As some others have mentioned, this stay is “hostel style”, in that the host wasn’t present, and the apartment rooms were occupied entirely by Airbnb-ers on a pretty short term basis. The quality of furniture like bed and wardrobe gave the place the feeling of a dorm or hostel and so did the thin walls, sound carried quite easily. All communication with the host was conducted remotely. This stay lost some brownie points for not, I felt, being in the spirit of Airbnb. I could have booked a hostel for probably a tad cheaper and had more social life, or stayed in my shared flat where I’m from and had a similar living experience. I just didn’t get the local flavor and homey feel that I usually do at Airbnbs.
All that said, the host was a great communicator and the place was in a wonderful location for a pretty affordable price. It was cleaned regularly and had a fully equipped kitchen, something that you can’t often find at a hostel. Each room was lockable for security of personal belongings. Everyone who stayed there while we did was polite and clean. It was basically near anything you might want or need to go out for. Despite my reservations, I would still recommend this place pretty highly if you’re looking for short-term, affordable, private room accommodation in Edinburgh.