This house was perfect for our large group and I would recommend it to anyone.
We were two families travelling together, so we wanted plenty of space, with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. This house was perfect.
The location is amazing. Though it's a longish walk from Waverly station with bags, it was still an easy walk. It was also very close to a local shopping area with a fabulous butcher shop, cheese shop, wine shop, and several small markets and larger supermarket, not too mention restaurants, pubs, and cafes, and a great Sunday market in a nearby park -- all within in a very short walk. Although we did eat most dinners out, we were able to take advantage of the shopping to do a big family dinner one day and to have breakfast in most days. This house truly affords the opportunity to experience living in this community, rather than just visiting.
I can't comment on public transport since as a group, we all like walking everywhere. The Royal Mile was an easy walk as were the other parts of Edinburgh that we wanted to explore.
Theresa was also a great host and communication was prompt and easy.
All in all, this house is a winner.