LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! What a delightful corner of the Temple Bar area. We loved the balcony to sit out on and have our coffee in mornings and wine in evenings. Cows Lane and West Essex have coffee shops, wine bar, small boutique shopping; a bookstore; and a scenic spot looking out to the Old church which is a theatre. You can walk to many Dublin highlights, the Castle, City Hall, Trinity College and both Christ Church and St. Patricks, The bus stop is one block away. You can walk to Grafton Street and Merrion Square Park, walk to the National Gallery and Archealogical Museums. Of course you are in Temple Bar, so if you want music, nightlife and action, you are only one-two blocks away. If one is a light sleeper, just bring your ear phones as there can be some noise at night. Most nights were quiet though. We enjoyed our stay very much. Michael will make sure you have everything you need and he is quick to respond to questions and all his suggestions and guidance were helpful. We were happy and cozy!