We had a great experience at Karin's flat! The location was great- it wasn't right in the tourist center of Dublin, but everything was within an easy 10-15 minute walk. The apartment was lovely and felt very cozy. The architectural features were gorgeous. The only downside was that it was on a fairly busy street and was a bit loud- not atypical for something in the city. I'm a very light sleeper, but with earplugs, I slept fine.

Karin was a very gracious host. She left us a few groceries in the fridge- milk, orange juice, eggs, etc. Also, Karin's guidebook was very thorough and helpful! On our way to the airport Karin even went out in the rain to flag a taxi for us!