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Modern town house minutes from city attractions yet in a quiet location.

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View into Holyrood Park from Sitting Room balcony
Salisbury Crags viewed from the garden
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Sitting Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, SCT
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Modern town house minutes from city attractions yet in a quiet location.

The comfort and convenience of a modern town house within an historic Capital City. Well placed for easy access (walk, cycle, bus) to Edinburgh's major attractions. Bus stop (£1.70 single, £4.00 day ticket) - 5 minute walk. The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scottish Parliament, Royal Mile and supermarket - 10 minute walk.

A modern town house on a quiet street neighbouring Holyrood Park which provides glorious views of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. Laid out over four floors (climbing stairs is essential) with a double bedroom (shower en-suite) on the ground floor, two double bedrooms (showers en-suite), single bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, sitting room, kitchen and dining room on the second floor and on the top floor a large gallery/sitting room with desk work space. A single garage, off-street parking and enclosed garden.

Property manager

Mike and Cheryl Cran
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are no stair guards on the stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
Please keep noise to minimum, especially at night.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets welcome if discussed at booking and £25 fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or e-smoking in the house or garden.
Please adhere to the Rental Agreement you agreed to at time of booking.
Soiled mattresses, bedding, linen and towels along with breakages, damage and items missing on check-out will be charged for.
Extra cleaning will be charged at a rate of £25/hour.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please keep noise to minimum, especially at night.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number EH-68303-P

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Edinburgh, SCT

What's nearby

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min drive
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe at the Palace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hoppy - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Baba Rista - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern town house minutes from city attractions yet in a quiet location. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern town house minutes from city attractions yet in a quiet location.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern town house minutes from city attractions yet in a quiet location.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern town house minutes from city attractions yet in a quiet location. located?

