I met Michael once when he was handing over the keys. He was very welcoming and pleasant to talk to. He gave me really good recommendations on things to do and places to eat and drink- very pleasant experience overall. The apartment, as many pointed out, is actually better than it looks in the pictures. It is a small studio (perfect for one or two people) with all the basic needs. It was clean and neat. The neighborhood is safe and about 20-30 minutes walk from the city center (I am thinking of Temple Bar area) depending on your pace. There are buses as well but I only walked during my 2-day stay in the city, so this was not an issue for me and I think this is the best way to experience all parts of the city. The price was great too based on all the prices I had seen at or nearby the center. I will stay here again if my travels take me to Dublin in the future.