Rachel and Charles’ place was spotlessly clean with all the amenities that I would expect. Their communications were excellent, and instructions for entering the property clear. The flat itself was spacious, warm and comfortable.
But, unfortunately my review comes with some negativities. The entry to the building was through a door into a communal stairway, this was rather grubby and with litter in the hallway. I appreciate however this is a communal entrance so the hosts cannot be solely responsible for this.
The property was advertised as being in ‘Grassmarket’ and although this is possibly technically correct the advertisement pictures led me to think I was going to be staying in the area with the restaurant’s and old pubs, with a view of the Castle. But instead of this my view was of one of the City’s strip clubs! No view of a castle from any window only lap-dancing clubs and a tattoo parlour! The property is positioned right on what’s known as ‘The Pubic Triangle’ Although it is conveniently positioned for getting to the Old and New Town in the city I did feel mis-sold from what was being advertised!
It was also very noisy, especially at night, so ear-plugs are essential!