We will be back!

Guest: Chris & Debbie (Newfoundland, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 12/18/11

This comfortable and convenient single bedroom apartment is highly recommended. The location is ideal due to its proximity to the centre of Edinburgh (10 minute walk to Holyrood House Palace at the bottom of the Royal Mile). The excellent bus service stops nearby and taxicabs are plentiful and reasonably priced. We are in our early fifties and walked almost everywhere including the grocery store. The apartment is located on a quiet street near the main rail line into the city. Trains pass by frequently but the sound (can't call it noise) did not disturb us. A pullout bed in the living room (lounge) would accommodate children or a second couple. For one couple the amount of space is luxurious. The flat is well furnished and there was enough food for a late meal on the day we arrived and breakfast the next morning. No review of this apartment would be complete without mentioning the owner. Gordon is attentive (but not intrusive), friendly and genuinely interested in ensuring the best possible experience for his guests.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Great time in Edinburgh

Guest: Mitch (Fort Collins, Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/01/11 Review Submitted: 12/09/11

Gordon was a very gracious and informative host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Alba4u2enjoy and if we get a chance to return to Edinburgh we will stay there again. The description and photos were an accurate representation of the property, and it was clean and well maintained. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and relatives.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+.

Alba4u2enjoy-Very enjoyable!

Guest: Keith & Carol (Delaware, OH USA)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/06/11

Booking was quick and easy with Gordon returning our emails promptly, answering all questions honestly and completely. He even provided complete information on traveling from airport to doorstep of property! Although we chose to walk the city, bus service was easily within the block. Buses were prompt, clean and easy to use. Value for our money was excellent-we could cook a bit and relax, watch tv, had access to computer and internet in the apartment. Our son who is studying in Edinburgh came and stayed with us once or twice also-plenty of room. Property was very clean and well kept, instructions for appliances were easy to follow and all was very secure and safe. We would recommend this property to anyone visiting Edinburgh and area-be prepared for some walking as you would in any major city. We enjoyed the Grassmarket area the most simply due to its proximity to the college of Edinburgh. You must climb Arthurs Seat, visit the castle and enjoy a pint at every pub! (good luck, mate, with the latter as there are a mighty lot of pubs!) Cheers, Gordon-we hope to meet you again in the future!

Owner response:THANKS , I am glad all worked out [ holiday are what we make of it ] find the good in it Enjoy life

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Three great days in Scotland

Guest: david b.
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 10/23/11

What makes this property so attractive is the attentivness and courtesy of Gordon. From picking us up from the station to taking us to a tour bus and all the information inbetween, we thank you. A great host who could be a tour guide himself! The flat is off the beaten path and could do with a spring clean and less clutter, it is very much like going to stay with a relative and accepting their decoration and style in doing so. Without a car, it is a half mile walk through a park to get to Holyrood where the Royal Mile starts. However, you are at the bottom of a hill and the first half mile of the Royal Mile is not so interesting. You end up walking a lot. There is also a railway line close by the house and the trains can be heard late at night and early morning. Coming back late one night, we were not comfortable walking through the park and our cabbie could not find the place from my directions ( I did not have the name of the street with me ). An ok place but we would not choose again for the above reasons.

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We couldn't have asked for more!

Guest: Lynn (Bethel, CT)
Date of Stay: 09/13/11 Review Submitted: 10/04/11

Thanks Gordon for making our stay in Scotland extra special! We were so impressed by your lovely and comfortable flat and pleased that you had stocked it so well. We didn’t need to visit the store once…except for wine and cheese to replenish supplies for our stay!! How nice it was to have a dishwasher and clothes washer and dryer. The flat was just as advertised! The location – near Holyrood Park – made it very convenient to get to the RR station and the historic areas. We appreciated your taking us to Rosslyn Chapel on our first day, making it an easy trip for two tired people! And, thanks for stopping at the mall so we could purchase a phone. We loved having use of the free Internet so we could contact friends and family during our stay. By the way, thanks for the bus information making the trip into Edinburgh from the airport smooth and for taking us from the station to the flat. Your further assistance when we needed to get to the top of the Royal Mile one day and then to the train station when we left was a huge help. Best of all, we were so happy to make the acquaintance of Josh – thanks for bringing him over! All in all, we consider the Scottish portion of vacation the most enjoyable due to your efforts Gordon and we heartily recommend your flat to anyone considering a stay in Edinburgh. Thank you so much! Wendy and Lynn

