What a MAGICAL Airbnb! This entire experience has been amazing. I came by train (arrived at Waverly station) and since I packed light I was able to walk to the Airbnb and got there in about 1/2 an hour (walked through the Princes Gardens). If you’re attentive you’ll find the space very easily. Depending on where you make your last left, you’ll either happen upon it right away or you’ll take the steps down at the sign that says “20.” When you get to the building you should see the sign that says “8-10” and 10 at the bottom of the steps is where you want to be.
BE CAREFUL GOING DOWN THE STEPS –it winds and gets quite steep when you reach the bottom. WATCH YOUR LUGGAGE and make sure not to knock over any of the neighbors’ pots. Don’t be that person.
I punched in the combo in the lock box for the keys (two of the three keys are different than what I’m used to using in the states, but Melissa explains how they work). The hallway is sooo welcoming that the moment you step in you know your room is going to be wonderful. I stayed in Room 1 and it was beyond my expectation – Soo cozy, clean, comfortable (you’ll sleep like a baby if you’re weary from travel, especially if you leave the window open a crack, hear the river outside and get under the thick blanket) and aesthetically beautiful. Melissa takes her craft seriously and the love she pours into maintaining such an historically beautiful space is apparent.
Literally everything you’d want to visit is walking distance, and if not, the busses to take you there are. It’s a very safe neighborhood with lots of shops and eateries just a few minutes away.
When I return to Edinburgh I am definitely going to book the same place, and I’ll be doing it well in advance of my trip. Thank you again Melissa!