I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Dublin! Michael is a wonderful host, and the apartment was perfect for my stay! I was in Dublin for a month and did not have any trouble getting around. The Dublin Bus has multiple stops within walking distance, and there is a Tesco grocery store right down the road. I suggest getting a Leap Card to save money on transportation. If you are a student, you can get even better bus fare rates. There is a pub close to the apartment called The Backpage. It has amazing food and a fun atmosphere. For fun, I suggest taking the Irish Rail to Howth Fishing Village. There are ferries that will take you to Islands Eye, the island right of the coast. You can watch birds, hike to the summit, and find shells on the beach. Howth also has some amazing trials. I would suggest the Bog of Frogs trail. It is a cliff walk with the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. Other than that, the excursions I would suggest throughout Ireland include: Wicklow Mountains, Northern Ireland, Cliffs of Moher, and NewGrange. I scheduled tours through the GreyLine tour company. They offered deals if you bought more than one tour at a time, and they offer a special discount for students. I wish you the best in your travels, and hope that you enjoy Michaels apartment as much as I did.