This was a lovely stay. The beds were comfortable, the linens soft, and the kitchen was well stocked with essentials and cleaning supplies. The space is charming with beautiful views all around. Communication with Sarah was easy and pleasant. Our time staying felt like home away from home.

This was our first time visiting the city, and we really enjoyed our week there. The check-in process was smooth, all information about the flat and the neighborhood was very clear, great communication overall. It was a nice quiet neighborhood a short walk from groceries, pubs, and other restaurants. It's an easy walk into the city center too. The flat itself was clean, bright, and spacious, and you can't beat the view. I definitely recommend it if you're traveling to Edinburgh!

A perfect location. Lovely views. This flat had everything my family needed to feel comfortable and at home. Plus the owner is so amiable and helpful.

Clean, bright, spacious, and well-appointed with everything you need (from great cookware to an excellent collection of books, CDs, and DVDs)! We recommend this rental heartily and without any hesitation! We can't wait to return!

Great location, kitchen well stocked, comfy bed. Only slight downside is narrowness of the entrance to the parking spot. Excellent all round

Great location, kitchen well stocked, comfy bed. Only slight downside is narrowness of the entrance to the parking spot. Excellent all round

If you are looking for a comfortable and cozy place: you have found the perfect flat. Very well placed, transport is two minutes walk, as is the grocery store. The apartment is fully equipped, perfect. I highly recommend it. Thanks again, it was lovely!

This was our second stay, and it was just as fantastic as the first. Clean, light, and cozy, this flat was perfect for our family of four and a 2-week stay. So grateful to Sarah!

Fabulous attention to detail from the owners. Highly recommended.

Fabulous attention to detail from the owners. Highly recommended.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Duncan Street. It provided ideal access to The Festival and would be a wonderful location throughout the year. Sarah kindly greeted us with provisions for our stay - staples like milk, butter, a range of condiments etc. The flat is bright, spacious and very clean. We found it so comfortable and welcoming, and highly recommend it. One slight drawback could be the stairs, but we didn't mind at all and loved the views if gave us. Thank you very much Sarah

A family of four (kids ages 4 and 8), this flat was absolutely perfect for our one-month stay. Likely to go back to Edinburgh (what a beautiful, friendly, and fun city), we would stay here in a heartbeat. Sarah had everything perfectly clean and organized, and it was absolutely seamless to make this bright flat with great views a home away from home.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this modern, comfortable and well-equipped location: every basic item was supplied. Close to shops, eating places and bus transport. The many stairs are the only drawback, but the view from this bright apartment is great.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this modern, comfortable and well-equipped location: every basic item was supplied. Close to shops, eating places and bus transport. The many stairs are the only drawback, but the view from this bright apartment is great.

Another great week at Duncan Street. From the welcome pack through the perfectly equipped flat and fabulous views to the quick and easy access to the city (bus or walk) plus the excellent welcome and service at Duncan Street Baptist Church next door, as well as the local eateries, we wanted for nothing from beginning to end. My only note of caution would be to those who have difficulty with stairs, but we will certainly be back as soon as we can.

We felt so lucky we found this holiday rental for the four weeks we were in Edinburgh. It is in an excellent location with everything you need close by...buses to the city centre, Botanic Gardens, Zoo, Leith etc are about three minutes walk away and there are great restaurants, pubs, take aways and mini marts within minutes of the flat. The accommodation was very comfortable with everything you needed to make you feel right at home. Lots of extras you don't normally find in a holiday rental...plenty spare linen, towels , lots of books, games, cds, dvds and everything you could need in the kitchen . The car parking space was a real bonus as holiday rentals with a proper dedicated parking space are very thin on the ground. The views from the flat were spectacular, especially to the south and the Moorfoot Hills although we also enjoyed the view of Arthur Seat and Salisbury Crags from the north facing windows. All in all this is an excellent holiday flat and we will almost certainly return.

We felt so lucky we found this holiday rental for the four weeks we were in Edinburgh. It is in an excellent location with everything you need close by...buses to the city centre, Botanic Gardens, Zoo, Leith etc are about three minutes walk away and there are great restaurants, pubs, take aways and mini marts within minutes of the flat. The accommodation was very comfortable with everything you needed to make you feel right at home. Lots of extras you don't normally find in a holiday rental...plenty spare linen, towels , lots of books, games, cds, dvds and everything you could need in the kitchen . The car parking space was a real bonus as holiday rentals with a proper dedicated parking space are very thin on the ground. The views from the flat were spectacular, especially to the south and the Moorfoot Hills although we also enjoyed the view of Arthur Seat and Salisbury Crags from the north facing windows. All in all this is an excellent holiday flat and we will almost certainly return.

The flat is well laid out and very nicely finished and furnished, with great views and easy access to the centre, lots of buses but not too far to walk if it takes your fancy. The best thing for me though was how easy the owner makes it to stay there. All the little touches that make it feel like home, even down to sandwich boxes and those plastic clips for bags, plus an absolute library of information. You will not regret booking.

