John's place is absolutely gorgeous and perfectly situated in the upscale suburb of Bruntsfield. The bus stop into downtown Edinburgh was just a few steps away, though you could spend your entire trip just wandering the nearby streets eating in delicious cute restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops. You can walk into the city center in 20 minutes, either on city streets or through a gorgeous giant park. There's a well-stocked grocery store right on the end of the street, with even more choices just down the block.
The pictures of the apartment are accurate, though it's even more beautiful in person. The larger than life windows were a treat. The linens were high quality, as were the appliances and kitchen/bathroom. WiFi was strong and fast. :)
We had a very comfortable two week stay and could have easily lived here; we were a bit sad to leave! We would recommend this apartment to anyone, especially those wanting to check out Edinburgh but not wanting to stay in the thick of all the noise and touristy stuff (we loved coming home to the calm of Bruntsfield).