Amanda made us feel right at home immediately upon our arrival and throughout our stay. Very helpful getting our email, texting and phone connections worked out, and offering ideas of places to visit. Our 4 year old grandson and his mom and dad were also staying in Edinburgh, and the studio and garden were an ideal place to play with him. Amanda's whole family was very welcoming, and the kids played sweetly with our grandson. Accommodations were everything that we expected and more. Very comfy, warm, energy efficient, beautiful. We both agree that Edinburgh is one of the friendliest cities we've ever visited, and Amanda and her family were a big part of that impression. Centrally located near Bruntsfield Park, the Links and the Meadow (tree-lined walks through green swaths). So easy to walk to Holyrood Park, our favorite, and to the old and new towns. In the neighborhood close by are great coffee shops, ice cream and chocolate parlors, small shops and restaurants, all in walking distance. It was a pleasure to come home each night to our little hide away.