We were two couples traveling for the first time in Ireland. We chose not to hire a car, opting for public transportation and this turned out to be the perfect location. The light rail and bus station are less than a 5-minute walk. Perfectly walkable even with luggage. The apartment is cozy and was perfect for 4. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. All of the appliances were functional and there IS an elevator so folks needing that amenity will be pleased. There are several pubs and restaurants in very close proximity although we opted to walk to the Temple Bar area for food and entertainment (about a 10-minute walk). We were glad we opted NOT to stay in the Temple Bar area as it is crowded and noisy (absolutely delightful for pubs and music but not so great for sleep I presume). Although this is a 3rd floor apartment near a busy area it is very quiet. I never heard other tenants and when the windows are closed there was no nighttime street noise.
Our hosts were very responsive to our questions about transportation from the airport and letting us store our luggage until we could check in. Great WiFi and the Netflix was appreciated for entertaining ourselves through jet-lag. There is a small market right around the corner that has everything you could want for your stay. Beware they stop selling alcohol at 10pm. Our hosts left us some lovely craft beer which was a really nice touch!