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1st floor/+free parking/+free WiFi/2 bedroom/2 bathrooms/sleeps 6/The Shore Tram

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Interior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior detail
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 566 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Edinburgh Port
    2 min walk
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    4 min drive
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    5 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    36 min drive

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, a 5-minute drive from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 7 minutes from Royal Mile. .This family-friendly apartment is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Princes Street.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Princes Street - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • The Shore Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 7 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Printworks Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bullfinch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brass Monkey the Shore - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bam Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carriers Quarters - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1st floor/+free parking/+free WiFi/2 bedroom/2 bathrooms/sleeps 6/The Shore Tram

A lovely traditional style apartment with The Shore Tramstop 200 yards away with direct access to City Centre & Airport !

Re-decorations In October 2020

New Flat Screen TV with Freeview & DVD.
A modern first floor apartment with a lovely high specification interior, consisting of;
Entrance hall, lounge/dining room & fireplace (room approx 5m x5m) also fully fitted kitchen with fridge/freezer & microwave & washing machine & coffee-maker (approx. 3m x 3m)

2 x double sized bedrooms, with 1 ensuite shower/ bathroom toilet. Both inc fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 1 = 4m x 4m Double bed.
Bedroom 2 = 4m x 4m 2 beds / twin
Also 2 spare mattresses for 2 extra guests ?
Child’s travel cot & high chair too !
Separate Bathroom with toilet & with shower over bath approx 3m x 3m
Security door entry system
FREE WiFi
FREE Private parking in our own grounds.
Within 300m of 'The Shore' in Leith, with modern cafes, bars, bistros & restaurants - Tram to airport & Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre & Royal Yacht Brittania now built.

The famous Princes Street is within a 25 minute walk or a 5 minute tram or bus ride from easily accessible stop 200 yards. Cost to town £3 approx single or an all day pass is £ 5
From Prince's Street there is easy access to: Waverley Station, Castle, Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, Museums & all tourist attractions & universities
This could be your ideal base for your holidays! - enjoy.....

Nearest local pub: The Bowlers Rest, a locals pub, full of friendly Leith people and with a choice of over 50 scotch whiskies ! is only 50 paces from the flat front door.(Edinburgh pub of the year 2016 & 2017)
Having said that, the flat, on the first floor is secure and quiet & lovely & warm !
To the front is a cobbled street (called setts in Scotland) & to the rear there are private gardens with private free permit parking for the flat available (no extra cost)
DO NOT PARK ON THE FRONT STREET WITH THE PERMIT - you will get a parking ticket - the parking permit is for our own PRIVATE GROUNDS TO THE REAR !!
Opposite the flat is Georgian Antiques with 4 floors of antiques - I bet you have never seen so many grandfather clocks in one place !(Antique dealer of the year GB 2016)
Behind that is Leith Links - where the game of Golf (or Kolf) was invented and there is still 9 holes to identify.
All of this is available to you......just go and join in and enjoy it !

Local and International Sport: Edinburgh is home to International Rugby Union in Scotland and games are played at Murrayfield stadium to the West side of Edinburgh city centre.

The flat has availability for rugby fans for the 3 weekends in November for the Autumn tests & for 6 Nations Rugby.

The owner is an avid rugby union fan & would be pleased to assist with bookings for games & possibly supply of tickets to bona fide & responsible fans.
Also there are 3 Edinburgh football teams, Hibernian (Hibs) based in Leith approx 1 mile from the flat and also Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) based in Gorgie near the rugby stadium - also nearby is FC.Edinburgh who play approx 1 mile away at Meadowbank Sports Stadium.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this apartment, which also features a water park and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Stuart Carmichael

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 710 sq ft (66 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Modern 1st Floor Free Parking Wifi 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Sleeps 5
Modern 1st Floor Free Parking Wifi 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Sleeps 5

