We really enjoyed our stay at Nicola's place. The furnishings made it feel almost brand new and she was very helpful in answering the questions we had. The central location was great for accessing activities on the royal mile and I'd definitely stay again. The only possible negative is that going up the stairs to the apartment, which are outside, seemed a little unsafe at night. The stairs weren't well lit and it seemed that anyone from the street could come up. We felt fine but if I had kids with me that might be a safety concern for me.