We enjoyed our stay at Nicky's place. She was very prompt in her communication and although she wasn't there to meet us, her daughter-in-law saw us in and showed us around.
We ended up mostly walking to and from town which took about 40 minutes. There are buses, but we didn't find them too efficient although that might have been because it was Hogmanay and it was busier than normal. It was a bit further from the thick of things than i would normally book, but we were grateful for the quiet the morning after new year's. Would recommend.