I was very positively surprised by David's apartment. It was perfectly clean, with a nice and warm bathroom and super-fluffy towels (2 per person). Also, the kitchen had everything you needed in it - including a georgeous view of the Edinburgh Christmas Market. The bedroom/living room was really spacious and the bed was very comfortable. It is true that it can be noisy in the evenings, but for poeple who are used to living in the city this should not be a big problem. On the upside: you are right in the best tourist-spot just by stepping out of the house. You should keep in mind though that there is only a narrow staircase to the apartment, so don't bring suitcases that are too heavy or too big. But I would definitely recommend staying at David's apartment and will surely get back here on my next stay in Edinburgh!