My husband and I stayed at Pier's flat in New Town and could not have been happier! The flat is in a great location - we were able to visit all the main sites on foot (Calton Hill, Arthurs Seat, Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle etc.) It was an easy 15 min walk into the center of downtown with all the bars and restaurants you could want. New Town is also a fun area with a great neighborhood vibe - there were restaurants, bars and shops within minutes of the flat. Staying at Pier's gave us an idea of what it would be like to live in Edinburgh, which we would not have gotten if we had stayed at a hotel downtown. This is one of the special things about renting an AirBnb! As far as a host, Pier is a gem. He left us a very nice note and a basket of snacks when we arrived. He also checked in with us half way through to see if we needed anything. Leading up to the trip, he provided a bunch of recommendations for things to do during our visit, which was very helpful considering we were there during the Fringe Festival and there were literally hundreds of shows and events daily. Pier was very easy to communicate with the entire time. If/when we return to Edinburgh, we will definitley stay at Pier's flat!