My friend and I never met Martin in person, but he was a marvelous host. His communication was quick and clear and friendly. The house is as it appears in the photos. If you are looking for high end or glamorous, this isn’t for you. If you want a place that feels homey and charming and not like everything was bought at IKEA (no knock on IKEA, but you know what I mean), you will like this house. My friend and I loved that we each had our own bedroom at a reasonable price. The beds are very comfortable and the linens are lovely and soft. The duvets were warm and cozy. The kitchen is well equipped should you want to cook. We didn’t, but I enjoyed tea and toast in the mornings. We sat in the living room one evening and spread out maps on the big table. The walk into the center takes about 20 minutes. We mostly did that, but there is also a very convenient bus that we took a couple of times. Edinburgh is a fabulous city and I’m looking forward to my next trip there, and hope to stay at Martin’s again.