A girlfriend and I traveled around Ireland in April 2017 and stayed with Susan for 3 nights. This was by far our favorite place we stayed (and favorite host). Susan made us feel at home right away and ensured we had everything we needed throughout our stay. She cooked a wonderful breakfast each morning and provided recommendations of things to do around the area during the day/night. The location is excellent if you're looking for a hip area and don't want to be smack dab in the middle of the tourist scene (but still walking distance). There are loads of great bars and restaurants in the area that are fantastic. Even though we were in such close proximity to nightlife, noise was not an issue at night.
If you're considering staying with a host in Dublin, I would highly recommend booking with Susan! You won't be disappointed.