All of our Airbnb experiences so far have been excellent but Calim's place is really in a league of its own. He should be giving lessons to other Airbnb hosts! For a start, the location is absolutely stunning. You really are right in the heart of things. So much so that you can just pop back to the flat for lunch or just to pick up an umbrella whilst on a day sightseeing or seeing Fringe shows. We were there in August when you can actually see from the windows the massed bands of the tattoo marching out of the castle at the end of the show! It feels like a real privilege to also see the Lawnmarket first thing in the morning, empty before the tourists arrive.
The flat is beautifully decorated by someone who clearly knows what they are doing in interior design terms and is filled with interesting books. There is great music to listen to, excellent kitchen equipment and toiletries and the bed is really comfy.
Calim also supplies breakfast essentials, and things like olive oil that you wouldn't want to buy a bottle of for a short stay, which again are all of a very high quality. Loose leaf tea and a teapot are all too rare in self-catering accommodation! The honesty bar is the icing on the cake. So nice to be able to sip a wee dram whilst people-watching out of the window at night.
Calim welcomed us on arrival and was really friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
There is the little matter of the four flights of spiral stair you have to climb to get up there but the flat is so perfect that you'll find yourself bounding effortlessly up them!!