The apartment is a recently renovated 1BR in an older building in a more residential neighborhood. We walked to the city center, so it's not too far away. We never met Mario but his communication was speedy and he provided very helpful information about the apartment, and the Edinburgh tour guide he put together was helpful. Overall, our stay was very comfortable and well suited for an extended stay in Edinburgh. If we come back, we'll be sure to look up this apartment again.