The location is FANTASTIC. It's right in the heart of New Town, a quick walk to places to eat, places to shop, everything about location is perfect. Can't rave enough about the location. Wifi is fast, and the kids room was so great! Our daughter loved a room themed for "her". However...
The flat is tired. It's clearly been well used but it needs a refresh. There are multiple chips in the paint, the carpet is looking well worn and the hardwood floors are in need of replacement.
We had a significant water issue while we were visiting. The drain from the upstairs bathtub somehow got disconnected and leaked water through the floor and into the kitchen. It was coming from the ceiling and got all over the floor and table. While the management company was quick to respond and resolve, which I am very thankful for, it was clearly not the first time this has happened. We noticed multiple water stains in the ceiling and the hardwood floor was buckling under foot when walking where the ceiling leaked. This is indicative of a larger issue that needs to be resolved.
Having a clothes washer and dryer are always a great feature when traveling but these have seen better days. The washing machine had mold growing in it, so all of our clothes smelled...interesting. The dryer door was falling off, we had to place the hinge back in it's place to lock the dryer, even then, the door did not close all the way. While we were able to wash our clothes, I don't know if I'd call them clean.
The front door has a 1 inch gap on the bottom, which, while not an issue when we were visiting, is likely not welcome in the colder months. Additionally the windows all open, fantastic! it was warm and we could cool off. But there is no way to keep a small kid from potentially falling out of a 1st story window. Some kind of screen to allow full opening of the windows for airflow would be welcome.
Overall, the place was okay. If it was in better shape and the items all fixed properly, we wouldn't hesitate to stay there again, but the threat of a leaky bathtub and the smell of moldy clothes after washing would be what keeps me from recommending it.