Helen is an absolute gem of a human being. And her Airbnb is a big fat gem of a place to stay. I can’t recommend it highly enough. It’s in a gorgeous leafy area of Edinburgh to start with. The Botanical Gardens are so close and so beautiful but there is a Park right on the same road if you can’t walk for four minutes! The local architecture is stunning, even her neighbours are friendly too! In a little kitchen space — just off the large bedroom, had my own fridge, SO USEFUL, my own microwave and kettle plus she had left tea and coffee and little milk and sugars to help me on my way to having my first restful cuppa. There is a giant very comfortable armchair if you can peel yourself out of the ridiculously comfortable bed. The tv is large and window lets in plenty of light. And if you want to sit for dinner there is a beautiful old table and two chairs. Separate there is a good sized shower room and loo and plenty of room to get dressed too. It’s got a nice heated towel rail/radiator. The heating can be adjusted but it was a cosy temperature for me so I was very happy. I cannot fault a single thing about the place. I’m recommending it to everyone I know already and bringing a friend back, possibly sending my parents for a visit too. She has a fantastic ‘guidebook’ folder to help you on your way around the city and she was also kind enough to give me directions and recommendations every time we ran into each other outside. Because the room is self contained with it’s own entrance it felt like having your own place in Edinburgh. Gorgeous place, wonderful host and I’m in love with her gorgeous dog that I met while chatting on her doorstep. But sadly I couldn’t take her home along with all the happy memories. 😂 Thank you Helen for making it such a lovely holiday.