First of all yes...it's small. Hence he is telling you from the get go, so don't be surprised by it later as duh..you were told. Secondly, it's an Amazing value in an Amazing area So close to walk to Everywhere as we did. So it was well worth it. His housemates which we met, are Very sweet & helpful. Overall I highly recommend staying here. I mean it's not like your gonna hang out here all day or night anyhow right? Get out & see Dublin.