We were staying in the cottage for one month, and everything was great. The place is very clean, comfortable and newly refurbished, the heating is quite good (unlike many places in Dublin). Location is central, quite easy to reach O'Connel street and downtown, and also 10 minute walk to Connolly station which is great if one needs to commute. The bus 123 (goes to and from Temple bar and downtown) stops just around the corner, so there is no need to walk the streets at night. Joan was a great host, kind, helpful and always there to answer any of our questions. Her guest instructions and direction information is of great help for people who are first time in Dublin. Highly recommended.