I am Sandy's wife and David's sister! I stayed at Ideal House as part of a group of 11 including 8 teenage girls. We all found the accommodation to be most comfortable - the girls had plenty of space in the large bedrooms to spread out and the permanent hot water was great! The two extremely spacious lounges allowed the adults and teenagers to do their own thing in the evening. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you would need and there was room for us all round the table for sociable breakfasts and dinners.
The location of Ideal House really was ideal! We were able to hop on a bus from outside the house and be in the city centre within 20 minutes. We then took a bus back to Ocean Terminal, a nearby Leith Shopping centre, which was only a 10 minute walk from the house. The Sainsbury's over the road proved handy when the girls requested Nutella as part of breakfast!
Overall, I would unreservedly recommend Ideal House to anyone planning a trip to Edinburgh, both for it's location and for the quality of the accommodation itself.