I was new to air b&b and so I made sure to follow the advice of the site checking host reviews and status. Jon and Vicky had a great reputation for hosting. We were able to communicate effectively prior to our visit to organise our stay in a way that suited our sleeping arrangements and purpose of stay etc. On the day of arrival we arrived early during change over from previous guests and were welcomed warmly by Jon who offered a drop off point for our luggage. We went into the city for a while and the change over arrangements were completed while we were out. During our 3 day stay all amenities were as described and we personally felt this place outstanding value for money, particularly when you consider the price of hotels.
We were given advice on transport into Edinburgh as the festival was our main focus as well as other local attractions. Breakfast was left in the kitchen area and included cereal,tea,coffee, fruit, yoghurt, milk, bread, butter, porridge and biscuits for snacking. The television had full sky package and the sofa was huge and inviting as part of an open plan loung diner, that allowed you to relax comfortably in the evening when returning from the busyness of festival life.
Anyone knows the expense of city parking and Jon recommended the nearby park and ride. We used this daily. Again an invaluable part of the stay here was the locality...a few minutes down the road we parked and picked up the tram £4 adult / £2 child daily ticket covering bus tram anywhere around the city and vicinity. With this in mind we were able to return after evening shows to relax and settle in the peaceful surroundings of the apartment before bed. Beds were comfortable and water just right in temp and force in wet room and bathroom for showering and bathing. The kitchen was well equipped for self-catering although not so visible in the images on this site, it included oven/grill, 2 ring hob, cutlery, crockery glasses etc. sandwich maker toaster, fridge with small freezer compartment. A small step might be useful for us shorties in the kitchen. We saw Vicky following our arrival who inquired after us and if everything was ok. It was good to touch base with both hosts. We made arrangements with hosts for our early departure by dropping keys off etc. We left something behind which Vicky kindly advised she would post. All in all this is a fantastic, valuable facility, homely in the luxurious sense and value for money, even in peak season!