Wow! Tessa’s place is a gem. Artful, cozy, deliciously decorated. So comfortable and quiet, the perfect base for exploring Edinburgh. I bought a few bus tickets and didn’t use them, as the flat is such a quick and enjoyable walk to everything I wanted to see. As others have noted, Tessa bakes bread every morning and there is coffee and tea in the cozy kitchen. She provides an amazing handwritten guide to her favorite bars and restaurants (many of which I visited and loved) and there are many other guides and maps thoughtfully laid out in the room and in the kitchen.
Tessa graciously prepared the room for me earlier than check-in so I could have a rest after my overnight flight. She is super responsive with directions, keys, etc. A friendly and personable host. Everything you could hope for! I hope I can come back sometime.