Ernie's place is great and Ernie is amazing himself.
Obviously the location is ideal. Literally next door to the Crane Bar (free traditional music every night) but also on the same street as a number of other great bars and right across the river (5-10min walk) from the latin quarter and everywhere else you could want to go.
Ernie also suggested a beautiful walk along the water to Salthill, and it was a great suggestion. Loved it.
The place itself is well setup. Comfy beds, hot shower, very clean, and everything else you could want. And despite being right next to some bars, it was completely quite...even on a Saturday night. Ernie left some bread and milk for us from his shop down stairs, which was a lovely addition.
And like I said, Ernie is amazing. Happy to chat a bit if you stop in the store and has plenty of tips to give. He even sent us on our way with a couple of oranges!
I would 100% recommend.