It is quite unlike us to write a poor review. However, there are some major issues that need to be communicated here, and this is unfortunate.
On top of our issues with positive Covid tests and communication, the apartment had clearly not been cleaned and lack of maintenance meant that we were constantly concerned about the TV falling out of the wall. The wall plugs indicate this was never properly fitted.
As for communication, this desperately needs some work. We tried to communicate several issues to the host throughout our stay, and we were repeatedly redirected via AirBnb to some 'relevant team' working through Houst? This meant that none of our issues were fully resolved by the time we left and the lack of personable communication (which is expected from an AirBnb host) lead to extreme distress where one evening we even had to contact the local health authorities and government for advice on how to proceed.
Regarding cleanliness, we arrived in Edinburgh with a negative Covid test. I can only say that the trip was intended for work, we visited a very limited number of shops for food shopping and 3 days later developed Covid symptoms which is the average incubation rate. The cutlery had not been cleaned as I sent the host evidence for, and the throw on the sofa also looked as through someone had blown their nose on it. These are a couple of examples, but I will be making a formal complaint to AirBnb regarding this. These issues are clearly unacceptable enough but by far not the worst I will mention here.
Finally, the host's hard ignorance toward our positive Covid situation was demonstrated by them failing to inform their workmen, cleaners and subsequent guests appropriately. This meant each of them had to make contact with us at the front door, putting them at a serious health risk.