My partner and I were in Dublin only briefly to attend a wedding in rural Ireland. We booked Karin's apartment for the week, notwithstanding we were in and out of the city. The flat is exactly what you would expect from the description. Personally, I loved the location- felt more like a local. It is certainly walkable to any of the south venues/events, as well as to transportation anywhere you might want to go. The flat is a block away from what appears to be an emerging Chinatown, very diverse with African, Korean and Vietnamese local businesses. The fireplace is, of course, everything; though the loft does not have much head room so it's not ideal for late night descents to the WC. Careful!