116 Reviews of Property 245104 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Gordon is an excellent host; his suggestions, helpfulness, & great humor were much appreciated. The flat is lovely & well-equipped. Be prepared to walk, take the bus, or hire a taxi if you don't have a car, as it is a bit away from the center. We are senior travelers & didn't find this to be an issue. Hint, take the #5 or 26 bus in. One stops at South Bridge & the other on Princess Street, both by the train station.

Gordon , We really enjoyed our stay in your very comfortable and cosy apartment. .We appreciated all the goodies you provided for us on our arrival .. It was a lovely welcome to have snacks and drinks and breakfast food ..the location was terrific .. Right down the block from a beautiful park(Arthur's Seat) and Holyrood Palace .. We had perfect weather so we climbed to the top of Arthur's Seat and had a gorgeous view of the city .. Three days passed quickly .. Such a lovely city and so much to see and do..loved Holyrood Palace , Royal Mile, Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh Castle,Grass market area, Stockbridge area,gardens below the castle and wonderful meals (especially Cafe Marlayne on Thistle) ..we then hired a car and drove to Spean Bridge where we have stayed 3 days visiting the beautiful Isle of Skye , Plockton and Oban ... Scotland is an amazing country filled with friendly, proud and helpful people ... We will be back .. Thanks again Gordon for being so thoughtful .. We hope to meet you next time .. Lynda and Mike Quinn

My husband and I stayed in this comfortable apartment for 4 nights on a special anniversary trip. Gordon goes out of his way to make you feel welcome, even offering to pick us up from city center upon our arrival. Not only is there a breakfast basket provided, but the fridge is also stocked with several essentials. A grocery store (Sainsburys) is 5 minutes walk if you want to do your own cooking in the well-appointed kitchen. We slept wonderfully in the UK King-sized bed (it is closer to a US Queen size). To get to city center enter through the nearby gate into the breathtaking Holyrood Park. What views! You will find yourself on the Royal Mile within 15 minutes. We can whole-heartledly recommend this clean and inviting apartment. It is truly a great value for the money. Gordon is an excellent communicator and a real delight to work with!

Let me start off by saying Edinburgh has become my new favorite city to visit in Europe and has inspired me to come back and see more of the Scotland..what a lovely city and country! This apartment very much played a big role in our overall very pleasant experience and wonderful visit.
My family and I were in Edinburgh for a 4 day trip as I was participating in the Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon that weekend. I initially was very interested in the apartment because of its proximity to Holyrood Park and the start and finish of the race. Upon our arrival, I quickly realized that regardless of whether I was participating in the race or not, it is still in a great location. The second morning we were there, my husband, children, and I walked to the end of the street (a couple minutes walk) and entered the park. My children had a ball running all through the park and my husband and I enjoyed the stunning views of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crag. Palace of Holyroodhouse, Holyrood Abbey, Scottish Parliament, and the Royal Mile are all right there as well within very easy walkable distance. The owner left us phone numbers for a car service, a taxi service, and a bus schedule. The city itself is very manageable by foot and when we didn't walk we were able to get a taxi quickly and for a reasonable amount.
The apartment itself was perfect for our family of four (myself, my husband, my children-age 12 and 9). Gordon, the owner, could not have done more to make our stay more pleasant or easy. We were able to make payment initially through Paypal (either in US dollars or pounds) and then were able to arrange with Gordon, once we arrived, how to pay the remaining amount. We were not fortunate enough to meet Gordon in person, as he was out of town, but we were able to contact him by phone when we needed to ask a question. He also called us to check in and make sure things were going well. Upon our arrival, we were very impressed to find fresh milk, eggs, yogurt, spring water in the fridge and coffee, snacks, bread, cereal in a basket on the kitchen table. Very thoughtful and very much appreciated. We did not do alot of cooking, but the kitchen was well stocked should you desire to do so. There were many other thoughtful touches...extra brand new toothbrushes in the bathroom should you have forgotten yours, as my husband did ;), fresh towels, sheets on the bed, iron, hair dryer, umbrellas, DVD's, books,etc.
Wonderful experience, highly recommend!

We had a wonderful stay. The apartment is cozy, clean, and user friendly. No complaints. Thank you very much. Gordon was most helpful in making the arrangements. We enjoyed being near Hollyrood Park.

Perfect apartment & perfect host = perfect stay in Edinburgh.

This is a luxury 1 bed apartment with everything you could want for a weekend away. We stayed Friday u til Monday. Gordon sent direction and information via email before we arrived. Picked us up and drove us to the apartment. It's cosy, clean, welcoming and has very easy access to the city. We wanted for nothing as Gordon had even left some goodies in the fridge and a pot of soup made too! Just the thing for a snowy day! Couldn't ask for a nicer place to stay. Comes highly recommended. We'll definitely be back.
· By The Smiths from Belfast on 3/27/2013 for a stay in 3/1/2013 at

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Reviewed by: Adrianna from Oakland, California
Reviewed on: 03/28/2013 for their stay in 03/2013
210887 - Alba4u2enjoy - City of 'life" from £63-£115
The place was sooo great! Super amazing, well stocked and wonderful home away from home experience. Gordon was very helpful and gave me step-by-step instructions on handling the key safe! Also, he stocked the kitchen with many basics and since we only stayed a few days we didn't even need to go to the market. He also ensured that we had a taste of the local Specialties- Irn Bru, Haggis, tea cakes etc. so yummy! There was nothing better than arriving after a long journey to such great accommodations. The flat is right next to Holyrood Park and you just walk across & are in the royal mile, super convenient. The rail station is also a few blocks away from the royal mile. Comfortable bed, warm, nice tv & DVD options. There is s witking phone, free wifi & access to a laptop. Really excellent and would recommend to everyone. Thank you Gordon!

what to say ! I should have gone with my gut instinct , I had a booking with an other property ,and 2 months before my arrival they canceled it [giving me a compete refund : but no help]

I then went on to search another vacation rental and came across gordon {with whom} i had initially had an inquire. but chose another.
Well Lucky Gordon was still available an came to my rescue.. [should have booked here first ,as he has been doing vacation-rentals since 2009 ..
Let this be a warning to all,to make sure the vacation unit is just that , and not someone who is doing it till they can move there property in this volatile market
thanks again gordon and for the use of the Garage all i can say is keep doing what you do best --_ _Helping we Travelers ,