Michael was great to communicate with before we arrived--helping with directions from the train station, suggestions for restaurants nearby (there are many!) and other details about the flat. The apartment is roomy and clean and nicely located for getting around Edinburgh. The kitchen lacks for nothing if you prefer to cook at home but we loved the variety of tiny eateries -- Indian, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean -- all on one block of Elm Row. I hope to return to the Edinburgh Festival and to Michael's flat!