Allan's place was perfect for the two of us! Great location on the Royal Mile, just situated by tons of pubs and shops. The cheapest car park is just a block away called New Street Car Park and you can pay by the hour or each 24 hours. It also takes US credit cards when you pay at the kiosk. We were unsure of this because when using a credit card in Scotland, everywhere requires a pin or signature. Allan's place has a full kitchen, washer/dry (combo), two bedrooms and an excellent view of the Royal Mile! Walking distance to all the sights: St Giles Cathedral, Sir Walter Scott Monument, Edinburgh Castle, Victoria Street, The Elephant Cafe and Greyfriars Kirk (for Harry Potter fans) and so much more! You can hear the noises on the street below, but everything closes fairly early and wasn't a problem at night. We did not get to meet Allan during our stay, but Check in and Check out was very easy. He left us a goodie bag with tea cakes, biscuits and honey. Very thoughtful! We would definitely recommend this place for a couple!