Ben's place is in a great location: a very nice local area and very convenient for access to central Dublin and the airport. I was met by Ben's mum and shown the room, but didn't see anyone thereafter.

The apartment is - as described - in the basement of an old Georgian house. I think that the photos give it a rather more modern impression than it feels on the ground. The bathroom is very small and low-ceilinged - if you are 6 foot or over you might find the shower awkward - and has a loud extractor pump for the waste water.

Other reviews say that the place is very quiet. Certainly there is no noise from the rest of the house, but I found the traffic noise quite noticeable - it probably depends on what you are used to.