Quiet location about twenty minutes from Waverley station. Check in was easy. The house is his home and has everything one can possibly want, in the kitchen and elsewhere. The wash basin could have been a little bigger but not much of a bother. He left us some delicious goodies in the refrigerator and has lovely books around the house. The supermarket is a few minutes walk away and so is the bus stop.
John made us feel like family. He even took us to see the fireworks marking the finale of the Edinburgh festival. He went so far as to drive us to the airport which is a good forty five minute away.
John is a thoroughly delightful host and I would highly recommend staying with him.