It is a wonderful apartment in a great location. It is amazing to look out of the kitchen window and see the stunning silhouette of Arthur's Seat and the Salisbury Craigs. You really have the best of both worlds as Holyrood Park is 5 minutes away for great walks, and the centre of Edinburgh is barely 10 minutes away by excellent bus services. The flat is very clean and bright, comfortable and well equipped. Sarah made clear and easy arrangements to pick up the key and we were delighted to be welcomed by fresh flowers and shortbread. I really appreciated all the useful and detailed information that she makes available for guests about the city and about local restaurants and pubs . We had a wonderful week in Edinburgh and ate very well in the neighbourhood. I can't recommend the flat highly enough.

It is a wonderful apartment in a great location. It is amazing to look out of the kitchen window and see the stunning silhouette of Arthur's Seat and the Salisbury Craigs. You really have the best of both worlds as Holyrood Park is 5 minutes away for great walks, and the centre of Edinburgh is barely 10 minutes away by excellent bus services. The flat is very clean and bright, comfortable and well equipped. Sarah made clear and easy arrangements to pick up the key and we were delighted to be welcomed by fresh flowers and shortbread. I really appreciated all the useful and detailed information that she makes available for guests about the city and about local restaurants and pubs . We had a wonderful week in Edinburgh and ate very well in the neighbourhood. I can't recommend the flat highly enough.

We, a group of four girls, where very happy with the appartment. Though we didn|t meet Sarah in person, she organized the collection at a cafe nearby which was perfect. The appartment is a wonderful place to be in Edinburgh, it is 100% as described and we felt very much at home from the beginning. There are a lot of restaurants, pubs and cafes in the streets around. Two supermarkets within short distance walk. Sarah has prepared a very useful guide so we found all very easy. Public transport to the city is very near. BTW we spent an evening in the pub at the corner, Old Bell, enjoying the food and the monday pub quiz. We liked it and can recomend both, the food and the event. The appartment was well maintained, and the kitchen was fully equipped. In short: if you look for a place in Edinburgh - this is the one we can recommend a 100%. Only if you take part in marathon festival next year, mind the stairs... after having run a 13 or 26 miles race it might be taking a bit longer to walk them up. But you will be rewarded with a bath tub.

We stayed in this flat for a week in Dec while visiting relatives. We drove up from England for the trip, and the flat was easy to find with sat nav. Allocated off-street parking is available, which saved us a lot of money on meter parking (it's a narrow squeeze into the courtyard, so be careful if you have a large car!) Upon arrival, we found that the flat is located on the top floor - there were several flights of stairs to deal with, which wasn't easy with all our our luggage. However, once settled in the flat, the fantastic views across South Edinburgh made it worth the effort! The flat was very homely - Sarah and Rog have obviously gone to a lot of effort, and it felt like we were staying in their home rather than a rental property. Welcome extras included an ironing board, tumble dryer, hairdryer, games, and a wide selection of books and CDs. It's also a very quiet building - the floors are very well insulated and soundproofed, so we never heard any noise from the neighbouring flats. The second bedroom is directly off the living area, so we had to keep the noise down for a while after our kids went to bed. The location is really handy too - there is a Tesco moments from the flat, as well as a petrol station, various restaurants, takeaways and two pubs - both of which were very friendly and welcoming when we visited. Duncan Street is a 20-minute walk from Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, and 30 minutes' walk from Waverley Train Station and Princes Street. Buses and taxis can be found on South Clerk Street, if you don't fancy the exercise. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and hope to visit again soon!

My daughter and I came to Edinburgh to get acclimated before she started University there. This flat was a fantastic home base! We could walk to the center, do some shopping, and take the bus back. Or walk both ways. And it is several blocks from the student housing complex. The local restaurants are varied and most quite good, but it was great to be able to have meals "at home" in our pajamas! The flat was clean, beds were comfortable, shower was great, and the kitchen was very well furnished - not like some rental flats where there are two plates and two glasses; here it was obvious that Sarah and her family use the flat too, so it had what you would want if you were actually living there. It was very helpful to have a washer and dryer. And the views out the windows: especially nice at sunset, and we saw the fireworks for the end of the festival from our windows! We enjoyed our stay very much!

Very comfortable apartment with beautiful views. The apartment was clean and well appointed. ( I really appreciate when there is coffee for the first morning!) There were also fresh flowers and a few Scottish treats for us upon arrival. A great little market is steps away, so anything you need is nearby. You are a 15-20 minute walk from the Royal Mile but we enjoyed being a little off the main tourist area. We stayed with our two teenagers and frequented many of the nearby dining establishments. We did not cook during our stay, but it was nice to do a load of laundry midweek. The owners have left many brochures of activities, dining, and just about anything you will need. We would stay there again in a heartbeat. Renters must know that it is the top floor of a walk up. They call it 3 flights, but it is more like the US equivalent of 5 flights (65 steps). If you have a car, beware! The entrance to the parking is extremely narrow. It is quite obvious that many cars have hit walls getting through the passageway. We were able to negotiate it, but it is an extremely tricky and no room for errors! We had a lovely stay and look forward to returning!

