If we could rate Fiona's apartment more than 5 stars we definitely would. How about one star less than the Holyrood Palace? It is magnificent!! The pictures of it in the Airbnb description are accurate, but it is even more stunning in person. It has huge windows throughout which fill the apartment with light. It is beautifully decorated and manages to be cozy and grand at the same time. Sitting in front of the gas fireplace after a long day of exploring, sipping a "dram" or cup of tea on the comfortable sofas, is about as good as it gets! There are so many thoughtful touches: crisp linens, plush towels, lavender and mint liquid hand soap and body wash. Fiona is the perfect hostess, she communicated quickly with us, and even left chocolate treats for us to enjoy with our cup of tea or coffee (Nespresso machine and some complimentary pods) -- which she also provided. The neighborhood is in a great, quiet New Town location, but a short walk to Old Town and all of its attractions. If you take one of the "hop on-off bus tours", you will actually pass by Charlotte Square and the magnificent Georgian buildings in Fiona's neighborhood which are themselves one of the attractions of beautiful Edinburgh. As some of the other reviews mention, there are a couple of flights of stairs to access the apartment but they are wide, carpeted and well lit. The only "negative" of this beautiful apartment is that you will have a hard time leaving it! We did.