This flat and location was perfect for us, with the exception of a couple small issues.
Our biggest concern was the retrieval of keys. The instructions we received the day before our arrival indicated that we needed to pick up the keys at the railway station, and also mentioned two other names of places. We weren’t thrill to have to find a place to pick up keys, but because there was also no specific station name or address provided, this made our travel day a bit more stressful. We hope a future lockbox or keyless entry on the building will eliminate this problem for future guests.
The only other issue we had was the hot water in the shower, since we couldn’t figure out how to cool it off. We had to point the shower nozzle at the wall, and use a washcloth to bathe. This may be something simple to address for future guests.
There was still work going on to the rear, but it consisted of a minor droning sound, possibly a generator, that was going during daytime hours. It was only heard from the bedrooms, and not from the front living space.
All-in-all, however, the place was very comfortable, in a great location, and had everything we needed for our weeklong stay. The WiFi worked well, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was stocked with necessary tools and a Nespresso machine. There are a lot of eateries within 150m, a Sainsbury’s Local (small grocery store) less than 300m, and the Royal Mile straight up the stairs, or a shop-lined street. This is a great spot for visiting Old Town Edinburgh!