It's a lovely house, with interesting furniture and objects, in a really lovely area. It's only about 20 minutes walk from the centre, and close to a buzzy high street but the house is entirely quiet. There are good cafes and restaurants nearby.
Lex went out of his way to be helpful, even asking foodie friends for recommendations for restaurants open on Sundays.
Dublin is much more covid-compliant than London. We were pleased to see everyone masked in shops, and checks on our vaccination certificates in cafes and theatres.