Rachel is a great host. She provided a warm welcome to Edinburgh, some great tips for experiencing the festival and an apartment that worked well for my wife and 19-year old twins. We had plenty of room and were still talking after a week in Edinburgh. We quite liked the neighborhood and ate locally several nights. Edinburgh is a great walking city, and the apartment is central enough for many of our excursions by foot. For light sleepers, the apartment is on a quiet street with only the seagulls occasionally intruding. I would say the apartment is best for four or fewer guests. All elements of the apartment are in good working order, and the washer and dryer were put to good use throughout the week. Would love to return.