Pros:
Good location with some nice pubs and cafes in the immediate area. Easy to walk to main Edinburgh attractions, such as Princes Street (approx. 15 minutes).
Cons:
A musty, dark flat (don't believe the pictures) sitting on the footpath (light sleepers be warned) with limited privacy.
Flat is in desperate need of an airing, particularly the bedroom.
Windows do not open, which makes for a claustrophobic experience. The only way to keep the bedroom window open is to prop it up with something, which is ludicrous for several reasons, namely security and noise.
The host, Robin, was unavailable during our stay, and appointed someone else for us to liaise with. Unfortunately, this man did not meet our expectations. For example, when we asked about the lack of hand towels for the bathroom, he offered to drop some over at 11 pm, at which time we were already getting into bed. We suggested the next day instead, but we never heard from him again. Disappointing.