The place is exactly as the pictures describe, if not better, and I've never had an Airbnb so fully knitted out with basic breakfast foods for the morning! The location is walkable to where most visitors would go (Liffe River, Temple Bar, etc) but getting there does take you past housing projects (council flats, low income buildings). We felt safe but if you're unfamiliar with a new place, it could be daunting the first time out, especially at night.
Overall, our entire group could not get over what a cute gem of a place this is, Barbara truly goes out of her way to make it the most memorable Airbnb you could stay at. We all agreed that this would be a place to stay at if ever in Dublin again. Thanks Barbara!