Rachel and I exchanged emails before I arrived at the flat, and that helped a lot! The flat was as described, everything worked well (and oh my goodness what a great shower!), and it was quite toasty (something I really liked, since it was pretty chilly in E'burgh). The location is great -- close to everything! We walked everywhere, no need to take public transportation (other than out to the airport) or to rent a car. The immediate neighborhood is so historic, even with scads of tourists, it was truly a great experience (my first time in Scotland). The flat is a studio, so if you're going to stay, be sure you get along with your travel companion! The lack of a TV can be daunting for some folks, but the wifi connection was dependable and fast enough to allow streaming of radio and TV shows on my laptop. The noise at night, from revelers leaving the taverns, could be an issue if one is sensitive, but frankly we were so tired from all our walking about, it didn't bother us. I think my favorite part of the whole stay was experiencing Hogmanay, E'burgh style. The torchlight parade wound its way past our windows, and one of the venues was only an arm's length from the flat, so it was easy enough to go out and join the crowd out on the street. I highly recommend this flat!