Our stay at Mary's apartment was everything we hoped for and more. We were welcomed by her husband, Tom, and their daughter who got us settled and provided all needed info for our stay. A bottle of Prosecco and a package of tablet greeted us, and the kitchen was already stocked with milk and juice. The pictures online are a great representation of the furnishings and appointments, and it's all beautiful. She even decorated for Christmas, complete with a tree. The apartment seems brand new in almost every way and was immaculately clean. Beds were wonderfully warm and comfortable, and the set up of the apartment was perfect for our family of four--including the kitchen where we prepared a home-cooked meal for Christmas! We all had plenty of space to relax and recharge between our adventures around town. The location could not be better...a little side street off the Royal Mile and literally at the steps leading up to Edinburgh Castle and within a short walk to almost everything you would want to see in Old Town or New Town. Communication with Mary was easy and she responded to every question and need we had quickly. We would stay here again in a heartbeat and are so glad we found this wonderful place to spend our Christmas in Edinburgh!