Karen's flat is a comfortable place, and she is an excellent host. She communicated with us really well, and the flat is as it looks in the photos. It's close to HMY Britannia, and on good bus routes that take you into the centre of Edinburgh. Karen has left useful information that explains the buses, and there are pamphlets about various things to do. We really liked being in Leith, and being able to get away from the busy city centre at this time of the year. Leith has plenty of good eating options, a Saturday market, and is a great place to wander. But if you want to do all the tourist sites, the buses make it easy. We would definitely stay at Karen's place again, and recommend it as a great Edinburgh base.