I don't think we could have had a better place to stay. This beautiful flat would have been a great place to stay even if it were a trek to the city center, but it is right in the thick of things, at the end of the royal mile, and walking distance to everything. The host was helpful and responsive. Also, my wife started looking through the little book about sites on the royal mile that was left thoughtfully in the living room and on our last night found that Adam Smith was buried across the street from the flat. Having studied economics at University, and admiring Adam Smith greatly, we added a fun experience to the trip right before we had to run off to the airport. If I return to Scotland soon, the first thing I will do is try to book this place.