Check-in was handled via email and a lockbox... very convenient and professional. The apartment was beautiful! The views from the apartment are very nice but the price for the view is the climb. The apartment is on the third floor and you have to use the stairs. We didn't have any trouble with this but you should consider it if anyone in your group has trouble climbing stairs. The apartment is a short walk from the train station (how we arrived) and is right around the corner from the Tram to the airport (how we departed). Old town is an easy walk. We walked everywhere we went... the Royal Mile, Edinbourgh castle, and even climbed to Arthors Seat. We had a wonderful stay!