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Holyrood Park, Royal Mile and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away. Balfour Street Tram Stop is 24 minutes by foot and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 24 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 159 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with thoughtful hosts
We had a wonderful stay at this house. He bedrooms were comfortable and it was great to have our own bathrooms too. Spacious kitchen/living/dining and a lovely touch to have some pantry staples available too. Easy check in process. Very good location close to Arthur’s Seat and easy walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top notch holiday accommodation
This Edinburgh property is probably the best holiday home I've ever stayed in. Set over four floors, it was spacious for three adults and three children. Two living rooms, big kitchen and dining room. Large bedrooms with ensuites. And what a view out to Albert's Seat! Centrally located - we walked into town past Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament and up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle in an easy stroll. Free off-street parking too. It really is a lovely, well appointed property. Surpassed my expectations. Many thanks Mike and Cheryl!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Home away from home.
Beautiful and comfortable accomodation, great location, great outlook. Family group of 8 adults felt very much at home. Would gladly return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Edinburgh stay
What an amazing apartment. Walking distance to Holyrood House Palace and the Royal mile. Highly recommend for anyone to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
We had a lovely weekend in this stunning property. Prior to our arrival the host enquired about our requirements particularly with reference to parking. He provided detailed and accurate instructions for our arrival and for gaining access which got our stay off to a great start. To have parking for 2 cars is a huge advantage. The property was immaculately clean and beautifully presented. We were particularly impressed with the high quality of all the furnishings, fixtures and fittings. It felt like everything had been thought of and catered for. It is a very comfortable property to occupy. It feels like being in a much loved family home rather than a sterile holiday let. This property enjoys an enviable location. To be so close to the city centre and all its attractions yet to have stunning countryside views from all it’s levels, we simply couldn’t believe our luck! To have access to a lovely garden was also a huge bonus. I found the host was easily contactable and dealt fully with any questions I had. We throughly enjoyed our time in this property and would not hesitate to highly recommend it. We would like to thank Mike and Cheryl for being the perfect hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house in a perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
friends from England and Germany meeting in Edinburgh
Everything was fine. Nice and comfortable house. We had a pleasant stay there. We used the house as a platform to visit Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very nice and comfortable VRBO. Close to sites and hop on hop off bus. Host responded to questions quickly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place
We rented this for a multi-family stay. Everyone liked the rooms, the location, and the layout. Our hosts were gracious and easy to work with. They made us feel welcome and went out of their way to make sure our stay was pleasant. I highly recommend this beautiful place.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family LOVED staying here. It was very clean, lots of space, well stocked kitchen & fabulous hosts. We loved looking out at Arthur’s Seat. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brief review
Very well appointed, great location, modern facility. Three generations of family in Edinburgh to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary and attend some of the festival activities.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tara t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best house in Edinburgh
This house was so clean and spacious. Every floor is thoughtful with a guest in mind. The beds are super comfortable and the neighborhood is not only quiet but so close to where you want to be. This is the perfect place to stay and we will definitely be requesting it upon our return to Edinburgh!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect spon in Edinburgh
My family and I stayed in this wonderful home from which we explored Edinburgh and other areas. It's a beautiful home, well equipped, and everyone enjoyed having their own room. The owners were very responsive. I definitely recommend staying here when you're on travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place in Edinburgh
Our family had a wonderful stay here. The house is spacious and very well appointed. The information guide was detailed and helpful. Located in the city but not in a busy area, great view, access to the park just around the corner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful location. Excellent hosts. Great Home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time
We absolutely loved our stay in Edinburgh and look forward to coming back. This home was the perfect place to explore everything the city has to offer. The only challenge was that we liked the place so much we didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our home in Edinburgh
The home was beautiful, well appointed, and very well maintained. The owner provided very helpful instructions on how to work the appliances, heating, and how to be at home. We loved that Holyrood park was right out back. We canceled a tour so that we could walk the park and hike to Author's seat. It's also quiet: It's away from crowds but close to where you want to be. We walked into old Edinburgh through the park and then onto the Royal mile (passing Holyrood palace). We loved Edinburgh and will plan to come back and explore more of this city and hope to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, house, host (will return)
Perfect location (no tourist, walk to anything one wants). Perfect house, four floors for family and friends to spread out across. For queer folk, super nice queer-bar 15-minute walk away (seriously friendly and welcomining). Host was amazing (responding in minutes or hours to every question or request). Exceeded every possible expectation. Will come back to this house/host on our next visit. And if not available on the dates we ask.... we're so keen, that we'll just change our travel dates so as to benefit from this lovely house. Close to parks, groceries, attractions, UBER, Arthur's Seat, queer-bar.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scotland Christmas Vacation
My family, my husband, 2 adult children and myself had a very enjoyable time at this property. There was plenty of room for everyone to enjoy spending time in the city as well as downtime. The weather was cold and rainy and the fireplace made our stay warm and inviting. We had a couple of questions due to our itinerary and response was quick from the host and very helpful. If we visit Edinburgh again, I will definitely check this property first for availability.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik Jakob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good!
We had a very pleasant stay! Good location, nice and clean house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry G., Neptune Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf and Castle trip
Great location. Quiet but Close to all. Super clean townhouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al & Gwen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scotland Vacation
Perfect for 6 adults and 21 month old. Enough room for everybody to have alone time if needed. Views were spectacular. Easy to get to down town Edinburgh. Hop on hop off bus tour was great. Everyone raved about all amenities. We would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne O., Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property!
A great house for friends or family groups. It's very spacious and has everything needed for your stay.(very generous amounts of toilet paper, washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets etc) The location is great as it's within reach, by foot, of the city centre, yet on the outskirts which makes it peaceful. The views of Salisbury Crags from the balconies are stunning. And the access to Arthurs Seat is just a short stroll across Holyrood Park which is behind the house. There is a large supermarket 5 mins drive away and some lovely pubs just a short taxi ride away. A great place to stay in the beautiful city of Edinburgh.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

raymond m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Edinburgh House
Wonderful property in an amazing setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Cheryl Cran

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We are Mike and Cheryl Cran who own the house. We lived in Edinburgh when we were first married but left over 20 years ago because of our jobs. We love Edinburgh and fell in love with this house as soon as we saw the stunning views. We use it whenever we can between short term lets and trust you will enjoy its beautiful location in the heart of the city and all that Edinburgh has to offer as much as we do every time we visit. Our profile photo was taken in July 2015, just after we bought the house and staying in Edinburgh while supporting our daughter playing Lacrosse for Scotland in the Under 19s Lacrosse World Championships.

Why they chose this property

The views from a townhouse set in the city are stunning - virtually rural - and yet you are only 6-7 bus stops or a 15 minute walk from the city centre and all that Edinburgh has to offer as a capital city.

What makes this property unique

A small south facing garden with Holyrood Park over the garden wall provides stunning views, an excellent walking / exercise area and without the normal city noise. The efficiency of a modern house providing warmth and efficient showers with copious hot water. A garage and second parking space are invaluable in a capital city centre property. All that a capital city centre offers close at hand but with the benefit of a "near rural" setting.

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