John greeted us at the flat and made us feel welcome right away, with a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of wine. Gill and John's flat is the perfect home base from which to explore Edinburgh. From here, you're within walking distance of all of Edinburgh's main attractions, as well as cafes, restaurants, beautiful parks and shops. The flat itself is warm, cozy and comfortable, with a kitchenette. We stayed for a week and prepared many of our own meals, with there being a grocery store nearby. The bed was comfy as can be, and the place was spotless. The flat is situated just above a charming pub. We experienced only one night of noisiness because of the location, but nothing rowdy, just folks having a conversation and a smoke outside the pub. Central Edinburgh is lively and this place is tucked away from most of the bustle. But it being an old building, the apartment is not sound proof. Don't let this deter you from taking the opportunity to rent this space, because the great location can not be overstated. But if you are a light sleeper, earplugs will do the trick. We would stay here again in a heart beat.