Gill's place is quite central to the downtown Edinburgh scene. Plenty of nightlife to check out, good restaurants, and sight-seeing well within walking distance. The Castle itself and the surrounding area are about a 15-20 minute walk and you pass through quite a lot of the old town on your way.
Gill's communication was great and an early check-in time was available. Although the space is furnished quite simply, Gill provided some nice basics such as coffee, tea, and a nice bottle of bubbles in the fridge for our arrival. All the rooms were nice and clean, and the linens were fresh (a subtle yet important point to make on AirBnB!). My partner and I found ourselves using the apartment very little, and I'd recommend it for those who need location above anything else.
Some points to note for people looking to stay here in the future:
-If you're from the States and plan on making use of Gill's parking space, please get good instructions from her about using the spot she makes available, as it is in an open area behind the building. If you do have a car with you here, I highly recommend taking advantage of this space, you will have difficulty looking for parking elsewhere. It will need a car on the smaller side, you will not have fun parking a larger vehicle here.
-Because the area is located near lots of restaurants and pubs, there was a lot of bustling during our stay. I'm used to city living, so this was an easy bit for me, but it is an important point to note. We also had a neighbor directly above us who was a bit too loud for his own good, but I'm not sure this is a regular occurrence.
Overall a pleasant stay and a good rental, especially given Gill's great communication and the location of the spot. Thanks again!