We felt welcomed from the second we arrived at Alan's home. Despite the fact that he was not there when we arrived, in part because it was much earlier than the designated check in time and I made the request without ample notice, we were able to get in without a hitch. His instructions were complete, very detailed, and easy to follow. His home is very, very clean, beautiful, and up to date with all the amenities that we enjoy. The bed and linens felt wonderful and the bathroom was great.

I must mention that we benefited tremendously by being able to check-in early because flying overnight meant that my husband and I had been up for over 24 hours and were able to get some much needed rest before tackling our first day.

Meeting Alan for the first time felt like reconnecting with a long time friend. In his presence, you feel that he is very kind, gentle, caring, generous and also a very engaging person. In addition to offering a wealth of suggestions and information about the history and attractions, he provided much appreciated tips based on our specific interests.

The views of the river, park, and castle from his flat are beautiful.
Every day, we were happy to start with a pleasant stroll along the river that leads to an amazing, friendly, and quaint neighborhood market that has an adjacent restaurant offering delicious and healthy home made meals prepared from locally grown produce. You can also treat yourself to freshly baked goods that are to die for. And since they close relatively late at 9pm in the evening, this market is a great option for dinner, coffee, tea or a last treat to cap your day. The bus stop to the city center is in front of this market but we like to walk so we only used it once.

Our trip to Edinburgh was in celebration of our 20th anniversary and it was memorable indeed! It's a very charming city and the people are warm and friendly. Another critical component to this experience we must attribute to Alan. The accommodation he provided was fantastic and his generosity and thoughtfulness are invaluable.

Needless to say, Alan was the perfect host and his place was the perfect place for our stay in Edinburgh. A heartfelt thank you for everything, Alan!