We just stayed here for a week and it was fantastic, We felt like at home, everything we needed was there. A wonderful bouquet of flowers was placed on the table to welcome us. All the rooms were clean and comfortable. Sarah was so helpful and hospitable. Near the flat there are some interesting shops, we liked ""Earthy", an organic shop at most, there we have eaten wonderful cakes. It was funny to look the WM football games in the pub "Old Bell". We were sad to leave and hope to come back some day.

We just finished a a spectacular 10 day holiday in Edinburgh and this flat had much to do with it! To start, Sarah was very easy and responsive to work with. She was always readily available by email and quick to respond from the very start when we were booking and had many questions about the area. When we arrived the flat was immaculate, well stocked and tastefully decorated just as the pictures show. It also had a beautiful vase of fresh flowers on living room table that was such a nice touch. Immediately felt like home! The location was a short walk or cab ride if you prefer to the heart of the city but in a quiet enough location for a peaceful rest at night. We were able to walk to everything and even late at night we felt very safe walking in area. The flat itself was very comfortable for 4 adults. It had everything we needed and everything was in good working order. We appreciated the items such as spices,sugar,salt,oil and other staples that were stocked in cabinets. It allowed us to cook in for dinner one night and enjoy the beautiful sunset from the windows. The views from this flat are lovely and it is bright and cheerful. Other advantages - washer and dryer in the flat,although we did not use it but we did use the designated car space for a couple of days when we traveled out side of the city and that was very convenient! This flat is on the top floor so there are quite a few stairs to navigate. This was not a problem for us at all but it would be a consideration if someone was handicapped. For us it gave the flat more appeal because of the views. Thanks to Sarah for a wonderful experience! If we should return to Edinburgh we most definitely will return!

Sarah is one of the most helpful landlords we've worked with in a rental property. She was keen to make our nearly 2 month stay as seamless as possible. Any issues or questions we had were immediately dealt with. The neighborhood surrounding the flat is fantastic - we were regulars at Earthy - the local coffee shop/organic grocery store and greatly enjoyed walking through The Meadows as we headed into town. We took advantage of nearby yoga studios, bus routes and antique shops. The twin beds in the guest room were very small and the apartment was in need of a thorough cleaning. The cabinets and cupboards were full of left over items that could easily be thrown out or tidied up and the vacuum cleaner was in poor form. The services (bookshelves, bedside tables, kitchen cabnets) hadn't been properly cleaned/wiped down in some time and there was a fair amount of hair left in the carpets. Despite this, we felt very at home in the flat and greatly enjoyed the many DVDs, CDs and Edinburgh fliers, advertisements and notices in the flat. Likewise it was wonderful to have a washer and a dryer. The sunsets from the windows were beautiful and it was a real treat to see the full moon through the windows at night.

This is possibly the best holiday rental we have ever stayed in. Not only is the location perfect for exploring Edinburgh with the down-town area and all attractions easily reached on foot, but this light, comfortable, sunny flat with great views of Arthur's Seat is so cosy and well-furnished. The selection of cookware is excellent [le Creuset dishes and even a fish kettle - wonderful] making cooking easy and enjoyable, there is copious bedlinen, comfortable beds, a fast Internet connection and everything is better than might be expected. So much thought has gone into furnishing this spotless flat to the highest level as well as to providing lots of information on from what-to-do in Edinburgh to suggestions for further exploration of Scotland. I would not hesitate to recommend this flat to anyone who wants to experience the joys of Edinburgh as this flat is a joy in itself.

One of the most comfortable and enjoyable apartments we have stayed in while traveling (and we've stayed in quite a few). Lots of room for our family of four (two adults and two grown children). Access to public transit, restaurants and groceries was very good. Sarah, the owner, is a pleasure to communicate with. The apartment is very clean and welcoming with wonderful dormer windows and all the amenities that contributed to making our stay fabulous. A wonderful base from which to fall in love with Edinburgh. We would recommend it without hesitation (although carrying your luggage up the stairs is something just be aware of).

The apartment is really nice and cozy, completely furnished with everything you could need.The apartment is very close to the bus stop so you can reach the city centre in a few minutes by bus or in 15 minutes on foot.Sarah is such a kind person and she can help you with really useful information about events and the city.I'll definitely stay here again when I return to Edinburgh!

My family (couple and teen-aged son) were in town for 5 weeks and found Sarah's flat was exactly what we needed. It is well located, about 15 minutes walk south of the Mound (and U of Edinburgh) and within a few minutes of all manner of food stores and pubs/restaurants. And it is well situated for touring (with a designated parking stall in the quad) and just 5 minutes drive from the by-pass, which takes you all directions. A most pleasant surprise is that it is on the top floor, which affords views north to Arthur's Seat and the Crags and south to the Pentland Hills. Inside, everything is exactly what we needed and hoped for. The beds were comfortable, the bedding luxurious and the two bedroom plus hide-a-bed (with all the necessary linens) came in handy with an overnight guest. The WC/bathroom was large, airy and perfectly fitted, the washer/dryer worked well, there were cupboards to store clothes and suitcases, and the lounge/dinning room was large and comfortable. We were spoiled by the Denby dishes and le Creuset cookware. We would highly recommend this to anyone planning a visit and wanting to be in a flat in Edinburgh.