Real estate agents, indicating what's important about a property, will tell you, "location, location, location!", and we dare anyone to find a better location in Dublin than Pat's place. It is within easy walking distance of everything, and right in the middle of most of what you will want to do or see. The Temple Bar area - right across the O'Connell bridge. The shopping, restaurants and sights of Grafton Street - just a bit farther down. The history, hotels, restaurants, pubs, and action of O'Connell Street - just a few steps away from the apartment, and turn left. Need to catch a train or bus to get travel, take a tour, or get around the city - an easy walk. There is so much to do and see, much more than you can do in a short visit, and it's all easily accessed from Pat's place. Definitely a 5-star!
The space itself is also mostly excellent. It is in a complex that is hidden quietly behind the storefronts of Bachelor's Walk. You enter into a glorious courtyard, suddenly away from the activities on the street. There are three stories of steps to get to her place, but that was not a problem for us. The apartment is modern, well-equipped, and provided a comfortable rest after full days of exploring the city.
The only negative we can mention is not even serious enough to jeapardize this apartment's 5-star rating. We noticed that some comments mentioned a moldy smell, and we noticed a bit of that around the washing machine, though not much. And there was a bit of an odor entering the apartment, but that seemed to be more of the smell of building materials than anything negative, and it went quickly unnoticed.
The bottom line is that this is a place you should definitely use when you visit Dublin. We hope to go back, someday, and will certainly plan on staying there, again. Very highly recommended!
BTW - If you're looking for a cheap but spectacular daytrip, catch the DART train to a penninsula just north of Dublin, called Howth (pronounded Hote). Spectacular views, excellent restaurants, and wonderful hikes! A hidden gem that came recommended to us, and which was one of the highlights of our entire visit to Ireland!