Eileen's apartment is exactly what we were looking for. It's truly self-contained, which guarantees your privacy, and it's very comfortable.
It's got everything you need. The bedroom is big enough for two people and so it's the closet. The bathroom has a great shower and a nice bathtub. The main room is big, with a great view of the garden. The WiFi was a bug plus.
Eileen and Tony are excellent hosts. Eileen stocked the pantry with tea and biscuits and she also left milk and orange juice in the refrigerator for us upon arrival. She also got us fresh towels and sheets twice during our stay.
The neighborhood is quiet and very convenient. There's a Tesco supermarket, a couple of pubs, a coffee shop and a nice restaurant, all within walking distance.
If you walk out to Phibsborough Road you can catch a cab in less than 5 minutes. We actually walked to O'Connell Street most days as it takes about 15 minutes to get there.
We had a fantastic vacation and having stayed at Eileen's apartment contributed to make our trip so memorable. We'll definitely look to book it again when we return to Dublin.