We found the flat as it is described. It is a nice flat at the eight floor (of nine), in one of these really old, highly build Edinburghian houses, that are so typically for the old city part. Fortunately there is an elevator to the eight floor. The view from the studio is stunning on clear days: county of Fife, Firth of Forth, northern part of Edinburgh, Princess Street...but also on rainy days one can enjoy watching the clouds. A very nice detail offered by Jack are the binoculars close to the windows which invites you to take a closer look at the scenery. The flat itself offers a separate bathroom and in the big room - sleeping area, dining space - a little kitchen area with a water heater, toaster, little dishwasher, fridge, micro wave, oven and stove, which comes handy when cooking at home. By the way, another nice detail: Jack offered not only tea bags, but also yummy fudge and scottish short bread which gave us the opportunity to recover energy after the flight. The flat was very clean. There is also the possibility to use the laundry room with the washing machines and the dryer (third floor of the house) what was practical for us as we traveled with children. A bit more wardrobe space would have been nice though, but for one week we could arrange with the situation. We have been happy that we have brought ear plugs with us, as the simple, non-insulated windows were less useful as protection against traffic and drunkards noise during the night.
Nevertheless, the flat itself is in a fantastic, first class location as it is close to the Royal Mile and the Castle, Princess Gardens, Princess Street with all the shops, Bus Station (the Airlink Bus to/from Airport): it is all a short footwalk away. Also the National Gallery is only 5 minutes away.
Jack is a kind and polite host and offered help and suggestions. He gave us good recommendations for restaurants which we followed - and we don´t regret it. There is so much one can do during the estance in Edinburgh that we wish all the future guests of Jack all the best - and good weather to enjoy this part of Scotland even more!
We absolutely recommend Jack´s Studio Appartment!