Comfortably and thoughtfully furnished. Wonderful shower with instant hot water. Excellent assortment of cookware. Appreciated the many seasonings left there from prior occupants!
Neighborhood is not upper class but as one reviewer stated, 'you'll get used to it'. We certainly did. About 20 min taxi ride from Terminal 2. Cost was 26 euro for 4 passengers. After that, we walked nearly everywhere. 12 min easy walk to & from Upper O'Connell St where the main Bus Station is located. Here, you can catch tour buses and the DoDublin HopOnHopOff bus. Many restaurants and shopping. We even walked from Temple Bar area to the house one night but it is a trek after a long day. Best to use the MoveIt app and catch the 123 bus closer to the house. Your feet will appreciate it!
We never experienced a single problem walking the streets at night (there were four of us). Connelly Station is about 12 min as well but wouldn't advise it with luggage. There is a SPAR grocery on Portland Row. Very easy 8-min walk. Decent food selection, wine & beer. The house is very close to Croke Park, a huge amphitheater. Garth Brooks was playing on both Fri & Sat night when we were there so we were treated to a 2-night free concert. Just had to open the windows!
Overall very pleasant stay! Host is very responsive if you need anything. Enjoy Dublin!!