I doubt you’ll find a better situated spot for seeing Dublin than Brian’s place - I was bowled-over at how central it was, yet felt like it was tucked-away in a quiet & friendly neighborhood.
I was only in Dublin for two full days, but feel like I saw a great deal of the city as every one of the tourist-spots I had on my list was within a comfortable walk (and I always feel I get a better sense of a place on foot). Also, I was delighted to discover, the proximity extended to any number of lovely cafes, bars & restaurants, so finding charming places to grab a morning (and noon, and afternoon...) coffee was incredibly easy. Ditto the Guinness once evening rolled around.
The room & house itself was easy to find, plenty spacious for myself as a lone guest, with a desk to sit and work at, and was immaculately clean. The bed was very comfy & the bathroom sizeable with a good shower. The fridge & coffee-maker in the room were also a welcome touch.
I enjoyed Dublin tremendously, and when I return I’ll certainly do my very best to stay at Brian’s again.