Jo's place was just what we needed. We were in town for one night to attend a concert at Croke Park. It's not far from the main city centre so if we would have stayed longer the location is handy enough, not too far by taxi. Aesthetically Dublin 8 wasn't too impressive, but perhaps it's more than what meets the eye- I just didn't have enough time to find out. That being said we didn't encounter any kind of sketchiness & felt perfectly safe. Shops close by if you want to eat at home (or need anything), so that's a plus! The house was fully stocked, very clean, everything worked properly, & very comfortable. Nice big kitchen & downstairs sitting area. No outdoor seating area of any kind though. There were a couple of sexually explicit art pieces hanging in the larger bedroom, so maybe if you're travelling with your family keep them out of the room or take them down for the night- I certainly wouldn't suggest anyone not stay here because of them - just a word of warning for any families. Overall a perfectly adequate, cosy, & safe place to stay. Thank you Jo!