TLDR SUMMARY
I must say, my experience staying at this apartment was by far, the most positive AirBNB experience I’ve ever had. All credit goes to our wonderful host Jennifer. She went above and beyond, fully surpassing our expectations. There’s very little I can say to adequately express my gratitude for her professionalism and kindness. Sometimes an AirBNB experience is made better by knowing the host is a good person, and is there to help you (even if you don’t strictly need it). This was one of those times.
LOCATION
If you know Edinburgh, then you know that the location of this apartment is as good as it gets (unless you want to stay in something more old-town-gothic). Many fantastic, new town eateries can be found within 5-10 minutes of the apartment. The nearby M&S food halls (as recommended by our host) were a godsend for keeping the kitchen stocked with delicious, prepared foods. All of the Fringe festival venues were within a 30-minute walk from the apartment, which made the location ideal. The location-based benefits are too many to list here, though Jennifer left no stone unturned in ensuring we had all the information we needed to fully capitalize on the access we had.
QUALITY
The apartment itself is in prime condition and spotless. Everything; the fixtures, appliances, etc, were thoughtfully selected when the apartment was remodeled by Jennifer and her family. Sometimes, these AirBNBs (when they aren’t also used as a primary residence) are remodeled cheaply – but not so in this case. It’s clear that Jennifer and her family have standards, and they know their quests. Lastly, the apartment has thoughtful instruction cards posted discreetly throughout the space, making operating all the modern appliances and gadgets a breeze.
COMMUNICATION
Jennifer was a dream to correspond with prior to our visit, even as our own travel dates were in flux. Upon arrival, Jennifer gave an full rundown of the apartment, offered brochures and guidance on virtually every delightful Edinburgh offering imaginable, including day trips into the highlands and other tours. Her curation of these materials puts a tourism office to shame. When we had questions or the slightest of issues, she went above and beyond to offer help. I don’t feel comfortable fully sharing the extent to which our host’s kindness and professionalism informed our visit (as I don’t want to over-sell or establish unrealistic expectations for others), but it helped to catapult our vacation into the highest ranks of our travel memories.
AND A WORD TO OUR HOST…
Thank you and your family for helping to make our trip as close to perfection as possible. Your kindness and professionalism made all the difference!