This apartment is indeed cozy and spacious. We were very comfortable. While the building is dated, the bathroom and kitchen have been updated and the furniture is very nice condition and the linens & bedding are clean. It's also well located - just a 15 - 20 minute walk (depending on your gait) to the heart of Old Town and the Edinburgh Castle. We really appreciated being just far enough away from the tourist crowds, yet all still within easy walking distance. It is a quiet, clean and safe neighbourhood with plenty of restaurant choices. There is a convenience store at the corner and a Sainsbury Local just 2 blocks away for groceries. We arrived by train and it was less than 10 minutes to walk from Waverley station. There are trams and busses to the airport, though we opted for an Uber (after walking around hilly Edinburgh for a week). it was less than £30. Dan was a great host!