Thea's house is in a great spot, right in the centre of Portobello and easily accessible from the city either by bus or taxi (which cost around £12 from the train station). It's just a few minutes walk to the sea where there are some lovely cafes and a good fun amusement arcade for entertaining everyone on a chilly day. The house itself is really interesting and unusual and full of artwork and books-it is clearly a family home which adds to its charm. We loved the light and openness and having 2 gorgeous cats for an occasional cuddle was an added bonus. We only used the hot tub one evening as we were at the Fringe for a lot of our stay, but everyone enjoyed their dip under the stars. We didn't meet Thea or her family but it didn't matter as all the information we needed was there and she was very easy to contact and quick to respond when we did send her messages.