Paul is a great host. He waited for my arrival in the apartment, graciously showed me its features, and gave useful information about the neighborhood and Edinburgh - both orally and in a booklet he created. The location is amazing - on the Royal Mile, 5 minutes from the castle, in the middle of everything, but quiet. The apartment is three flights up - but Paul was more than willing to help with luggage. The apartment is luxurious - newly redone all over, beautiful furniture and window treatments, etc. Edinburgh is beautiful, the food is great, plenty to do, and people don't take themselves too seriously.