I liked the minimalism of this unit and the modernity of the kitchen and bathroom. The beds and sofa are comfortable and I'm sure this apartment would be quite cozy during the winter. It is up two and a half flights of stairs, which got easier with each passing day. The key pickup is a couple of miles away, as mentioned, but not difficult to manage. Finlay was quite welcoming and personable. We took a taxi from Waverly Station to pick up the keys and then went directly to the unit. No problem.
We realized that the listed amenities did not match what we found on arrival. The property description includes a clothes dryer, microwave, one and a half bathrooms, and cooking condiments. None of these were present in the unit. We were disappointed and annoyed to learn this. The main reasons I chose this unit over some others were the availability of a clothes dryer and an extra half bath, and I was willing to pay a bit more for the convenience of both of those. So, I ended up paying more money for a unit that didn't have either.
The location, however, can't be beat. It was a three minute walk to the bus stop, a thirty minute walk, at most, through Holyrood Park to the Royal Mile, and the green space was plentiful. The unit is on the back side of the building, so we didn't hear street traffic. There is a train that runs periodically close by, but after a couple of hours we didn't notice it any more. We felt quite safe, whatever hour we went out. It's quiet yet close to restaurants, shopping and transportation. It really is in a wonderful spot, and despite the misrepresentation of the listing, I do consider ourselves fortunate to have found it.