I loved staying at Karin's ground floor studio apartment. Not only was the accommodation perfect for our needs, but the location was fantastic for exploring the city and getting to and from the airport on local buses. The house itself is gorgeous and I took lots of pictures. I had booked the first floor apartment, but there had been a mix up and we ended up in the ground floor. This meant there was no view, but on the plus side it meant less traffic noise. Unfortunately we did not meet Karin, who was away that weekend, but her niece dealt with everything and was very helpful.
Not included in information left by Karin are two fantastic nearby pubs with live music and great atmosphere: The Confession Box on Marlborough Street (I think) and the Celt on Talbot Street. Highly recommended for a fun night, meeting great characters and away from the tourism of Temple Bar....also only 5 mins walk from the house.