Our stay at Brendan's apartment was very enjoyable. Although he could not meet us, he provided a friend's number and a list of local recommendations. His friend was very considerate and friendly, as well as quickly responsive to our arrival phone calls. The apartment itself is beautiful and has a unique decorative vibe with lots of fun little touches - it is very open to the outside thanks to the beautiful patio which has a great view of the Guinness Gravity Bar. The beds are also extremely comfortable. I would also recommend asking for a demonstration of how to get the hot water heater going in case you run in cold water problems - it's a little tricky, but easy to manage once you get the hang of it. We didn't have any concerns about "too much stuff" being around; this is someone's home - you can't expect it to be empty. We had plenty of room for our luggage (there were four travelers). There is also excellent wifi throughout the apartment.

Guinness, Old Jamison, Temple Bar District, etc., is only a 10 to 20 minute walk from the location. Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, etc., is only 30 or so minutes away as well. We also enjoyed jogging in the nearby Phoenix Park. There are several nearby markets, as well as a great coffee shop down the block (Dwarf Jar Coffee). If you decide to use the hop on, hop off buses to get around the city, I'd consider the red buses over the green ones due to their stop being closer to Brendan's apartment. Do know that the airport bus stop is very close to the apartment and will save you money on a cab.