The location: Smithfield Square is an interesting area, right on the border of tourist Dublin and more regular, upscale, residential Dublin. It was a fun place to be. NOT TEMPLE BAR! Great transportation, and across the square from Jameson, in case you run out. Several restaurants in the immediate vicinity were good to very good. We thought the chef at Thunder Road (sorry, I know I got that name wrong) was really inventive. Grocery store nearby was also wonderful!
The apartment: Very nice and spacious. Comfortable. Well equipped. We were very happy to have the place for a week!