Absolutely incredible!
From the very first moment of contact with John my husband and I felt like we were in wonderful hands and that lasted up until the very moment we checked out and even beyond. John lives out of town but was in communication with us from the moment we first considered booking up until we left. Additionally, he has a local friend, Marysia, who looks after his guests while he is away and I can't even begin to describe how absolutely lovely she was.
The flat itself is absolutely gorgeous and homey with beautiful decorating touches. The photos are quite accurate and if anything it is even more amazing in real life. The kitchen is well-stocked with pots, pans, and other basic needs and the washer and dryer work very well. The bed is extremely comfortable and the bedroom has curtains that block out nearly all the light and helped us sleep like babies. Additionally, John has a manual in the home that explains everything you need to know in perfect detail.
We had one small hiccup while checking in and I only mention it so that I can say it was solved in mere moments - proving from the get-go how much we were cared for. Airbnbs are not hotels, and you can't expect everything to be perfect as guests in someone's home, but there is nothing more I could ask for than to have our needs addressed so quickly, calmly, and with such loveliness. It impressed us a great deal.
Bruntsfield is a charming section of Edinburgh and many things were in walking distance including 2 grocery stores, a selection of coffee shops, and restaurants (including 2 vegan ones!). I like to walk everywhere when I am in Edinburgh and enjoyed the 20 minute walk to the more populated part of town. My husband is not as big of a fan and became well acquainted with the plethora of bus choices a very short walk from the flat so it is a great location no matter what your pleasure.
I can't possibly say enough wonderful things about our experience here. My only hesitation in recommending it is that I would be thrilled to stay again on my next visit to they city and would want it available for us. Do yourself a favor and book this flat. You will be very glad you did.