My 7 year old daughter and myself stayed at Mhairi's place for four days. Everything went well from the moment I booked. She was very quick to reply to my queries and requests. She even informed me about the weather prior our arrival. On the day of our arrival, we were met by her very welcoming and kind partner Iain who showed us the whole flat, gave us information and the keys. My daughter was very delighted to also meet Hector the dog who greeted us with so much enthusiasm. Mhairi's home is beatifully decorated with arts and paintings. It is very clean, warm, cozy, peaceful and we felt very much at home from day one! Our room is beautiful, clean, spacious and there is a wardrobe, a settee, a chair and a table. There were snacks and drinks for us and even a hairdryer which I requested. The ensuite is also big and clean. There are various maps, bus timetables, travel books in the room. The bed is very comfortable and we had a restful sleep during our stay. The whole place is much better than in the photos! We had access to the kitchen and breakfast. The place is close to the city and the bus stop is just accross the house. It is located near the botanical garden and has shops and cafes nearby. The area is safe and very accesible to the main attractions of Edinburgh.
We met Mhairi the following morning. She is such a wonderful, kind and genuine person. She is very helpful, welcoming and also discreet and let us do our own thing. She even invited us to join them for a family dinner which we were unable to join as we were out until late. When we arrived, me met her family who were all very kind and welcoming. I enjoyed our conversation with few glasses of wine. They were very nice to my daughter who felt very comfortable around them. She loved playing with the sweet and patient Hector. This is our first Airbnb experience which left lovely memories. Mhairi and her family made us feel welcome and treated us like family. I highly recommend this place. It's home away from home.
On our day of departure, I had a nice conversation with Mhairi. She showed us her paintings and the sculptures of Iain. She even gave my daughter a book and myself a postcard of one of her paintings. Sadly, the time has come for us to leave. She helped us with our stuff and waited with us until the cab arrived. My daughter was very sad as she wanted to stay longer. Thank you for making our stay unforgettable and a happy one! xxx