This has been our very first Airbnb experience and what a positive one it was. We visited Edinburgh for the Fringe so we wanted something fairly central to the action. The Flat was perfect, an easy walk to George Square or the Stand, a bit more to George Square or Surgeons Hall, but all very close. And its right on the doorstep to Carlton Hill and the Botanic Gardens when the Fringe crowds get too much!
The space itself is a basement flat - a common new town feature, as such its off the street down a small set of steps and is very private, and being just off the main roads its quiet, this was important for us, we have tried in the past to stay up near the fringe venues and its just so noisy.
The flat is very much as described, the rooms are typical new town, large rooms, with high ceilings, Gills Flat is very nicely decorated and well maintained, its very clean and easily accommodated us (4 adults), the facilities are perfect for the flat, a separate bathroom and toilet keeps the queuing to a minimum. We didn't cook but there is a small kitchen area, with sufficient facilities to permit a meal to be prepared, however we had always planned to eat out in Edinburgh's excellent many and varied cafes and eateries. We did take breakfast in the flat and while we mostly bought in our own things, Gill does provide some breakfast items which is a nice touch, as was the decanter of Whisky - we may have had a wee dram! (thanks Gill)
We will look to book Gills flat again when we are in Edinburgh next.