Helen was a great host for our stay in Edinburgh. She met us at the apartment when we arrived from the airport. The apartment is very clean and really provides a wonderful launching point to all of Edinburgh. Being right next to Holyrood Park was a special treat. You can watch people climbing and descending the Crags. We ended up making to the top of Arthur's Seat twice and the proximity to the park made that all the more possible. The location put us close to the Royal Mile and yet not in a tourist setting which we appreciated. Tesco Express is close as well as several cafe's and bakeries.