I found Reka's place to be exactly as others have described it. It's a little rough around the edges, but in no way problematic. I'd book it again if I return to Edinburgh without a second thought. My communication with her was seamless and quick. You cannot beat its proximity to grocery stores, coffee joints, restaurants, and public transportation. Skip the Starbucks across the street and grab your morning coffee and breakfast at Word of Mouth downstairs. It offers very good food and coffee at great prices and you'll be supporting a local business.
The apartment is located within walking distance of Waverley train station, The Royal Mile, and other must-see sights. I walked to all of them in less than 20 minutes. What is most alluring about Reka's place is its location in the Leith area of Edinburgh, which I found incredibly interesting because it allowed me to see a part of the city that wasn't overrun with tourists. I spent more time exploring this area than any other part of the city. I stumbled upon a number of businesses that are all about eating and drinking local. Three places stand out: the bar called "Smoke and Mirrors" on Constitution St. (a very Queer/Crip-positive place -- I wish such places existed in Chicago), Nauticus on Duke St. (a fantastic pub/cocktail lounge run by two enthusiastic guys who buy local and strive not to waste a thing -- I went there twice and left smiling and more knowledgable about local history each time) and Borough on Henderson St. (I ate the best meal of my trip there at this restaurant, and I dined at Ottolenghi's Nopi in London -- definitely check it out). All of this to say, Reka's place affords you the best of two worlds: the sights of Edinburgh that take your breath away and access to a part of the city that is redefining itself.
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