Communication with host was amazing. Normally heard back within an hour.Location was great. Close to bus stops and within walking distance of Grassmarket and Waverley Station if you like to walk. Great notes with local info from owner
The time spent in Sarah's apartament was great.The area is very nice: ten, fifteen minutes max from the old town by bus.The flat is very bright, well furnished and really well equipped.Sarah was very kind and helpful.I hope to come back soon!
Awesome location and flat with everything you need!
Stayed here for two months and couldnât be happier. Sarah is an amazing communicator - helped us before and during our trip. Flat has literally all you need and the location canât be beat. Highly recommend staying here! Thank you!!
The flatâs location is really convenient especially for summer hall and the meadows, itâs very peaceful despite being so close to everything. The layout is ideal for two couples really nice communal space. Very easy clear instructions.
Sarah is such a lovely host,
Hopefully we will be back again!
We stayed for a month and felt like it was a home away from home. There was everything we needed and more. The location was great, pub next door really friendly and it was super easy to get public transport at the end of the road, a few minutes walk away. Would highly recommend.
This was my first trip abroad, as well as first trip by myself, and this flat could not have been more perfect for my time. I stayed a month and it became my home instantly! Sarah is incredible as host, quick to respond and make me feel comfortable immediately. The views are incredible, the amount of sunlight is heavenly and itâs so quiet all times of day. I canât wait to come back!
Sweet, well-appointed apartment in a neat corner of Edinburgh
Spent five days with my husband and 8yo daughter at this lovely walk up flat. It has close proximity to Holyrood hiking and running trails, a great playground on the corner of the Meadows and convenient to bus connections to Old Town, Leith, New Town and beyond. Sarah and Roderick are thoughtful hosts and the apartment has everything you need for an easy stay and then some.
Finding a well situated place to stay with parking is a rarity in Edinburgh and this flat did not disappoint.
As a top floor flat, the light comes in from both front and back windows so you are immediately struck by the natural light and the stunning views - very much worth the steps up.
The entrance is narrow but not an issue to get through,
Cafe Amarelo, Sambuca Italian Restaurant and Kateâs cafe are all brilliant and within 5 mins walking.
Summerhall is conveniently located down the road which is our favourite Fringe venue.
Sarah was really helpful and the information available at the flat goes beyond expectations.
Would love to stay here again!
We had an absolutely wonderful stay here! The flat was beautifully decorated and well stocked. The view from the windows was breathtaking--we were here for a month and the view never got old. The kitchen had every pot and pan you could think of needing. There were clear instructions on how to use their appliances (which was very helpful for us as international travelers). The location was also perfect. There were many cafes, pubs, and restaurants just a few minutes walk from the flat. There was also a bus stop a 5 minute walk away that had buses to almost everywhere in the city so navigation was a breeze! The hosts did warn us that the entrance into the parking lot is narrow. We rented a mid sized SUV and it was pretty tight to navigate through the space, but still possible. A smaller car would have fit much easier so I would consider renting or bringing a smaller car if you need to drive while staying here. Overall an excellent experience and I would definitely recommend staying here while in Edinburgh!
Sarah and Roderick's handsome flat in the heart of the Newington neighborhood is as thoughtfully set up as any vrbo property we've had the pleasure of renting. It's smartly and comfortably appointed - everything done with an eye toward anticipating and meeting a wide range of guest wants and needs. Significant amenities include a superbly curated collection of DVDs, CDs and books; nicely packaged guides to neighborhood and beyond restaurants, shops and attractions; well equipped kitchen with a generous package of basic spices, coffee, tea, paper products, rubbish bags, recycle bins and cleaning supplies; splendid views of Arthur's Seat, the Salisbury Crags, the Pentland Hills, Newington and Old Town. It's an easy walk from the flat to a half dozen excellent restaurants we tried; good selection of artisanal bakeries and cafes; several well-sourced butchers and green grocers; well stocked wine and whisky shops; and friendly pubs, for example, the classic Leslie's -- and a 20-25 minute walk to many top Old Town attractions. Sarah and Roderick were a pleasure to deal with from booking to checkout. Highly recommended!
In 2022 I decided to enter Edinburgh marathon, we decided not only would I run the marathon but that weâd spend some time exploring Edinburgh after. We chose Sarahâs apartment based on location with it being only a 15min walk to the start line and 25mins to the Royal Mile. What can I say the apartment had everything we could ever need and more! Sarah was a great host and even remembered nearly a year on that we were arriving late evening and therefore arranged for us to have the keys in advance ready for our stay. We had a wonderful stay and the apartment was perfectly located for exploring Edinburgh by foot, we were able to walk to Arthurâs Seat & Salisbury Crags, Edinburgh Castle & the Royal Mile, along with all amenities you could need on the door step. The only time we used the car during our stay was to drive over to Portobello Beach, which I have to say is a must, it is a beautiful beach with some lovely cafes along the front. Iâd certainly recommend Sarahâs apartment if you are looking for a base to explore but also like to be away from all the hustle and bustle after a busy day.
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.
Wir waren 4 Wochen in der Wohnung und haben uns schnell dort eingelebt. Alle Gebrauchsdinge waren vorhanden. Komplett eingerichtete KĂŒche, Waschmaschine, Trockner bis hin zu EinkaufstĂŒten und Regenschirm. HandtĂŒcher, Bettzeug alles in reichlicher Menge vorhanden. Einige EinrichtungsgegenstĂ€nde sind in die Jahre gekommen und mĂŒssten mal ausgetauscht werden. Alles funktionstĂŒchtig. 4. Stock und kein Fahrstuhl vorhanden - guten Konditionstraining! Wohnung ist auch sehr ruhig und man hört nicht viel von der HauptstraĂe. Busse in die Stadt um die Ecke, sowie LebensmittellĂ€den, Tankstelle, Restaurants und Pubs. Wir können die Wohnung empfehlen.
Meget bra leilighet - 4 etg for oss som bor i Norge, bedre mÞblert enn vanlig i UK , 25 min Ä gÄ til sentrum(Royal Mile).
Adresse beskr bÞr gjÞres noe med pga at det stÄr gatenavn Duncan Street 15/16 og det kan oppfattes som at det er to leilighets bygg ved siden av hverandre. Duncan Street 15 - leilighet 16 i 4 etg er det korrekte.
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.
Helle ruhige und sehr saubere Wohnung, sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet, man fĂŒhlt sich sofort zuhause. Die Lage ist praktisch, nicht direkt im Zentrum aber optimal gelegen an mehreren Buslinien , die ins Zentrum fĂŒhren. Die Kommunikation mit den Besitzern unkompliziert und wohlwollend. Alles hat geklappt.
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!
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!
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!
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