Unfortunately, I was not happy with my experience in Daragh’s apartment. After reading this review, you may very well decide that the things that disappointed me about the apartment are not the kinds of things that would bother you. But personally, I would not rent this apartment again. And I’m sorry and sad to have to state that. With that mentioned, there certainly are a lot of positives about this apartment. The location is pretty wonderful. It’s so close to the city center, and there are plenty of great restaurants, and shops, and just about anything you would need or want within just a few blocks. The proximity to St. Patrick’s Cathedral right across the street, and viewable from the apartment windows and balcony, is super charming and kind of romantic. The cathedral’s park and gardens across the street are really beautiful. In good weather (hey, it can and does happen in Dublin!), it’s a great place to sit and people watch and take a little break from your hectic travel schedule. The park flowers are gorgeous. Super location. Daragh is a very nice guy. If there is something/anything he can do to help you, he certainly will. He’s eager to make thoughtful suggestions, and he’s a very congenial host. His restaurant suggestions are especially excellent. However, I found the apartment to be in poor shape in terms of being worn, and in terms of a serious brown and black mold problem in the bathroom within the grout throughout the shower/bath area. I shared all of this with Daragh after my stay, as none of the worn or mold problems could have been remedied during my stay. They all require a period of maintenance when the apartment isn’t in use, otherwise I’m sure Daragh would have tried to help. I found the laminate flooring to be very worn and in serious need of replacing. I understand from Daragh that the apartment is scheduled to be painted in early June, and that’s great because it really does need it. The doors are very scuffed and worn. There are black water stains on the wooden countertops around the kitchen sink that looks really bad. I’ve stayed in more than 18 different apartment rentals in Europe and the US, and I’ve never come across an apartment in this kind of worn condition. It was especially surprising and disappointing given so many positive reviews. I can only guess that the kinds of things that I’ve mentioned here that disappointed me are the kinds of things that simply didn’t bother the people who wrote those reviews. Everyone is different and has a different personal perspective. I get that. I’ve been very honest about everything I’ve mentioned here, and I hope it will help you in making your own decision about the apartment you ultimately decide to rent in awesome Dublin. And it certainly is awesome. I also hope my review will encourage Daragh to continue making improvements to the apartment. Best of luck to you on your upcoming vacation!