I stayed with Violetta and her husband for five nights and had a fantastic time!

Violetta was very reliable in getting back to my messages and provided last minute accommodation (same day booking!). Because Violetta and her husband were hosting someone else in the room advertised, they slept on their living room couch during the duration of my stay and let me sleep in their bedroom which was very large and had a large double bed. There was no extra charge for this.

The flat itself is of decent size; everything is fully functional and clean. Quick Wifi as well. It's a bit of a walk from the city center (45-60mins) but there's a bus connection and to be honest, walking isn't a bad choice at all because the walk is quite nice. Also, the coast is only about 10 minutes away from Violetta's place!

I felt really welcome in the flat as Violetta made an effort in providing useful recommendations on things to do in Edinburgh; she always made sure to ask me how my day had been and to encourage a friendly chat. Loads of positivity and great conversation.

The night before I left, I got the chance to talk to Violetta and her husband about veganism which we had briefly discussed before. They both seemed very eager to learn about animal welfare issues and approached my choice to be vegan with an open mind and a willingness to learn. There was no prejudice, just sincere interest. This was extremely inspiring because it goes to show they really care about their guests and don't use AirBnB just to make some money on the side but because they like meeting people and exchanging ideas. I'm so glad I got to share my thoughts on animal rights with them and I have no doubts they will continue to learn about this issue. What more could you want from a host?!

Amazing stay. Definitely recommend :)