Helen's apartment was spotlessly clean when we arrived and a perfect accommodation for a short trip to Edinburgh. Helen was very responsive and we easily coordinated things like arrival and departure times. The "kitchen" is quite small and would probably not be sufficient if you are hoping to cook for yourself during your visit, but we were on a short holiday and ate out at some of the wonderful restaurants and pubs nearby. The apartment is certainly private with a separate entrance, but we did hear quite a bit of noise early in the morning coming from the adjacent flat through a shared door (which was locked during our visit). This was fine for us as we are early morning risers anyways. Overall, Helen's place was very comfortable and a great value in Edinburgh!