What can we say? We agree with the rest of the reviews for Tim and Grainne's excellent apartment. On balance, it was exactly what we were looking for in a spacious, clean (very very clean) and well-located place to crash in Dublin. Being city dwellers, we had no problem using the LUAS from just up the street. Easy access. Amazing that Dubliners are so honest regarding the ticketing system, in fact. To be blunt, the first time we tried to use it, both machines were not working, so we hopped on and figured we would pay some other way. We did buy return tickets (day pass) so it all worked out.

Grainne and Tim were great hosts, there to meet us and say goodbye as well, and their help with drivers (one for airport/train station and one for a day tour (to the countryside outside of Dublin) were spot on. The apartment was quiet, great water pressure and hot water (critical in our view). Great resources in Grainne's book of things to see, etc. I did them a favor, too, as I tuned in the best video settings on their flat screen (color, contrast, etc). I am obsessed with that sort of thing and it needed fixing!

Only one caveat: As we are not big nightlife people, that the apartment is a bit of a hike from the City Centre didn't bother us. But if you plan on pub crawling, nights listening to music and such, the place may be too far out for late nights. In that case, it might be worth it to stay right in the City Centre. This is not a knock on the place, not at all. We just felt it was a bit of a trek via the LUAS even if we were so inclined.

In the end, we had a great time and recommend Tim and Grainne's place. A word on the issue of security...we were never concerned, not at all, that security was an issue. Inchicore is not a luxurious suburb, but it also is not a security concern. And be sure to visit the Italian place down the street at least once (we were there twice!).