Electra Place 2/2, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 1UF, United Kingdom
#78 of 1,033 Holiday rentals in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 76 apartment reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 June 2024
Celina
United KingdomBlack out blind or curtains would have been better. Could not sleep well due to a lot of light coming in through the blinds that wouldn't close fully
Location was good, easy access to the city centre via bus . Aldi was just opposite to the road. Nice , clean appartment
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Sophie
United KingdomA gorgeous property that was well located, well equipped, and with great communication from the owners.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Jasmine
United KingdomLovely apartment, very clean and the host was really helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Steve
United KingdomBit noisy from the other properties in the block, sofa bed not very comfortable.
Good central location, close to beach, excellent bus routes,
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Anthony
United KingdomThought the mattress on the bed was too springy. If one of you moves… so does the other! Also, would have liked some more water pressure in the shower.
Location was great, close to the beach. Close to a bus route and a supermarket. Also, apartment was fully equipped in the kitchen (all utensils and some bits of food and drink). Bathroom too had some shampoo and shower gel. Owner left info folder with local info and tips. Which was very handy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Sonja
United KingdomExcellent host - communicative, caring and well organised. The apartment is clean, comfy and well stocked with everything you need (appliances, towels, cutlery..). Location is well connected to town centre, Portobello beach is at the door step, as well as the bus stop and grocery shop. We had a pleasant stay and we highly recommend it!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Anneloop
United KingdomEverything was perfect.
Everything was excellent. The host was super attentive, giving us very good tips for our stay. The location is perfect, in front of the beach, and at 20 min from the city centre. Very well communicated by bus with the centre, very easy. The house was very bright, clean, and with all needed amenities for breakfast, showering, and general staying. We will repeat for sure in our next visit to Edinburgh!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Jane
United Kingdomneeded a bit more character and coziness
clean and well set up
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Karen
United KingdomFlushing the toilet is very loud. Not enough blankets for the bed and sofa bed. Now that the temperatures are low a few more would have been very useful.
Location, cleanliness
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Brett
AustraliaThere was nothing not to like. A dryer would make the place complete.
Everything, we couldn't ask for better.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Amber
CanadaThe location was fantastic! Near the ocean, convenient public transport, lots of great restaurants and cafes within walking distance. The rental was perfect for us and the host was very accommodating. Enjoyed every moment of my stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Andrzej
PolandVery nice apartment in a quiet nice location with easy access to Old Edinburgh city center
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Daniel
United StatesAlthough this did not happen to us, it would be easy to lock yourself out of the apartment if you accidentally walked out the door without the keys because the doors to the apartment and into the building both lock automatically when closed.
The apartment was clean and well managed. The location is right off the Portobello beach which is a great place for a stroll, cup of coffee, bite to eat, etc. Easy bus ride into Edinburgh Old Town. Would highly recommend if you want a place to stay that is a more peaceful and less crowded than central Edinburgh.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Alex
CanadaVery comfortable and cozy, close to downtown, on the sea.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Troy
New ZealandNothing
Exceptionally clean, beautifully presented, very well equiped, thoughtful and helpful host. Highly recommended.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Chloe
United Kingdomfelt like a home away from home. lovely and clean with fully stocked cupboards which I didn’t expect but was very thoughtful and greatly appreciated. very clean and cosy. very quick and easy to get into the city centre and the beach was nice to stroll along
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Ahmet
United KingdomNothing.
Everything.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2023
Suganya
United KingdomGraeme was a great host and we enjoyed our stay at the apartment.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Thelma
United KingdomN\A
light, bright and clean. Very convenient. Well equipped. Generous welcome. Proximity to promenade. Easy parking.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
John
United KingdomThis is crazy but we could have done with a coat hook / stand!
Fantastic location, brilliant facilities
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Liza
United KingdomThere is odd smell in the hallway leading to the property.
Accessible to bus and a quiet neighbourhood.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Jennifer
United KingdomGreat location.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Sebastiao
United KingdomIt was easy to get to centre Good selection of restaurants around Very close to the beach
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 30 January 2023
Christine
GermanyGraeme is a great host. The apartment is beautiful and you don't expect it when you enter the hallway. Parking in front of the house ideal. Beach nearby. We even got breakfast brought to us on the first morning and the equipment in the apartment, especially in the kitchen and bathroom, is perfect!
Stayed in January 2023
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