I stayed with two friends at Micheál's apartment in the beggining of december and had a really nice stay. The flat is totally like the description...great location, right in the heart of Temple Bar, very comfortable and functional, with all the necessary utensils, and pretty quiet.
Micheál was a great host, providing all the information we asked and suggesting very nice restaurants and other places to visit.
I would certainly stay here again and recommend it to all visiting Dublin.