Gym equipment: treadmill, elliptical, weights, punch bag in mezzanine area accessed by spiral staircase Games, foosball, mini-pool, mini trampoline Secure plentiful parking + secure garage storage + electric car charger available at an extra charge Outside – What Makes This Magical: Watch deer from your window, hares, woodpeckers, red squirrels Wander or run through private forest paths Settle into a starlit evening with wonderful aurora when conditions are right Sit under trees or drift on the rope swing Stunning sunsets, with city lights twinkling far below About Us: We’re a warm, creative family of four - a teacher, an IT professional, and two kids who love sport, stories, and the outdoors. We're looking for a kind, calm and neat individual (male or female) who’ll appreciate nature, privacy and a beautifully grounded home life. Nearby (5–20 mins drive): M50 (10 mins), Marlay Park (13 mins), Dundrum Town Centre, Rathfarnham, Knocklyon, Ballinteer Zipit Forest Adventure, DSD Athletics Club, Ballyboden GAA, Stillorgan/Rathfarnham Rugby Club, Rathfarnham Equestrian Centre, Irish Mountain Trail Runners Club, Glencullen Adventure Park (The GAP) Mountain Bike Park, The Hell Fire Club, The Merry Ploughboy Pub, Johnnie Foxes Pub, Timber Trove Café, the Hazel House Café, Sána Sléibhe (Mountain Sauna & Cold Plunge Bath, behind the Hazel House Café). ***Own transport is essential: Car, motorbike, moped / scooter is essential, or if you're a keen cyclist.*** Nearest bus (15B) to City Centre (Merrion Square) is 50 mins walk to the Stocking Avenue bus stop. Taxis / Ubers easily available to & from our address. This is a home is Ideal for someone dependable, and easy-going, who enjoys a calm, fresh, low-tox, healthy household and can live harmoniously with others while respecting privacy. Room for One: €900/month | All bills included No pets | Own transport a requirement | License to Reside Under the Rent-a-Room Scheme Open to short-term stays 6 or 12 months. Deposit: One month’s rent + security deposit required. Viewings are by appointment only and are a must to truly appreciate - just drop us a message with a bit about yourself.