This place feels like a real home from home. It's safe, warm, the decor is great and it's in a fantastic location. The area is close enough so that you can walk to the centre of Edinburgh, but it has it's own character too. Lots of independent shops (The Chocolate Tree for chocaholics!) and coffee shops. Sainsbury's Local 2 mins walk away and open until 11pm. A huge park (with an independent coffee shop). Some 'proper' Sustrans cycle paths nearby. Remember that you'll need to carry your bike up two floors though - and bring a lock so that you can lock it up in the stairway.
Co-host Brian is helpful without being intrusive and has lots of local knowledge.
I loved the thoughtful little touches in the flat - freshly laundered slippers so that you don't clump around in your shoes and disturb the neighbours and spare toiletries if you forget your toothbrush/shower gel etc.
This was my first airbnb booking and everything about it was great...I'm afraid I may have been spoiled for future ones! I guess I'll just have to come back...