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About these Digs

Living with Host

What does this mean?

Beautiful sunny double room w/ private en-suite, in a recently-refurbished spacious tenement flat on the south-west side of the Meadows. Perfectly located on a tree-lined street in quiet Sciennes, next to the park off Melville Terrace—3 mins from Summerhall, 5 mins from George Square. Shops, cafes & bus routes are a stone's throw away in Newington & Marchmont.

Host Joanna (she/her) & flatmate Lyver (he/him) are self-employed and often come and go. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen, equipped with all mod-cons and a big table. The flat is peaceful and spacious enough for total privacy, yet homely for a chat and cuppa. Great local cafes nearby for breakfast, or use the kitchen, fridge, washer & dryer. I occasionally dog-sit; please check first if this is an issue.

Note: A 5% Edinburgh Visitor Levy applies to the first 5 consecutive nights. This is not included in your booking fee and will be collected directly by the host upon arrival.

Guest Parking

There are meters on the street, top and bottom, but gets pricey.
Free before 8:30am and after 6:30pm and free at weekends.
But once dropping your gear off you could park out of the paying zone, which is only a 3 min drive or a 10 min walk away. Best places to park for FREE near Gladstone Terrace are: South Lauder Road , Fountainhall Road and Grange Loan. Worth it for a 10-12min walk. Usually Lots of free Parking on those streets but just be careful because it’s mixed free and permit parking.
(FREE parking on my street at weekends.)
ALSO There’s St Leonard’s car park, which is about 8 mins walk away is cheaper than the parking meter £10 ish for the whole day.
Recently one guest found parking via JUSTPARK app. He paid £127 for the 3 full weeks he was here - that was on Moncreiff Terrace, literally on the street next to min.

The Area and Transport

We are on a really peaceful, leafy ,tree-lined street, near the "Meadows" and "Holyrood Park" (Edinburgh's main city green-spaces).
It's a safe, friendly neighbourhood w/ plenty cafes and a diverse range of eating places nearby. We are well placed for most of the city theatres & concert halls [REMOVED]
Summerhall Arts Village - 3 mins walk
Queens Hall -7 mins walk
George Sq - 10 mins walk
Festival Theatre - 15 mins walk
Dancebase -20 min walk
Playhouse Theatre - 30 mins walk OR 20 mins by bus (w/ choice of 7 buses ,5 mins away)
Kings Theatre - 20 min walk
Lyceum Theatre -25 min walk
Traverse Theatre - 25 mins walk
Usher Hall -25 min walk
Waverley station is a 25 walk away or short bus ride away w/ lots of bus choices from Bernard Terrace/South Clerk street bustop . Or the number 9 bus from the bottom of the Mound (close to Waverley station) will take you all the way to the bottom of my street @ the "Gladstone Terrace" bustop & visa-versa.

Features

Included amenities

Wi-Fi
Microwave
Central Heating
Internet
Washing Machine
Use of Garden
Use of Kitchen
Fresh Towels
Paid Parking

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Shared and Excluded Facilities

This space is shared with 2 Hosts and 1 other permanent tenant.

The guest ensuite bedroom is completely private at the front left of the house. This private ensuite, consists of a big walking shower, a sink unit and a toilet with a hand held bidet.
The sunny kitchen/living room is a shared communal space with lovely induction cooker and worktops. As well as a big kitchen table with chairs , there are also two comfy chairs in the window. There is a dishwasher and washing machine for everyone's use. Clothes can be dried on the traditional pulley in the kitchen, but a clotheshorse drier also available to take into your room.

Excluded Facilities

The other front room and back bedroom are for host use only. The bathroom off the shared hall is for the host/flatmate use but can be available on request should you want to enjoy a bath now and again.

House Rules

What the Host is expecting from their Guests

Check-in
12:00 - 00:00

Check-out
11:00

Strictly no smoking or vaping

All pets are welcome

Overnight companions by arrangement

No allergens or intolerances to note

Other rules

I'm pretty relaxed and non judgemental and anything is negotiable tbh, but
definitely
1. smoking only outdoors please.
Other than that it would be great if you could
2. Recycle your rubbish using the bins provided.
ALSO preferable if
3. no muddy clompy boots worn inside the house. - washable slippers of various sizes are provided !

Suitability

What you can expect from these Digs

Strictly smoke-free

Pets are living at or visiting the property

I occasionally dogsitt a well-behaved dog - let me know, in advance if that's an issue?

No preferred dietary preferences to note

This property does not support accessibility

The Host states that their property offers a child-friendly environment

I have small mattress which I can add to the room -I’ve often have neices and nephews staying over the years . Both myself and Lyver ( my now and again flatmate/work colleague) have Disclosure Scotland certification for working with Children and Vulnerable adults. Also for those with babies/toddlers -the flat is on first floor with shallow steps, easy to bring a buggy up -and big hall in the flat with room to leave buggy/pram. A baby travel cot can be borrowed when required.

Health and Safety Measures

Certificates and Licensing

About the Rooms

Sunny Double Room With Private En Suite

Sleeps 2
1 Double
Ensuite
Prices for 1 Guest
Per Night
£60.00
Per Week
£420.00
Per Month (28 Nights)
£1,600.00

Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.

Prices for 2 Guests
Per Night
£80.00
Per Week
£560.00
Per Month (28 Nights)
£2,200.00

Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.

Included in this room

Shower
Sink
Tea/Coffee
Hairdryer
Blackout Blinds

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Where you'll be

The map shows a general area to help you plan. We'll share the precise location after your booking is confirmed.

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Reviews

4.99 - Very Good
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Accuracy
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Communication
5.0

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Joanna is such an attentive host and the room was lovely. Would definitely stay here again!

3rd Jul 2026

Jessica
5.0
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Perfect stay! Absolutely lovely room and lovely hosts! Highly recommend!

30th Jun 2026

Ajani
5.0
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almost 3 years hosting
61 successful bookings
46 reviews from Guests
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Meet your Host

almost 3 years hosting
61 successful bookings
46 reviews from Guests
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