We were in Dublin for the Rock n Roll half marathon that started an easy 15 minute walk from this location. For the rest of our stay, we swapped between walking, riding the Luas (tram) and taxis. Doable walk - about 20-30 minutes to Temple Bar, but in the rain the tram was definitely the better choice. Simon was great, very communicative and flexible, letting us check in early and check out late. Very accommodating! He and his son obviously live in the apartment when they aren't traveling (and renting it to AirBnB-ers) so if a slightly lived-in feel throws you, this might not be the spot for you. BUT the advantage of that is that there are sufficient cooking utensils and reasonable seating and a number of other amenities that we've done without in many other AirBnBs. The place was clean, comfortable, and the local kids that played unattended in the parking lot til dark were a testament to the safety of the neighborhood. Master bed was a little uncomfortable (you could feel the springs - but hike around the city all day and you'll be too tired to care!) and pillows were a little flat, but those are total first world problems in an overall excellent experience. Would stay there again if we are ever in Dublin and would recommend to anyone who asks.