A taxi driver complained to us about how Edinburgh hotels were basically ripping people off. He also said he was pleased by how Air BnB were fighting back. Alex's place is basic yes. It is a winterized garden chalet, in a child friendly garden. It was very quiet. Free safe parking on the road. It was clean and tidy, had a kettle and coffee and tea and milk. There is a washer dryer. A TV with Netflix, but we couldn't access regular telly when we were there. A dodgy 2 G WiFi. ?
Excellent toilet and shower. Comfy bed all clean and tidy, and good basic towels. Very private and Alex keeps in touch digitally but does not interfere at all. It was warm and cosy, ( good heating) but as we were there at the solstice , a bit light! Change the blinds I would suggest.
A bit more info as to how to get about would be useful. Get more leaflets I say! It was fabulous value and the bus stops just outside on the road to get you to city centre in 15 minutes. £1.60. Sundays, you have to walk up the road turn left then right and talk to approachable locals. BTW taxi back was £12.00.
I would recommend This place to my friends and we would visit again. Thank you. Wonderful value. Thanks Alex. We had a fab visit to Edinburgh.