Alan's place was great. Very cozy and very clean. As soon as we arrived, Alan was kind enough to give us loads of recommendations and advice about getting around Dublin and seeing its sights. Alan also lives on the ground floor, so if you ever need anything or have a question, you can pop down and have a chat.
The walk into the city center doesn't take that long, but if you want you can always take public transportation. Local shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafés are within a very short walking distance.
Alan was also kind enough to drop us off at the train station the morning we checked out. Great guy.
I highly recommend Alan's place to anyone traveling to Dublin!