Gillian was a great host. We arrived a little bit behind schedule, and she was very accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay in her apartment. The bedroom is a little tight for 2 people, but being that we are "2 good friends" as her description suggested, we were fine with that! We liked the comfortable bed, the convenient closet/shelf space, the TV, and the multitude of useful and interesting books that were all around the apartment. We actually used several of the books to help us plan where to visit in Edinburgh. Gillian keeps several useful guide books in the guest bedroom.

Gillian cooked us an excellent Scottish breakfast every morning of our stay, and she also suggested areas for us to eat out for lunch and dinner. The location was very convenient, as it was on the first floor, and it was pretty close to downtown Edinburgh, the Royal Mile, the University of Edinburgh, and other tourist destinations. The only potential downside is that the apartment is small and noise carries easily, so if you come back late at night, take extra care to move quietly!