We stayed 4 nights in Karen's charming Georgian apartment. She was out of town our first night, but her niece was there to settle us in. Karen was on site afterwards and was helpful in meeting our travel needs and provided knowledgeable advice about the neighborhood including a recommendation for a nice local pub where we dined with the locals.
The apartment was indeed spacious and light filled. It was clean and had a good supply of brochures, books, music, and DVD's for use. The shower has plenty of hot water and lots of shelf space which is unusual. The kitchen was modern and well stocked with cooking equipment as well as breakfast supplies. The Barry's tea was a highlight every morning.
The location is closely situated to Parnell Square and O'Connell Street which was about a ten minute walk. The apartment we stayed in was facing the Mount Joy Square and the traffic noise and pedestrian noise were greater than we anticipated. There is a hospital located near by so there are ambulance sirens occasionally as well. Karin does rent other similar apartments that face a side street that may be preferable.
Over all we were pleased with our stay with Karin, and found her to be a knowledgeable and conscientious host. We would stay with her again, but perhaps on the quieter side of the building next time.