My daughter and I loved calling Shaftesbury Park our home for 11 days. It really felt like a home away from home, with so much more than a regular AirBnB offers, especially if you are planning to cook as if you were cooking at home.
Anke was exceptionally gracious and accommodating, with fresh flowers in every room, some welcoming gifts and tasteful decor.
The supplies in the cupboard are most welcome, so that one doesn't need to shop for every condiment to making cooking a nice meal possible.
The bed is comfortable (not huge, but cosy), and the washing machine is the best I have ever used (lucky I didn't leave with it!).
The flat is light and cheerful, well positioned in an attractive, quiet area, but close enough to several bus stops (within 5 minutes walk) that take you to almost anywhere you want to go.
We were pleased we decided against renting a car, as parking would have been tricky. The buses sufficed perfectly, with Google Maps being the perfect navigator. Just type in where you want to go and Google tells you which bus stop to go to and which bus to catch and where to jump off (very useful indeed!).
I loved having our own private entrance and back garden, something that is not too easy to come across in Edinburgh.
There is no doubt in my mind that if I return to Edinburgh, I will look no further than Shaftesbury Park.