The house was built in the mid-1800's and is located within the City boundaries. Joppa and Portobello are distinct residential communities and developed as Edinburgh expanded. The area became a popular resort as cheaper travel enabled families to take the sea air. They are only 3 miles from the centre of Edinburgh and have panoramic views across the
Firth of Forth. Buses are frequent during the day and continue into the early hours. The guesthouse offers: quiet, with no passing traffic, beach front location - a mile of sand beyond their garden wall, attractive rooms with private shower/toilet or shared facilities, unrestricted parking.