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

Excellent Edinburgh experience

Guest: Carol S. (Evans, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

From the beginning of our planning until we left, working with Gordon was a pleasure. We booked for 4 nights in September. The booking process was easy and he provided a great deal of information about Edinburgh and how to get to the apartment. As it turned out, we didn't need that because he kindly picked up up at the train station. The apartment is comfortable and well stocked and we especially appreciated the goodies he had waiting for us: breakfast items, sweets, wine - awesome. The first night he even dropped us off at a restaurant he likes so we didn't even have to worry about dinner since our train arrived in the early evening. It was crowded but his connection got us in promptly. Having the WiFi available was especially useful. We spent two very full days sightseeing in Edinburgh, following some of his suggestions. The city bus was quite convenient and we used it frequently. Our third day there we took the train to St. Andrews for the day - a very easy day trip which we enjoyed immensely. Finally, since we had an early flight out of Edinburgh, we used his car service to get to the airport - much easier than worrying about a taxi or shuttle at 5 a.m. Overall, the Edinburgh experience was terrific - we almost felt like we were visiting a distant relative or a friend of a friend. We would definitely stay with Gordon again and highly recommend his apartment.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Delightful stay in Edinburgh

Guest: Carol S. (Evans, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

From the beginning of our planning until we left, working with Gordon was a pleasure. We booked for 4 nights in September. The booking process was easy and he provided a great deal of information about Edinburgh and how to get to the apartment. As it turned out, we didn't need that because he kindly picked up up at the train station. The apartment is comfortable and well stocked and we especially appreciated the goodies he had waiting for us: breakfast items, sweets, wine - awesome. The first night he even dropped us off at a restaurant he likes so we didn't even have to worry about dinner since our train arrived in the early evening. It was crowded but his connection got us in promptly. Having the WiFi available was especially useful. We spent two very full days sightseeing in Edinburgh, following some of his suggestions. The city bus was quite convenient and we used it frequently. Our third day there we took the train to St. Andrews for the day - a very easy day trip which we enjoyed immensely. Finally, since we had an early flight out of Edinburgh, we used his car service to get to the airport - much easier than worrying about a taxi or shuttle at 5 a.m. Overall, the Edinburgh experience was terrific - we almost felt like we were visiting a distant relative or a friend of a friend. We would definitely stay with Gordon again and highly recommend his apartment.

Owner response:I THANK YOU BOTH , gordon

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We greatly enjoyed staying at Gordon’s

Guest: The Duggan Family (-)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 09/15/11

We greatly enjoyed staying at Gordon’s during our recent trip to the magical Edinburgh. His flat was very comfortable, and spacious for our family of four (two adults/two teens). It had everything we needed and more. Located within easy walking distance of Old and New Town and on the edge of the beautiful Holyrood Palace and park, we couldn’t have asked for a better launching point. We arrived to a well- stocked refridgerator, very clean and pleasant space, with a modern kitchen, all the appliances you would want (washer/dryer/dishwasher) & internet access. The layout was quite nice – we were never tripping over each other. On top of all that, Gordon could not have been nicer. He even got up early on a Saturday to drop us at the train station. We had a wonderful time thanks in large part to your great place and hospitality. Thanks Gordon! The Duggan Family, West Newbury, Massachusetts - Stayed August 201

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Contact with Gordon is very easy

Guest: Jean-Luc & Véronique (-)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/15/11

Hello, Contact with Gordon is very easy ; Gordon provide many photos and explanations to facilitate your stay ; the apartment is superb; Now we know where we stay in Edinburgh! thank you again for your hospitality and kindness; it is possible that we meet again, because after 10 days in Scotland, for sure we will return to further explore this beautiful country and its very friendly people. best regards Jean-Luc & Véronique [ FRANCE} Maintenant nous savons où nous séjour à Edimbourg! merci encore pour votre hospitalité et la gentillesse;

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Beyond the call of duty

Guest: Duane H.
Date of Stay: 07/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

The listing of the apartment was accurate, just s short jaunt from the Royal Mile and city center. The property was very clean and well laid out. High quality. Gordon is an outstanding host and went beyond the call of duty. The fridge was stocked with milk and fruit, a wonderful bottle of white wine. Cereal, Ciabata bread, English muffins, and short bread awaited us. All provided us with a great exerience as a result of a most hospitipal host. Further, as new visitors who rented a car, we found ourselves quickly lost in the city. We called Gordon who graciously and in good humor found us and rescued us. As rather independent travelors, we were interested in "off the beaten path" places and events. Gordon seemed to intuit our interests and offered additional suggestions which met our interests to our delight. The available computer at the apartment was also a plus. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and family without qualification.

Owner response:THANK you both for making A4u2 your place to stay , And the Laughs ! , Enjoy Gordon

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.