I fell in love with this flat, and I bet you will too. What’s not to love?
It’s Expertly Designed: Large windows and an ingenious layout make the flat feel bright and spacious, and elegant furnishings and personal touches make you feel completely at home from the moment you arrive.
It’s Spotlessly Clean: Seriously, I’ve stayed at really nice hotels that weren’t this clean! And forget about any musty basement smells here – unless you looked out a window, you’d never know this flat was below grade.
It’s Extremely Well Appointed: Make a real meal, get some laundry done, relax with a book or movie – and enjoy some things you soon wonder how you ever lived without (heated mirror that never fogs in the bathroom? Yes, please).
The Location is Ideal: A quiet residential neighborhood, that’s a short walk to everything you could want, on one of the grandest streets in all the UK. If you want to be woken up by bagpipes at 7 a.m. every morning, by all means stay on the Royal Mile; but if you want a great night’s sleep, stay here.
If that were it, it would be cheap at twice the price. But add two of the most conscientious and helpful owners – Martin and Weng – and this flat becomes the Airbnb gold standard!
So who would NOT like this flat? Well, if you’re bringing a car, I’d suggest you do some serious research beforehand. Parking is difficult everywhere in Edinburgh, and this street in particular will pose some challenges because most of it is time-limited or permit parking only. If you’re wondering whether a car is necessary in Edinburgh, IT ISN’T! I recommend downloading two apps – Edinburgh’s “Bus & Tram,” which can plot a route for you based on where you are (just type in where you want to go and it does all the work for you); and “m-tickets,” with which you can buy single tickets, day passes, and even airport connections with a single click. The bus system in Edinburgh is fantastic and will save you the endless hassle of a car and the exorbitant expense of ride-shares.
I’m looking forward to my next trip to Edinburgh, and can't wait to stay in this flat again!