Shaun's flat was in a great location. A short bus ride from the city, there are numerous buses from Leith Walk just around the corner, we never had to look at a timetable! Leith Walk also has some great bars and restaurants, and the street is quiet at night when you want to sleep, and the bed was comfortable.
Shaun was a great host, waiting for us even though we got in later than expected due to train delay. His flat is comfortable and clean, I recommend staying here if you need a nice, convenient locale to explore Edinburgh.