The location of this place is simply great, 10 minutes walking distance to the Houses of Paliament, 5 minutes to the next Tube Station, bus station in front of the house. If you want to go for trips to Kew, Richmond, Salisbury, Stonehenge or Winchester you take the trains from Waterloo Station, one Tube station away. Usually a really quiet area, at the weekends you could hear the guests of the hostel opposite the flat, but not too loud. I have not met Marie personally, but communication was very good. Marie keeps you well informed about procedures, dos and don'ts, the result was an uncomplicated flat-sharing with two other guests. I really enjoyed my stay there and would like to return. Definitely recommended!