The location is great, if you want to be in the midst of people, restaurants, pubs, music. The partying goes on late, but I used earplugs and had no issue sleeping. However if you want to workin the evening, just be aware.
The apartment has potential but needs to be cleaned thoroughly, and some items need to be either sanded and painted or replaced. For example the stove vent was dirty and paint was chipping off, and this is directly over the cooking area.
We had an issue getting the key. You go to a store around the corner to pick key up, which was easy in theory, but the first person I spoke with at the store said there was no key. My daughter and I wandered around for an hour, trying to figure out what we were going to do. I went back to the store and spoke with someone else And he found keys. While this was issue with the store employees. I feel like host needs to make sure all store employees are aware of process. And that guest is coming.
The next issue we had was we attempted to take a shower and there was no hot water. We wanted to take a shower and go out, but the problem ended up taking several hours to resolve. The host said it was my issue that we missed our scheduled activities. Technically she was right—we chose not to go out with our hair greasy, and our bodies sweaty from traveling to Dublin, and just needing to feel refreshed. However, I truly believe most people like to feel clean and renewed before they go out. The issue turned out to be a setting, but when I went to bed at midnight the water was just getting warm. I heated water on the stove to wash. The water was hot the next morning at 6 am.
The ultimate issue was the host and her attitude. She told me that the problem was me. She said I was just rude and ungrateful. I selected her Airbnb because of the pictures and location. She took no responsibility. I contacted Airbnb, sent them my photos, and they read the communications between the host and me.
Based on my experience, I would not recommend until communication and condition of the apartment are corrected.