I had the pleasure of staying two nights in Brian's place. The location is excellent. Alright, Dun Laoghaire isn't the biggest place in the world but Brian's place is just off the main street, so it's very close to shops, cafes, train station, etc. I was out quite a bit while I was there, so I didn't see all that much of Brian but when I did he was very friendly and helpful. The room I slept in is a good-sized room. It's easy to feel comfortable there. I can definitely reccommend it if you ever want to stay in Dun Laoghaire.