The apartment was absolutely fantastic: ideally located, modern but cozy, surprisingly spacious, well-decorated and a wonderful place to hang out during our visit to Edinburgh. Both bedrooms were extremely comfortable, with lovely matching duvets. We used Netflix on the large-screen television to watch movies with our kids in the evening. The kitchen was very well-equipped and large enough to make full meals, which saved us a fair amount of money. The bathroom was also lovely, clean and pleasant—I wish I'd had time to hang out and take a bath. It's right near many of the major tourist attractions in the Old Town, which made it a perfect hub for wandering around. There's a brand-new NEST heating system that worked perfectly; the shower was also nice and warm.

Although John wasn't in town, he was a great, responsive host: easily available via text and he wrote back promptly to the few small questions we had. Highly recommended!

As for the stairs, although the initial walk up to the place was a slight haul, once we were into the apartment, going up and down wasn't a big deal at all—although it wouldn't be ideal for anyone infirm, it was fine with us.