Gerrard was a great host! This is a perfect location for walking down the Royal Mile, checking out the castle, and wandering through the Grass Market area. It is also close to the train station if you plan on moving around the country. I had a private suite in the apartment, very roomy and nice.
I was tired from a work trip the week prior to my stay, but Gerrard was welcoming and kind enough to invite me out with him and his friends one night, since I was traveling alone. He also helped call me a cab for a ride to the airport for a very early flight. All of this made life less stressful for a nervous traveler :)