First off, communication was excellent throughout the process and during check in our host was very friendly.
The flat is in a great location next to Holyrood Palace, and it has stunning views of Arthur's Seat from the living room and bedroom windows. Access is via a mix of stairs and lift as is made clear on the initial property listing. We loved the added touch of window boxes.
We didn't hear any of the neighbours once, we weren't disturbed by any noise at all and couldn't hear traffic from any roads. It was like an oasis of calm in such a busy and windy city.
The property is cosy and warm and a bit of a home from home. There was a fantastic selection of books with everything from Robert Burns to Vogue, Ian Rankin to local ghost stories. There were lots of local guidebooks and leaflets of things to do, we definitely recommend visiting the Musuem of Edinburgh (5 minute walk through a close to the Royal Mile) a City of the Dead tour (outside St Giles) and dinner at Maki & Ramen (South Bridge) .
I loved the touches like blankets and hot water bottles, and there are so many lamps that we barely had the big light on and it created a lovely ambiance. The bedding was soft brushed cotton, 5he bed so comfortable that I'm sure I'll dream of it, and the heating was easy to control. The bathroom was clean and there was plenty of hot water, and towels and hand towels were provided.
There is a Tesco Express pretty much across the road for provisions, and the flat itself had some basics like cooking oil, tea, coffee and sugar. The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and well laid out.
We had a wonderful time and would not hesitate to stay again.