I always read the reviews and discount the odd rogue one. However, I have to agree with Tibi Jan 19. The apartment felt neglected despite the entrance and house looking stylish and immaculate. The heating was not an issue due to the time of year and the bed/bedding was fine.
The bathroom had not been cleaned between visitors and when I requested that it was, nothing noticable changed. The tiled walls and corners showed that the space needed a proper spring clean. We went on to stay somewhere else in Ireland where it was acknowledged that the facilities would not be pristine and this was reflected in the price. It’s all about expectations.
The place is very convenient for the bus to and from the airport and is in a good area. We did a lot of walking and ate in the city centre, early evening, on the walk home so we didn’t have to walk in again. This meant we came back to the apartment mid evening. There was only one armchair to sit in, so not very comfortable.
We were very grateful to be able to drop off our bags before the room was ready and the instructions were good.
As everyone points out we did not meet Ben. It felt as if he was a student living elsewhere and letting out his room at home, without feeling the need to provide a quality experience. The apartment was functional but not the treat we were expecting for the price.