Amazing location. Directions to find the flat were perfect. We did not have an issue locating it.
The stairs are as described however for an average fit person, they also lend to the historic experience. We only had carry on bags and I couldn't imagine carrying full size luggage or small children up the very tight stairs.
The flat is lovely and beautifully decorated with lots of thought in the design. The kitchen tap has on demand filtered water and boiling hot water. The shower is small (understandably) & may be tight for larger people. There were no washcloths however the towels were large and luxurious. I'm not sure if the washcloths were forgotten or normally just not there. I could have contacted the manager to request some but I didn't want to bother.
The lower half of the livingroom and bedroom windows were small wood "doors" & in the listing photos, it shows them open. We couldn't open them as they had wire safety locks on them and they would only open about an inch and because the upper half of the windows appeared to be original, or at least very old, leaded glass panes, we were unable to see out of them. I understand they would be a safety risk if able to fully open. There is a little peek of a view from the bathroom and kitchen windows.
I would definitely recommend this flat for a little bit of a more historic experience in Edinburgh & would stay again.
Note: check out the little cupboard above the bathroom door.