I very much enjoyed staying at Amanda's place. When you walk about 11 minutes you can get to a bus station that I'll take you pretty much anywhere in Dublin. It didn't rain one time so the walks were always very enjoyable. The weather was wonderful. I recommend getting the Dublin go pass while you're there as it covers pretty much anything you want for 1 set price. Also getting the tourist leap card Which will let you use the bus systems unlimited for a set price depending on the number of days you are there. If I ever came back to Dublin I would stay here again.