Pat's apartment is just as described. It is modern, clean, comfortable (the bed is especially comfortable!) and roomy. There are a few doors to come through before getting to the apartment so security is not an issue. Pat was very accommodating for our Check-in which we really appreciated. We were arriving from a bus tour and didn't know our exact time of arrival, so even though Pat was not able to meet us, someone met us close to the apartment and walked us there and answered any questions we had. Check-out was very easy.
It was a nice touch that Pat had left us milk in the fridge so we were able to make a cup of tea when we arrived. Pat also left personal recommendations for restaurants and shopping and there were brochures on exhibits and events happening around the city.
The apartment is situated so close to the city centre, that we were able to walk to almost everything we wanted to see. We did take the Dart (the train) one day and that is a 10 minute walk from the apartment, and the LUAS (rail tram) is even closer than that.
We could hear 'base' noise coming from the bars in the area on Friday and Saturday night until after midnight, but my husband and I were able to sleep just the same. We had read this in some of the reviews but for us this really wasn't an issue.
I would recommend this apartment to anyone coming to stay in Dublin. You won't be disappointed.