John's place was absolutely the perfect place to stay if you're looking to explore all the sights in Edinburgh. Very, very close to the castle and only one and half miles from Arnold's Seat, you can walk everywhere! Just off Royal Mile, you'll hear the bagpipers playing their tunes throughout the day and people milling about just below the second story windows, giving this place a sensory explosion of Scotland.
The bed was comfortable, the shower was nice and hot, and the kitchen had all the appliances and accessories needed to make meals if you wished to cook and not eat out. However, there are several restaurants nearby and John gives many good suggestions as well. The ambiance of John's place fit right in with the old builds around it and the design utilized the small space very well.
Suggestion for those staying in Edinburgh for a few days, don't rent a car until you're ready to leave the city. The streets are crazy small and full of people and cyclists...there are taxis and bus all over to get you to places you want to explore and you can always use your legs! Driving on the left side of the road and on the right side of the car is a crazy enough experience without adding the many driving challenges Edinburgh (especially Old Town, where this place is located) has to offer.