Cathy and her husband are the friendliest and most attentive hosts, and they truly made our stay phenomenal. The room is absolutely adorable and thoughtfully appointed, with maps of Edinburgh on the walls, a comprehensive collection of guide books and other reading material, reading lamps above the beds, drinks in the fridge, every type of coffee/tea/accoutrements you could possibly want, and a bathroom cupboard full of toiletries. The shower is large and has excellent water pressure; one of the few flaws of the place, however, is that the rest of the bathroom is very small and a bit cramped if you're trying to get dressed. The beds are fairly firm, but the pillows are lovely. Access to the property is very simple and straightforward, and the location - a 10 minute walk from the city centre - is fantastic. The cafe just around the corner, Jules Verne, does really nice breakfast. Despite being a block from a main road, it's very quiet at night, which offers much needed respite from the din of the Festival (we were there for the Fringe in August). I would highly recommend staying at Cathy's place; we loved it!