Karin was very flexible with my check-in time, meeting me personally and giving me a full run-down on how everything worked. She also gave me an orientation to the neighborhood including restaurants, pubs, grocery shops, and things to see. (She had much of this in her house manual as well).
The apartment is absolutely beautiful, full of character and charm, and much more interesting than a cookie-cutter hotel room. The pictures are accurate. The attention to detail in the restoration of this property is apparent and justifies the rules (which anyone with sense would not do anyway).
The refrigerator/pantry had tea, coffee, sugar, milk, homemade bread, butter, jam, eggs, fruit and granola in generous supply. I didn't cook much (I'm on vacation!) but it was nice to have breakfast while getting ready in the morning and to be able to heat up carry-out or leftovers later. It is so well stocked I felt a little guilty for not using it more. There are sharp knives, pots and pans for every purpose, even an immersion blender!
The bed is heavenly and I slept very well. I was visiting in January and I was very comfortable in the apartment. There was plenty of hot water and the shower has good water pressure. I even lit a fire one evening -- something very different for a Florida girl.
The apartment is an easy walk to Connolly Station, O'Connell Street and even Temple Bar or St Stephens Green. I did not use a personal car and walked everywhere or used my three-day bus pass. My three days in Dublin flew by but I will be back and would love to stay in this unique apartment again.