This apartment is in a wonderful location whether you want to access touristy stuff easily without being in the thick of it, or whether you want to pretend you get to live in Edinburgh for a week. David and his daughter were incredibly easy to communicate with, very responsive, and they provide a nice stash of basics (coffee, tea, milk, cereal, fruit) and the kitchen is well appointed if you want to do any cooking. The bed is a very comfortable double to crawl into after days tromping up and down hills.
I was lucky enough to go to the neighborhood farmers market on my first day and my last day, the first day stocking up on some food for the apartment and the last, buying some locally made goods for gifts to take home. I also loved shopping at the other Stockbridge shops-- the cheese shop, the Swedish bakery-- and having a pint in the many pubs. The Antiquary, right next door, has a session on Thursday nights that I happened into while walking back to the apartment one. Perfect if you want to catch some traditional music, and then walk 20 meters to your quiet apartment. I'd go back and make sure I hit a Thursday for sure.