Maureen’s place is a must do if staying in Edinburgh. From the second I walked through the door, I immediately felt at home. It is such a warm and comforting environment and space. Fresh roses were in the kitchen and bathroom, along with fresh fruit. The Bluetooth speakers built into the bathroom ceiling were a game changer. Comfy bed. The view of the castle was amazing. I sat by the window in the morning and evening sipping tea/coffee, reading my book- it was a dream. The location is great, 10 min walk to get to grassMarket/Victoria street. Below the apartment is a wide variety of restaurants and groceries. This was the last stop of my trip so I needed to do a load of laundry, so she had provided a laundry basket and detergent, and then her neighbor showed me how the machines worked etc (Maureen was not there when I arrived, but her neighbor gave me the warmest welcome).
The one negative I’ll even bother touching on is the apartment does face a busy/noisy street. There are a few fans provided in the place, but didn’t create enough noise for me. I pulled out my YouTube fan noise video and I slept just fine. Just something to keep in mind, might want to bring ear plugs etc
10/10 recommend!!