Positives first: location is great. Walked to Trinity college, TempleBar, museums. The apartment is quiet and secure. The space is good, with modern finishes. Unlike previous reviews, the unit was clean and linens clean. Bathrooms are very nice.
Airbnb hosts can be hands on or remote. Malcolm is more remote, communicating the necessities. He did not respond to query regarding the overhead light failure, but his communications about how to pick up key, access the apartment, and check out were clear and concise. He did contact me to let me know washer dryer not functioning and offer to pay for laundry.
Negatives: living and kitchen overhead lights did not work. Breaker as flipped and could not be reset. Malcolm did not respond regarding this issue. Hard to see In The kitchen on dreary evening, but there is a floor lamp you can move over to help.
master shower drips loudly all night. Washer dryer inoperable.
Keeping your expectations in line with the current reviews, you can find this apartment a good stay for Dublin sightseeing.