It was a pleasure staying in Pauline's beautiful home for my boyfriend and I's two nights in Cork. The space we had to ourselves was quite large (bedroom with king bed, fireplace, high ceilings, private balcony, bathroom with shower and clawfoot tub) and we felt very comfortable throughout our stay. We met Pauline only once when we initially checked in, but she was super friendly and warm.
To get into the heart of Cork City, it was about a 15-20 minute walk or a 10-minute bus ride. There is a bus stop conveniently located right outside Pauline's front door. We also had our own vehicle with us, but we found it easier to park the car on the street (didn't get a parking ticket!) and walk into the city.
The only issue we ran into was the hot water; we got it, but it only seemed to last a few minutes before turning cold. This being said, the tub was such a nice touch and we were able to make use of it one night!
I would definitely recommend staying at Pauline's during your next visit to Cork City.