I gave this apartment five stars because our overall experience was great. From my first contact with the owner, she was always very prompt and helpful in her replies, even about little things such as where the nearest grocery store was, etc. the apartment building itself is a beautiful old building, but it is obvious that this apartment was recently renovated and is kept in very nice condition. It is definitely on the cozy end size-wise, but still very comfortable for two adults. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking equipment (much more than we needed), and easy to use. The washer and dryer is a single machine that took some getting used to for those of us that have never used one before, but the instruction manual provided some help. When I first booked this apartment, my daughter wasn't walking yet, but by the time our visit arrived she was cruising consistently and wanting to walk constantly. This apartment was a little cramped for that purpose, but not such a big deal in the end because we spent most of every day sightseeing, and also let her stretch her legs in the Greyfriars abbey yard right next door. Also along the lines of child issues, We were also grateful for the numerous restaurants along this street, many of which offered take out, which is sometimes key with a tired toddler at 7pm. Also, the one night we did eat out with her, we went to an Italian restaurant (Vittorio) which was just a block away. Their window said "children very welcome" and I have to say that was very true. Practically every waiter in the restaurant cooed and flirted with our daughter and kept her entertained, while they also were careful to keep our dinner moving quickly.
Overall, we had a great time in Edinburgh with this apartment being home base. Would definitely return again or recommend to family or friends.