Amazingly detailed communication about the property in advance and a regular link maintained during our stay with Sarah to ensure everything was fine. As a previous resident of Edinburgh, I completely agree with all of her 'top tips', especially about avoiding the overpriced zoo! We drove to Edinburgh and parked at Castle Terrace, which is a ten minute walk away. We knew it would be costly (£32 for every 24 hours) but this was preferable to train fares. On checkout day, you can briefly pull up outside the property in the car to load bags (and family members)
We (couple with teenage daughter) booked this property because we wanted privacy and space rather than being in one big hotel room together and the Rose Street flat was great value: a huge double room each in a central location. The beds & pillows were very comfortable, decent big towels, loads of mirrors for getting ready, excellent storage if you want to unpack several suitcases of belongings. The electric shower over the bath ensures you can each stay in there for as long as you like! Excellent heating system, easy to operate and lovely and cosy at the touch of a button. We didn't use the TV but WiFi was fine. We mostly ate out but did send Dad with our breakfast orders each day to nearby Patisserie Valerie, and we had wonderful takeaway pizza from 'Dough' back at the flat on a cold, windy evening.
Only two negatives are the dated decor (although the flat is perfectly functional) and some outside noise, which ideally you should take earplugs for. Original sash and case windows in Edinburgh city centre cannot be replaced for modern double glazing due to conservation laws; this meant we were more disturbed by noise, such as beer barrels being changed below the bedroom at 6am however we soon rolled over and went back to sleep once it stopped. Our teenager slept through it all. Some noise will also drift up from Rose Street itself at the front due to the pubs located nearby.
This is ideal for anyone who wants a truly central Edinburgh location where it's possible to nip to all the tourist attractions, restaurants, bars and shops within a few minutes walk as long as you are not a light sleeper or looking for modern decor.