Elva was welcoming, fixing me a tea and chatting, and the room and bathroom was fine, as described. She left clear directions and helpful maps and booklets as well as personal suggestions based on your interests. Every morning she prepared a very nice breakfast. The place is not in an interesting neighborhood, but it's safe and near a bus stop 10-15 minutes from the city center. Buy the Transit card that includes buses and hop-on-hop-off and airport express. You will use it. In the cold Dublin summers the nights can get chilly and there's no heater working in your room, so you must make do with blankets and duvet in the room. Dress warmly in Dublin even in mid-summer.