If you're thinking about staying in the City Center, reconsider. Richard's lovely cottage is just what a visitor to Dublin needs. We had perfect instructions about how to access the key (box) and were greeted by a lovely backyard garden (owners live in front). The flowers were glorious in front of our cottage, and we opened the door to a spotless, bright place that was both welcoming and more than well appointed. With fruit and tomatoes on the kitchen table, orange juice, bottled water, wine, and milk on the fridge door (along with cheese and butter on the fridge shelf), we felt we had whatever we needed to settle in. On the table was a four page visitors' instructions: tips on where to eat, how to take public transportation, and also he left passes for us for the bus. We were able to park our car in back and go in the back gate for a private access to our cottage as well. The best part of the apartment was the upstairs bedroom. Beautifully lit during the day with three large skylights, and bright at night if one had the overhead lights on. A large, more than luxurious bed helped us sleep off our very long days in Dublin.
We cannot recommend this place enough. It is in a wonderful neighborhood where we had delicious breakfast treats, and we enjoyed two great dinners as well.