David was very helpful and sent a very detailed, well-organized document to help us navigate both the apartment itself and the surrounding area. Entry to both the building and the apartment itself was seamless. I can't imagine there are many apartments in the world that you walk through the gate and get a gorgeous, unobstructed view of a timeless castle. Having spent a few nights here halfway through a two-week vacation, we were especially grateful for the updated washer, separate dryer, and plentiful hangers so we could have clean laundry for the second half of our trip! As suggested by other reviews, David really does appear to be a host who cares about those who stay at his place being comfortable and enjoying their stay, as evidenced by the thoughtful extra touches (such as toiletries, snacks, etc.) that were unexpected but most appreciated. For a couple, it was quite nice to have a bit of extra room and a homey setting that hotels tend to lack. Truly, the only unexpected element, and a minor one at that, was the location of the bedroom window. It has a most spectacular view of the castle, but as it opens onto the walkway to/from the building stairs used fairly regularly by other residents, we had to keep the window and curtain shut most of the time for quiet and privacy. We loved the Edinburgh weekend nightlife, but not quite as late as some others! :) Not being able to enjoy fresh air or a view from the bedroom is the most minimal of drawbacks though, since as the photos suggest, the prime location of this flat in the heart of Old Town means you want to spend as little time as possible indoors! We had such a wonderful stay here and I can't recommend Dave's place highly enough. If it's still an option by our next return to Edinburgh, we would be thrilled to stay again! Thanks so much, Dave!