My wife and I stayed from Jan 10 thru Jan 13 or 2014. From before we arrived and throughout our trip, the assistance and support given us by Daragh and Mick was outstanding. Tips on traveling to/from the airport, where to dine, and what tours to take helped us navigate our first trip to Dublin. They were like a concierge service even though they both work full time elsewhere. The apartment itself is small by American standards but was just what we needed as a comfortable, convenient, and safe place to hang our hat at night. We mostly walked around the city to the sites, and the pubs, and everything was within 5-15 minute walk. Our favorite two pubs were Brazen Head, the oldest in Ireland - about a 10 minute walk north, and the Blue Light, a more rural pub a 15-20 min ride out of the city. We mostly ate out but did use the kitchen to make morning coffee and to store some leftovers, however there are full facilities for cooking. When compared to a local hotel option, Daragh's place was larger, less expensive, better equipped, and just as well located as anything I saw in the city. The only stress I ever had was getting the key to open the front door after a few pints (it was tricky :)). We would not hesitate to stay again.