The communication was great with the host and gave good directions on how to get into the apartment. But the mattresses were more like box springs and the water system was very confusing. We also had to buy toilet paper because we only had one roll. It's about a 20 minute walk to get into the heart of Dublin but probably another 10 to get across the river to Grafton Street. There is a Tesco express across the street which is very convenient, along with a coffee shop and bakery next to the apartment.