Neighborhood: This apartment is located very conveniently in Dublin. There are plenty of good restaurant and grocery stores within a 5 minute walk. Great shopping and transportation are within 2-10 minutes walk. We did not need a car, and in fact, we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Niall's recommendations for local things to do are also very helpful. This is a vibrant neighborhood, so on the weekends, parties lasted all night. This was no bother to us, but if you require complete silence to sleep, it may be an issue. We enjoyed the energy of the community.
Apartment: Description and photos are accurate. This is a well-appointed apartment with clean, comfortable beds, towels and living area. It is well-lit, spacious and airy. The building is very secure, you must pass through multiple layers of key-only access points to get in. Some of the kitchenware needed cleaning. Nevertheless, the overall experience was pleasant.
Host: Niall was very responsive and helpful before and during our stay. He made an effort to coordinate our arrival despite some difficulties because of our limited phone access. We were promptly greeted by Omar upon our arrival. There were 4 beers and a snack bag waiting for us, which was very thoughtful and welcoming. Additionally, we were a family of 3 people and they provided us with 3 keys (which is unusual), offering us flexibility.