I stayed for 4-5 days in Mary's very comfy home while I visited Dublin for the first time. Location is excellent - close (LUAS and buses all very short walks away) to the city centre but far enough away to allow for relaxation at the end of a busy touring day. Ranelagh itself offers its own own good cafes, restaurants and other useful amenities. And Mary is a marvelous host - knowledgeable, busy, generous and fun. I highly recommend this accommodation.