Location is perfect! The village of Ranelagh is an ideal place to call home during a stay in South Dublin. Luas tram station is a 5-minute walk past restaurants, pubs, cafes and two markets (SuperValu and Lidl -- and Tesco is a 2-minute walk in the opposite direction). We picked up a Leap card for our 30-day stay and we used it frequently to get to St. Stephens Green and Grafton Street shopping district (3 stops away, ~5 minutes) and O'Connell (6 stops, ~10 minutes) in the city center. John and Sinead's apartment is convenient to everything in Dublin and it's a quiet neighborhood in the evening for a good night's sleep.
The apartment is basic and appears as portrayed in the photos. Bed was comfortable, water was hot/pressure was strong, and the kitchen has essentials for cooking meals. Apartment is on the second floor and there is no lift, so there are stairs to navigate with luggage and daily outings. We didn't have a car since the tram was so convenient, so we can't really comment on the ease of parking. There is street-side parking, but not sure if there is a dedicated parking location.
John was easy and efficient to communicate with before our stay, and we chatted several times during our stay. Top-notch host who wants to make sure your stay is comfortable. We may be traveling through Dublin in another month, and I'm hoping John's apartment is available. Great host!