The apartment was clean and the heat and hot water worked well. It is in a good location- just a short walk to Arthur's seat and the Scottish Parliament. The place is basic in decor- but functional. One of the biggest surprises is out of the owner's control. The entry is in a dark (at night) alley and is next door to the backside of fish and chips/kebab place and there are large garbage cans outside the door. Carol was very responsive and always responded promptly.