My family and I visited Dublin and stayed in Garretts apartment in the beginning of August, and we couldn't have hoped for a more forthcoming and helpful host than Garrett's brother Ronan who welcomed us. They provided us with great tips for local restaurants which definitely made a huge difference for getting the most out of the few days we were there.
The apartment was very clean and spacious and its location couldn't be beat. Yes there was street noise in the evening and sometimes late into the night, but, for me, it was only part of the charm of being right in the middle of the older part of Dublin.
I can thoroughly recommend staying at Garrett's if you want experience the inner Dublin!