We had a wonderful stay at Caroline's place. As many reviews state the location is excellent for seeing Edinburgh. You will be in walking distance of hundreds of pubs, restaurants, music, groceries, historical sites and more. I loved the quiet mornings when my family was asleep - coffee in the French press and curled up in the living area with a book - very comfortable. We didn't cook in much, so I can't speak to that but it was great to have breakfast and happy hour and we did use the dryer as we hit a bit of rain. The amenities aren't top notch and may be feeling a bit of wear but for a 3 bedroom in the heart of Edinburgh it was great for us. Do heed the comments about noise and make preparations. Caroline has fitted the windows with very good insulated and pretty inner panes which does keep most of the street noise out but you need to know as she has stated that you have restaurant and entertainment venues around you. While there we of course toured the castle and went to a few museums, walked through old cobbled streets and the Grassmarket - great on a warm afternoon with plenty of pubs and restaurants with outdoor seating. If you are there on a Sunday, highly recommend going down to Stockbridge for the Farmers' Market - excellent one and very pretty area to walk or stop in for a dram.