Gareth is a perfectly nice gentleman, very hospitable. Gave me a nice welcome and good explanations on how everything worked. The location in an upcoming hip neighborhood can not be improved on. Ten minutes walk to the convention center, 20 to Trinity and Temple Bar. Also very close to where the Dublin Express stops ( fast and by far cheapest option for travel from the airport). The wifi is excellent. Gareth is also very flexible, let me stay a bit longer on my day of departure. The bed sleeps well, the kitchen, that you share with Gareth and other guests is OK, the bathroom ( toilet, sink, bath and shower) is very small but functional. Unfortunately you have to share this with other guests but I knew this. During my stay it was not a problem but it could be depending on other guests, Gareth himself is excellent on privacy. Don’t count on the balcony, though, there’s something wrong with the door. But many restaurants very close by if you want to sit outside. Also a great fresh supermarket 3 minutes walk away. So if you are on a budget ( Dublin is rather expensive) and do not mind sharing kitchen, shower and toilet, I can certainly recommend Gareth’s place.