The Coastguard Station apartment is amazing! We loved that it's located outside the hub bub of Dublin. Just a short walk (10 mins) through beautiful Ringsend Park filled with families, a short wait at the bus stop and we were in Dublin city center in less than 15 mins. We only used a taxi to get to apartment from airport, then used public transport.The apartment had everything we needed. Loved the decor and the eclectic artwork, the books!! Beds were comfy and we liked having the space on the ground floor to relax. The kitchen was well stocked although we didn't use it much.The best meal we had during our entire Dublin stay was at the Oarsman Pub in Ringsend. We were there on Friday night and it was great fun. Filled with locals enjoying their start to the weekend. The clerks at the Tesco Express (groceries, etc) in town were so helpful. Being across from the docks was very interesting. We were fascinated by the process of loading and unloading the cargo containers. Great view from the bedroom window. The location away from Dublin might not be for everyone, but we loved it. Got us away from the touristy town center and yet easy to get there and back. It gave us a quiet place to unwind after our long flight and before the start of our Vagabond 8 day tour. Billy, the host, is an absolute gem.Highly recommend!!