We (family of three) stayed seven nights at Pauline’s place and really enjoyed it. At first I thought you would really need a car (which we did not have) but we managed fine. There is a small market a few blocks away and a Tesco Superstore less than a mile away. The bus for the city center is on the other side of the park so about a three minute walk. The train to Howth and to Malahide (both we went to for afternoon visits and highly recommend) is about a twenty minute walk. The house is comfortable with plenty of natural light, the kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans and the beds were comfortable. If we return to Dublin we would stay there again.