1st floor/+free parking/+free WiFi/2 bedroom/2 bathrooms/sleeps 6/The Shore Tram Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 271 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy apartment in a great location
We were in Edinburgh for 6 days, for a conference and some sightseeing. Although there were 2 of us, the flat would be fine for 4. There's plenty of cutlery and crockery, a full oven and fridge freezer, so catering is easy. The area is very quiet, but just 15 minutes into the centre of the city on the tram, which is an easy walk away, as is a mini Sainsbury's. Stuart the host has been incredibly responsive to any enquiries or comments. Would have liked some oven gloves, but we managed with a teatowel. Good value for a homely base in a capital city..
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Leith flat
We had a great stay at Stuart's flat in Leith! The space was good for our family of 4, and we especially appreciated the good sized living room and having 2 bathrooms. The kitchen is a bit quirky but worked fine for our needs. Great quiet location close to the tram and buses on Leith Walk but away from the bustle. We had a terrific dinner at Roseleaf, a super, vegetarian friendly place within walking distance. Thank you, Stuart!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
Everything about our stay was comfortable. The neighborhood was nice with a lot of places within walking distance. The pub experience with getting your keys and dropping them off was good - nice touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place near tram and local pub
Everything was fine for two couples. Figuring out the hot water and heat was a bit confusing but we figured it out. Guys enjoyed the local pub a couple times. No tourists around at all but tram is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Leith stay
The property was very nice. Being American some of the utilities worked differently than we were used to, but Stuart was very quick to answer all of our questions and make our stay pleasant. We were very close to many restaurants and shops but the neighborhood is old.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Apartment in Leith
Lovely comfortable apartment, really helpful host, beautiful area with easy transport links to the centre of Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute apartment, very nice host
We enjoyed our stay here overall. Washer/dryer was difficult to figure out and did not get our clothes dry after 1.5 hrs. detergent and bath soap. Very responsive host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
This place was nice and cozy. Many restaurants and pubs within walking distance. The only thing, which may have been a one off, but there was hardly any toilet paper. There wasn’t more than one days worth. There was also no paper towels. We had to run to the store and get our own. Overall, this place fit our needs and we enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tom O., Tucson, AZ USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of room, Convenient location
We rented this apartment as our base of operation for a visit to Edinburgh/Leith. The apartment was clean, room and in close proximity to the tram line that traveled from the airport, through downtown Edinburgh, and to the Port of Leith. I compliment the owner; his communications, area information and willingness to accommodate our needs was exceptional. We had an enjoyable stay in Leith and the apartment contributed to this vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Leith surprise.
Comfortable and convenient for tram travel. Host very accomodating permitting an early check-in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location. Easy Access to Edinburgh & attractions.
The flat was just as described. Short walk to the tram and easy to get Edinburgh and all the attractions. You don't need a vehicle for this location. Stuart was a wonderful host. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Perfect location, away from the busy main area yet only a short tram ride to and from Princess Street with the extra bonus of having the tram on the doorstep. The accomodation had all that was required to make our stay perfect and Stuart the owner was very helpful and responded very quickly to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolas D.

Great stay in Leith
Overall happy with the property. Very easy to travel into the city centre - 5 minutes to the tram then 10-15 mins to Princes Street. Lovely park just down the road and lots of local amenities. Private parking available. Great communication from host Stuart before and during our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice VRBO
Overall, a very nice condo/townhouse, very modern, and clean. Check in process was a bit challenging since the nearby bar did not have keys for us to pickup, however the owner walked me through how to find the "emergency keys" stored in another location. Unfortunately, I had to go to the local convenient store to purchase toilet paper, shampoo/conditioner/body wash the morning after we arrived since the unit was very low on TP and did not have the shower items mentioned at all. However, very nice owner, nice location, walking distance to river and some really nice restaurants, pub, and public transportation. Not far from castle and downtown Edinburgh. Overall, a very nice VRBO. A bit pricey, however nice location and unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
This property was wonderful! Perfectly clean, within walking distance to many pubs/restaurants, quick drive to Edinburgh/airport. Our family enjoyed our stay! The host was wonderful and easy to communicate with! A+!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James B., Charleston, SC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in Leith
Overall, Stuart’s flat was very nice. A bit dated but it was clean and it appeared as advertised. Stuart was very responsive to our questions and needs. When I say it could use some updating I mean the master suite mattress needs to be replaced, along with its sheets. Towels also could use some updating. But we felt safe in the unit. We loved staying in Leith. It was so fun to get to talk with locals at the pubs. The area doesn’t feel like a tourist area. So if you are going to Edinburgh, and don’t want to stay in the central city, Leith is the spot. We were about three blocks from the tram line. Easy on, easy off to downtown or even to the airport. Hop on and you’re there. We’d stay at Stuart’s place again. It just needs an update.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 nights in Leith
A very nice place to stay, close to the tram and therefore easy access to central Edinburgh. Close to the Royal Yacht Brittanica so we took advantage of that and enjoyed it. Clean property and has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gina B.

Edinburgh
We came for graduation and ate out all our meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

The property was very clean, modern and spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Phil W.

Leith, perfect place to explore Edinburgh
Great location with trams, shops and pubs just a few mins walk away. Flat was well equipped, spacious and quiet considering how central to Edinburgh it is located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Leith-Edinburgh
My family of 4 stayed in this flat and had a great time. The flat was perfect for our needs and was even nicer than we expected. We loved Leith and were glad to learn more about this part of Edinburgh also. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

wendy n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Not posh but very clean and good location with restaurants within walking distance and reasonably priced taxi ride to the center of Edinburgh. Stuart communicated well and the pub crew was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice town
Lovely location with nice restaurants and bars in easy walking distance. Nice friendly local pub. Stuart was communicative. Apartment was ideal for the 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation trip
We traveled to the UK for my daughters high school graduation. We traveled around a lot though Stuarts flat was one of the best VRBOs we found. Very clean, comfortable and the host was very responsive. It was a great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scotland Vacation
Property was clean and comfortable. Stuart was VERY responsive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024