My stay at Lauren's property was a short one (one guest/one night). Overall, my stay was just about okay.
Parking was difficult. I was maybe unlucky, but a local resident I spoke to told me it's difficult most of the time on the streets Lauren's info directs you to.
The location itself for me was fine. Public transport is readily available directly across the road. It's probably about 3 miles or so to Princess Street.
The flat entrance is really not pleasant at all - quite uninviting and uncared for in my own opinion. I'd also recommend a torch if you stay here as I found it impossible to see the numbers on the lockbox in the dark without using the torch on my mobile.
The cutlery wasn't clean. The shower still had hairs on the wall and marks from previous guest (I only discovered this at 9am as I was about to shower before departure) and I just couldn't bring myself to use the shower because of this.
The shower room was not 'newly' decorated in my opinion. I would have appreciated, both a hand towel and a bath towel. Only one towel (bath) was provided. Handwash and Handcream was available, but there were no 'bathroom treats' - just in case you book and expect this to include bodywash and shampoo. I couldn't have used anyway.
The small library of local books did not exist.
Most disappointing of all was the mismatch between the listing description telling me what I would experience and the actual reality. This needs an edit. In my own opinion, understanding and experience of 'luxurious', the furnishing and fittings in this property were basic at best.
Aside from the disappointment, Lauren's communication when I made my booking was pleasant and the info sent the morning of my arrival was helpful too. Although, simply a repeat of the information already contained within the Airbnb App, it was still helpful to have it sent direct to me. There was no subsequent courtesy communication.
There are plenty of other reviews on this property that may well contradict what I have said and that's fine. I can only comment on my own individual experience.
This is the first time since joining Airbnb in 2013, that I would not feel comfortable in recommending to another member.