Generally a very nice stay in Dublin. The apt is true to the photos and was accurately described. The host has an eye for design and the decor is nice and modern.
Location
The location worked well for me, but others might prefer a location closer to the majority of the tourist action. It was across the street from the Jameson Distillery, decently close to the jail, very close to the river, and to an AirLink stop. A longer walk to places like Trinity College/Temple Bar. It was a bit confusing to initially find the apt entrance in heavy rain when I arrived as it's not well signposted (not at all the host's fault - just located within a large apt complex), but the host did provide very detailed instructions with photos, which was helpful.
Ease
Communication with the host, check-in/check-out, and bag storage were very easy.
Cleanliness
Generally very clean. A few small issues: the washing machine had a strong musty smell (which the clothes I washed also took on) and the bed linens had some hairs in them when I'd arrived (which to be fair, may be due to a cleaning service and not the host). The apt definitely looked to have been cleaned though.