I never met Shahid, but his communications were professional and timely. The apartment was as described--a little better, actually, since it had an unadvertised washer/dryer. It was clean and well-equipped. The best thing about it was the location: right smack on the Royal Mile, just up the hill from Waverley Station. Can't get more central than that. It was pretty quiet in the actual apartment, despite the plethora of restaurants and bars on the street. It doesn't feel particularly residential, and the apartment feels unlived-in, but what a fantastic place to visit.