From reading Karin's description of the apartment we thought that the neighborhood might feel a bit sketchy, and that the apartment might be a little loud. Neither of these things turned out to be true. The neighborhood felt safe and local, and it was an easy walk to most Dublin attractions. At night we could vaguely hear traffic sounds, but a huge shutter that we closed over the windows at night blocked most of the sound. The apartment itself is comfortable, clean, and well equipped. Finally, Karin is a fantastic host. She is friendly and very knowledgable about Dublin and all of Ireland - she even gave us excellent dining suggestions in other cities when we made out-of-town excursions. She lives in the building, and is available but not at all intrusive. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Dublin.