Mary saved us when our original host cancelled on us 3 days before our trip. She was excellent to communicate with and seems like an incredibly generous person. For us the location was a bit far from where we wanted to be as we prefer to walk when we can. It was 30 min. Walk To the Guinness Factory and another 30 to Temple Bar. But there is the tram close by so that would make it quick to get places. Some cute restaurants and coffee bars are not far from her place. This is the first time I stayed in a home where the owner lives there when not hosting so it is a bit of a different experience. The home is spacious with a nice back patio.