Michael has been a great host during our short weekend stay in Dublin. The house was exactly as described...very clean, modern and spacious.
In the room we were welcome by fresh towels, shampoo, shower gel and chocolate - such a nice gesture. I felt like in a 5 star hotel.

Michael himself was a real gentlemen and excellent host. He was picking us up from the DART (kind of metro) station because it was raining, offering us food and drinks, fun conversations and a lovely self drawn map to get around in Dublin easily.

Regarding the location it may seems like far away from the city but it really is not. There are multiple bus lines ( I think 4-5) going to the city every 5-10 minutes. It only takes 10 minutes by bus to reach the city centre as well which is very fast. Alternatively you can take the DART (metro) which is even cheaper than the bus for a 7 min. ride only for about 3-4 stations from the city centre depending on where you catch it. Dublin is very well connected in that sense.

Staying at his place definitely will save you lots of money, guaranteed fun and great conversations since Michael himself travelled a lot and lived in multiple countries as well so there will never be awkward silence or uncomfortable moments. I am sure we will be back soon :)