Alison was absolutely lovely and helpful from the beginning. She guided us with detailed directions from the train station and was waiting for us at the apartment with tea, biscuits, juice and other items in the kitchen for our use. She also checked in with us during our stay and was very accessible.

My 3 kids and I stayed for 5 nights and used absolutely EVERYTHING in the apartment - from the washing machine to the soy sauce in the cupboard. It's compact, but so well thought out and designed. We found it so cozy and comfortable and it's hard to beat the location. The castle is just down the street and there are numerous cafes and pubs in the immediate area.

Alison provided a foam mattress for the fold out bed which made it much more comfortable, although the bed in the main bedroom was even better and made for a perfect night's sleep. It also helps that the apartment faces the interior garden so none of the noise from the main street filers through. We easily slept in every morning (to the great joy of my teenagers!). We used the kitchen extensively, even preparing a festive Passover Seder complete with matzah ball soup and a grilled chicken from Sainsbury's.

For us, it was a perfect place to relax and bond. We enjoyed the close quarters and although the bathroom is small, it accommodated the 4 of us just fine. Alison managed to optimize every nook and there was plenty of space for everyone's toiletries.

Alison's apartment made our trip to Edinburgh memorable and was an integral part of our vacation. I can warmly recommend it.