Apartment

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

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Princes Street Gardens & The Castle
St Leonards Crag looking towards Leith
Scott Monument & Princes Street Gardens
Calton Hill looking onto Princes Street
Princes Street from Calton Hill

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5710 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Living room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Stuart Carmichael
Premier Host

Languages

English, French
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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: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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

We should mention

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

About the area

Edinburgh

Located in Leith, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Edinburgh, Midlothian

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

Frequently asked questions

Is 1st floor/+free parking/+free WiFi/2 bedroom/2 bathrooms/sleeps 6/The Shore Tram pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 1st floor/+free parking/+free WiFi/2 bedroom/2 bathrooms/sleeps 6/The Shore Tram?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1st floor/+free parking/+free WiFi/2 bedroom/2 bathrooms/sleeps 6/The Shore Tram?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in the mountains, this Leith apartment building offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Edinburgh Port, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street is 1.8 mi (3 km) away. The Shore Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Foot of The Walk Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 281 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Second visit. Great location, car parking and near the tram.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheena e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment close to city

Lovely flat, good parking, easy access to city.We would happily come here again.Thanks to helpful owner/ manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

Good location handy for the tramand access into Edinburgh. Easy to communicate with the owner. Met our requirements
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Flat!!!

Clean, great location and includes everything you need. 5 min walk to tram. Property manager was amazing. Reply promptly to all questioned asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Flat

This flat in Leith was wonderful, quiet neighborhood, clean inside and outside. Being so close to the water allowed us the joy of hearing the shore birds each time we could open the windows. Everything was as expected and described. We even had a pack and play (American phrase for child cot) that was perfect for our less than 2 yo grandson.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meggan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay in Leith

The property was as described and Stuart responded very quickly when we had a question about the property. It was so convenient to have access to parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Cozy & Comfortable Close to Tram

Great spacious & comfortable flat, wonderful & very communicable host, and super convenient location near the tram, indie shops & perfect cafes. Thanks, Stuart!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and homely

Like a home away from home. Everything we needed and very warm and cozy. Great communication from Stuart. Love the hand drawn maps to help us find our way around. Hope to visit again one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Heather D., Milton Keynes

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Very clean property,great communication, Pefect location Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thought the property was great. Able to accommodate me, my wife, our three kids and our little dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The flat is spacious and comfortable in a great walkable area with easy access to public transportation. The host Stuart could not be more helpful. Great value for the money. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Great proximity to pubs and restaurants, easy tram ride into the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Quick walk to the tram to access downtown and close to the waterfront. Host provides lots of information on the area and local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Phil W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Carolin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed flat

Great location. Quiet neighborhood, but close to grocery stores, pups, restaurants. Easy access to downtown with transit. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Edinburgh vacation

Very nice and convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Leith

Our host was very accommodating for our two night stay with extended family, allowing a mix of touring, catching up, and making memories. Location and facility and good communication were key elements to our enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stuart Carmichael

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I grew up in Glasgow & Edinburgh and my daughter went to Edinburgh University - and she now teaches there & lives in Edinburgh with her partner - so we use the apartment as a 'home from home' to go to and as I am now retired we often visit as we now live over 5 hours away in Sheffield in England.

Why they chose this property

The whole area is vibrant and developing despite the recession and the local people are all so friendly - we couldn't resist Leith !
It has bars and bistros and cosy pubs and 'posh' restaurants but also takeaways and local shops and national supermarkets.

What makes this property unique

The apartment is relatively new - 25 years old - and is in a quiet location with grass, trees and free parking to the rear in our own private grounds with a private permit.
It just seems ideal for local living or popping upto town especially now that the Tramstop - The Shore is only 1 block away !

Languages:

English, French

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