The house is a nice and cozy place in between Leith and the old town of Edinburgh, so everything is comparatively easy to reach. We walked everywhere and never took the bus or any publc transport, which is a good thing if you're interested in seeing more than 'just' the touristic parts of Edinburgh. The rooms provided for us were really nice and clean. The close area is quiet and there are many pubs and cafés around, making it impossible to walk around hungry. Our hosts were very helpful whenever we asked for anything (pubs with live music, places for breakfast etc.).
Their two dogs were really calm the whole time and also very friendly, so that won't be anything to complain about. The beds were fine, too. For three grown men the beds should not be much smaller, but that's ok!
If you're looking for a place to stay in Edinburgh, Alison and Philip definetely provide you with everything necessairy to discover and enjoy the city.