The flat has been redecorated recently, but is in obvious need of further work and needs more furnishings and amenities in the bedrooms, second bathroom and lounge.
The stairs are very steep and long, so be aware with luggage and for older people and when we stayed, there were no lights working on the staircases, so we had to rely on a torch app!
Basics including tea, coffee and two toilet rolls per bathroom are provided including Virgin Cable, as long as you can find the manual. There is a variety of things under the sink, in the cupboards and the drawers that have been left behind by previous visitors, so scope these out first before you go off to the Tesco Metro that is only 5 minutes walk north on Elm.
Be aware that you should bring your own hangers as only two were provided and there are no shelves or drawers at all for storage.
If you're only coming here to rest your head, you'll probably be okay and the upside is that within 5 minutes walk there are 3 pubs including the wonderful JP's across the road that has 1/2 price Champagne Sunday (Belle Epoque, Dom Perignon, etc.) that we enjoyed for 6 hours, 2 more pubs on Elm, Tesco, Unwin Wines and the fantastic Cafe Bellina. There are loads more on Elm but we didn't visit them.
It's around a 15 minutes walk up quite a steep hill to Waverley Station on Princes Street, so around a 25 minute walk to The Royal Mile, North Bridge, South Bridge and Cowgate where most of the Fringe is hosted.
Edinburgh is a fabulous city full of friendly people, incredible pubs everywhere, fantastic restaurants and amazing sites and we will definitely return.