Gill's place was an ideal choice for my husband, son and I during a weeklong stay from the U.S. while visiting our daughter, who is studying at the University of Edinburgh for the semester.
This was our very first AirBnB rental so Gill's ongoing, well-timed communication was appreciated and made the process easy. Check in and out was a breeze with the combination lockbox outside the building door. And the location was perfect! It was simple to get to my daughter's dorm, easy to get to Waverley and New Town, and fun to be on the Royal Mile (nice that the flat is in a quieter block). You're even across the street from a stop on the Edinburgh "Hop On/Off" buses. And the corner grocery up the block provides necessities.
Were there negatives? A couple minor issues came up (such as replacing light bulbs) but Gill's professional management company was responsive and friendly. You should be aware that the second bedroom is smaller with no wardrobe or closet to hang clothes, though drawer space is ample. We loved having a washing machine at our disposal but note that there is no dryer (although the towel warmer was a big help!). And the stairwell can be dark after hours. These are all just minor quibbles for what was a positive all-around experience. Based on our stay, we'll definitely use AirBnB again and I can only hope the next host is on par with Gill.