Den was a great host. He was waiting for me as we had arranged, and he kindly carried my suitcase upstairs. It's a simple apartment, the kitchen is complete, but a bit old. Bathroom is good, everything works. My room had a single bed, a small wardrobe, good enough. However, the chair provided could be better. Location is good, but not great. It's a bit confusing to find the right building after you arrive from a long flight, but I found it. It's a 10-15 min walk from Waverley Train Station, which is not bad, but downtown is towards the other side, so if you are looking for downtown it may not be the best location. If you are looking for the castle and the Royal Mile, it's conveniently located. It's a great value for the money, not a fancy place, but that is well shown in the pictures . Complimentary coffee, tea, and cereals were available as promised. Den was very polity and friendly, too bad I did not have more time to talk to him, as I was always in and out. I was in Edinburgh for a conference. The taxi over the conference center costs about 8 pounds, but it's just a 25-30 min walk, with a nice view of major buildings and gardens.