Gary's apartment is wonderfully situated and very comfortable. As host, Gary was highly responsive and very careful to look after us as guests, providing additional information about the city, as well as answering questions promptly. We were travelling as a family of four, along with my mother. Checking in was simple enough, though I'd recommend turning up in daylight, as the street numbering isn't regular (number 4 is about ten doors up, 23 is a block away). If you're travelling with anyone with mobility difficulties, there are three flights of stairs to negotiate, something my 87 year-old mother possibly wished I'd taken more notice of before booking. There is one spot to park out of hours and on weekends, just up the hill across the road, between the council bins and the bus stop, otherwise there are directions to the nearest multi-storey carpark in the apartment, or you could just use public transport the way that Edinburgh Council clearly wants you to. The Royal Mile is literally right around the corner, and there are some very cool shops in St Mary's street itself. There's a milk bar just up the hill for essentials, or 'local' sized Tesco and Sainsbury's a bit further away. The kitchen is cosy, but well equipped, though the only place to sit and eat is the lounge room, and there are (presently) only two chairs at the table, so perhaps plan meals accordingly. Thanks Gary for a lovely stay.