We were 4 adults traveling, my husband and myself, plus our daughter and her husband. Our "kids" were able to push the two twins together, which made the newlyweds happy! The most wonderful feature of this apartment is the location- so close to everything happening in Old Town! We walked everywhere we wanted to go during our stay (except to pick up the car for the next leg of our trip). We especially enjoyed watching Fringe street performers outside the windows.
Paul was an excellent host, answered the phone immediately and allowed early check-in (happy the timing worked out for us). He stocked the apartment with milk and juice and some treats. He has written a very detailed guide about the area, including recommendations for eating out and things to do. These touches really made us feel welcome at his place and added to our stay.
As other reviews have noted, there is a curved stone stairway up 3 floors to climb to access the apartment, and two of the floors do not have a banister. I do have a disability and walk with a cane, but was able to negotiate the stairs holding onto the wall. I reserved the place aware of this challenging entrance, but had felt the location would be worth it, and I was right! Thank goodness my family members were patient with my slow pace up and down. If you have some accessibility issues, do think about the plusses and minuses of the stairway entrance. Due to the age of Old Town Edinburgh, there are accessibility issues at many locations.
The apartment itself was so comfortable and quiet, which is amazing since we were there during the Fringe. We enjoyed sitting around in the lounge sharing stories about our day over a wee dram. Having two bathrooms was perfect for the two couples. And the washer was an awesome addition.
I would definitely recommend this location, would book it again in a heartbeat if returning to Edinburgh.
Thank you, Paul!