Efficient communication with the owner, simple check-in with written info, only. The place is OK, not a hotel, but fair enough even for spoiled brats like myself. Everything worked fine, although Norwegians are used to get hot water just by opening the tap, so we struggled seriously to get hot water in the kitchen and bathroom sinks, eventually giving it up. Not a big issue, though, the water boiler in the kitchen was used for dishes, and the shower heater worked fine, anyway.
Taxi driver told us the area had some issues, but we experienced no trouble whatsoever. Short walk to buses, half an hour by foot to city center, shorter to Temple Bar area. Nice pub nearby, good food and beer, nice people, short walk to nearest food store.
Let me also express that the people of Ireland comes across as very helpful and positive, making the stay in Dublin just that extra tad worthwhile.