Wow! This flat is more like a boutique hotel suite. The high ceilings and huge windows make it incredibly airy and bright, and the furniture and finishes are top-notch. The kitchen is a cook's dream—you could easily cook anything you wanted. The living space is cozy and elegant, and the bedroom is huge, with a massive, comfortable king-sized bed we never wanted to get out of. There's a big closet for storing clothes as well.
The bathroom is small but beautifully appointed and has tons of shelving for storing toiletries (something often lacking in other rentals).
Our host met us at the property and was kind and warm, sharing lots of local information and helping us get settled in. Best of all, there's a lift (elevator) to the fourth-floor flat.
The street (Lothian Road) is very busy and noisy during the day and evening, so it's best not to sleep with the windows open (and bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper) but the location is fantastic, with plenty of grocery shops and restaurants nearby, and the view of Edinburgh Castle is stunning. Several bus routes run along the road below for easy transport around town.
We never wanted to leave and we hope to come back one day for another stay!