This charming home was a perfect base for our family (parents + two adult children) trip to Ireland. My picky 20-something son and daughter both loved the house, although, at 6'3, my son had to duck through doorways. Orla left a pot of homemade soup(!) and enough basic groceries to get us started after a long overnight flight. There are two grocery stores, as well as a Starbucks within walking distance. The hosts provided maps, guidebooks, and great suggestions for getting around. We were able to walk to city center, and the metro was just a few blocks away for those times when walking wasn't appealing.
We really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and getting a taste of 'normal' life in Dublin.
The only downside to consider is that some cab drivers seemed to have trouble with the location. If you have to be somewhere at a specific time, you will want to allow some extra time for your cab to arrive.
I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to my friends.