Katrina's place is just as described and just like the pictures. It is a top floor flat which she lives in and lets guests stay in when she is away. We felt like we were in the area where locals live not the hugely touristy parts near the royal mile and main train station.
I loved her quilts and the homey touches.
Bus fare to the tourist spots is 1.70 or easy walk 35 minutes. Train station was about 20 minutes walk to travel to Stirling which was wonderful.
Loved her recommendation for the Fountain for supper. Our best meal in Edinburgh. Also the recommendation for the Surgeons Museum. My daughter loved it and we would not have known about it without this recommendation.