Great apartment, amazing location! Communicating with Maureen was incredibly smooth, and she gave very detailed instructions for getting into the apartment. We were seriously shocked when we looked up and realized where we were.. it's in an old castle-looking building, immediately under the Edinburgh castle!
As a note to anyone who is sensitive to noise, or staying alone, the building is a UNESCO heritage site, so no modifications to the windows can't be made. As a result (I think), the extreme wind caused the windows to rattle in their frames throughout the night, which was very loud, and abrupt. As I was staying alone, I was already a little jumpy, and even with earplugs and a white noise app, I did not sleep well, as I kept feeling as if someone was breaking in. However, that's nothing the owner can fix, and it's not even a real complaint.. more of a heads up for any light sleepers vising during a windy time!!
I didn't use the kitchen at all, really, so can't comment on the facilities, though they seemed well stocked and sufficient. Shower water was hot and pressure was fine. Hair dryer and straightener a nice touch. The apartment was close enough to what I was doing during the day that it was easy to stop back to drop off shopping, take a nap, put on an extra sweater, etc... rather than being out for 12 hours at a time carrying everything I might need. It's super centrally located, but also not loud or in the middle of the crazy touristy area (though just a quick 5 minute walk from it). Lot's of pubs on the block, with plenty more close by.
Would recommend to anyone looking for a place in the city!