We stay in AirBnB's a lot, so when we say Elena's place is among the best, know it's being compared to many other places, not just a handful.
Here's what makes it stand out, especially for long-term stays (we were there for a month): the "fully equipped kitchen" is FULLY equipped. There were sharp knives (a rarity in vacation rentals), plenty of dishes, pots and pans, measuring cups, mixing bowls, baking pans, many dish towels, plastic dishes for left-overs, and the basics such as oil, salt, pepper and several spices, etc. The showers worked well, with great pressure and plenty of hot water. The beds were comfortable. The natural light in the house is wonderful. There are plenty of bath towels and FACECLOTHS (hardly ever found in properties outside the US.) There were plenty of electrical outlets (except in the bathrooms, because of local building codes.) The neighborhood is adorable and next to a charming park that hosts a small vendors market on Fridays during the summer. A full-sized grocery store is just a short walk away. The townhouse is also reasonably close to the main sights in town, so a car isn't necessary. If walking isn't your thing, there is a major bus stop just a couple blocks away. The bus service in Dublin is amazing.
If I had to cite potential downsides, all I can come up with is that the space could be challenging for someone with mobility issues, as the main bedroom is upstairs and the shower/tub in the owner's suite requires a rather high lift of your leg to get in. This wasn't a problem for us. The dining table chairs aren't particularly comfortable, but we padded them with throw pillows from the sofa and it was fine.
The bonus was Elena was a fabulous host who is very responsive and easy to communicate with. We especially liked that this is her own property and, while we didn't meet her, she was our main contact and she has a very capable co-host in Dublin. For those of you who have stayed in corporately managed properties, you understand the benefit of working with an actual owner who is truly invested in the property.
Bottom line: great property, great experience. Book it before someone else does!