WOW!
That's the first word that comes to my mind after staying at Coates Garden and having Mike as our host! He was the most helpful, highly accommodating and friendliest host who was quick to respond and always happy to help wherever possible!
For context, I was booking for a group of 5 as we were coming into Edinburgh for a wedding. The bride and groom were 2 out of the 5 guests looking for accommodation. Our first Airbnb booking fell through within 4 days of us flying out and we needed to find a place FAST that could accommodate us as well as for the duration of our stay (we needed to book a 8 night stay)! Of course, Edinburgh bnb's get booked up FAST or they're extremely expensive, especially last minute. We found Mike's listing quickly, I put in a request immediately and explained our situation and we were met with nothing but grand hospitality, empathy, kindness, and a warmth like no other. And that sealed the deal!
Mike kept us updated as the days went by before departure, as well as detailed instructions on how to check-in. My boyfriend and I were the first to arrive and I was absolutely blown away by how charming this flat is. The large bay windows with emerald green curtains, brown leather couches, and beautiful pictures of Edinburgh on the wall made the flat feel warm, inviting, and luxurious... but at the same time, homey and comforting.
The bride and groom joined us a day later and they were absolutely smitten by how wonderful this flat is! We all knew that the wedding pictures of us getting ready would be absolutely *perfect* in this flat!
This flat is located VERY conveniently next to Haymarket Station - but it was so easy to walk every where you needed! A wonderful location with cafes and restaurants nearby! It's a beautiful walk to reach the castle, old/new town, and public transport is a dream (if you're from the USA, you know we do not have any good form of public transport comparable to international public transport).
I cannot thank and praise Mike enough for being such a wonderful host. We've made a new friend and cannot wait to be back in Edinburgh. I HIGHLY recommend booking with Mike! I cannot rave enough about him and his hospitality! And if you're lucky, you'll get to meet Burt, Mike's adorable dog!
Thank you for everything you've done for us, Mike! You are the absolute best! Cheers until next time!