Micheal was a very gracious host. He made everything very simple for us. The apartment was great, it has a great balcony that lets in great light and wonderful breezes at night. The kitchen is simple yet useful, the apartment in general is great for one or two travelers at the most. It's wonderfully located, many shops in the immediate area. There are a few restaurants and bars in the same building and a grocery store less than a block away. The train stop is a couple hundred feet away which is extremely convenient and don't worry its electric so you never hear the train come and go. One of the best pubs in Dublin for truly authentic Irish music is a block away (The Cobblestone) it's very busy but well worth it. Every musician in Dublin knows about the pub and they all recommend it.