We had a very nice stay. Specially the breakfasts - looking over the roofs of dublin - were lovely. so lovely in fact, that we missed out ever having a real irish breakfast outside ;-). The best thing we did during our stay was a boat trip to dun laoghaire - and then the bus 46a took us back from there right in front of the house for just 3,30!
A walk in the center is about 20 min - but the pubs down in manor street (5 min walk) are just lovely - and less touristy then in temple bar. We had a really wonderful stay in a lovely place!