We HIGHLY recommend Joyce’s place for a lot of reasons (incl location, space, design, hospitality) but the main bit of it is Joyce’s hospitality! Joyce is such a lovely lady who treated and fed us like family! I don’t think any reviews could do her justice but here goes -
1. Communication - once i have confirmed my booking, Joyce was very responsive to messages and have given us enough information to get to her place. From the start, she was very warm and showed her sense of humor too!
2. Location - very central and accessible by public transpo! We walked to most tourist places (10-20mins, depending where) and there’s a 24/7 Tesco nearby too!
3. Space - given the central location, the bedroom with ensuite bathroom is not the biggest but it was perfect for 2 people! Joyce utilised her space very well to give us renters the private space we need! There was a lot of drawers as well to store our stuff! It is fancily designed as well! Love the extra bits she put in the room to give it some character! It was really clean when we came in, and was shocked that she cleans it everyday too! Feels like we were staying in a hotel!!
4. Supplies - she has everything from toiletries to bedroom supplies! Of course bring your own toothbrush and toothpaste!! There are snacks, coffee/tea/hot choc milk inside the room too! What more can you askkk?!
5. Breakfast - other airbnb would just show you the cupboard so you can prep your own breakfast of coffee/tea and bread with jam, etc. Joyce went over and beyond that! She would come in and give you a big and nice breakfast! She even let us take some for our day trips! Better than hotels!!
6. Joyce - she’s an absolute delight! She treated us warmly throughout! Can’t thank her enough for her hospitality that we felt sorry leaving Edinburgh! We totally miss being spoiled by her! She took care of us and always checked to see if we’re enjoying well! You cannot not leave her place feeling warm and fuzzy inside!