We greatly enjoyed our time in Edinburgh, not the least because we had a nice quiet base to explore the city from, while not being too far from the action. We didn't have the opportunity to talk to Isobel for very long, but she seemed a gracious and accommodating host. She neglected to mention that renovations were in progress in part of the house, which meant that things weren't too tidy in front of the house or in the entranceway. That was not, however a problem in the areas of the house that we used, so no real inconvenience there. Isobel was gracious enough to provide us with basic breakfast supplies and some treats, including a bottle of prosecco for our anniversary, which was very thoughtful.
Unfortunately, the kitchen area and toilet were not very clean. Truly unpleasant was the discovery of mouse droppings on the kitchen counter and in the livingroom, as well as hearing mice moving around at night. Luckily, we didn't make the discovery until our last night, and none of the foodstuffs were actually chewed on.