Stephen’s place is a fantastic gem! The eclectic collections of books, vinyls, artwork, musical instruments and beautiful furniture are quite “characterful” indeed. I loved it! The photos of the flat are very faithful (but the lighting is brighter during daytime on sunny days). The actual living space (bedding, towels, bathtub, etc.) was all clean. Of course, the place is not for everyone, because you would be staying in an apartment that is usually “lived-in” (with intriguing knick-knacks everywhere; also, you can see dust behind the bed) and which is not specifically tailored for hotel-like guests (floor in the kitchen area sort of unfinished, not for bare feet; surroundings of the bath a bit broken). But, like so many previous guests, I absolutely loved it – it is all part of the character of the place. Plus, you get to enjoy discovering Stephen’s eclectic taste in music (great sound system!) and books. All in all, it felt like an immense privilege to be staying in such an “insanely cool” place (to quote a previous reviewer’s comments). Stephen himself was quite responsive and accommodating and Dai even came back to meet me after the initial handover to give me a better key as I was having trouble with the one I had. The location is also wonderful. The apartment is in “New” Town (actually 19th century Georgian houses), on a residential street in front of a quiet park, but close to a nice coffee shop, small supermarket and cool restaurants, and just a short walk from the centre. It was lovely to be staying in such a fantastic appartment, and I definitely hope to be able come back to Stephen’s flat if I get to return to Edinburgh. I would book this flat again without hesitation.