Allan's place was awesome and practically perfect in every way. It is in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh, on the Royal Mile, and just around the corner (and up a hill) from the train station. The accommodations were clean, tasteful and comfortable (pillows and duvet especially) and equipped with everything we needed. Allan even flagged us down when we passed by the door for the second time, and made sure we were all set before leaving. And even left a gift bag of Scottish treats. Only caveat was that we did have trouble finding the entrance--it is a black door with the number "3" just to the left of a pub, a bit of a platform 9 3/4 phenomenon (seemed to disappear into the side of the building). So get good landmarks/cross street info before you go (but as I said Allan was on the lookout for us).